iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in Japan on April 28 and Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and UAE on April 29 for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in China on May 6, and further international availability will be announced at a later date.

Breaking News : iPad 2 launch imminent!
Machines announces that workers cannot buy products for Friday & Saturday event.
Just think, why would Machines organize and event if there's no new product (email to be shown with Machines consent)


Sirim Certification Received
iPad2 price and launch latest 1st week of May
iPad launch stated in mail
Thank you : Hoong.ster & Police for tips
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Store Booking Status and Friday sales confirmation
- MacStudio : Reservation closed. Filled up their reservation slots. Confirmed sales end of April.
- Epicentre : Reservation still available Advice. Don't pre-order. Got batch 1, batch 2, batch 3? WTF. Ask when you get before paying.
- Harvey Norman : Verbal Booking, no receipt or payment. Confirm sales on Friday
- Apple Campus Experience Center (Taylor's College) : No Reservation. But leaked sales info. Confirmed got stocks already.
- MacCity : Just a waiting list. Staff confirms sales starting on Friday.
- iStudy : No reservation.Staff accidentally blurted out that friday sales will have more stocks in Subang store.
- myBytes : No reservation yet. This is where the picture of smart covers were taken.
- Switch : No reservation yet. Still in denial on iPad's launch this Friday
- Machines : 1 LYN member reported he filled in for waiting list. I managed to trick 1 worker to talk about Friday launching, confirmed.
No reservation? Looking for people to queue with on 29th April ?
Look here -> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1850504

Price (Finalized and prior to change)
iPad2 16GB/32GB/64GB Wifi Only = RM1499/RM1799/RM2099
iPad2 16GB/32GB/64GB Wifi+3G = RM1899/RM2199/RM2499
Smart Cover Poly : RM159
Smart Cover Leather : RM299

Pricing from Machines :



3G or Wifi Only?
-3G has extra wifi radio and also GPS chip. Easy to surf anywhere u go. Safe your phone's battery (if you tether ur phone to ur ipad for internet)
-Wifi cheaper but meh

Which size should i get?
-32GB at least for tech enthusiast. 16GB for normal people who just wanna surf web and take a few pictures. 64GB a must if u have enough budget.

I tricked one Machines sales person to talk about it (be advised that the conversation is changed into Manglish on this thread )
Me : Walao cannot wait for tis 29th la
Salesperson : About what?
Me : Well i applied for the sales dynamic selling team for 29th-30th, so i know the news
Salesperson : Haha, so i'll be seeing you on friday then
Me : Well i was wondering if we can buy one since we work
Salesperson : I don't know lah. Last time every new launching workers cannot buy, must wait till end of the day see got stock left or not. But i'll get one this friday. I'm on leave that day

Machines hiring extra workers for 29th & 30th May Event

Machines cancelling 29th and 30th class? Weird


Soyacincau info : Here's some picture from MyBytes at Tropicana City Mall. Notice the shipment for smart cover is already there.
iPad 2 boxes not there since they're keeping it safe in their warehouses.



For list of Lowyat forumers who are Q-ing for Friday iPad 2 launch please refer here : Q List for iPad 2 of Lowyat Forum

Thank you Nyanyanmeow for providing us all the info all the while

Please refrain from posting whr gt more stock or whr gt less stock or any posts that is irrelevant :

What we know :

1.Some source speculated that Machines has more stock ; coz ? relation with Apple Malaysia ?

2.ALL APPLE PREMIUM RESELLER will sell iPad 2 on FRIDAY 29th APRIL

3.Pre-orders are not available at Machines outlets

4.STRICTLY NO /K/ STYLE REPLIES , BARE THE CONSEQUENCES !

MACHINES FAQ FOR IPAD 2 PURCHASE

All Machines outlets will carry the iPad 2 EXCEPT for its outlet in the Gardens at Mid Valley.

Retail store sales will begin at 1000hrs. Not all outlets will allow you to queue overnight. Machines Mid Valley, Sunway Pyramid, allow overnight queues. Machines KLCC, Bukit Tinggi, Lot 10 and JB City Square do not. Queue for these outlets will be right outside the outlets from the time of mall opens to public, roughly around 0900hrs.

Purchases are limited to two units per customer.

Will all Machines outlets carry iPad 2 stocks?
YES all Machines outlets will get stocks except for Gardens.

