Since the iPad population in Malaysia has grown to such sizable numbers, and more queries have been posted in the iPad Discussion Thread, now on Version 2, I'd figure it is a good to gauge interest, and see if an iPad Gathering is a good idea. This will help current owners and potential buyers to mingle with each other and get ideas on how to accessorize, discuss live with each other about app recommendations as well as live demos, and gather tips and information among each other to improve each other's experience on using the iPad.

As with the previous iPhone TT gatherings that had been organized before, open suggestions on where the Gathering is to be held, and when, are welcomed. The whole objective of this is to make sure everyone can get to the venue easier and at a time convenient, if not to everyone's convenience, to the majority's at least.

My suggestion would be:-



The venue is to allow options for iPad owners in the in PJ, DU and other surrounding areas to be able to come as well as options for folks like me who lives in Ampang. Of course, the timing is because it's a weekday, so it should be only after the office hours. Also, all this is up to the general consensus here to decide, and suggest, if there are better places/venues and/or date/time to have this Gathering. The suggestion made above was just to start the ball rolling.

I leave it the rest of you guys to decide if this is an interesting proposition to you, and to see if there is interest in such a congregation.

Thank you to DavidGary for giving his blessings on the creation of this thread.

Please feel free to suggest other options you feel more appropriate. Like the venues where Apple-related courses are held by Premium Resellers like Machines or EpiCentre, but that will require their prior consent.

New Addition!

These devices, accessories and iPad add-ons will be making their appearances at the Gathering, thanks to the participants coming to the Gathering. I will add more should there be more attendees and they decide to bring their devices and accessories as well.


DannyGeni has also graciously provide 4 x Prepaid 017 accounts with free 500MB data on each account for attendees of the Gathering. We can probably make it as the prize for a raffle, or prizes for multiplayer matches for the Gathering. Cheers DannyGeni!

Pictures of these devices and accessories on Post #15 and #16.

*PLUS a mystery device I'm test-driving for my bro for his test-audience. iPad/iPhone-related. No pics allowable to be taken with this device, and I'm not allowed to divulge its model number yet.*





1. iBooks
2. Atomic Web
3. Desktop
4. Epicurious for iPad
5. FlipTime XL
6. GoodReader
7. Kindle for iPad
8. Paperdesk
9. Penultimate
10. Barnes & Nobles eReader for iPad
11. Various comic-reading apps like Comixology, Marvel and IDW's offerings
12. Various news readers like BBCNews, NYT Editor's Choice, Yahoo!, Guardian Eyewitness, Reuters, AP, USA Today, NPR and WSJ
13. Zinio with subscriptions to digital magazines
14. Pulse News Reader
15. Various Weather apps like Weather HD, WEatherbug and Accuweather Elite
16. Adobe Ideas
17. The two most poular IM apps: BeejiveIM and IM+ for iPad
18. Dragon Dictation
19. Various Astronomy apps like Distant Suns, Star Walk and GoSkyWatch Planetarium
20. TweetDeck for iPad
21. Various Reference apps like IMDB, Web MD, Wikipanion and World Atlas for National Geographics HD
22. GAMES! Angry Birds HD, Broken Swords: Shadow of the Templars HD, Civilization Revolution HD, Flight Control HD, Geometry Wars Touch, NFS Shift HD, N.O.V.A HD, Pinball HD, The Mystery of The Crystal Portal HD, Pool Pro Online 3, Plants VS Zombies HD, Real Racing HD, Modern Combat Sandstorm HD, Scrabble for iPad, We Rule for iPad, Words with Friends HD!

More will be added if other attendees would like to demo their chosen apps at the Gathering.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 2 2010, 11:00 PM

count me in

count in me as well.

as usual, i will provide transportation from and to the nearest LRT stations.

pvt.harmeet & troop reporting in, sir!..
surely ok with the time and venue...
only ting missing is the ipad..

n by t w, @nok, u in bolehland?

Me too... Me too...

Count me in. Will be there with harmeet15 and Yuvanesh

Count me in. But I suggest you consider the timing. It is a weekday and 6pm at that area is going to be a mad place for those driving. If it rains, it will be even worst How do I walk from the nearest LRT to gardens. Do I have to walk through the forest?

This post has been edited by azrinarizz: May 30 2010, 10:18 AM

Azrinarizz,

What timing is ideal to you? It's suggested as 6pm onwards, which could be 8pm and beyond. It's just a lepak session with your fellow owners and get to know each other and what they do with their iPads. It'll not be a "must-be-punctual" kinda thing, but if the rest of the folks left by then, I can't stop them though.

Another thing that I thought would be brilliant is multiplayer gaming session! I'll bring my MiFi, set it as a dummy SSID where everyone can log into, and voila! Instant wireless hotspot! Scrabble 4-player, snooker multiplayer, Real Racing HD multiplayer!

This post has been edited by stringfellow: May 30 2010, 10:27 AM

Real racing HD would be awesome on multiplayer. Never got a chance to try it coz no ipad owners around me... Haha... Will bring my D Link mifi as well.

