^ That's an awful sweet deal. Wish I was in the US again -- looove Target, was a frequent visitor when I lived there.

Btw, I just got myself an Air yesterday -- 32gb + LTE for RM 2199 from Lowyat. Good price, I think? Almost, if not the same price as it would be when launched locally.

Initial impressions so far:

1. Not as light as I imagined it to be, or perhaps the lightness is a bit overblown in reviews, especially as we've been spoiled by the even lighter iPad Mini. The good thing though -- the weight seems to disappear more and more as I use it.

2. I didn't notice much lag as some other users, though I don't necessarily feel that it's super snappy either. Opening up apps and links feels similar on the iPad Air with the new A7 chip as it is on my last gen iPhone 5. Perhaps with more usage I could better assess its speed and would appreciate the new upgraded processor.

3. Coming from an iPad Mini and not having used a larger iPad for more than a year and a half, the bigger screen real estate is really, really welcomed. I got the Mini for the weight, but since my main usage for an iPad is for reading, I always feel that the Mini's screen was a bit too cramped for me after some time, especially when reading PDFs/ articles and comics.

4. I have a Macbook Air 11", so I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to portability. The iPad Air is almost the same size though a bit shorter. Carrying both in each hand, the Macbook Air to me feels like it has better weight distribution compared to the iPad Air which feels a bit more dense, (which also applies to iPad Air vs iPad Mini), though not to say that it's "heavy". If I have to choose one to bring with me -- I think I would always choose the Macbook Air, unless I plan to do any extensive reading (or distraction-free writing). The good news for me is since they're both quite light, I don't have to choose.

Additional notes :

1. Price feels a bit steep to me -- wish 32gb is the standard base model.

2. Moshi Versa is a kickass case for the iPad.

^ Bought it at a different store for RM 130, cheaper than the normal retail price of USD 59.99.

This post has been edited by dawn152: Nov 30 2013, 11:06 AM

I got mine from one of the smaller stall-like shops at level 2. I think mine was the last unit though.

I did ask around at the shop where I bought my Moshi Versacover case, if I'm not mistaken they're selling around the same price. IMCS shop, level 1, if memory serves.

iPads have never been the bargain basement type of device. If you have the previous iPad 4, or even 3, I see little reason to upgrade beyond the aesthetics and weight, unless it's a complete workhorse for you. Though if I have an iPad 3, I would upgrade just so I could just carry one lighting cable and be done with it.

I sold my iPad Mini a little over a month ago, and was iPad-less while waiting for the Air to be available. And my god, around that time I've accumulated hundreds of unread articles. It really fills that function of a reading device quite indispensably in my life, and I'm so glad to have it back.

Just went to PJ Digital Mall and went in the one Apple store there. The staff was putting up iPad Air cases and screen protectors, so it's definitely coming real soon.

(Quick tip - if demand and supply was the same as the iPad Mini launch, I would suggest going to "less popular" (but up-to-date) Apple retail stores compared to say, Machines MidValley or something like that, unless you like to queue up. Or just order online.)

It's launching tomorrow, as noted by many people. Do read the posts. =_=

Perhaps Apple Online Store will update with pricing after midnight.

Holy sh*t. So iPad Air 32gb + LTE officially is selling for RM2299? Meaning I got it early AND for a hundred ringgit less? AWESOME.

RM2199. Looks like this seller from Garage Sales is selling at that price too. Go grab one, peeps!

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...hl=wts+ipad+air

It is NICE, indeed.



1st floor Lowyat Plaza, IMCS shop -- possibly still have some left.

** EDIT : Correction, it's actually Mobile Arena. I forgot what the shop name was and wrongfully looked at the mall directory. Sorry for the mix-up, guys.

This post has been edited by dawn152: Dec 5 2013, 10:51 PM

Nope, RM130, as mentioned. Also, correction -- it's actually Mobile Arena, 1st Floor. I forgot what the shop name was and wrongfully looked at the mall directory. Sorry for the mix-up, guys.

Logitech booth at PIKOM fair has the newest Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio case. Really nice and light, with 20% discount. The keyboard typing experience is superb, best so far IMO.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultr...-ipad?crid=1240

This post has been edited by dawn152: Dec 8 2013, 03:06 PM

RM 320 before discount, I'm told.