When will Machines start selling the iPad 2?
On Friday 29th April 2011, morning from 10am onwards.

Can I queue up the night before for my iPad 2?
Machines Mid Valley, Sunway Pyramid- The mall management will allow queuing over night (28 April 2011) as long as there is no disruption or chaos.

Machines KLCC, Bukit Tinggi , Lot 10 and JB City Square – Mall security of the shopping complexes doesnt allow customers to be in the complexes after closing hours. Queue for the iPad2 will be outside our shop from the time of mall opens to public, approximately at 9:00am. Customers are required to in front of the outlet.

What happens on Friday morning?
We will have notifications (queue starts here) at our store front on Friday morning. Please queue up accordingly. Once we open the store we will be giving out numbers (according to the quantity of iPads we have in stock) to those waiting inline. So if we run out of numbers you wont have to wait in queue. Each customer is entitled to maximum of TWO (2) cards, and each card is entitled to ONE (1) iPad 2 purchase only. For those in queue without the numbers, we will take down your particulars so that we can notify you once we have stocks.

What happens when in queue?
You will be asked which iPad 2 you would like to purchase. Upon deciding, you will receive a queue card according to the model you order, once you get a queue card you are not allowed to change the model. A mobile broadband plan will be available for purchase if you choose to add on. All must stay in queue at all times until the cashier counter.

Payment mode for iPad 2?
We accept cash, credit card or debit card only. No cheque or easy payment applicable for iPad2 purchases.

Will Machines sell the original Apple accessories for iPad 2?
Yes. we will be selling all the iPad 2 original accessories.

Is there a limited as to how many iPad 2 I can purchase?
Yes, due to limited stocks, we are limiting TWO (2) iPad 2 per customer.

Can I pre book or reserve my iPad 2?
Sorry no reservation or prebook allowed. Its based on first come first serve basis.

This post has been edited by cocooh: May 7 2011, 11:23 AM

lol == bro , pls use my template , ive included all the important info , u juz click reply and copy everything and paste it to ur #1 post

We're not childish but we are trying to provide the forumer a place to get latest rumors on stock etc etc

Please update 1st post to the latest pricing.

http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14858

Ipad2 launch tomorrow? Iclarified post 28 apr

Ok guyz , here's the pricing for Smart Cover :

Smart cover poly is rm159, leather is rm299

Source : Mac Studio

The pricing of it should be final and same throughout Malaysia

Will update if the pricing varies

Memang dah tak larat d la u, u seldom sleep! even midnight also can reply . HEBAT ! SALUTE our 1st & MOST ACCURATE info giver - Nyanyanmeow!!!!

Oh. Haha. Thanks. Japan ipad2 3g must be locked.

guys... any fella pre-book/order from Epi-Centre received calling from them? dont care pre-order weeks ago/days ago/ hrs ago.... anyone?

bro , pls dun leave the forum , we all need you

thanks for all the info of iPad 2 that you've provided us

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Added on April 27, 2011, 9:47 pmI think all iPad are sold unlocked

This post has been edited by cocooh: Apr 27 2011, 09:47 PM

Y dun have ?

They're not using embedded phones arent they

Tak pe, price lari sikit its ok for us. The MOST important is the DATE of 29th April 2011 & the booking info at Machines & other outlets..etc..

Japanese phones does have simcard.

This applies for phones with WCDMA (3G).

Older 2G phones do not have simcard.

which means their iPad 3g are all sim locked ?

For iPad 3G (I mean the first version) in Japan, all are unlocked.

UPDATE :

Machines : All outlets Alric.. except Gardens as we are diverting all traffic to Mid Valley for easier queue management. Hope to see u soon..

Its a comment for a facebook-er called Alric

All Machines outlet will have iPad 2 stock except The Gardens as it was all diverted to Mid Valley

crazy price

UPDATE:

Machines : It is limited for 2 per person

Everyone is entitled to purchase at most 2 iPad 2

Machines page is up now, enjoy:
http://www.machines.com.my/ipad2.html

Friday April 29th launch.

No SIM lock on 3G versions.

