my apple

ok, so i'm a tortoise when it comes to catching up with technology, but i still am proud to say i'm finally an apple user! 

finally got my 4S (32GB that is, due to unavailability of the 16GB type) for RM 799 plus ...(wait, there's more), + RM 80 (dealer made me pay extra for an original casing and screen protector). can't say i didn't feel slightly rip-offed, but hey, beggars can't be choosers i guess. i was made to believe that this was the last of the last available phone in the whole klang valley to be entitled for the maxis i-value-2 promo package! and that was enough to bring out the kiasu-ness in me. tee~hee. now i'm stuck with a RM 155 monthly bill for 2 years. *whistling*

 Pretty sleek casing ain't for the butterfingers though...it's metal! and it's pretty darn slippery! 

oh, except for the jagged edges...but, still too early to change d damn thing - cost me RM 60 wei!

 Anyway, was checking out the back of my casing and can't help but wonder about those weird ancient-like symbols at the bottom. Found a website that explained its meaning .....

"So let’s explore the dark backside of your iPhone!

The first symbol we run into is a logo used by the FCC to indicate that this device was FCC approved. If you look closely, you’ll see it’s an F with a C attached and a C within the C. The FCC is the US Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is involved in everything domestic having to do with electronic communication as well as some international communications. The iPhone is of course not only a phone, but also uses WIFI and Bluetooth, as well as GPS. All those protocols are governed, inside the US at least by the FCC and this is why the iPhone has to be approved by them in order to allow Apple to sell them on US soil.

When a device has been approved it receives a code which can be checked in the FCC database online. The actual FCC ID is on the back of your device as well, right above the symbols! 

Next to the FCC logo is a thrash can with a cross through it; this is meant for the batteries in the iPhone. You are not supposed to throw the device or it’s batteries into the regular garbage, but you need to go to a special disposal unit. We’ll see in 10 years if people actually listened to this!

The CE symbol is called the CE mark. The letters CE have no meaning (anymore), but the CE mark stands for consumer safety within the European Union. Industrial goods must contain this marking which indicates that it is complying with EU rules for health & safety set out for consumers. The number behind the CE marking indicates the class of product the mark is on. In the case of your iPhone, this will be 0682 which means it’s a communication device and corresponds with the regulations set out for selling such a device within the EU.  The circle with the exclamation point belongs to the mark as well and is called the CE alert mark, again indicating this device can be safely used by EU citizens."

There you go, now you're slightly more educated about the iPhone!

Now if you'll excuse me, my Tiny Tower needs restocking.......

Only 45 stories high and still growing..............!!

Never thought i'd enjoy an apple this much. ^^