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post Apr 9 2010, 10:28 PM

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calling! calling! new hot ipad owners! mind to share how much u have spend to bring in ur ipad here ( not those in state now la...)

trying to bring one 32gb in...trying!!! hope it is sucessful la tongue.gif

ai...nowadays, hard to resist all those cool gadgets!! i think there shub be a rehab for gadget maniac like me... blush.gif
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post Apr 9 2010, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(tishaban @ Apr 9 2010, 10:47 PM)
Fedex.com can give you an estimate. Roughly it's $150-200 for 4kg (2-3 iPads) depending on how you package it.

I have several arriving on Monday!
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cool!!! i just plan to bring in one, estimate arangement + shipping USD100++ la...

bro tishaban, u bring in 2-3 units, custom will kacau bo?

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post Apr 12 2010, 11:30 AM

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for those with ipad on hand, any one experience poor wifi connection issue?

ppl been rumours about its wifi...

found this -

http://topnews.net.nz/content/23180-apple-...ectivity-issues


well, as apple user of iphone, macbook, [ipod touch, ipod video, nano -before], their products are so far so good (touch wood laugh.gif ), I hv claimed warranty over a ipod touch- earphone jack defects (got it 1 to 1 replacement), macbook & iphone casing- unreasonable hairlines appeared.

For my macbook, Apple at first refused to cover the replacement as casing was not under their warranty, after appeal, they replaced a new casing from apple singapore and i paid for the labour biggrin.gif
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post Apr 12 2010, 03:08 PM

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QUOTE(steve2895 @ Apr 11 2010, 10:47 PM)
yes, iPad is cover by local warranty. which means that if you brought in US, you only can claim in US. For those who plan to buy those "imported" units, bear in mind about this terms. The seller can tell you until you can claim it in the heaven, but just go to apple.com read yourself.

Good luck for those choose to have it on hand 1st, if you faced any overheat problem or WiFi problem or even apple is decided doing any recall, make sure the guy who sell it to you provide the service to send back to state to claim your warranty!

I found some of the seller in LYN does sell iPad and mentioned that international warranty or singapore warranty. think 100time before you believe on it. Every ipad can easily identify their origin location by checking the serial number, i don't think any support can able provided to you time being in this region...
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hi, would u be kind enuf to highlight here where u gotten the info on the warranty of Ipad by Apple.... thanks~

I just read from Apple website on its legal session pertaining to ipad warranty, a brief check out, it did mentioned that Apple may restrict the warranty service to the country of purchase, but i dont see "black and White" indicating warranty is strictly limited to the country of purchase...

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post Apr 14 2010, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Apr 13 2010, 11:03 PM)
ok this is down right weird, i saw someone walking into a local mac store holding their ipad, and walking in the stores in circles with their ipad looking for attention? WTH go people like this meh? sigh. In related news, looks like nestle Malaysia got their hands first for the Ipad, check here to win yourself an ipad http://www.nestle.com.my/drumstick/drumstick_facebook.htm
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hey guys, no need to susah susah take part in the contest!

check out lelong superbid today!!! IPAD 16GB up for bid!! and it clearly stated NO WARRANTY!

those who are desperate to get it, try ur luck there... rclxms.gif

i guess sure the bidding price will go sky high tongue.gif


Added on April 14, 2010, 11:30 am
QUOTE(limyusiong @ Apr 13 2010, 11:00 AM)
2500 is consider cheap d...yesterday go n c my sources, they got more than 10 units on hand...16gb selling at rm2800...
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RM2.5k for 16gb as compared with some forumer selling above RM2.8k, some even RM3.2K doh.gif

my expenses of getting one 32gb is bit cheaper but cancelled the oder yesterday sad.gif , after feeling it was a impulsive purchase...

though still have the urge of owning one...should I should I icon_question.gif



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post Apr 14 2010, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Apr 14 2010, 12:23 PM)
Ask for yourself, what is the main purpose to get one. Are you depend on it?
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bro, nowadays, ppl are spending on uneccessary items, gadgets keep coming up newer model and ppl like me...keep chasing for the update sweat.gif

i think there shud be a handsome number of ppl will say the main purpose of getting ipad..is for fun tongue.gif
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post Apr 14 2010, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Apr 14 2010, 03:21 PM)
Bro, learn to control it. Unless you are rich guy. If it for fun, it in entertaimnet catergory. Wait and see if have better deal.  Not asking you not to buy.