IMPORTANT: MACHINES WILL BE NOT BE SELLING AT GARDENS, JUST LIKE LAST YEAR. All diverted to Midvalley (old wing) outlet

UPDATE:

Machines : Sorry we've got daily cap to how many iPad 2 we will release on a daily basis

All Machines outlet will have daily cap on how many iPad 2 is let to be sold per day !

This post has been edited by cocooh: Apr 27 2011, 10:04 PM

Great price in Malaysian market.

As a matter of fact, here is the comparison from other countries.

http://gadgets.ndtv.com/shownews.aspx?id=G...174384&Sec=NEWS

India iPad 2 basic model (16 GB WiFi) Rs. 34,500 (RM 2317)

This post has been edited by Kampung2005: Apr 27 2011, 10:05 PM

any fella got call from epi centre for pre booking / order?

Malaysia has been offering far most the cheapest iPad in the world

Thats something to be proud of

becoz Steve Jobs Love Malaysia.. or maybe he knows our market share in malaysia is HUGE xD

Finally, this part.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthre...3160109&page=64

Malaysian pricing is probably lower than Singapore market pricing too.

damn..cheap...
now i'm contemplating between 32gb or 64gb (both 3G)...beza tak banyak...haihh!

Get 32 for mid user , get 64 for hardcore gamer , photographer and loads of document

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Added on April 27, 2011, 10:09 pmIf thats the case , will everyone all around the world come to Malaysia to get iPad 2 becoz if its cheap price ?



This post has been edited by cocooh: Apr 27 2011, 10:09 PM

haha.. also planing to get 3g 16gb.. so far malaysia will be lowest it.. btw some rumor say that after finish this batch will be only able to get it on june or july.. not sure true or not..

lol yea malaysia cheaper

now i pray for enough stocks!

There will be daily quota implemented on Machines but idk about other Resellers

The price is lower than hk!

my friend say only got 300 stock per outlets only anyone got news how many stock will be in? lol

By far , Malaysia is the only country that sell iPad 2 in the most cheapest price

i will stay up till midnite tomorrow nite; hopefully malaysia apple online store starts to sell the ipad 2 at 12.01 am on 29-April! got free name engraving and free shipping some more!

Well good luck bro

if got light bleeding how to claim if bought online?

Now, Japanese market price for iPad 2 for tomorrow.

http://www.nikkei.com/news/headline/articl...3E3E2E2E2E2E2E2



WiFi 16 GB = JPY 44800 (RM 1640)

32 GB = JPY 52800 (RM 1933)

64 GB = JPY 60800 (RM 2226)

Wad u can do is , print the invoice and bring the whole thing to the nearest Apple Premium Reseller

probably the msia apple online store bagi sikit diskaun if buy online? for the first 50 customers? who knows, eh?

This post has been edited by atehjuri2011: Apr 27 2011, 10:21 PM

1499 edi u want some more discount? u wan 50% ?

I dont think so

All prices are nett and not gonna change and prior to notices

Which shop provide easy payment scheme?

won't change until next gen coming out.. those people brought on us is quiet painfully once they see the price.. is like expensive 500-600 more

Discount is extremely unlikely. This is because it is not feasible to have dual pricing.

but normally change is due to sudden change in the currency exchange right?

and now i'm contemplating between black or white ipad2..hahaha...

In most cases, pricing won't change much due to currency fluctuation in short or medium term.

Hence, this pricing will stay unlike there is significant difference.

I dun think so , if it was announced as RM 1499 by Machines , then it will stay that way until next gen iPad comes out which entitles it for a price slash

so the price is final?

it doesn't hurt to hope!

i was hoping the ipad 2 price to not be more expensive than ipad 1. my hope came true!

Wish to give a BIG THANKS TO @nyannyanmeow for all his info in the run up to iPad2 info in here. It's the best place to get the best and most accurate info.

Cheer!!!!

It is cheaper than iPad when it was first launched.

iPad 16 GB Wifi when it was launched goes for RM 1599, recently with RM 400 discount to pave way for iPad 2, it was priced at RM 1199.

The iPad 2 is RM 1499.

most likely yes unless there is changes with notice from all Apple Reseller or Apple himself

yup i knew that.

will the trend be repeated when apple launches ipad 3?

Do i need to que up to get this Ipad 2??

I think we should not talk about iPad 3 ha ha

Lets be happy that Malaysians get one of the cheapest price for iPad 2, meaning, Malaysians at this time, can buy an Apple product as "value for money"

most likely yes if there's a huge crowd

nope, if you buy it online!

