Just wanted to share that the multi-sim works on the iPad. I am not on the unlimited plan so will have to monitor the bill this 2 months to make sure all is well on the usage and billing part. If that is ok then I guess, can fully confirm everthing works. On the technical side for now definitely ok. Just be careful when cutting the sim as it is very tight cos the multi-sim is actually much bigger than normal sim.

You can opt for multi-sim. Extra RM15 a month for each extra sim. The main sim is like normal. The second sim cannot receive calls or sms, otherwise it is the same as main sim. You have to cut down the sim but be careful cos the sim is bigger than normal, so very tight, but can be done. Now waiting for billing to see if both sim shares my RM58 500MB data plan. It is supposed to. Will report during next billing cycle. Will monitor for 2 billing cycles before I am satisfied.

Which Crumpler is that? Been looking for The Hoax but can't seem to find one

Lol funny name. Btw how much and where you got it from?

I prefer to use screen protector. This is what I am using:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SGP-Steinheil-AF-Prote...=item19bc8ccc68

It's not too bad. Same one being sold in the Mac shop in BSC (Mac Studio i think) for RM199. Asked if any discount, salesperson answered coldly "No discount". Got mine from eBay and I think the same seller as the link I posted.

Wow, agreed. Looks like time to change.

Wah damn nice! So envious lah. Would have gotten it but the order time so long.

You can retain your number and convert to microSIM, but there is something called HLR which depends on your number. Nomral SIM has HLR 1 to 9 SIMs available. MicroSIM has only HLR 1 to 7 for now. So if your number is under HLR 1 to 7 you can convert but if 8 & 9 then you will have to pick a new number. You can identify your HLR by asking MAXIS or referring to the original card it came in. The number printed at the back will show a number in brackets. That is your HLR if I am not mistaken.

As for 1 number, multi SIM, you can use up to 5 SIMs, 1 primary and 4 secondary. As mentioned, it's rm15 per secondary SIM. Only primary SIM has incoming phone calls and sms. The rest only outgoing calls & sms. I have tested phone calls but not sms. All SIMs support data but each must have their own package, based on my testing; meaning no sharing, which totally sucks! Don't think they have the Unlimited special across all SIMs anymore, but I could be wrong. I tested on a rm58 plan for primary. Also secondary SIMs will be charged for Itemised Billing separately. You will be given new SIMs, which the back is green. The circuit bit (I think that's what you call the gold coloured part of your SIM) is larger than normal though can still be trimmed to fit an iPad's microSIM holder; just be careful as it is a tight fit. IMHO it's not worth it to use 1 number, multi SIM unless the mobile broadband can be shared across all SIMs. For rm15 better get a separate number and add Itemised Billing.

And lastly, there is no microSIM support for multi SIM, or vice versa, as they are both different types of SIM.

This post has been edited by ionrage: Jul 13 2010, 11:48 PM

Tested the GPS earlier as well with Papago! m6.4. Not too bad. Still trying to get used to the interface. Also trying to figure it where to mount in the car. Besar dan berat!

FYI for those waiting to buy or still considering, seems there might be a shortage due to the screen:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/lg-appl...es-of-the-ipad/

The official product price should not increase but those selling grey market units might use this opportunity to increase prices, I think. However, it's just an FYI. Only time will tell if there will be a marked delay in production.

I think your address has to be in the US. I managed to download some free stuff, but had to change my settings to say I am from US and change to a US address, if I remember correctly

So sad that they are making it harder and harder for non-US residents to buy stuff

Don't give up hope yet. Remember, 'Malaysia Boleh'