Since it is not be a punctual session then I guess 6pm is alright I am coming by LRT. But the problem is walking from the nearest LRT to gardens. How do I walk there

The multiplayer gaming session would be great Would love to join

If the rest of the folks accepts this venue, I too will be coming using public transport. It's not serviced by LRT, you need to take the Komuter from KL Sentral to Midvalley, walk into Midvalley and head to the the walkway joining Midvalley and The Gardens. Signboards for this are everywhere.

i wanna look see look see too!
i just got back from my backpacking trip

I'll block my calendar for this.

I may have things for sale at the Gathering itself. Thinking of letting go of a couple of Apple iPad Cases, and the iPad Keyboard Dock. They're brand new by the way, never opened. Of course others can also use this opportunity to show their accessories, or let go of their iPad accessory duplicates as well. Also a good time to get ideas on how to carry your iPad around, I'll gladly demonstrate how the Waterfield Muzetto is a perfect fit for the iPad. Also will be available there is the Element Case Joule iPad Stand, i'll bring it together with me. And if Beavis68's order comes on time, you'll get to see the anodized silver aluminium version of the Joule Stand as well, which is different from my shiny silver Joule. I'm jealous of his anodized Joule actually.

So come one, come all! Let's have some fun!

EDIt: I'll edit the first post for what accessories and devices will be making appearances at the Gathering.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: May 30 2010, 11:41 AM

These devices, accessories and addons will be making their appearances at the iPad Gathering:-

Continued from previous post, these accessories and addons will also make their appearance at the iPad Gathering:-



Also, attendees will get to see the PowerSupport AntiGlare screen protector and Switcheasy Nude on an iPad in person, the thinnest and the best protection combo there is for your iPad for that thin, "maintain-that-look" feel.

Also exclusive to the Gathering is that "mystery iPhone/iPad-related" device I'm test-driving from my bro. No pics or info though, it's not out in any market yet.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: May 31 2010, 06:22 PM

dia suka saje nak cari chance utk racun orang...
ish ish budak ni..dosa tau nanti..

gardens is perfect...shld nt be tat crowded as well..
we strike at dusk n secure the area..
ipad invasion...

iPAds versus Macbook Pros, who will win this battle?

Eh, if you guys got anything nice to share and show, bring it along lah. Doesn't mean that this is an iPad Gathering that you wouldn't share any other things Apple-related. Hanzx can probably promote the Foofbag for iPad too.

P/S: I don't racun, I intro good stuff to people. Disclaimer though, I'm not responsible for the kering-kontangness of your bank account before it gets recharged at the end of the month.

Ipad case punya pasal....count me in....

LOL, come because you wanna come, boss. Not because you're collecting the case. We can meet before June 2nd if you really need the case.

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Added on May 30, 2010, 3:17 pmFirst post edited with list of attendees.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: May 30 2010, 03:17 PM

Yeah this is a good opportunity to know other iPad users and to know what each other does with their iPads. I also want to see what accessories you have over there. I finish work at six and maybe will reach there after eight. Hope everybody will still be there.

Awesome! Your name added to the attendee list.

I wanna go but i'm working at that time .....guys take some picture ...so that I can visualize I'm there hehehehhe

Me too....please take some picture bcos event to handle that day ...

Count me in. Will be there bout 7pm after work

Added.

Finished work around 530...so i'll be there surely on 6....fetch my wife on 730 after that...
Cant wait actually to know wats the special thing 'String' gonna bring...

he is bringing...

LOL Me no pimp!

bro are coming back to malaysia...or using ichat on mbp..????

Too bad I can't join the fun. I'm travelling again. Have fun all!

I'll definitely drop by if I can make it

Hi Thanks for inviting .... I will be there.

I am in - Just to confirm, this is the Starbucks at Gardens on 1st floor, not the Starbucks inside the Borders at Gardens?

ayai, i was just joking and i'm shocked to see my name up there.

@ stringfellow

adui, i was just joking la (and envious as well since i cannot attend this event)

Will be there if no ad hoc meeting takes place at that time

Irrelevant post removed

This post has been edited by keyven: Jun 3 2010, 02:12 PM

Is jailbroken iPad welcomed? XD

This post has been edited by A4pApEr: May 31 2010, 11:54 AM

everyone is welcome......even u have or dun have or planning to get one......or getting one soon...all r welcome

This post has been edited by beavis68: May 31 2010, 11:56 AM

Hehe~ Please count me in~ I will be there after work around 7pm~ ^^

Cheers~

You have all the fun.

In this case, since it's an if, I wont be putting you on the attendee list.

Added!

There are two? I guess the solitary Starbucks then.

You don't know me meh? Everything I take seriously wun. I don't care, your name is already in there, you have to come, one way or the other.

Hmmm, to add you in the list or not? This sounds more like cannot make it oni.

Any kind of iPads welcomed, as long as it is the Apple kind, not the Shanzai/Shenzen KIRFs. Also, jailbroken for legitimate apps please, piracy is not condoned and will be punishable. Yes, I whistle-blow.

That's the spirit! Added!

