I'm torn between getting a 64GB iPad now or wait for iPad 2 which supposedly comes with:

Advantages:
1. Camera
2. USB connectivity
3. Retina display

Disadvantages:
7" screen - though it may give better battery performance???

As a reading, gaming and photo reviewing tool, I would naturally assume bigger screen is better. But iPad 2 is said to be announced in 100 days. I had initially thought it'd be announced by Christmas 2010. Announced in USA by March means people will actually have to QUEUE UP for it for the first 2 months at least and it will be November before it arrive in Malaysia!

I'm sure I'm not the only one stuck in this situation. What's your advice?

Rumors are still rumors. I suggest you look into these claims with some thought in mind.
- Who really wants to hold a 9.7-inch, 0.7 kg camera for more than 3 seconds?
- USB ports? The iPad is not a computer, mind that.
- Retina Display is plausible though.
- If you have kept up with recent tech news, Steve himself has said that things smaller than 9-10 inches are goners.

Frankly, i'd wait. Apple should announce the new iPad by January, ships by March, and should arrive at our shores by May or June, assuming everything falls into place nicely.

Your expectation: "our shores by May or June".. Meaning shipped to Malaysia by that time? Or Singapore? I am still thinking whether to wait or not to.

Now is dec. Probably reach MY in 6 - 9 months time via SG or from other country..
Can you wait?

As for the feature, nobody really know for sure as this is just speculation only... FYI: Apple product invent an awesome device with long lasting battery...

actually Msia is a excellent place to 'dump' those soon to be obsolete apple products. Most ppl around the world have had their iPads for months now and waiting for the new iPad. Msia will probably get the new iPad thru apple online store when it's gonna be obsolete

@CalvinCLK,
Yes. Should be here by then. Now that the iPad has been brought in to Malaysia, SIRIM can't give excuses as to why their approval process is delayed.
IMO, Apple should have learnt from their past experience that they should provide more supply to counterweigh demand.

@Mackiddo,
If you say Malaysia is a "dumping place", how would you explain the other 10 countries who received the iPad the same time as we did?

Hope I can wait then, if it's going to officially arrive in Malaysia by June, coz I got lucky draw cash voucher for ipad.. And now in dilemma whether should I wait or not..

wait la, we wil hav news in january. New is always better la"

buy one 16gb today, you won't feel the pain so much, forgot about that there is a better iPad 2 tomorrow.
Then, buy iPad 2 when it official here.

yeah, together with that few. Apple should do the same with iP4 since there is the so call 'shortage' in Msia.

@Mackiddo,
The iPhone 4 was simply just our telcos effing up with Apple the time 3G and 3GS came around. Too focused on the money.
The iPad delay is just due to demand outweighing supply, IMO.

better wait


-sent from ipad-

bro, I luv your Lunatic strap avatar. Are you ordering or have you ordered one ? I'm still undecided between the Lunatic, iWatchz or Incipio.

This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Dec 29 2010, 11:25 PM

I'll wait and I think it's worth it...

@Mackiddo,
Hats off to LunaTik. I did not get the LunaTik for now, due to some financial restraints. Simply said, LunaTik is the best strap your nano could get.


p/s: sorry for that thread hijack. i was being passionate about it. if you wanna ask anything bout the strap, ask me at the iPod nano thread.

Ok, if u are not passion enough, just wait for iPad 2 officially launched at USA or uk, then buy it thru online.

Frankly, if I were you, I'll just get iPad 1 and use first.

Once, iPad 2 is widely available in Malaysia. I'll just sell away iPad 1 and buy iPad 2.

^or keep iPad1 as collection...then buy iPad2, iPad3, iPad4....

but by the time the Ipad 2 is launched, the Ipad 3 would also be on the way. how to chase? so wait for Ipad 3, then Ipad 4 will also be on the way. Technology stuff no point waiting one, cos u end up waiting forever.

Point Number 1: They are still rumours, people who hold purchases due to future products should prepare to expect disappointment if it doesn't meet their expectation

Point Number 2: There is no significant importance of a outwards camera on the iPad. Its too bulky to have one unless you're hoping for an inward camera for facetime. Then that's fine.

Point Number 3: Why do you need a USB connectivity? Certain USB devices can work with the iPad camera Connectivity kit, including USB keyboard. Exactly, having a USB port will cannibalize their own aftermarket product which i would think is unlikely.

Point Number 4: Currently iPad is 1024 x 768 (132 pixels per inch), where as the 11" Macbook air is running on 1366 x 768.
iPhone 3GS is 320 x 480 to iPhone 4's 640 x 960 which is a significant increment (326 pixels per inch for Retina display).
I think it is fair that you will NOT LIKELY to get retina display for iPad at 326 pixels per inch because that would certainly be above full HD for the iPad. The best it can go is 1366 x 768 which i think is not a significant upgrade.

I am quite certain that iTunes HD rental is at 720p. Exactly again, the current iPad screen is already capable of HD itunes rental.

Point Number 5: There are complaints from certain quarters that iPad may be a bit heavy. Adding new stuff like usb ports, 2 cameras, etc will not help. I think their immediate job is to reduce the thickness and weight, maybe an inward camera.

Bottomline is that you should buy what you need. If its really what you need, whatever that would come out in 6-9 months will and should not bother you. If its not, then maybe you should review your purchase and wonder if you should really purchase it or not in the first place.

My iPhone 3GS does not feel inadequate just because there is a better iPhone out there. I still like it since the day i bought it because i knew exactly what i wanted it for.

Cheers bro. Happy purchasing.

This post has been edited by pmsoo: Dec 30 2010, 02:19 PM