When I first saw the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (SGD$48) available from Apple Singapore online store, the shipping estimate was 2-3 weeks. But regardless, I still went ahead and bought it together with my brother’s Apple iPad Case (SGD$58).

I went ahead and place my order on 27th July 2010, to my surprise the next day I received an email saying both items have been shipped and I received it today via DHL.

Box

Contents

Apple 30 pin Connector

SD Card & USB Port Connector

Apple Singapore Store: iPad Accessories

Here is the official word from SingTel on what to expect from the launch of iPhone 4 tonight and over the weekends:

SingTel has chosen a new and bigger venue to launch the new iPhone 4 this year at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. We are selling the phones at a centralised location so that all customers with appointments can buy their phones from one place conveniently. The larger venue also allows customers to be entertained by interactive demo zones where they can access and learn about SingTel’s latest mobile apps ranging from navigation to shopping apps. Customers can also enjoy food and beverages, plus song and dance performances.

To provide customers with a convenient and great iPhone 4 shopping experience, SingTel is using an appointment system. Customers chose from 13 time slots spread over 2 days (30 and 31 July) to purchase their iPhone 4. This provides an overall faster transaction time in a conducive shopping environment, better crowd control and also minimizes queuing time. The timeslots start from 12am – 9pm (30 July) and 11am – 9pm (31 July).

Customers will only be served based on their pre-appointed timeslots and are advised to arrive within that window period to avoid extended queuing time. As stocks are very limited, we regret that we are unable to accept any walk-in customers.

Customers can visit the SingTel iPhone 4 bulletin board http://www.singtel.com/iphone4 for more updates.

We thank our customers for their support and understanding.

See you all there at Marina Bay Sands tonight!

SingTel has release their iPhone 4 prices for their iFlexi plans. The iPhone 4 will be launching on 30th July 2010 at 12:00am (29th July 2010 midnight) at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre (Hall F).

Press Release Email

In the press release, this is also mentioned:

To minimise queuing time, SingTel will be contacting customers – who have previously registered their interest online – on how to book a specific time to purchase their iPhone 4 at Marina Bay Sands. Customers will be contacted via email (electronic mailers) and SMS today.

The prices are pretty much the same as iPhone 3GS when it was launch, you can check it out Singtel iPhone 3GS Price Plan or Singtel iPhone 3G Price Plans.

This time round, you are able to get the iPhone 4 without contact directly from Apple Singapore Online Store and surprisingly the price is pretty reasonable.

iPhone 4 Price (Without Contract)

• 16GB: SGD$888
• 32GB: SGD$1,048

iFlexi Plans

• iFlexi Lite – SGD$39
  • 12GB Data
  • 100 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 500 SMS
  • iPhone 4 16GB Price: SGD$480
  • iPhone 4 32GB Price: SGD$620
• iFlexi Value – SGD$56
  • 12GB Data
  • 200 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 500 SMS
  • iPhone 4 16GB Price: SGD$210
  • iPhone 4 32GB Price: SGD$360
• iFlexi Plus – SGD$95
  • 12GB Data
  • 500 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 500 SMS
  • iPhone 4 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4 32GB Price: Free
• iFlexi Premium – SGD$205
  • 30GB Data
  • 2,000 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 2,000 SMS
  • iPhone 4 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4 32GB Price: Free

Note

• Prices stated are including 7% GST.
• For iFlexi plans, the data connection has 7.2 Mbps downstream speed
• All plans come with unlimited free incoming calls
• Local data bundle is capped at SGD$30 per month

Links

• View Singtel Shop: Singtel iPhone 4
• View Singtel iPhone 4 price plans

Wow, can’t believe it is priced so cheap. Was expecting 16GB to go beyond SGD$1,000.

iPhone 4 Price (Without Contract)

• 16GB: SGD$888
• 32GB: SGD$1,048

Press Release

iPhone 4 Arrives in 17 More Countries This Friday
CUPERTINO, California—July 26, 2010—Apple’s iPhone 4 will be available in 17 more countries this Friday, July 30. iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, Apple’s new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in stunning text, images and video, and a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.

Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase iPhone 4 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. iPhone 4 will be available for purchase through Apple’s online store (http://store.apple.com/sg).

iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD 720p video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which features Multitasking, Folders, enhanced Mail, deeper Enterprise support and Apple’s new iAd mobile advertising platform.

