This post has been edited by westlife: Sep 11 2019, 03:18 AM

Reserved.

Reserved.

MY Pricing

32GB WiFi - RM1449
128GB WiFi - RM1849

32GB WiFi and Cellular - RM1999
128GB WiFi and Cellular - RM2399

Yeah I think pricing actually increases a little bit rite if not wrong.

Notice a few difference of this iPad with the 6th gen one.

1) no mention of second gen Touch ID like other iPad on the spec page -> could it be 1st gen?
2) it is heavier than 6th gen iPad


This post has been edited by westlife: Sep 11 2019, 07:32 AM

Ya, ever so slightly.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4598482

I’ll be updating that over the weekend.

This post has been edited by attw: Sep 11 2019, 07:37 AM

so this Ipad is more STURDIER & heavy duty compared to Ipad pro yes?

but doesn't have the 120hz ProMotion tech right?
Using only apple pencil 1st gen?

This is the basic iPad. How can you even compare with iPad Pro.

It is just an iPad for anyone to buy an iPad without thinking since it is at the cheapest price.

No pro features.

Apple Pencil 1st gen all the while it supports.
Just this round Apple added smart connector to it to support Smart Keyboard.

And it also has a slightly bigger display at 10.2-inch instead of 9.7-inch.

So just so I’m clear, the key attraction is the entry point (price) and not that there are any new features not previously present in the Air 3 right?

yes. correct. it is the cheapest ipad anyone can get but pack with more than its price equivalent of values to be fair.

now even with bigger screen, support for smart keyboard.

smart keyboard expensive. my old airpad 1 just use a Belkin keyboard for the last 3 years, very cheap and gooding.
a slightly larger screen is welcome.
but the sleeper ipad is the 2017 ipad pro 10.5, if you can still find it.

that is good also. just processor is 3 years old now.

yeah but the new ipad 10.2 has a 4 year old SoC. lol

And now the iPad Air 3 seems a little redundant... (and I happen to have one, sigh)...

It still has better screen than the ipad 10.2-inch what. Fully laminated and better processor. Just that for other things all can be done on this ipad 10.2-inch if u dun really care about the display.

A10 chip is indeed old but still very capable.

Likely that Apple will follow this trend to give u ok processor at that year but not the latest due to its price.

Yeah, but for my usage which is limited to media consumption, e-reader, some light emails and web browsing, the 10.2 iPad would do...

Oh well, 2020 iPad Pro?

perhaps with the wifi + 5G cellular capability, with the rest of the iDevice lineups e.g Iphone 12

I think 5G is still quite a distance away for us here in Malaysia. I wouldn’t pay additional $ for a 5G device just yet. Maybe by the end of 2020 or early 2021 we’ll have a clearer picture

Indeed.

Apple tv+ in this iPad can use in Malaysia right?

Apple TV+ is a generic service, can use on all Apple devices and accessible worldwide like Netflix.

Free one year with this iPad right?

Yes.

Still no USB C for iPad. Don't understand why they can't just standardize across all.

wait until the low-end iPads adopt the design of iPad Pro then they will get it.

Same processor means my iPad 2018 can survive longer.

I understand this - for now.

It’s pretty convenient for current users to still have the lightning port (who already have lightning based iPhones and other accessories - including chargers, the old Apple Pencil, lightning EarPods, etc). Moving to USB C would add moving parts (which ones are reliable enough? Which one will work/not work?) which, honestly, I’m not ready to recommend to these people. E.g. my mum, family members, some of my colleagues. Anecdotal evidence, but at least for the lower end iPads (and not iPad Pro) I think it still makes more sense to use lightning.

Maybe in a couple more years when the USB C accessories market has stabilised enough (less of the cheap broken stuff) for Apple to use USB C on their iPhones, everything will be USB C.

I think iPads can last at least 2-3 years if taken care properly

Don't really have to change annually if you dont chase newness lol.

To be honest, USB C is now a standard 'norm'.

There's plenty of USB C accessories in the market right now, imagine if you have a new-gen Mac that uses USB C, you literally can charge using the same cable, use USB C adapter and access USB C SSD Drives etc. Even for earphones, AirPods is the way to go. iPhones? Wireless chargers.

