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SPOTTED! iPad grey import in Low Yat
Posted:
April 12, 2010
By: ccsoya
12 comments
Over the weekend, while taking a stroll at Low Yat, we spotted an iPad on display amongst the many small kiosks there.
Our excitement got the better of us and we enquired as to how much would it cost for us to be able to take one home with us.
“RM2800″ blurted the uninterested sales guy. The version in question is a baseline 16GB WiFi that retails for US$499.
You don’t have to be a math genuis to know that RM2800 does not equate to US$499. In fact, at the current exchange rate, US$499 is about RM1600. That’s a hefty RM1200 margin, the rude dude at Low Yat is getting for his iPad. You could almost get two iPads for the price the fella is asking.
RM2800 for the privilege of owning an iPad before everyone else is not worth it if you ask us. Might as well save your cash and wait for end April for the official global launch of the iPad.
FYi, we also saw a couple of Nexus Ones on display at the same shop. Didn’t ask how much it cost though.
12 Comments for SPOTTED! iPad grey import in Low Yat
cocacola
well, i did the same thing asking the price…
he blurted and i asked the second time…he shouted at me RM2500 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so obvious that he don't really wish to entertain me but anyway…. who cares….
2500 !!! lol…. unbelievably high price where i could possibly get two of item with that price.
ridiculous!
soyacincau
We really gotta to something about these rude salespeople. And yah RM2500 for a grey important iPad is just not worth it. Save your money and wait for the official one to come. At least you get warranty and after sales support.
cocacola
just wait for official one rather to spend double of the price…
wats the point… being the first to use and show it off in de middle of da crowd?
lolz…
let those who is ''hunger'' and we save our own one to see how good this gadget is.
we do know first generation wont make u really up to stratch…why not wait just a lil lil time…
no harm waiting!
cocacola
just wait for official one rather to spend double of the price…
wats the point… being the first to use and show it off in de middle of da crowd?
lolz…
let those who is ''hunger'' and we save our own one to see how good this gadget is.
we do know first generation wont make u really up to stratch…why not wait just a lil lil time…
no harm waiting!
soyacincau
Buying an official warranty-backed flight is always the best option.
the one
while waiting for the ipad to be launched in malaysia, at least it gives us some time to save money. some people like to buy the latest gadgets using their credit card. if you can't wait and wanna buy those gray imported ipads found in malaysia, when finally the ipad is launched here definitely it will be priced cheaper. so just be patient and wait for the device to be launched here. you will get to save lots of your hard earned cash and have peace of mind with the warranty and official receipt from the store that you purchased
IMEJ
its normal le…US products imported to Malaysia will be added tax…see how much iPhone is?its not the same price as US even if u directly convert with the foreign exchange currency…due to the tax
leon123
I went to low yat on 22-Apr-2011….I saw Ipad 2 for sales at "Mobile Arena",,,,,,,,,,,,the price is now dropped to RM2300.
soyacincau
Most likely a grey import
dan
i saw an Ipad in digital mall, its just RM1600..
soyacincau
You can get the official pricing here: http://www.soyacincau.com/2011/04/27/official-ipa…
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