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 4 will be available for a suggested retail price of S$ 888 for the 16GB model and S$ 1048 for the 32GB model through Apple’s online store (http://store.apple.com/sg). A new iPhone 3GS 8GB model will be available for just S$ 748. iPhone 4 will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.

Source: iMerlion: Apple Singapore to sell iPhone 4 directly to consumers here
Press Release: iPhone 4 Arrives in 17 More Countries This Friday

Ordered my MicroSIM cutter from Deal Extreme for USD$20.00, but now the price has dropped to USD$17.43. In case you are unfamiler with Deal Extreme, the price stated includes free shipping. Placed my order on the 11th July 2010 and got it delivered to me on the 22nd July 2010. Took about 11 days before it reaches my house. I think it is because of supplier’s stock issue as when I check the status, it was stuck at “Waiting For Supplier” for a few days.

Package Front

Package Contents

Align The Slanted Edge

Using the MicroSIM cutter is pretty straight forward, just place your SIM card into the slot and ensure that the slanted edge matches and press the cutter handle down real hard!

MicroSIM

More Photos

Finally, SingTel now support MicroSIM cards in their MultiSIM plans, however the price is 2x more expensive the normal SIM cards and from the description on the VAS page under “Others” tab, it was mentioned that then can be only 1 MicroSIM card in any combination of MultiSIM.

So if you got 4 SIM cards, only 1 of them can be MicroSIM and the other 3 is normal SIM. Perhaps it is due to the initial hight stock demand. But I believed that it will change eventually once the dust has settle.

But the justification of the price for just the 1 MicroSIM card is totally not worth it. I rather get the normal MultiSIM which cost only $5.35 monthly and get a MicroSIM card cutter for USD$17.43 (including shipping) from DealExtreme to cut it than pay $16.05 every month for it.

General 1-time Fee

• Connection: SGD$10.70
• Multi-SIM Card: SGD$32.10 (for 1 set of 2 SIM cards)
• $10.70 each (for sub-sequent SIM cards)

Normal SIM Monthly Fee

• 2 SIM Cards: SGD$5.35
• 3 SIM Cards: SGD$10.70
• 4 SIM Cards: SGD$11.77

MicroSIM Monthly Fee

• 2 SIM Cards (1 of which is MicroSIM): SGD$16.05
• 3 SIM Cards (1 of which is MicroSIM): SGD$21.40
• 4 SIM Cards (1 of which is MicroSIM): SGD$22.47

Website: SingTel PostPaid VAS

SingTel has revealed their data plans for iPad.

Monthly Subscription

• $34.50 a month, or $30.50 a month for 24 months
• Free Data Usage: 50 GB
• Download Speed: 7.2 Mbps
• Upload Speed: 1.5 Mbps
• Excess Charge Cap: $94.16
• One-time Charge: $13.38 for MicroSIM Card
• For a FREE USB modem and a MicroSIM with adaptor, sign up at $36.50 a month for 24 months.
• One-time charge of $37.45 applies.

Prepaid 3-Day Pass

• One-time Registration of $12.60
• Free Data Usage: 3 Days Unlimited
• Download Speed: 7.2 Mbps
• Upload Speed: 1.5 Mbps
• Extension of Usage (Top up)
  • $10 for 2 days
  • $24.50 for 7 days
  • $49.50 for 30 days

Some interesting FAQ

Q: I am already a SingTel BroadBand on Mobile subscriber. Now I need a MicroSIM Card to fit into my iPad. What can I do?
A: You can bring your existing standard SIM Card into any SingTel Retail Shop and request to change it to a MicroSIM Card. A nominal transaction fee of $13.38 (inclusive of GST) applies.

SingTel: iPad Plans

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• Kinect and “Kinect Adventures” game: SGD$229
• New Xbox 360 (4GB) with Kinect and “Kinect Adventures” game: SGD$469
• New Xbox 360 (4GB): SGD$339
• Each Kinect games: SGD$59.90
• Available Date: End of August 2010

Press Release
SINGAPORE, July 20, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. today announced an all-in-one opportunity to jump into the controller-free fun of Kinect this holiday: the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for a suggested retail price of S$469.