I don't know man, I just feel that the least they can do is to standardize the use of USB C across board, not just limit it to the Pro models since the Macs are already adopting this. For this sole purpose, I'd rather stick to the Pro model. The idea of sticking the Apple Pencil to the Lightning Port is just no for me. It's a design disaster from the start

iPads can use for more than 5 years no issues.

i am still using my ipad mini 2 and 3.

my ipad 2 still runs to this day, 7 years later.
my ipad air 1 still in use and is 5 years already.
so i would say, my ipad pro 10.5 will be good for another 5 at least.

next milestone will sept 30.
ipadOS launch date.

Apple is still milking the profit from lightning cables. Don’t think they will give that up anytime soon. Looking at iPhone 11, still on lightning port.

But I’m definitely looking forward to this new iPad. Not sure when it will arrive at Bolehland.

Still can get update?

I'm looking for it too.
Use this iPad to see if Apple ecosystem is suit me or not..

iOS 12 the last iOS they support.

Yup. For this ipad, it is good for everyone.

In the meantime, if you want a 2018 iPad, price starts from RM1249 now at machines

The 6th gen?

Ya bro, the 6th gen one.

32gb seems insufficient to install much apps..

Yup. 64gb will be minimum. Somehow Apple forced u to go for 128gb.

Yup. 64gb will be minimum. Somehow Apple forced u to go for 128gb.

With iPadOS external drives will be supported so you won’t need that high internal storage if you can manage your stuffs. But on the flip side, external drives with lightning connectors are still very expensive.

and the stupid lighting connector with usb also expensive..ori 189 lol.i still thinking if need this

Taobao got a lot of cheaper options - but dunno can work or not, hehehe...

Why bro ?? I am actually considering iPad Air 2019, but surprised to see that Apple refreshed their iPad 9.7" silently too

This iPad though is cheaper, but comes with A10 (same as my current iP7+), compared to Air (2019) at A12. I wonder if the extra money is worth investing in

Oh, because of my usage of the iPad, bro. My usage is pretty much limited to media consumption, e-reader, some light emails and web browsing. I had the 2018 iPad and it was good enough but then I was so fascinated by the 2018 Pro that I upgraded. After that, I had buyer’s remorse and felt it was a little overkill and when the Air 3, launched, I downgraded again Anyways, will stick to this Air 3 and see what the next Pro will look like

Besides the processor, one of the Air 3’s selling point was the smart connector so you have the option of adding the Smart Keyboard, which previously couldn’t be done with the entry level iPad and the Pro one could be too expensive. But now you can do that with the entry level iPad so if you really don’t need all the processing power, the iPad 2019 might do?

This post has been edited by attw: Sep 15 2019, 12:28 PM

for anyone who wants a basic ipad, i think the ipad 2019 still does the job despite it is using A10 chip. but the price justifies for the purchase. one can upgrade more often due to its lower price comparing to buy higher end iPads.

Do you think Apple will upgrade their iPad pro this year sometime soon?? Say Oct 2019 ?? I m still thinking to buy now or wait till what they offer for the ipad pro

How about the battery life?? Is it anywhere close to what the iPad Air 2019 can offer?? I read that 2018 iPad 9.7" battery life is a lot worse than the 2019 iPad air and also 2018 iPad pro 11"

I think it’ll just be a minor refresh if it happens in October. March 2020 could be more likely. Actually one of my main gripe with the Pro is how thin and fragile it was - I keep having the phobia that I would accidentally bend or break it accidentally! I’m waiting to see if the next gen Pro would improve on that too.

Having had all three iPads - the 2018, Pro and Air 3, I’d say the best is the Air 3. The Pro has a 120hz refresh rate so it consumes a fair bit of battery.

This post has been edited by attw: Sep 15 2019, 01:37 PM

Ive been reading in the internet where they claimed iPad Pro (12 or 11'') both bend easily with minimum force

Im also kinda worried of it, but the design is definitely way way better than the dated design of iPad Air 3 (2019). However, the built quality of Air 3 is superb as what i have read so far

you and me both dude.

i am very keen on purchasing ipad pro 11 2018 but maybe i just wait after october event.

chances are, the new ipad pro 2019 will have similar camera lens design like Iphone pro 11, alongside with using A13X chip and other similarities.

but then again, i really aim for 5G capability but that might come on 2022 or above. maybe after 5G has really stabilize in our country, maybe i will consider buying one.

hope Apple could come up with better design than the current "too fragile" & "bend gate" design in the upcoming apple october event.

Watch and weep

yup, thats why im still thinking to get Pro or the 2019 Air. The price difference is also quite subtle.

