Ok, just to check. Anyone here already with an iPad 3G? Would be very interested to see how easy it is with regards to activation etc, and the overall experience.

Also, I agree with stringfellow. I was so excited about the iPad 3G in the early days, until I saw that black strip at the top. Somehow, a bit of the design magic disappeared. Oh well, there's always the iPad +mifi option.

sfotsy, got the link to the ipad seller? How much is it?

How they count + the tax malaysia?

Not sure if they will offer it early. It might be to prepare for the coming iPad 3G, at the same time, it may be a tactic to get the patronage of those who will import their iPad 3G, ahead of its official launch here.

Lastly, maybe, (and I hope), its a sign that iPhone 4G will be available the moment it is announced in June.

Exciting times ahead.

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Added on May 11, 2010, 4:27 pm
Thanks. Will be interested to hear your experience.

iPad apps are available on your current iTunes Malaysia account. This will have to be done on your PC for now, using iTunes, then sync to your iPad, just like your iPhone.

You only need a US Account if:

1. You want to buy directly from the App Store on your iPad, or
2. You want apps currently available in the US App Store only, such as iBooks

Not familiar with ebay shopping.....

on my iPad using US acc, n my PC using Malaysia acc (currently sync with my iPhone), do i need to login with Malaysia acc on my iPad...?

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.

I have purchased most of my iPhone apps and iPad apps via the iTunes MY account. Have been doing this for a while. I only use my iTunes US account only if the apps do not appear in the MY store such as some Konami games and of course the Apple iWorks. For my US account I just iTunes credit via the gift cards.

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Added on May 11, 2010, 10:37 pm

The App Store is available to all countries (*listed by apple), but the iTunes client on the iPad currently only allows access to US based account. So you can buy apps from the MY store via your Mac or PC client and sync it to your iPad without issues. If the app is not available in MY store, just log into US account and purchase it with gift cards then sync as well.

Yes you can subscribe via credit card, when you try to subscribe it will take you to a webpage to perfom the transaction.

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Added on May 11, 2010, 11:17 pm

Gift cards only work with US iTunes account. If you do a search on the threads here you will find the steps required to create a US account without the need for a credit card, then you basically top up your account with the gift cards, or redeem them. If you search the Garage Sales thread, you will find a person by the name of skalominia whom is selling such a thing.

Been using my iPad 3G for 3 days now and really enjoying it. Used a pair of scissors to trim my Maxis SIM to fit and it works flawlessly.
The browsing speed has been pretty decent too. Been able to get apps cause I use a US itunes account. Also found that it has a GPS built in, Kool.

I imported couple of units of iPad already, never paid any taxes or duty as it was declare as " tablet computer "

can you explain why no need to pay for tax or duty.
i'm little worried buy any device on ebay now, last time i bring iphone, i need to get sirim approval on shah alam + pay the tax.

Still looking huawei or d link wireless rounder but the price in garage is so expensive

Hi Guys,

just thought i contribute to the current discussion which i have been following very closely,

Today i went to KLCC Maxis to repair my Blackberry and whilst waiting i went around the counters and asked about the Micro-Sim service they are providing.Basically what i get from a couple of counters there is that Maxis is currently providing Microsim and the staff claims the only reason they are providing should be for the iPad.

For those wondering if they can transfer their Blackberry Unlimited Data Package under the Multi-Sim (2 sim one line) unfortunately its a big no no from the maxis staff.

I asked how bout people using iPhone they also mentioned no you can't share the same data plan.

I never said anything about the iPad at all during my time in Maxis, but the staff basically knew and went out and said I must be using for the iPad and I have to sign up a new data plan which costs are follows

500MB - RM58
1.5GB - RM78
3GB - RM88

standard rules apply like maximum usage per hour etc. However the RM250 cap applies which means no matter how mcuh u overspend past your data limit Maxis can only charge RM250 on top of your monthly fee (which still sucks btw).

(The above information is told to me via conversation from Maxis Staff, i do not claim any of these are the absolute truth but just to share with you guys the conversation i had today)

My current opinions are that its rather absurd that they do not allow us to use our existing data plans on an additional device. But seriously its Apple that allowed or wanted this to happen with their micro-sim move. They allow Telcos to control their users who would otherwise to insert a normal simcard and use their existing data plan. I love their products but i sometimes i just wish they go on another revenue strategy (although if i was a shareholder i would congratulate them grudgingly). I guess this was what they always wanted in the first place. So kudos to apple bad for data plan users.

If at those above prices, i won't use an 3G iPad as if i was to use it i want to use it without always wondering if i'm near my limit, how much extra i have to pay e.t.c and can' enjoy it to its fullest. i Guess the wifi looks more reasonable to me at this tenure. I guess most normal income ipad fan earners will have to choose to either go back to traditional non-data phone with a data plan for iPad 3g or continue their phones with data plan and a wifi IPad. 

Oh well. maybe consider buying a new pair of sharp scissors anyone?

64 GB :-D

From my research mostly all Huawei products works with multi sim but to play safe before u buy kindly test it before paid. That MiFi is good but use non standard  battery for charging as the 3G will consume a lot of energy .

So far the best i read that Digi will come out for micro sim with RM 58 unlimited data . Fair usage is 3GB but if u use more they will throttled the speed but no additional charge for exceeding their limit. Recent Digi post in facebook they are crazy to bring the microsim for #iPad. Maybe Digi will sell it first before Maxis who knows?

At this point in time, it's already too late. You should have asked the seller to declare it as tablet computer. Computers are tax exempted.

nothing you can do bro,
just go there, and good luck and
be patient. 

If you can convince them that is a computer in nature, that should do the trick. Better if you can get a shitty Tablet PC, borrow from someone and show them the similarities. If your customs officer is the knoledgable type, or have already dealt with iPad imports before and can see through your bluff, I guess there is no other way but to pay the duties.