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post Jun 2 2010, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(corad @ Jun 2 2010, 05:17 AM)
i'm looking for a ipad case that flips open . ie: no need to take the ipad out to use.

any suggestions ?

preferably something cheap .. app store has been sucking my $$ tongue.gif
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I got a book type - it protects the iPad completely. Just flip out the front piece and fold back - you need not take the iPad out. Same time you can pull out a extender flap and use as a stand and you can place the ipad at an angle to view , reasonable at RM120. Got it from one of the pda kiosks at LowYat I think is 3rd floor. Similar types selling at Apple outlets with nicer packaging costs RM250+

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post Jun 4 2010, 08:47 AM

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[quote=shanecross,Jun 3 2010, 09:51 PM]
Hey guys, i'm sort of tempted to get the ipad. But I've read reviews saying that the Wifi signal is weak, etc etc. Any complains so far?
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No WiFi issues so far - tested at home and several cafe outlets in my hometown Batu Pahat, all working perfectly


Added on June 4, 2010, 8:51 am[quote=euphoriaa,Jun 3 2010, 11:25 PM]
hey guys, let say if i got broadband from maxis which can have 3GIG of data download every month, can i change the sim inside the modem to micro sim and use it for the ipad?
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You have to cut the simcard to micro size. That is what I did with my Hotlink prepaid 3G card. I went to Maxis thinking of getting the new micro but the price is not attractive. I don't mind paying RM58 for 500MB or Rm78 for 1.5GB monthly BUT on top of that I need to pay another RM30 for voice. As I will not be using any voice calls the RM30 is wasted furthermore no phones yet support micro sim. As I rarely used 3G temporary I use my old Hotlink 3G and cut it down to size - works perfectly

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post Jun 8 2010, 12:46 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jun 8 2010, 10:26 AM)
curious guys, btwn now(as in today) n july, shud i wait?
price quoted is sgd 1750 for a 64gb 3G ipad
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These guys are just opportunistic trying to make big bucks. If you can wait by Sep probably Msia prices should be around 2.9 - 3.0 K. Most Guys at Lowyat are selling it at RM4.0 -4.2 k too just like the Spore chaps. Just keep a lookout , some decent selllers just selling for RM3.5 k which I feel more reasonable pricing
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post Jun 8 2010, 07:20 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jun 8 2010, 02:41 PM)
thanks... benny, how much u got urs for? direct from US pricing?

i sank in at 1.7k sgd... kenot tahan..... blush.gif
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I paid RM3.5k - bought it thro LowYat forum - nice chap ; he make about RM500+ profit based on the invoice he gave me from Apple store

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post Jun 9 2010, 10:16 AM

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Just jailbreak my iPAD - whole process takes less than 10 minutes. So far only installed Backgrounder - a very good tool to have multitasking enabled. Now i can download things in background while executing other apps.
To those who wish to jailbreak , one word of caution : NEVER NEVER hit the Spirit Jailbreak quit button until the iPad is fully reset and you see Cydia apps displayed. Else you will see a continual looping and unit freeze up and it cannot be switch off. Read several such comments in the Spirit forum.
Jailbreak how to link : http://www.macstories.net/ipad/how-to-jail...rst-cydia-apps/


Added on June 9, 2010, 10:19 am
QUOTE(ozone9 @ Jun 8 2010, 08:55 PM)
that`s a good deal!
Is it 64Gb wifi+3G?

think my fren bought mine in US at US$800+ w/out 3G

enjoy yr new toy,ok!!
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YES - it is the 3G WiFi 64 GB model

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post Jun 10 2010, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(Edoras @ Jun 9 2010, 08:51 PM)
But Jetstar rented it out to their customers. In this case, its quite okay. Cheap entertainment for customers.

However, in my personal opinion, as a student buying an iPad for entertainment is not justifiable. Better use the hard-earned money to buy a proper Laptop/computer for educational purposes.
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You are right - students ( unless their pa is cash rich ) shouldn't buy the iPad as too many limitations and is too expensive as a entertainment device.

