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Lord_Ashe
post May 8 2010, 01:18 AM

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QUOTE(little ice @ May 8 2010, 01:11 AM)
i bought it from importer, so i'll be selling it lower than what i paid but of course price is lower than average new unit... biggrin.gif

you interested? drool.gif
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i might be, just enquiring for now lah - since upgrading from my 16gb wifi to a 64 gb wifi sounds tempting tongue.gif
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post May 8 2010, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(little ice @ May 8 2010, 09:43 AM)
hi guys i decided to keep my iPad WiFi with the following reason:

1. i don't use 3G often to surf internet. paying monthly fees for 3G data services (like maxis/digi broadband) seems not worth it.

2. even if i going to use, it's going to be very light surfing or emergency need, i installed joikuspot on my N95 so my N95 is plenty as a tethering device and it's even better cause i can use it with any other devices, and i don't need to spend money on MiFi. i also found out the huawei MiFi can't be charge and access at the same time, you need to drain the battery then only can charge. everybody know you can charge your phone while doing anything with it...

3. if i use the 3G service, my top priority is to download lots of youtube video and use them for educational purpose, which is a no go because:
A) all 3G "unlimited" access are all BS as they all have bandwidth capping and limited quota and i'm going to finish the quota very quickly (Celcom unlimited quota is super expensive), i'd rather use maxis day pass 500MB a day for RM8 (cheaper than ordering a cup of coffebean/starbuck coffee!).
B) 3G data services are not as stable is it seems, youtube over 3G is pretty unstable and i don't want to be frustrated in the middle of teaching. i rather doing all the downloads at home and use them on the lessons.
C) the only place i use for educational purpose is at uni, which has wifi, rendering 3G useless.
so if anyone of you facing the same dilemma as me, hope my analysis will help you to decide and save more money. biggrin.gif
PS: thanks for the folks who were interested in my iPad, and sorry to disappoint you with my decision. blush.gif
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Haha glad you came to a decision bro, and I think it's the smart one to make.
My plan for thehuawei is to just get a prepaid weekly/monthly package to use hem I'm at a clients office or anywhere without wifi. It's also gonna be useful when I'm in the car on a drive and the iPad becomes an in car computer smile.gif
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post May 8 2010, 11:56 PM

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QUOTE(aruja_69 @ May 8 2010, 08:27 PM)
Are u using laptop or desktop to charge it? By d way, can anyone an confirm that all it mall at Ikano is selling huawei mifi? Thanks
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Where did you hear it's being sold at ikano?
I'll try and check it out while waiting for a friend to bring it In...
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post May 9 2010, 05:30 PM

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QUOTE(bearbrick @ May 9 2010, 03:11 AM)
Review after few days using huawei mifi e5830
1)Battery life around 4hours +-
2)Decent speed on Digi 68 package
3)Signal is quite good even u put inside the pouch.
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how much did you pay for it, and where did you buy it from if you dont mind?
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post May 9 2010, 08:57 PM

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Still waiting for that reply on the huawei, bro bearbrick
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post May 10 2010, 10:04 AM

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Hmm was looking for a To Do app as well.

Goodreader is awesome for its price PLUS if that "mount USB HDD to iPad" hack gets improved, that means I can have access to my media ON THE GO. Oh yes, yes yes.

Now all I need is documents to go for iPad...
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post May 10 2010, 11:06 AM

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QUOTE(kae_ae @ May 10 2010, 11:01 AM)
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cute kid smile.gif

My son wants me to read the Toy Story digital book for him before he sleeps, almost every night smile.gif
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post May 10 2010, 01:32 PM

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QUOTE(Edoras @ May 10 2010, 01:27 PM)
I just drag and drop PDF files to my GoodReader app in iTunes... So much easy to transfer files..


