Apple announced that the iPad 2 will be coming to Malaysia and Singapore this Friday, 29 April. Other availability countries also includes Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey and UAE.
Yup, finally iPad 2 here! Wanted to get an iPad but waited for iPad 2 since then. Should I get it?
iPad 2 Arrives in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore & Eight Other Countries This Week
iPad 2 will be available for sale on 29th April 2011, Friday and expected to start at 9am while the Apple online store starts earlier at 1am.
Where To Buy Apple iPad 2?
- Machines : Bukit Tinggi Klang, Sunway Pyramid, Lot10, KLCC, City Square Johor Bahru
- MacStudio : Lowyat Plaza, Berjaya Times Square, Bangsar Shopping Centre
- Epicentre : Pavillion, IOI Mall, Lim Kok Wing
- Switch : Penang (Straits Quay, Sunway Carnival Mall, Gurney Plaza, Jusco Aeon, Queensbay Mall) Selangor (The Mines), Sarawak (The Spring Kuching)
- Apple Campus Experience Center (Taylor’s College)
- MacCity : 1Utama KL, Kluang Mall Johor, Hatten Square Melaka
- iStudy : Subang Parade, 1Mont Kiara, Sunway Pyramid
- myBytes : Tropicana City Mall
- Harvey Norman : (IPC (Ikano Power Center), Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley)
Will you be one of them who queuing up for the new iPad 2 this coming Friday? My advise is NO! Don’t waste your time queuing up. Why?
1) If you are working, you need to apply for leave.
2) Need to start queuing very early maybe 6am? Or maybe some even over night or camp there?
3) There’s no discount of special offer stated till now for the early bird buyer.
4) You may end up empty handed without the iPad 2 as there will be a quota set for daily iPad 2 sales.
5) They might be some iPad 2 already reserved for the pre-order ppl and there will be less unit available?
6) Ended up just waste your leave, waste your time, waste your energy?
7) It will be the same if you get it after the launching period and not fighting with others? You can just order from Apple Store with free shipping and engraving too!
If you think all the above is nothing to you then by all means go ahead and queue and grab your iPad 2 and be a happy Apple customer! =)
P/S : Machines : It is limited for 2 units of iPad 2 per person.
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Wow… Been almost a year and finally White iPhone 4 are coming to Malaysia? Yup, if you are looking for an iPhone 4 now why not wait for a few days for the White iPhone 4? Or if you could wait, just wait till end of the year for the iPhone 5? =)
It’s quite creative url (http://kambing-soon.com) + ads from Digi for the upcoming White iPhone 4!
Apple has just released iOS 4.3 for public for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch 4G, 3G. Apple’s iOS 4.3 brings hotspot function, new AirPlay features, a new version of Safari, and a number of other more minor improvements.
AirPlay Enhancements
Get even more play out of AirPlay — the wireless technology that lets you stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your HDTV via Apple TV.1 In addition to music, movies, and photos, AirPlay now streams video from your Photos app. So you can shoot a home video and instantly share it with everyone in the room. Even AirPlay-enabled apps and websites get the big-screen treatment with iOS 4.3. And if your photos are the feature presentation, you can play a slideshow with all the stunning themes available on Apple TV.
Safari Performance
Surf at the speed of fast. As you surf the web, your fingers will love the responsiveness of the new Nitro JavaScript engine powering Safari. It runs JavaScript up to twice as fast as in iOS 4.2.2 Which means you get more speed behind each page load. And sites with lots of interactive features can appear on your screen even faster.
iTunes Home Sharing
Share over the air. Now you can play your entire iTunes library from anywhere in the house. If it’s on your Mac or PC, you can play it on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch over a shared Wi-Fi network.3 And not just music. Watch a movie or TV show. Play a podcast. Or listen to an audiobook. On whichever device you want — without having to download or sync.
iPad Side Switch
Switch it up. Customize the switch on the side of your iPad to lock the screen rotation or mute the volume. So you can lock your iPad display in landscape or portrait. Or quickly go from volume on to volume off. Just configure the side switch in Settings to toggle between your options.
Personal Hotspot for iPhone 4
Get online in more places. On the road, in an airport, at the park — now you can bring Wi-Fi with you wherever you go. Download iOS 4.3 on your iPhone 4, and the next time you find yourself without access to Wi-Fi but in 3G territory, enable Personal Hotspot and share your cellular data connection with your Mac, PC, iPad, or other Wi-Fi-capable device. You can share your connection with up to five devices at once over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB — with up to three of those connections using Wi-Fi.4 Every connection is password protected and secure. And it’s power friendly, too. iPhone detects when your Personal Hotspot is no longer in use and turns it off to save battery life.
Sometime to note before installing new Apple iOS 4.3 Update :
1. AirPlay is compatible only with the second-generation Apple TV.
2. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2011 using SunSpider JavaScript benchmark version 0.9.1 with prerelease software and shipping hardware. Actual results may vary.
