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Galaxy Nexus Buyers Guide
Posted:
January 13, 2012
By: ccsoya
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The Galaxy Nexus goes on sale today in Malaysia and naturally if you are planning to get one, you would want to know everything about the device before you plonk your hard-earned cash for the Google’s latest wonder device.
Naturally, we’re here to help. Welcome to the SoyaCincau.com Galaxy Nexus Buyers Guide. Listed here is probably everything you need and want to know about the Galaxy Nexus to help you make the right decision on whether to get one or not. If you are planning to get the Galaxy Nexus with a contract, we’ve got you covered as well with our plan-for-plan comparison between what Celcom and DiGi has to offer. We’ve even listed down all the Samsung Elite Partners (SEP) where you can get your Galaxy Nexus for easy reference.
So head on over to after the jump to know almost everything there is to know about the Galaxy Nexus in Malaysia.
Celcom officially reveals Samsung Galaxy Nexus plans
Posted:
January 13, 2012
By: soyacincau
7 comments
UPDATE: Celcom updates their Galaxy Nexus page, now offers early bird RM10 x 6 months promo discount. Now their Galaxy Nexus is showing 16GB instead of earlier 32GB. According to the T&C, the early bird promo is valid only for the first 300 subscribers.
Celcom has finally unveiled its Samsung Galaxy Nexus plans today with bundled device pricing from RM1,368 for consumer plans and RM1,348 for Biz plans. The plans are the same as the unconfirmed plan details posted last week. However there’s no mention of the RM60 extra rebates on Celcom website.
For consumer plans, you get a choice from monthly RM88 to RM250 commitment plans with 12 months and 18 months contract options. The highest commitment plan of Celcom Exec 250 at 18 months will let you pick up a Galaxy Nexus for RM1,368 while the lowest and shortest commitment of Celcom Exec 50 + Mobile Internet Basic of 12 months will let you have it for RM1,708. On BIZ Plans, you’ll have 2 monthly plan options at RM118 and RM150 but tied to a 24 months duration.
On Celcom, there’s an upfront payment between RM300 – 600 and this will be rebated back to your bill over 12 months period. For cancellation of contract midway, Celcom charges a penalty of RM500.
If you’re interested to find out the minimum ownership cost on Celcom compared to others, check out our Galaxy Nexus plan comparison. Since there’s no mention of the 6 months X RM10 promo, you might need to add RM60 into Celcom plans.
For more information, head over to Celcom’s Android page.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Celcom & DiGi Plans compared
Posted:
January 8, 2012
By: soyacincau
10 comments
UPDATE: Celcom finally reveals official Galaxy Nexus bundled plans. Details are the same however there’s no mention of RM60 rebate.
UPDATE 2: DiGi has made some drastic changes on their Galaxy Nexus offering. They no longer offer 12 months option and the offered device price is now RM1,999 with more rebates on the monthly subscription fee. Check out the latest comparison at the bottom of the post after the break.
Original Post Before 16th January
The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be officially available in Malaysia on Friday the 13th. DiGi has fired the first salvo by offering pre-orders ahead of launch from RM1399. Meanwhile Celcom too is expected to offer the Galaxy Nexus from as low as RM1368.
So what’s the difference between the 2? First is the contract duration where DiGi offers 12 & 24 months while Celcom offers 12 & 18 month options. Next is the subscription plan where both offerings are different.
On DiGi, the subscription fees are the lowest but that’s because it only comes with mobile internet data and calls & SMS are charged separately. This is perfect for those that hardly make much calls or SMS and rely greatly on mobile internet for communication with apps such as WhatsApp, FB Messenging and etc. For Celcom, all 3 plans on offer comes with bundled voice calls and SMS with its Celcom Exec plans.
So how much does it cost to own a Galaxy Nexus on these bundled plans? Read on for more.
UNCONFIRMED: Celcom offers Samsung Galaxy Nexus from RM1368
Posted:
January 3, 2012
By: soyacincau
17 comments
UPDATE: Samsung Galaxy Nexus is also offered on Celcom Biz plans at RM1,348 with 24 months contract of Celcom Biz P148 + SMS Pack. Also available on 24 months contract of Celcom Biz P48 + Business Broadband Basic + SMS Pack at RM1,438.
UPDATE 2: Celcom finally reveals official Galaxy Nexus bundled plans. Details are the same however there’s no mention of RM60 rebate.
The Galaxy Nexus will be officially launched in Malaysia with Celcom as one of the telco offering it on contract. From this latest update, the Galaxy Nexus is priced at RM2099 outright, placing it right in between the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Note. On Celcom, the Galaxy Nexus can be yours from RM1368. Overall the bundle price are lower than the Galaxy Note except for the 18 months option on Celcom Exec 250 which is priced the same.
As usual you have the option of 3 consumer plans on 18 months and 24 months duration. Note that these plans are unconfirmed and the launch is slated for next Friday on 13th January 2012. In addition Celcom is said to offer promo subscription as well for the first 6 months which is RM60 extra savings.
Head after the break for a clearer view of Celcom’s consumer plan offering.
Galaxy Nexus to be available on both Celcom & DiGi
Posted:
December 31, 2011
By: soyacincau
17 comments
UPDATE: Unconfirmed Celcom Galaxy Nexus plans.
UPDATE 2: DiGi starts pre-order of Samsung Galaxy Nexus from RM1,399.
If you’re looking for bundle offer for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you can now expect both DiGi & Celcom to offer the device at subsidised pricing with the usual plans like the Galaxy Note. As usual Maxis is still staying away from Android devices, except for its recent Motorola RAZR bundling.