If Apple is going to refresh their IPad Pro in Oct 2019, high chance that they will be introducing A13X, and fix the bendgate issue?

May I know when will this iPad available in our shore? I wanna get one for my parents, they have no expectations as they will be using it to surf FB and watch YouTube videos mainly, so this iPad suits their needs and my pocket too. I can't seem to see the date yet except for the pricing.

I'm still using my iPad Mini 2, gonna be 6 years old soon but it's so good that I have no intention to change it to newer model yet. Perfect for my travels. Despite iOS 12 is the last update but I can foresee it to last for few more years.

I must say iPads are really worthy for the money spent.

I also want to know the release date.

I went to a machines outlet. Was told that they don't know the release date either.

I wonder why is it so long this time, usually the iPad release in Malaysia is pretty fast, only iPhone was slow but this round iPhone 11 so fast pulak.

May be demand not high enough..

the new 10.2-inch iPad looks not bad. screen looks good despite as usual non-laminated but bigger display with slight thinner bezel than before makes it look more worthy and nicer. As compare to iPad mini, the bezel is not extremely thick like before.

Really good iPad for everyone especially for elderly or kids who do not need professional function like iPad Air or pro.






This post has been edited by westlife: Sep 28 2019, 10:44 PM

space grey model with black front makes the bezel less prominent. it adopts the new space grey colour like iPad mini, air and pro for the rear.

Anyone know when the new iPad will launch on Malaysia ?

Should be early oct..waiting distributor stock. Shipment otw

Good to hear that. Hope that it will arrive soon so that I can grab one for my parents.

It seems the iPad is now available in online Apple Store? Glitch?
I will prefer to get from authorized dealer if possible, quicker.

Really? Gonna check it out at switch...

Not sure if retailers will have it yet but it’s available on Apple Online already

Yeah. Available now.

The new ipad 10-2 inch looks nicer than 9.7-inch before. really good for anyone who needs a basic iPad. too bad they did not upgrade the processor this year though. but look wise 10.2-inch makes it look more ‘premium’ a bit than before despite bezel has no change in size since then increase the overall form factor due to the bigger display. but the bezel does look more comfortable since the screen is bigger.

Switch probably still no yet, I will check out Machines later since I'm working in Mid Valley.

Ok..

I don't put high hope for Machines too, so probably will just order online.

Ordered online yesterday via Apple website. To be delivered on 10/10 to 15/10

Machines replied me it will be available later next week.

good day, guys,

i'm noob on apple product,

interested on this ipad, and would like to ask whether we able to transfer pics to ipad ?

Lol. Surely u can

Guys, anyone know where can test the demo set already?

Probably next week or following week once it's available at Apple resellers stores.

icic, tot can try the demo set at this weekend

Nope. Unless you go to Singapore.

Any promotion anywhere for the new ipad 2019?

Apple products have no promotion.

If it’s available on Lazada by 11.11 there could be a RM100 off or so but I think that would be about it seeing how new it is. There’’lol probably be deeper discounts for the iPad 2018 and iPad Pro.

The iPad Mini 5's specs matches that of the iPad Air 3 - so I think it's not really a fair comparison to the entry level 10.2. That said though, for RM250 more from the base 10.2 you do get a Mini 5 with double the storage, so it's an interesting choice for buyers

Thanks for the reply,

even direct transfer from pc, or usb ???

With iPadOS you can transfer via USB flash drives, but bear in mind flash drives with lightning connectors are expensive. Another alternative would be to get an adapter.

besides, there is no requirement of the filesystem rite? in terms of NTFS etc.

no matter what filesystem in the flashdrive, it should be readable and writable by iPadOS rite?

Hehehe, I haven’t tried it myself bro

Just placed order as I'm not sure when Machines will have it, delivery by this Friday. Still not too bad. Hopefully it will come on time.

I already got tempered glass protector and casing from Taobao and Lazada respectively.

Available now at selected Switch outlets

https://switch.com.my/ipad-10-2-inch/

For now available in Penang outlets only apparently.

Yeah, that’s always the case with Switch - Penang lang get the good stuffs first!

I see, so far haven't bought any stuff from them before.

I'm waiting for the iPad anxiously, it has arrived in Malaysia last night (from Singapore) but being held back for clearance, DHL has to provide documentation to clear it. ETA is Friday but hoping it can arrive tomorrow and not delayed until after Friday as I will need to bring back to my parents that evening. *Prays hard*