3. Requires iTunes 10.2.
4. Personal Hotspot requires a supporting hotspot tethering plan from your carrier and works with up to three devices over Wi-Fi, three devices over Bluetooth, and one device over USB.
5. Multitasking is available with apps that have been developed to work with iOS 4.
6. Requires an AirPrint-enabled printer. See http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/airprint.html for a list of compatible printers.
7. Once you create a free Find My iPhone account on your iPhone 4, iPad, or iPod touch (4th generation), you can use your Apple ID and password to enable the same features on your other devices running iOS 4.2 or later.
8. Game Center works with apps that have been developed to work with the Game Center service.
Steve Jobs announced that the new iPad 2 will stay exactly the same price as the 1st generation iPad. If you are planning to grab yourself a cheap iPad, now is the time.
Right now you can grab up that base model 16GB WiFi only iPad for as low as RM1,199. It’s much more affordable now! Price reduction of RM350 and RM400 respectively from Wifi and Wifi + 3G model while stock last.
Or you could get your cheaper iPad @ Harvey Norman Store near you now too!
As you know, Apple has just made its second-generation iPad official! The new iPad 2 will be made available at March 11, that’s few days away from now! So if you are targeting for the new iPad 2 then stay tuned! Yes, you can even pre-order the all new iPad 2 in a thinner, lighter design, now! It’s 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter. I love the iPad 2 Smart Cover! Now iPad is even more amazing!
It features a 1GHz dual-core A5 chip and, finally, cameras, both on the front and rear. The new CPU is said to be up to twice as fast, with graphics performance up to nine times better than on the original iPad. Same battery life with Apple promising 10 hours. Apple’s also launching iOS 4.3 alongside the new iPad.
I will be getting one iPad 2 in my hand soon! Woots!
One of TiPB readers could fix this issue by following the below steps:
1. Tap Clock
2. Tap Edit
3. Tap your alarm
4. Tap Repeat
5. Set a repeat interval
6. Tap Save
Apple intelligence 9to5mac says that the bug will fix itself on January 3rd. Hopefully it really can solve the prob by tomorrow! If not I got to be late tomorrow!
Boss if I’m late to work tomorrow please forgive me as it’s not my fault~! It’s my iPhone! LOL. @_+
Finally iPad is officially here in Malaysia. Have you got one?
Harvey Norman iPad Price List
Harvey Norman @ Ikano : Went there around 9.30+ but only found two ppl lining up. I think mostly because there’s not much publicity on the iPad launch at Harvey Norman.
Machines iPad Price List
Machines @ Sunway Pyramid
Machines @ Mid Valley
Machines @ Gardens
The official price list for the iPad with Wi-Fi only is
RM1,549 (16GB) | RM1,849 (32GB) | RM2,149 (64GB)
There’s not much hype on this iPad official launch yesterday. Overall the iPad is much cheaper and affordable now but I think Apple just trying to clear stock in Malaysia before they launch the iPad2 with better and stronger features? Or maybe most ppl who want to get iPad already gotten theirs earlier?
Apple’s iPad on sale in Malaysia from today
KUALA LUMPUR: After months of waiting, the iPad will be sold at selected stores in Malaysia today at a rate that is said to be one of the cheapest in the world.
The official price list provided to The Star by authorised reseller Machines, via Apple, showed iPads in US stores going at RM1,573.10 to RM2,613.42 (US$499 to US$829).
The price range for the iPads in Malaysia is RM1,549 to RM2,599.
In demand: Cheng rolling out the iPads which will go on sale in Malaysia Tuesday.
Long queues are expected at all Apple premium reseller stores in major shopping malls in the country.
Machines director Andrew Cheng said the “lifestyle changing” device was expected to sell like hot cakes, along with the wide range of accessories available for the iPad.
“The iPad had been sold in small-time booths at IT centres over the past few months – mostly brought in from overseas.
“Now, consumers can buy the iPads at official Apple-commissioned stores,” Cheng said.
“By doing so, users can enjoy better customer service and warranties by Apple Malaysia, making their buy a much safer and assured experience.”Cheng said the light and portable device had been significant in changing the way he worked as well as his entertainment experience.
“I can easily do an impressive business presentation with this device. When I go for short working trips, my laptop, which I used to lug around, is now left at the office. I just take my iPad out,” he said.
Telcos in the country will also begin to roll out various dedicated data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G with the launch of the iPad.
DiGi, Maxis and Celcom have introduced the micro SIM card, made 52% smaller for both the iPhone 4 and the iPad.
With a 3G connection, users can browse the Web, read and send e-mail, and enjoy and share photos from anywhere in the country with network coverage.
The official price list for the iPad with Wi-Fi only is RM1,549 (16GB); RM1,849 (32GB); RM2,149 (64GB); iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G RM1,999 (16GB); RM2,299 (32GB) and RM2,599 (64GB).
Maxis Bhd said it was offering data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in Malaysia from today.
