The new iPad which comes with a 4G version has created quite a stir among consumer lately. While the 4G term is often confused between LTE, WiMAX, HSPA+ and various frequencies, Apple decides to change the name to a safer alternative. Instead of calling it “iPad WiFi + 4G”, it is now called “iPad WiFi + Cellular”.

This makes it clearer since the WiFi version is devoid of any mobile network support while the now “WiFi + Cellular” version supports anything from EDGE/3G up to DC-HSPA+/4G LTE. While we don’t get the supported 4G LTE band in Malaysia, the “Cellular” version does work in Malaysia on 3G and DC-HSPA+ networks.

The name change has already reflected on Apple’s Online Store as shown above.

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Apple has released a minor iOS update version 5.1.1 which fixes a couple of bugs along with some reliability improvements. According to the update details, it addresses the HDR photo shooting issue when activated from the lockscreen, switching issue between 2G and 3G networks on iPad, AirPlay, Safari bookmark syncing and issues related to purchases.

You can either upgrade this over the air (OTA) if you’re on the newer iOS or via iTunes through USB cable.

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Before the clock strikes 12, the new iPad is now ready for online orders at the Apple Store. As expected, there’s no change of pricing compared to the previous iPad 2 with the 16GB WiFi version going for RM1,499.

For the 4G + WiFi version, although the 4G band is not supported in Malaysia, it still supports the usual 3G networks here with micro-SIM. The extra difference is the support for HSPA+ with download speeds up to 42Mbps which is currently supported by U Mobile. Of course, availability of higher speeds depend on actual coverage with HSPA+.

If you don’t want to spend on the latest, you still can order the iPad 2 which is priced at RM1,199 for the 16GB WiFi or RM1,599 for the 16GB 3G version. 32GB and 64GB models are no longer available online.

To order the new iPad at the comfort of your home, head over to the Apple Store.

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It is tax filling month and most people would like to save as much as possible through tax relief incentives. One of such tax relief is for computer purchases made every 3 years which entitles you a relief up to RM3,000.

In this day and age, tablets such as iPads, Galaxy Tabs, Transformer, Xoom & Playbook have been gaining popularity. So are these new devices entitled for such tax relief?

According to someone who have asked, LHDN has replied:

if the tablet computer only have computer features and is for home and family use only, then it will be treated as “computer” and is entitled to the personal income tax relief of up to RM3,000, claimable once in 3 years.

So this means, tablets including iPad are included in the tax relief as long as it is for personal and not for business use. However there’s another condition, it must not have any mobile phone features. If the tablet allows normal mobile calls and sends text messages, you’re not allowed entitled for this relief. Sorry Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note users.

So currently the safest option is if you purchased an iPad, Playbook and WiFi only Android Tablet. To be extra sure, it is best to double check with the folks at LHDN. Who knows they might expand the definition again.

Anyone has experience on tablet tax relief or have additional income tax tips to share? Drop them at the comments below.

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UPDATE: New iPad now available with similar pricing from RM1,499 for 16GB WiFi.

This is it. If you’re anticipating for the high resolution new iPad, your wait is finally over as Apple has announced 20th April 2012 as the official availability for Malaysia and other 11 countries including South Korea and Brunei. Our neighbouring Thailand will be getting theirs the following Friday on 27th April.

Pricing wise we don’t expect deviation from the current RM1,499 starting price for the 16GB WiFi version. As for the 4G + WiFi version, although it isn’t fully supported in Malaysia, we believe it will still make an entrance considering it supports 3G and HSPA+ speeds up to 42Mbps.

The new iPad isn’t a huge leap forward compared to the previous version apart from the high resolution screen, faster processor and improved 5MP camera. The new version is slightly thicker and heavier but it shouldn’t be that noticeable. If being the latest isn’t a priority, you can snap the iPad 2 from the Apple Online Store from just RM1,199 while stocks last.

So anyone going to queue up on Thursday night? Hopefully no grandmas queuing this time.

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The new iPad comes with an improved 5MP camera which is a leap forward from the iPad 2′s 0.7MP. To illustrate the difference, iMore has done a video comparison between the 2 and the difference is clear. For the front facing camera, the new iPad is slightly brighter despite having a similar 0.3MP camera as iPad 2.

The 5MP rear camera produces detailed photos and from the sample shots they have taken, you’ll notice right away the details especially the grass which is fuzzy on the iPad 2. The new iPad also produces better bokeh shots.

Check out the full photo comparison over at the source link. Official sample photos of the new iPad here.

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From the makers of the banned iPhone commercials come the “Gentlemen’s Rant” and this time the guys are taking a piss on the new iPad. It’s funny and a must watch, so check it out.

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The full 85-minute new iPad presentation is now available for viewing here. If you have the time, we do recommend you take a look at it. If you don’t have an hour and twenty minutes to spare, you can check out the super compressed 90 second version here.

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With a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels the Retina Display on the new iPad packs four times more pixels than the iPad 2. Not only that, with a total pixel count of 3.1 million pixels, the new iPad’s Retina Display has one million extra pixels than a 1080p HDTV (1920 x 1080). When viewed at a distance of 10-inches — Apple considers this as the normal viewing distance – the individual pixels are indistinguishable from one another and by that definition the display on the new iPad is able to carry the Retina Display moniker. We have a problem with Apple’s definition but we’ll save that argument for a later date.

In this post we’ll just share with you a side-by-side comparison of the iPad 2’s standard 1024 x 768 pixels uploaded by AnandTech. Take a look at the icon comparison after the jump. Immediately you can see that the bump in pixels makes a world of a difference and that’s going to pull a lot of “oohs” and “aahs”.

Still pictures can only show you so much, to really see if the new iPad’s Retina Display is all that, we’ll have to wait for the official Malaysian launch to experience it for ourselves. Unfortunately, we don’t have a firm indication on when that will happen. We’re shooting for March 16 at the same time as Singapore but this is purely speculation at the moment.

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One of the biggest gripes that people had with the iPad 2 was its poor excuse for a camera. At the front, the iPad 2 spotted a 0.3MP VGA camera and at the back you get an equally pathetic 0.7MP shooter that was capable of shooting grainy 720p videos.

With the new iPad apple upgraded the camera. Now called the iSight camera, the new iPad has a rear shooter with 5MP and a backlit sensor. Complementing the sensor is the same 5 element lens array used in the iPhone 4S with a fairly large f/2.4 aperture and a built-in hynrid infrared filter. In addition, you also get a face detection system that can detect up to 10 faces simultaneously and of course 1080p video.

So naturally you can expect the new iPad to be able to take much better pictures and videos than the iPad 2. But how good is the camera on the new iPad? Well head on over to after the jump to check out the official samples released by Apple.

These are official samples so Apple would have chosen the absolutely best pictures, videos and lighting conditions to show off what the new iPad can do, still the shots look pretty darn good.

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