I buy. For media consumption. Want the bigger screen but for sure iPad mini is a bargain for the spec.

A13 is still fast. Lucky Apple upgraded the processor. Gonna get the silver.

Edit: had a second look at iPad mini. Edge to edge display. Actually the form factor is really good for screen to body ratio.

This post has been edited by Jason: Sep 15 2021, 04:40 AM

Google apple education Malaysia

64GB is more than enough for studying and media consumption. Remember many people using 32GB iPad still going strong. Great bargain this year for 64GB base model at RM1499. Now just waiting for Apple store to let me place order.

Gonna get the silver.

EDIT: I need to quickly order the iPad so I won't think about the iPad mini in purple.

This post has been edited by Jason: Sep 15 2021, 01:09 PM

No need to prove.

Yes it’s a bargain, double the storage for RM50 aiya! Faster processor and True Tone screen.

It’s nothing exciting, nothing worth the rave, but it is the best value. IPad mini costs 50% more but it is not 50% better unless you need to draw on it.

I’m looking for keyboard casing for the iPad already. Can do some light work on it without firing up the laptop.

Honestly? Not from a fanboy perspective. YES.
iPad can last very long, and Apple is consistent in providing support to old device until reasonable cut off. And even then the device still performs well. I had a Sony Tablet Z, it was really good, but it didn't age well and Sony didn't provide very good firmware updates. Instead I had to go xda developers to find a firmware that was minimalist without bloatware to get it to work acceptably.

Honestly, look at the iPad by itself, don't do side-by-side comparison. Play some YouTube videos, is the non-laminated display an visible issue for you? Does your eyes visually discern that it is subpar and poor quality? I compared my iPhone 11 to iPhone X side by side, playing OLED demo videos by LG on YouTube. Side by side, I can easily see the X has superior contrast ratio.

The next day, using my iPhone 11, KNOWING the iPhone X can perform better. Did it bother me? Nope.

Basically, it is up to you if you discern any noticeable difference, and if you want to pay more for it. It is better, but does it matter to you?

If you need to draw, iPad Mini is better as it uses the more 2nd gen pencil

Still not available to order.

I bought my Smart Keyboard for the iPad and I received the keyboard already lol.

Gonna use it for Zoom calls, browsing and work. I have a feeling it’s going to be able to replace the laptop for most light tasks.

RRP RM650 iirc

Got from my friend no box RM450
apple recognize the s/n so don't bother lah as long as it works. 650 a bit expensive about half the price of the ipad.

Thanks. Seems realistic. But man, such a long wait.

This post has been edited by Jason: Sep 28 2021, 11:52 AM

64GB

Reason being..not going to use it for photos or videos. Streaming YouTube. Studying and working so that involves emails and google docs... really not going to store any files on it. Previously for 8th Gen, 32GB...I may upgrade..but 64GB is more than sufficient.

ETA 18th Oct @ Senheng and Machines
I placed order on Senheng to collect in store... faster than Apple online.

64GB Silver iPad 9th Gen... can't wait

It says 4 weeks to 5 weeks on apple website
I’m not willing to wait that long. 🤷🏻‍♂️

It says ETA 18 Oct on website. I just buy first and collect, I want to make sure I get it. I can ask them if got walk in on 18th.

Senheng ordered and paid online. Selected which outlet I wish to collect.

There’s a Senheng near me that’s why I opted for it.

If you've never seen the Pro M1... you won't notice it. But if you've experienced it, and put side by side, I think your observation is fair.

You don't know what you miss if you never had it. hahaha. That's why I cannot go use iPhone Pro 13 or android phones with 120hz refresh. My iPhone 13 mini don't have. Same with my (soon) iPad 9th.

Senheng preorder is con job.
ETA 18th Oct

Cannot collect. Walao and they call it "pre-order". Damn stupid. Better just walk in Switch and buy. My first and last time "pre-order" from Senheng

Collect today. I not impressed with Senheng pre-order

It gives me the feeling, like Chinese business man do business. Take your money first. Got stock no stock also take first. Then you are stuck with them. Lucky I didn't order iPhone 13 from them else I sure flip car.

If order from Apple, they only charge you when they ship.

If you guys are buying tempered glass.. just buy 10.2" for 8th gen... it fits. shops all blur sotong.

paid rm25 for generic no name.. but it works

It’s available on the App Store on my 9th gen iPad so the answer is yes. It’ll work. I don’t have Astro so can’t test.