Added on May 10, 2010, 1:29 pm
Did you order from moresales? Is it reliable?
How fast is the delivery?
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yeah and also, how's the quality as a stand?
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post May 10 2010, 10:44 PM

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Well if that's true the RM 1500 I paid sounds just about right smile.gif
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post May 10 2010, 11:33 PM

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QUOTE(little ice @ May 10 2010, 11:09 PM)
yup but you're comparing a different range of product...i see macs one family and iphone/ipod touch (excluding other ipods)/ipad as a family. hmm.gif

but i see no point arguing, let's just wait and see the price. biggrin.gif


Added on May 10, 2010, 11:10 pm
so you bought it in US? lucky you... biggrin.gif
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Nope bought it here secondhand biggrin.gif got a good deal so am loving this iPad. It's awesome smile.gif
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post May 11 2010, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(adrian_lmk @ May 11 2010, 05:36 PM)
I'm feeling that the ipad 16gb already not enuff for me.....
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You can always sell it...I'm sure someone won't mind a slightly used unit smile.gif
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post May 11 2010, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(little ice @ May 11 2010, 09:55 PM)
have you even try to buy apps from itunes on your PC?

no go. i tried to buy ipad apps using MY account, it keep denying my billing/credit card info, although i make sure my details are 100% correct and triple checked, they still deny it.

i think it's because they don't allow non-US credit card purchases.
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I just buy the apps via skalominia's thread for iTunes gift cards. That's the only way its worked for me so far.
Basically just remember this- since the iPad isn't available internationally other app stores besides the US also won't be open. So just create a free US Account refer a few pages back, and you're set to go!

EDIT
I actually have no problem buying/getting free iPad apps via pc.

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post May 12 2010, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(Edoras @ May 12 2010, 07:00 AM)
Anyone have encountered Compatibility Issues after Spirit Jailbreak?
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Some compatibility issues, but apps in Cydia have a helpful little button that tells you whether the app is compatible with OS3.2

Thanks for the link!
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post May 13 2010, 09:20 AM

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QUOTE(sfotsy @ May 13 2010, 12:13 AM)
Thanks for your info, infact from the advertisement on their maxis website...they did mentioned that they do allowed to used multi sims but did not mentioned abt the mirco sim card for ipad. Seems they are going to come out these kinda of plan for ipad. I mean later stage.
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QUOTE(FinFin @ May 13 2010, 02:24 AM)
What plan are you using for the tethering?
Cos I'm going to buy a nokia symbian phone, and plan to use the joiku quite frequently.
But still yet to decide which plan shall i take. sad.gif

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So seems like we're gonna sign another plan for the micro-sim of iPad, guess the next best alternative is using software like joikuspot - make current 3G-enabled phone a WiFi hotspot, and provide your iPad WiFi smile.gif
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so it all points to us having to sign up for YET another data plan to use the microsim. What a ripoff.

I'm keeping my iPad wifi then - and buying a Huawei 5830 in which I'll plonk in a prepaid data sim. I think in the long run, that's more value (plus I can share the connection).
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post May 14 2010, 11:28 AM

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ArcReader is also a good cbr reader, and it supports the iTunes USB file transfer function.
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post May 16 2010, 01:47 AM

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QUOTE(little ice @ May 16 2010, 12:57 AM)
hmm it seems like everyone is debating about the netbook/laptop versus ipad, and 3G-less versus 3G all over the net.

i wonder what do you use the ipad mainly for?
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Personally, I use the iPad as follows:

WORK
I have a really old, shitty laptop at work. For meetings I just bring the iPad along, type my notes into Simplenote(free) and then I can email them directly to my colleagues. For other meetings with clients since I use Dropbox a lot it's not a problem for me to show them any kind of documents I need provided I have Internet access.

With Goodreader opening the documents from Dropbox is a breeze. I'm contemplating OfficeHD or the next iteration of Documents to Go to complete my work usage for the iPad.

PERSONAL
I surf websites much faster than having to boot my net book,I can entertain my son with books from the store, and play games that work awesome. I've all but forgotten my NDS, and with Arcreader (free) I can bring my digital comics around with me.

I love my iPad but I really need a screen protector...

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