UPDATE :

Q: Is credit card acceptable ?

Machines : Yes

Machines offers credit card payment for iPad 2 purchase

This post has been edited by cocooh: Apr 27 2011, 10:32 PM

fuuu wahhh its cheap !!!
thanks to the weak USD :

Oh okay, im afraid they got limited stock then need to wait another stock come, sigh
would it be better with 3g right?
3g need to pay every month for usage?if im not mistaken lah..celcom maxis already ready to install this 3g to ipad 2?

from iclarified site, seems like only wifi model to be launch.

can confirm 3g model coming on friday as well?

cocooh... how about debit card?

Izzit EPP or straight swipe the full amount?

They did not state about debit cards , im asking them

Hmm they didn state whether it is EPP or full amount , will update u guyz about it

If those debit card with VISA, it swipes like an ordinary credit card. Tried my Maybank VISA debit card on a hardware store recently.

UPDATE :

Q: Is debit card acceptable ?

Machines: Shouldnt be a problem

Debit cards are accepted at all Machines outlet

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Added on April 27, 2011, 10:44 pmUPDATE:

Machines : No EPP , only full swipe

Credit card used in Machines will only have full swipe and no EPP

This post has been edited by cocooh: Apr 27 2011, 10:44 PM

Harvey Norman should have 0% interest installment plan for HSBC, other bank not sure. Hope they selling it as well.

i wan to use my public bank debit card... it's a visa card... i normally use it just like credit card to pay for my payment when shopping... as long as got money inside the card.... dunnoe machines allow or not...

It's yellow color right.

As long as debit card. It acceptable

This post has been edited by DjKenji: Apr 27 2011, 10:47 PM

mine is white de wor... got the picture girls shopping de...
dunnoe is it the one u mentioned?

anybody pre ordered from epi centre pavilion?

Machines@FB just double confirm they wont accept RHB 10month 0% EPP for Ipad2 stating its not valid for new product. However, RHB only state not valid for Iphone. They really sucks for failing to honour the agreement.

This post has been edited by andrekua: Apr 27 2011, 10:54 PM

yeah me...maybe i wanna go there tomorrow to ask further info...

ya.. me too.. i need to call them and ask too.. i also pre ordered from epi center too.. as they say stock ready tmr ma

Don't be too hasty to engrave. You can't sell it or return if u already engraved.

i have pre-order with epicenter pavilion.anyone know if they start selling ipad 2 on friday? do pre-order need to Q-up?
thank for the info.

enen... but still felt like if engrave... looks like owned... but wad u said is true also as we will definitely sell it out to buy another new ipad

when u guys pre orders? arent they suppose to call us to come & pick up the ipad2?

i pre order on monday afternoon.. they say will call but just worries no stock for us only.. as they say got batch 1,2,3 that was suck

I just called and I said my pre-order is on Sunday and he say most probably can cover d....im not sure bout monday

as for me...i pre-ordered from epicentre on saturday last week...
hoping for the 1st batch...

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Added on April 27, 2011, 11:01 pmwhen did you pre-ordered?


This post has been edited by silverND: Apr 27 2011, 11:01 PM

Sunday(24th) 2PM

lol... dam all pre order so early.. i pre order on monday or tuesday.. i think i'm gonna call them 2moro..

so is dis the cheapest ipad2 u can find in the world now??

me too... around 3pm+..

This post has been edited by eleong: Apr 27 2011, 11:03 PM

since epi centre not many branches hopefully got enof supply for us @ Pavilion

let me know once u call too.. too early la saturday.. just worries need to wait for long time only

So far yes.

I have seen the South African pricing for iPad 2, they also get iPad 2 on Friday.

http://www.core.co.za/secondary.html

16 GB WiFi at ZAR 4399 (RM 1953)

I phoned he said "Don't worry, we will sort out all pre-booking 1st b4 sell to walk in customers...and I'm aware that we have a quota to sell to walk-in customers as well, but we still prioritize pre-booker and cause he havent really count the number of stocks we received and YET to received yet...cause this shipment is TWO TRIPS ...but for now i can estimates we can give to pre-bookers that book until monday, but not sure yet"

sure i think i will be calling them on 10am onwards