I bought the iPAD just for its ease of watching movies, videos , checking email, rss feeds, tweeter and browsing. I find it light and handy. I am a retiree and has no qualms spending money on it - I consider it as one of my retirements benefit and pleasure


Added on June 10, 2010, 11:19 am
QUOTE(Edoras @ Jun 10 2010, 12:37 AM)
Since I have JB the iPad, I have installed "Backgrounder" and "Circuitous". It will give yr iPad a sense of Multitasking where it can open multiple apps on the background. Anyone have tried this?
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I jailbreak mine 2 days ago - mainly because I need backgrounder. The multitasking works well

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post Jun 12 2010, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(euphoriaa @ Jun 12 2010, 06:51 PM)
any know why is the itunes store not letting me upgrade my apps?

it will either say cannot connec to itunes or the apps your purchased is not avaialble in your country.
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You must use back the same account which you first use to download the apps. Example I have 2 iTunes account - a Malaysian account ( I use it to purchase apps ) and a US account ( to buy movies, music, audio books ). When I want to update my apps I use my Msian account. You can setup which account to use at SETTINGS/Store.

If you have for example I last sync my iPAD using , say a US account to download trailers - this info will remain in your iPAD. If I want to update/buy new apps I switch back to Msian account
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Jun 17 2010, 02:51 PM)
true, thats why for my gf's first mac i asked here to buy on the day of release, 6th June 2009 the first gen unibody MBP 13, she has no regret when the new ones were announced in 2010 april.
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I am a gadget freak. I will buy at the earliest opportunity even though I need to pay a premium. I consider it as an additional cost as a early bird. From handphones/pdas to notebooks - these stuff will be in my hand within 2-3 weeks even if I'd to special import in/or buy thro 3rd party. This is a expensive hobby of mine. I have no qualms spending money on it - called it an addiction

The advantage of being an early adopter, you get the satisfaction and equally the dissatisfaction of using the new gadget. The feeling of this is different from using a gadget 6 months after launch - it will be boring as all issues associated with the new gadget would have been discussed and solutions resolved. I like to be always on top of the action. So i am willing to pay extra just for this purpose being an early adopter

My present target beside the new iphone is the Dell Streak which just launched in UK - a 5' Android smartphone ( or one can say a smartphone cum touch tablet )

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jun 17 2010, 03:15 PM)
benny, u just wanna show off say so la, like bro tali here
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Wrong bro ! What is there to show off ? It is just my hobby and is no difference from anyone who is willing to pay RM few thousands for old stamps or crazy sum of money for antiques. Here we are just talking about premium prices 20 % to 30% above official retail. In this forum, I'd say most early adopters is paying a premium unless he buy it personally himself at the foreign store.

If one is willing to be early adopter, the extra is the price one need to pay. There is No necessity to complain about the higher price.

If one is so concerned about pricing, just wait for the official release
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QUOTE(abrellm @ Jun 18 2010, 01:01 PM)
can we have 2 itunes store accounts on the same computer and the same ipad?
I already have a US iTunes Store acct but the account running low. So i am thinking of setting up a local iTunes store acct. But i am worried that if i do that, all my previous purchases will not be able to sync to my ipad.

Can anyone help?

thx.


Added on June 18, 2010, 1:02 pmBTW, have anyone tried QuickOffice on the iPad? Is it good or better than Docs to Go?
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No problem. I manage 2 accounts on my iMac - MSIAN and US account. Have apps on my iPad from both account. Only when you want to update apps you have to log in using correct account
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QUOTE(mobile_crazy @ Jun 18 2010, 08:05 PM)
guys what's the market rate for the ipad 3g 64gb now??

i have a set to sell but dono what price to post...

scared post later kana flame for posting @@ a high price.

