And finally the due recognition for the growing Apple market in Malaysia. The next move obviously will be the availability of iPhones in Bolehland.

For those living in KL or PJ, Apple Online is unlikely to be a threat to the Apple resellers. For many of us, we want to see, feel and even smell (if possible) before we make a purchase. Obviously, there are some exceptions for certain online transactions like travel, insurance, banking and books.

Apple Online will come in handy for niche products that we do not see in the retail stores and perhaps online exclusives should that be part of Apple's agenda at a later stage.

Discovered by accident the Apple Online Store in Malaysia is not introduced on the strength of the local market alone. The online store was a regional roll-out, covering several countries including Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.