So how much would the Galaxy Nexus go for on contract? Since the Galaxy Nexus is priced between the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note, we are expecting the contracted pricing as follows:
- Celcom RM1150-RM1300 (on 18 months Celcom Exec 250)
- DiGi RM1249-RM1399 (on 24 months DG Smart Plan 68)
Originally planned for December release, the Galaxy Nexus is currently slated on the 13th January, which is just 2 Fridays away. For those who can’t wait, you can get a Galaxy Nexus from grey importers for as low as RM2040.
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Celcom offer BlackBerry Playbook from RM1088 without contract
Posted:
December 26, 2011
By: soyacincau
7 comments
It appears to be raining BlackBerry Playbooks. If Maxis Playbook + BlackBerry combo isn’t attractive enough, Celcom is now throwing the Playbook at low prices while stocks last. You can now get a Playbook from Celcom WITHOUT contract at the following prices:
BlackBerry Playbook 16GB – RM1,088
BlackBerry Playbook 32GB – RM1,388
BlackBerry Playbook 64GB – RM1,688
As comparison, the prices above were previously tied with 24 months contract for existing Celcom BlackBerry contract extensions but now it is offered outright.
The only problem though is that the offer is valid until 31st November 2011. Either this is a typical typo or Celcom is using a different Calendar system that we are not aware of.
If you have been eyeing for a playbook, head over to Celcom’s Playbook page.
Celcom offers Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus with Broadband Plan + Pay Per Use Voice
Posted:
December 26, 2011
By: soyacincau
1 comment
Looks like Celcom has added another plan offering for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. Apart from the usual Celcom Exec 50 + bolt on data, they have now introduced a new Broadband Basic + Pay Per Use plan which costs RM68/month. This is similar to what DG Smart Plan is offering with data being bundled first and voice/sms usage are being charged as additional usage, making it perfect for those that rarely make calls.
On this new Broadband Basic, you’ll get a generous serving of 4GB data while calls are charged at 15sen/min and SMS at 10sen each. In terms of contract price, it is higher than the previous plans at RM1388 for 12 months and RM1328 for 24 months. For just mere RM60 difference, you might as well go for the shorter 12 months period instead. The upfront payment for this Broadband Basic + Pay Per Use plan is RM150 which will be rebated back over 10 months period.
For more information, head over to Celcom’s website.
Samsung Galaxy Y now on Celcom
Posted:
December 21, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Celcom is probably the most active telco when it comes to Samsung Android devices. Looking at covering all market segments, Celcom now offers the entry level Samsung Galaxy Y which is priced at RM499 outright.
For Celcom Exec consumer plans, the Galaxy Y is offered as low as RM208 on 18 months contract of Celcom Exec 50 + Celcom Broadband Advanced. The subscription should be RM108/month but the commitment was written as RM250/month on their website. For light users, there are lower options of Celcom Exec 50 + mLite data and Celcom Exec 50 + mBasic which should be priced at RM78 and RM88 respectively.
The major thing that we couldn’t understand is the upfront payment for the Galaxy Y. Celcom requires RM300-600 upfront for a phone that is priced below RM500. Also worth mentioning is that the upfront payment is rebated over 12 months. As the Galaxy Y is already an affordable device, it is ridiculous for Celcom to demand such a high upfront payment. Perhaps this is a typo by Celcom’s website team as they have been prone to mistakes recently like their “Droid RAZR” and “1.5GHz Galaxy Tab 8.9“. We suggest contacting Celcom for more details.
For Biz users, it is offered for free with 24 months contract of P148 + SMS Pack RM2 package.
For more information, head over to Celcom’s Smartphone page.
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Probably the most complete iPhone 4S buyer’s guide in the country
Posted:
December 19, 2011
By: ccsoya
18 comments
Two months after it was officially announced the iPhone 4S is finally here in Malaysia. If you’re not part of the first batch of iPhone 4S buyers that stood on line in the wee hours of the morning on December 16 then you’re probably biding your time to see if the iPhone 4S is the right device for you.
With the iPhone 4S available from three major operators at the same time, getting one has never been more complicating than it is now. With the selection of plans and options from different operators all offering different data, voice and monthly subscription packages, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed with what’s available in the market.
So which operator offers the best iPhone 4S plan for you? Can you get the iPhone 4S without a contract? Is the iPhone 4S really that good? How good is the camera? What about Siri? Does it work in Malaysia? What are other smartphones in the market right now that’s just as good as the iPhone 4S?
Whatever questions you might have about the iPhone 4S, we probably have the answer tucked away in a post somewhere. So head on over to right after the jump to check out what is probably the best iPhone 4S Buyers Guide in Malaysia right now.
Updated: iPhone 4S Nationwide availability from DiGi, Maxis & Celcom
Posted:
December 15, 2011
By: soyacincau
12 comments
Update: The iPhone 4S is also available at Machines. Details after the jump.
UPDATE 2: iPhone 4S now available on Apple Store from RM2,199.
We are less than 24 hours away from the Malaysian launch of the iPhone 4S. Earlier we have seen the iPhone 4S plans but which telco would be the first to let you have one in your hands?
Last week, Celcom was the first to offer pre-booking where iPhone 4S hopeful can fill up a form to secure their unit. However that wasn’t that convincing as registrants didn’t get any confirmation code or email for assurance.
This was followed by Maxis which offers RSVP for selected subscribers. They are given a link to book their units at their preferred time slots. Maxis execution was better as subscribers we’re given a unique code and clearly Maxis was better in handling from their last iPhone 4 launch.
On Sunday, DiGi has up the ante by offering pre-ordering where the iPhone 4S plans and pricing was revealed. Users that want to be the first “owners” could actually buy it online and have it shipped directly to them on 16th December. This makes DiGi the first to sell the iPhone 4S, but they would still need to wait for delivery on 16th December itself..
So which of the 3 actually lets you have one at the stroke of midnight? Read on as we list out the launch sales activities and availability.