kindly advice..
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You are already selling the 3G 64GB model at a very high price . Just post what you want - desperate buyers will pay
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post Jun 19 2010, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(pratt @ Jun 19 2010, 07:58 PM)
I personally find GoodReader is a very good PDF reader(pun intended). It allows folder creation, bookmarks, etc....
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Agreed. The first paid software on my ipad
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post Jun 20 2010, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(TeraPox @ Jun 20 2010, 10:07 PM)
Brothers, how come all the books in my iBook r free? Is there anyway to purchase somewat uptodate books?
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you can only access paid books using a usa account
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QUOTE(alfredtwl @ Jun 21 2010, 02:43 PM)
the previous page mentioned wifi 16GB around RM2K ... ?? if possible, i want wifi + 3G 64GB leh .... tongue.gif
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Unconfirmed sources from maxis 3G 64gb retail rm2848
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QUOTE(limyusiong @ Jun 21 2010, 08:18 PM)
Tat is extremely cheap for me!!!perhaps 24 months data contract?
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According to maxis staff is without contract. So is close to actual retail elsewhere
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QUOTE(zwanvedder @ Jun 21 2010, 09:29 PM)
how about 16 n 32 ?
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No idea as I didn't ask. The maxis counter staff told me the 3G 64GB pricing only when I wanted to buy the micro-sim card - don't know how true it is. She said they have recieve notice about the pricing ?? Any other Maxis staff can confirm this ?
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QUOTE(dry75 @ Jun 25 2010, 03:51 PM)
Would like to seek opinion - RM2.5k 32g version.

Seller said :
- 1 yr international warranty, can claim apple msia if any problem.
- no rcpt will be given.
My only 2 concerns above. Would like to seek opinion here.

If all ok, will join the ipad family this weekend.
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Yes . Provided the ipads are officially in Malaysia. If the units are not officially in, the authorised stores will not have the warranty process info activated to process any warranty claims. For the ipods i remember paying rm60 as service fee to Machines just to process the claim - repairs were FOC. No receipt - will be a problem ; again depends which center you send it in ; some might entertain and close a blind eye to this
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QUOTE(loon1983 @ Jun 26 2010, 09:42 PM)
can show some picture?? cry.gif
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See below post

QUOTE(loon1983 @ Jun 26 2010, 09:42 PM)
can show some picture?? cry.gif
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1. Show the DIGI signal being activated: enalarge photo to see the DIGI signals clearly

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2. The cut sim : notice I did not actually cut it 100 % fit - not really necessary as long can fit in slot ; also notice the top n bottom I have sliced off slightly the gold edges to get it fit into slot. The important areas are the centre portion the 3 parallel lines area. The right edge you must cut carefully not to slice off any of the gold area

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Restart your ipad after insert the card


Added on June 27, 2010, 10:27 am
QUOTE(kae_ae @ Jun 27 2010, 12:39 AM)
Did another one jus now smile.gif


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post Jul 4 2010, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(tykenny @ Jul 4 2010, 05:14 PM)
Can. I tried. But still lagging.

for AVI file seem much better compare to RMVB file.

I read this review from web, dunno how to explain, perhaps some other gurus here will do that
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RMVB files is tricky ; so far all solutions to read such files is poor even on android and windows mobile. Best solution is still to convert it

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QUOTE(limyusiong @ Jul 4 2010, 06:18 PM)
mind to elaborate what u mean here? wat is froyo update?
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Froyo is the latest Android firmware ver 2.2 : one of the feature is Tethering - sharing the phone mobile data connection via USB or use phone function as portable WIFI hotspot . Froyo 2.2 was officially released for Google Nexus one about end Jun and other Android phones eg htc Desire, Motorola Droid should get theirs by July-August


Added on July 5, 2010, 1:11 am
QUOTE(nawzi @ Jul 5 2010, 12:41 AM)
Convert mkv file to H.264 using Handbrake software.
Add the movie to iTunes, then just syncing back to iPad.
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YES - Handbrake is the best I have ever use

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