And everyone, Beavis will be the official photographer for this, he volunteered.

Aiyar not right cannot make it This I say, I will definitely be there

Hi-five! Added!

Bro, count me in. I wanna see how pro you guys did with the ipad. XD

Added. You'll be surprised that some of us may not be "pro" at anything at all. For example myself as only a consumer, I dont create content. But I make sure I consume the best, and do it the wait that best suits me.

See you guys on 2nd June, I love to see what is the best accessories to be grab on my next trip to HK. Tq SF

hahax....i thought is either ur flying back soon or join us on the ichat....we will be missing on the TT

Hmmm, sounds fun , but Wednesdays , 6PM =_= ... one of the reasons being a software developer sucks

Only the stand making appearance or the one blur blur behind the stand also join in?

I can't afford to bring the one blur2 to the Gathering. Costs more than the Joule!

But if you can afford to bring, later people there blur2 tengok iPad, coz everybody focus on the one blur2. Habis gathering x jalan.

So ... 2nd June @ Starbucks Gardens confirm? The one dlm bordes ka?

Not inside Borders. We don't wanna disturb the folks doing actual reading in there.

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Added on May 31, 2010, 5:59 pmPosting this from the Gathering venue. The tables look small, but I guess we'll have to make do. I don't think we can reserve any of the area for the meet, so we'll have to make do.

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Added on May 31, 2010, 6:20 pmAdding another item to demonstrate the iPad's BT capabilities: the Sony Rolly.



Only available if you come to the Gathering!

This post has been edited by stringfellow: May 31 2010, 06:20 PM

cool item bro, i need a bag if u have any..

No bags. Only have what I've bought for Eralus, his STM Latte.

oww.. im over east msia missing out this event!
please shares some photos ppl!

Ok. No problem. Need to see the camera kit. See u than

@string - TERBAIK...

Am still here , and it's 7pm. The place looks deserted. Good news for the June 2nd event, so that we don't have to fight for seats.

@zwan - My pleasure. Racun crossbows lock and loaded!

possibly anyone coming to sell ipads itself? Just asking

Attendees who have access to get you iPads are there. Make early arrangements with them and you get to do an unboxing itself at the Gathering.

need itunes isnt to activate the ipad rite...

Worry not! More than one of the attendees are there with their Macbook Pros.

Otherwise, the next best solution? Head upstairs to Machines, borrow their iMac and activate there. Easy peasy!

i wish i could joinnnnnn

probably for the third inaugural gathering

join bro..we also can have an mbp tt on that day too...

I'm joining! I wanna surround myself with iPads as I don't have one yet

then definitely you will be racun...too many poisonous product were to brought by string...

haha i wish i could. i'm in miri now. even TT in miri also i cannot go...finals juz around the cornerrr

haishs....its ok..you can join us on the upcoming..good luck for your finals..

thx. come back with pix!

Added.

Nice event i am free tomorrow not sure will come or not :-P

Add me. I was there with some folks here during the iPhone gathering in Sunway Pyramid last time. Good to meet you all again.

P/S: I don't have iPad though

yadayadayada, and as always u central guys have all the fun

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This post has been edited by keyven: Jun 3 2010, 02:13 PM

Dont be sad brother... maybe can organise a mini TT in JB area soon. I am from johor as well.

Awww....man! Wish I can go tomorrow. But need to fly to India tonight. Wanting to try Pogo Stylus see if it's ok or not.

I still remember you! Good to meet you again too. Added!



This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 1 2010, 05:05 PM

got free gift tomolo...prepaid 017

Excellent! I'll add that in to the stuff you can get at the Gathering. Cheers bro for the sponsorship!

Question: how many?

limited...got 4 only. free 500mb per month..expired already just reload and can continue use..

Awesome! We can make it as the prizes for the multiplayer matches we can have later. You be the judge and jury, can present to the winner too! Have Beavis68 snap pics!

sure bro..great..

hehehe siapa mao jb
i'm offering my services as well as usual free

Another great opportunity here, from our resident sifu, Hanxz! His services are paid most of the time, but only at the Gathering, he's providing it free! Cheers Hanxz!

one drink free would be better..???

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Added on June 1, 2010, 6:44 pmwhat multiplayer games bro...????plz dont disappoint for ipad only...keep the option for iphone too..hehehe

This post has been edited by yuvanesh: Jun 1 2010, 06:44 PM

Dunno yet. Depends on the crowd. Can always purchase on the spot using WiFi and download from there.

TERBAIK...mine still virgin

I can sponsor an item for the gaming session as well. Maybe as the first prize? Lol.
It's a suprise. Showed it to String yesterday. Lol.

Wait......you don't mean the...... That's mighty generous of you!

I have something going earlier tomorrow. So I will be slightly late. See you guys tomorrow

@ksc
sponsoring ipad issit?
u give me for free la

will you be there bro?

oopsy daisy.... big talks going on here.... excited..!!

I got an extra SwitchEasy Nude Clear, so if anyone is interested, can let go at cheaper price, or if no one wants, guess can always throw in as a prize for what String is organizing lol