The recent rumor about the imminent arrival of Google Nexus 4 by LG has certainly sparked quite a lot of attention especially surrounding its RM 1,799 price tag. Now, what if the device is priced at RM 1,599 instead?
According to a tweet by a Lowyat.NET Forums’ regular – Stringfellow – yesterday, that is exactly what going to happen very soon. Furthermore, the smartphone will be launched in Malaysia either on January 7th or 8th and only the 16GB version will be made available here.
While this sounds like yet another baseless claim, Stringfellow followed up just hours ago with a picture (shown below) that was taken at a retailer in Plaza Low Yat called HotSpot who is now taking pre-order for the Google Nexus 4 at…yup, RM 1,599.
Do note that we have yet to hear any official news from LG Malaysia regarding Nexus 4 but nevertheless, does this development changes your view on Google Nexus 4’s pricing in Malaysia? Let us know through the comments section below.
[Source: stringfellow – (1), (2), (Lowyat.NET Forums)]
Still a little bit too high…but i guess i might go for it.. ideal price for me, RM1499…
Agreed with,.. RM1499 is the sweet spot price.
Now Life is Good.
Indeed.
Can anyone confirm if Nexus 4 (Malaysia version) will have LTE?
It’s quite a waste to get the nexus 4 if you there is no LTE.
Nexus 4 doesnt support 4G LTE. It’s big brother Optimus G have. Malaysia doesnt have LTE yet also.
All nexus 4 got no LTE
The further Nexus 4 is priced away from SIII the better its chance of sales success (not necessarily profits) in Malaysia.
RM1499 will guarantee that
Any idea if Nexus 4 supports flash? How fragile is the glass screen actually? I read in multiple sites that it can break very very easily.
perhaps, using the case may overcome that issue 😀
Exactly, an RM1499 price tag + 2 years warranty should be just fine.
If considering our telcos are also bringing them in with contract, an RM799 – RM899 price for a 24mth contract will just be a hit, IMHO.
rm1499 would be a better price and i’m sure a lot of people would be getting this phone if the price is nice 🙂
pretty sure the article about rm1799 caused the LG to lower their price.
kudos to the writer!!
Better thank Pang for his ‘scandalous’ article :P. At least LG Malaysia may take some hints from people’s outrage.
But still, the above is still a pre-order price from a retailer, hence the +/- sign at the end of the RM1599. Could still be priced at RM1799 as far as LG is concerned.
Why the pictures show RM1599+-
Is there any hidden charges…
Still quite high considering you can get it for RM1100 at Google Playstore.
RM1299 should be more appropriate and that is already RM200 extra profit margin.
there are some tax charges imposed here. somewhat or rather you do need to include that
Guys,
Stop comparing price on the local LG N4 with the one at Google Play. One is with profit and the other one is more towards getting a flagship device for their Android OS. So that more people will like it and eventually opt to let go of their iOS.
I don’t think there will be difference in term of hardware spec between M’sia or the US one. As it’s not Samsung. You will get the same thing.
Like any great phone, N4 will have its own pro and con. You just need see which one suits you the best
Only if govt could give rebate rm200 for this Nexus4….. otherwise,NO.
RM1599, acceptable price. looking forward to buy this phone next year. i do hope they release it on Jan 2013..please no more delay.
consumer win! wait! there is so many 5inch fulll hd phone is come out, like huaiwei,zte,find5, etc… maybe this is the reason LG cut their price?
Hehe…next year’s Full HD phones or Nexus 4 guys??? Vote! xD
this would be better in terms of camera compare to the galaxy nexus that is having lower megapixel. i hope the price is not too far off from the price in google play; finger cross
may i know how to place order?
Not gonna touch it even with a ten foot pole. LG still has not annouce a price for it. Besides, Im gonna wait for OPPO FIND 5 now that its coming our way. Any phone that wants to eat my money have to make sure that they earn it. LG had a nice thing going on with N4 but they blew it away when they kept their silence. Does LG think that by being ignorant on the market in Malaysia it will net them a better following? Thats the best thing about having choices, phone company now must work harder to get our money. The ball is now in LG’s court, with competition heating up, we will see whats LG’s next move is.
How come LYN reports about iphone 5 but not this: http://blog.gsmarena.com/nexus-4-glass-back-could-crack-with-temperature-change/ ?
This is manufacturing/design defect. RM1600 for a phone that crack in the heat….hmmm.
RRP RM1799
Subsidized RM1599?
hey,is nexus 4 selling in malaysia dy?
i would like to get one..since it has quite good spec ..and its comparable with s3 too..
whre can i get it..around penang?
hey guys.. is Nexus 4 been officially launched in malaysia ? i would like to have one too if the price is around RM1499 …
And could anyone tell me where to get one others than sign contract and purchase with digi?
1100 sold in lowyat