Any idea when ipad will launch in malaysia?

@destfull: You can't live without your iMac. The iPad isn't meant to be a desktop/laptop replacement. It's hardware specifications are too measly compared to a full-fledged computer like a MacBook Pro or an iMac.

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Added on September 26, 2010, 8:40 pm@spacerx: It was speculated to be launched when Maxis/Digi launches the iPhone 4 (which was last Thursday) but it seems it wasn't. Seems like you'll have to get it from other countries.

This post has been edited by TechnoDude94: Sep 26 2010, 08:40 PM

Hi guys,

Just to share my little misfortune on the 7%gst. This should be useful for those who suddenly got the last second strong urge to buy iPad in Singapore. :-)
Remember to present your flight boarding pass and show them the iPad otherwise the 5% GST will become ashes :-)

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Added on September 26, 2010, 8:48 pmMy mistake was I asked my people to claim for me with my official receipt while I rushingly return via causeway to catch my flight from Johor.

This post has been edited by NXaqua: Sep 26 2010, 08:48 PM

The section is from KL to Kedah... and DiGi Edge is available at Penang's NS highway... and subsequently lousy internet access till Selangor. My travel is by car and of course I'm not driving at that time... hahahaha

I'm sorry if I post my questions on the wrong thread. Seldom post here and if these questions are cleared, I may get my iPad this weekend...

1) I'll be getting my friend who works in SG to buy me the iPad. I'll order it through SG Online Apple Store and get it shipped to her office. I'll be paying via CC, and does anyone tried using CIMB card before and it went through?

2) If she doesn't open the packaging and let it sealed and unopened till hands it over to me, is there any possibility that she will be taxed even for just one unit?

3) The Online Store shows SGD 728 for 16GB WiFi version, is that the final amount I'll be paying?

Thanks a lot for reading and looking forward to your replies! I'm sorry this is my first time buying stuff from overseas.

To reply the previous msg,

I just got my iPad via my friend who works in sg too. He brought it via bus and doesn't seem to have any problems. And the amount shown on the site is the final amount you have to pay, no extra cost.

Actually it may be more convenient for her to head over to one of the apple retailers in sg to get the iPad...it's also the same price. Coz during delivery she may not be at home etc...

Thanks, will take note on that.
It will be shipped to her office and she has no problem with that.
I'll try to arrange with her on the payment issue. Thanks.

By the way, when your friend brought back for you, was your iPad still sealed and unopened? I prefer the feeling of owning a boxed unit and I'll do the unbox myself.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Sep 27 2010, 08:26 AM

Spore online store accepts only Spore credit cards and deleivery address must be same as credit card address
NO need to worry about tax - I have been buying notebooks, smartphones all intact bringing in from Spore for last few years - the customs didn't even bother if is only a unit ; if ask just said is for personal use. They don't believe, just open box to show them

Aww. There it goes.
Do you think if I can try buying it and see if it goes through?

Anyway, saw one seller on Garage Sales that only charges RM 100 extra for all SG sets. I find it quite reasonable considering RM 100 includes handling and delivery fees.

well although it is unsealed and opened box, but you still have to unlock/activate the ipad via itunes....
so it still have the "new" feeling there.

The box itself is not sealed. My experience was that I just lift up the cover, and there's the ipad wrapped in a plastic cover (which I am still using while waiting for my case and my SP).

Other than that, like agito said, the only "new" feel is when you plug it into your itunes for sync, registration and setup for the first time.

yup yup my case is like that, the plastic wrap still not tear off yet, maybe the seller need check inside box got missing stuff or not...
anyway you will hooked up with ipad...

Haha. After all the predictable hassles, I think I'll just get from one of the sellers here.

RM 1899 inclusive free OEM case, screen protector, handsfree and jailbreak service upon request.

After calculating, it is more or less the same if I get from S'pore, I still need to buy those basic accessories eventually.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Sep 27 2010, 10:19 AM

That's a good price there.
But most probably you will be wanting new casing soon, coz there are soooo many beautiful and irresistable designs!!
Welcome to the community~!

I guess so after much survey in GS.
Ya, a new casing will come in later when my wallet is recovered because as an avid photographer, I definitely need the camera kit. Here it goes. So for me the kit is more essential to me than the case, for now.
Yeah, wait till I officially get one and will report to here.

i just get a cheap silicone case RM40 in times square dunno what brand and dunno what stall
because the free case provided from seller is rubber case, it is sticky and stick a lot hair and dust...

saving up money to get stylus haha... so case can cut budget first...later recover some then change better one XD. maybe i just draw my case like custom case

Got myself a 2-1 camera connection kit from dealextreme.com for US26.80. It comes with a USB and SD card slot.

Got it after a week of order
When you first plug in, you will have a error message that device not recognized by Apple. Is OK, just use iFile and you can access all the files and transfer it to your ipad

overexpose
i m sure you using flash light during capture this...
cannot see the slot clearly haha

This post has been edited by Agito666: Sep 27 2010, 11:27 AM

Thanks; come to photography I know nuts, just know how to point n click.
How to disable flash also seems unable to set, maybe my old camera faulty

can plug 2 at the same time?