All data plans would be available without a contract and users would have the freedom to activate or cancel a plan at any time, the company said in a statement here yesterday.
“The plans are designed to enable Maxis customers to enjoy more Internet connectivity and the growing number of applications for the rich interface in a more affordable way,” Maxis chief operating officer Jean-Pascal van Overbeke said.
The iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models is 1.27cm thick and weighs just 0.726kg. It has a single-charge battery life of 10 hours for surfing the Web on Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music and up to nine hours of surfing the Web using a 3G data network.
If you need Internet access for your 3G iPad, here are your options for Data Plans from DiGi :
1. DiGi Easy Prepaid (10sen/10kb, maximum RM3/day) …
2. DiGi Prepaid (10sen/10kb, maximum RM5/day) …
3. Prepaid Internet (RM2/day) …
4. DiGi Broadband Discover Day Plan (RM38/month for 3GB quota). This is the best option for iPad. Only RM33/month when you sign up for autobilling. Full speed from 7am to 7pm (limited to 128kbps from 7pm to 7am, when you’re most likely to be on your home WiFi network) …
5. DiGi MiFi (RM360 up front purchase for MiFi device, RM128/month for 16GB quota with rebates). This is the best option if you purchase the plain vanilla iPad with WiFi. You’ll be able to share access to DiGi Broadband with up to 5 devices, including your brand new iPad. http://digi.com.my/mifi
Note :
* Existing customers can switch to an iPad-compatible microSIM for a one-time payment of RM20. Get your microSIM from these outlets : …
* DiGi Prepaid, DiGi Easy Prepaid and Prepaid Internet microSIM are available for purchase at the DiGi Online Store
Maxis iPad Plan Rate:
iPad Postpaid Plans
RM70 for 3.5GB = RM20/GB
RM90 for 6.0GB = RM15/GB
RM200 for 15GB = RM13.33/GB
iPad Prepaid Plans
RM8 for 500MB with validity 1 day
RM18 for 500MB with validity 30 days
RM28 for 1.0GB with validity 30 days.
Don’t get me wrong! What I meant was Potong Kuku = cutting my fingernail just to use iPhone because if fingernail is too long it will be very difficult to use the touch screen and can’t scroll or type smoothly on the iPhone touch screen =)
Do you keep your fingernail and use iPhone? Don’t you feel it’s better with short fingernail for the girls?
It’s now official that the iPhone 4 Case Program has ended! For those who read about the iPhone Case Program that I wrote earlier and claimed your case then congrats but for those who haven’t then get your own case? =)
Have you claimed your Free iPhone 4 Case for you iPhone 4 from Apple? Do you know that we in Malaysia still entitled for the Free iPhone 4 Case Program that was introduced to encounter the antenna issue facing by our iPhone 4? Yes, you can do it with some simple steps. If you don’t know how to do that and I will guide you here.
How to claim free iPhone 4 Casing from Apple? It’s very simple! Just few steps.
1) Create a Singapore iTunes account or get your friend’s Singapore iTunes account details.
4) Install the “iPhone 4 Case Program” and logout from the Singapore iTunes account.
5) Login your own iTunes account and start using the apps and pick the case of your choice and fill in Singapore Delivery Address.
6) Done. Collect the case from your friend!
7) Delete the iPhone 4 Case Program. (Optional as you can’t sync this app to iTunes and this apps is no longer needed after you claim the case)
Once you ordered you will received the Order Acknowledgment Email and also Shipping Notification Email.
Order Acknowledgment Email
Shipping Notification Email
Haha. Simple and fast right? Get your free casing now while it’s still available because according to the Apple Free Case Program it’s stated that it will end on 31st September!
We now know that the iPhone 4 antenna attenuation issue is even smaller than we originally thought. A small percentage of iPhone 4 users need a case, and we want to continue providing them a Bumper case for free. For everyone else, we are discontinuing the free case program on all iPhone 4s sold after September 30, 2010. We are also returning to our normal returns policy for all iPhone 4s sold after September 30. Users experiencing antenna issues should call AppleCare to request a free Bumper case.
Get an iPhone 4 Bumper or case at no charge.
If you purchased an iPhone 4 before September 30, 2010, follow these steps to receive an iPhone 4 Bumper or a select third-party case from Apple at no charge.
1. Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store.
2. Launch the app on your iPhone 4 and sign in using your iTunes Store account or Apple ID.
3. Select your Bumper or case.
For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.
Woo hoo, finally I have iPhone 4 on my hand! Last Saturday went to e@Curve Maxis to grab my iPhone 4 with iValue1. I would say it’s really a wise choice. Haha. Do you agree with me? Lol.
Check out all my older phone, iPhone 4 can say is the best phone of all that I have owned.
Now I can really do wonders with iPhone 4! There’s tons of useful apps.
Are you one of the iPhone user? What’s the version of your iPhone? What’s the must have iPhone apps that you can’t live without?
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You can just order from Apple Store with free shipping and engraving too!
