IT'S a golden age for the iPhone in Singapore, as two new lines of the popular handset go on sale here today.存倉Queues for the new 5C and 5S models formed as early as 7.45am at shops yesterday - even though they do not go on sale until 8am today.The 5S model will be available in black, silver and gold - with the latter by far the most popular colour according to the three telcos, though they declined to reveal figures.The gold version is reported to be sold out in China and Hong Kong - where the colour represents wealth and luxury - since online pre-orders began on Tuesday.Rumours of it selling out here prompted student Melva Yip, 23, to turn up at 7.45am at telco M1's Paragon store."I heard that all the iPhone 5S gold models were snapped up within five minutes of SingTel迷你倉starting to take orders online on Wednesday," he said. "Gold looks good."The 5S boasts a new fingerprint-recognition feature and a faster processor.Its 16GB version is priced at $988 without a telco subsidy.The 5C - available in green, blue, yellow, pink and white - is going for $848 for a basic 16GB model without telco subsidy.When bundled with SingTel's cheapest two-year plan costing $27.90 a month, the 5S starts from $698 for a 16GB model. The 5C starts from $318 for a 16G model on the same plan.M1 customers who pre-ordered can pick up their phones at its 15 outlets. StarHub is selling the new iPhones at its 10 outlets.SingTel's launch event is at Marina Bay Sands, where it has set up 55 sales counters. It hopes to get customers in and out within 15 minutes.IRENE THAM自存倉
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