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The New iPhone 3GS 8GB in Thailand

Posted on July 21, 2010


True Move have just released the iPhone 3GS 8GB in Thailand this week with attractive prices starting at only 1,235 baht per month. You will also get a free leather case.

The iPhone 3GS 8GB basically replaces the old iPhone 3G with better speeds and camera. Up to this point in Thailand, we only had iPhone 3GS 16GB and 32GB in the True Move shops. The cheaper phone, with less capacity, will make it more attractive to first-time users. This is now how the prices look:

iPhone 3GS 8GB 19,900 baht (handset only) or 18,900 baht (with package)
iPhone 3GS 16GB 24,500 baht (handset only) or 22,900 baht (with package)
iPhone 3GS 32GB 28,500 baht (handset only) or 26,400 baht (with package)

These prices do not include 7% VAT. The iPhone 3GS 8GB can be bought at participating iStudio shops in Thailand.

The DTAC website is not advertising the new iPhone 3GS 8GB handset yet, but interestingly they are still advertising the old iPhone 3G 8GB for the same price! Maybe someone should tell them about the competition.

When I bought my iPhone 3GS I had to make a choice between 16GB and 32GB. When buying for the first time it is always difficult to know the size you will need. I went for the 16GB in the end but after only five months my phone is already half full. This is mainly with apps and about 500 songs. I do subscribe to weekly video podcasts but these are removed once I have watched them. I think 8GB is good enough for most light users, but if you want to use your iPhone to store pictures, videos and download many apps then you will need a bigger size.

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  1. Tony
    July 21st, 2010 - 11:46

    One thing to keep in mind if you are considering the iPhone 4 is that it shoots HD video and HD video takes up a lot of disc space. If you are running out of room with the 16GB model then it might be worth it to consider the 32GB for the iPhone 4.

  2. e1ia
    July 21st, 2010 - 13:12

    Good sign for the 4G. They can keep the same price and just upgrade
    I hope in a price list like this is:
    20k 3Gs (8gb)
    24,5k 4G (16gb)
    28,5k 4G (32gb)

    We need to wait for the ufficial realse date and price…

  3. Richard Barrow
    July 21st, 2010 - 13:19

    Tony, you make a good point which is something we need to consider. If I decide to upgrade to the iPhone 4 this year, I would definitely need to go for something like the 32GB. I am planning on using it to shoot pictures and video and that will use up more space. My DSLR will still be my main camera, but I have noticed that more and more these days that I am just using my iPhone to take pictures.


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