I m gadget freak too since 90's. After such a longtime, I learn to control. I still buy new gadget. But will wait and see. Delaying buying will always make good judgement later. It save a lot too. smile.gif
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thanks for ur advise!

trying, been trying to restrict!

i am gadget freak! hving a macbook, netbook, iphone 3gs, HTC HD...yet doh.gif

i think best way is to cut myself off from LYN tongue.gif , full of seduction!!!
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QUOTE(Larigitis @ Apr 14 2010, 04:31 PM)
So I noticed that you don't have the Nexus One yet? Well, get on that!

As for the iPad, I do want one....but I figure I only have to wait a year for iPad 2.0. Hopefully, it'll have a camera by then.

For now, I'll just go buy more camera gear to distract myself. LOL!!
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see! here comes another devil tongue.gif

been noticing numbers of ppl getting nexus and android device...wondering the differences...

anyway, i have cancelled my order 2 days ago with apple store online, but charges on my credit card yet to be cancelled shakehead.gif
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QUOTE(irvene2000 @ Apr 14 2010, 10:26 PM)
Hehe I have friends here who can get it for me too. But I am thinking of just getting 5 units max for sale.
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u got to do it fast while the demand is hot hot ...like now ...
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post Apr 15 2010, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(wei @ Apr 15 2010, 01:46 AM)
Ok... I've dig around and found info on US iPad warranty.

I understand many have been pointing toward this policy:
http://images.apple.com/legal/warranty/doc...arranty_v20.pdf

Under this phrase:
"Apple may restrict service to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the hardware product".

It clearly stated MAY. Which is subjective. It's not a MUST.

Then further down:
"If you seek service in a country that is not the country of original purchase, you will comply with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties, V.A.T. and other associated taxes and charges. Where international service is available, Apple may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards."

Which definitely sounds like we could actually get support outside US.

Then you check this:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?m...49417?
Last post.

I need to know who and where is the proof stating "No International Warranty for iPad" came from. Is that just an assumption or there're some official statement that I missed.
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I have mentioned earlier, there is no provision in their warranty doc restricting local servicing/warranty, so a customer may seek confirmation/approval for their product to be sent for warranty locally. The issue Apple may concern is the availabiltiy of the parts and labour skill..

who knows, they may agree and ask you to pay for the shipping of replacement parts...
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post Apr 15 2010, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Apr 15 2010, 02:40 AM)
The question here is, how would you define international...?

From what Apple's stated as you've quoted, Apple may provide support services providing if and when such devices that are purchased from the country of origin is sent back to that country, in this case, only in the States.
So you cannot send it into Apple Stores in Australia for example, nor any other stores or resellers in any other countries except US.

So are we defining International as it revolves Apple worldwide, or are we defining as in iPad consumers worldwide...?
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bro, i dont think there is such a clause in their legal warranty doc...

it did mentioned warranty at country of purchase or otherwise, PROVIDED ALWASY there is evidence of purchase and Local Law applicable...

in conclusion, it is all up to Apple to decide...


Added on April 15, 2010, 12:15 pm
QUOTE(wei @ Apr 15 2010, 10:33 AM)
OK OK, just off the phone with AppleCare....
My question:
"Does iPad come with international warranty? As in I bought one in US (Obviously), then I left the country and having issue, do I get support outside of US (for support & warranty claim)?"

Answer:
"We are still not sure yet. We have to wait till it's available worldwide."

So, it's still not a firm thing yet.
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expected answer bro, simply ipad not launch outside US, and their parts definetely cant be available elsewhere...

it is a consumer's right to request/demand/appeal, as a reputable corp, they definetely concern of complaints from their supporters.

anything is possible, since they have online customer service center.

Spoken to them before for my ipod and macbook warranty claim, which after my appeal, they approved warranty for casing and replacement for my ipod touch (the device sent in with a obvious dent which may have caused the earphone jack spoilt)..they scared of noisy customer laugh.gif

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