Firstly, what an interesting and long thread! It's taken me a while to reach here but it was fun!

Anyway, back to the poster's question. I think I may be able to help you here as I too have a RM99 unlimited data package for my account. I swapped my current SIM for 2 multiline SIMs, the main one replaced my iPhone SIM card, and the second went into a Huawei 5830. The CS at the Maxis Centre who advised me confirmed that if the 2nd SIM was for data only, then it would share the data charges from my unlimited package. The only extra cost was the monthly RM15 for the SIM card. So in other words, no extra RM99. He did warn me that if I used the 2nd SIM for voice calls then call charges are different, ie, more expensive with peak & off-peak rates.

I hope this helps you in your final decision. All in all, I've found that the iPad/Huawei 5830 make a perfect partnership.

Found a webpage detailing a lot of accessories for the iPad. Very nicely laid out. Just in case this has not been posted before, here is the link

iPad accessories on macrumors.com




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This post has been edited by wpk123: May 13 2010, 06:21 PM

Danny, sorry but you're wrong there. I'm currently using a maxis multisim in the huawei to send this post. It does work!

Ya, posting this reply using my iPad/huawei/multisim combo. Just for info, the huawei unit was one I bought from Danny himself. So the firmware of the unit must be compatible with Maxis's multisim cards.



On to something completely different. Thought other forummers might be interested to know about a company called Callpod Callpod and their product, Chargepod [URL=http://www.call pod.com/products/chargepod]Chargepod[/URL]. It's great for charging up to 6 devices (although with an iPad connected, I can only manage 3 devices before it runs out of juice). At the moment they have a special close out deal which might be ripe for a group buy. Anyways, check it out. I've had very good backup/support from this company.



This post has been edited by wpk123: May 14 2010, 09:42 AM

No need, the adapter is rated 120-240 so it's ok. Also if you have any other apple iPod USB chargers, you can remove the US style adapter head and swap it for a UK style 3 pin plug that came with your other USB charger.

Thank god for that then. Otherwise I'll be seriously regretting buying the wifi only version!