With “Kinect Adventures,” players will make their way through 20 adventures, navigating roaring rapids and ducking and dodging through mountaintop obstacle courses and other exotic locations — no controller, wand or balance board required.

In addition, existing Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the Kinect sensor with “Kinect Adventures” for a suggested retail price of S$229.

The sensor, which will work with each of the 40 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in households worldwide, is uniquely able to track your full body movements, to deliver a multiplayer experience right out of the box.

In addition, the new Xbox 360 4GB console, which will be available by the end of August in Singapore, will be available for a suggested retail price of S$339. With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB console looks great and includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a black matte finish.*

“Kinect for Xbox 360 offers tremendous entertainment value for the whole family,” said Erik Ford, Senior Regional Marketing Manager, SEA Xbox 360. “With full body and multiplayer play right out of the box, Kinect is the most unique, complete and affordable way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun and entertainment.”

In addition, Kinect games, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports,” “Kinect Joy Ride” and MTV Games’ and Harmonix’s “Dance Central”, will retail for a suggested retail price of S$59.90.

Website: Xbox Singapore

In May 2010, Facebook launches Fast and Free Facebook Mobile Access with 0.facebook.com by partnering mobile operators. Singapore was not on the list back then.

Today, SingTel has announced partnership with Facebook to provide free access to 0.facebook.com on your mobile phone.

Snippet

• SingTel and Facebook Launch New Mobile Site 0.facebook.com, a free way to access Facebook on Your Mobile Phone
• 0.facebook.com is lightweight, featuring only text and is optimized for speed
• Ideal for mobile users to conveniently and quickly access Facebook directly from a mobile phone
• SingTel waives standard data charges for browsing the site

Press Release

SINGAPORE and PALO ALTO, Calif. – July 20, 2010 – SingTel today announced that it is the first and only operator in Singapore to offer customers free mobile browsing on the new and lightweight 0.facebook.com site. With 0.facebook.com, SingTel is enabling their customers, especially non smartphone users to stay connected faster through this text-only version of Facebook with their friends and family from any mobile Web browser without incurring any data charges.

Facebook’s 0.facebook.com site is optimized for speed – it is a new faster, lightweight version of Facebook’s mobile site m.facebook.com. The text-only site does not have graphics or photos and 0.facebook.com’s pages have been designed for high-speed performance on SingTel’s network. Photos posted on Facebook are only one click away from 0.facebook.com. To view a photo, a user only needs to click on a link to the photo and they will be prompted that they are leaving 0.facebook.com. Standard data charges will apply when a person leaves 0.facebook.com to view photos.

Ms Sarah Chua, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, SingTel said: “With 0.facebook.com, SingTel offers mobile customers a faster and more affordable way to use Facebook. Non smartphone users will find the text-only site an excellent alternative to quickly access and update their Facebook accounts from their phones, without worrying about data charges. Coupled with SingTel’s high-speed mobile network, the site offers users peace-of-mind to stay in touch with their wide community of Facebook contacts 24/7, anywhere.

We are always looking to work with innovative companies to provide simple and fast mobile access to Facebook across the world,” said Mr Henri Moissinac, Head of Mobile Business, Facebook. “Thanks to our collaboration with SingTel, people will now be able to access Facebook faster and for free through 0.facebook.com.”

SingTel Mobile customers can access the service through their mobile phone browser by keying in 0.facebook.com.

iPad will be available in Singapore on 23rd July 2010 alongside 8 other countries.

Here are the official iPad prices for Singapore:

WiFi

• 16GB: SGD$728
• 32GB: SGD$878
• 64GB: SGD$1,028

WiFi + 3G

• 16GB: SGD$928
• 32GB: SGD$1,078
• 64GB: SGD$1,228

Press Release

CUPERTINO, California—July 19, 2010—Apple today announced that iPad will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

Pricing & Availability
All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.

iPad is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for 16GB, $599 (US) for 32GB, and $699 (US) for 64GB for iPad Wi-Fi models and $629 (US) for 16GB, $729 (US) for 32GB and $829 (US) for 64GB for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models. iPad will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.

Official: Apple (Singapore) iPad Page
Press Release: iPad Available in Nine More Countries This Friday
Source: Apple iPad Launching 21 July in Singapore