Apart from introducing the red iPhone 7 and larger iPhone SE storage options, Apple has also introduced its new iPad in Malaysia. This replaces their 2-year-old iPad Air 2 and it’s their most affordable 9.7″ iPad right now.
New iPad
Maxis offers iPad mini from RM688 for One Club Members
Maxis now introduces its One Club offer for the iPad mini and 4th gen iPad, following its official iPad bundling that was just revealed lately. For Maxis One Club members, you can get a 16GB iPad Mini for RM688 and the 16GB iPad with Retina Display at RM1,088. Both models are the WiFi+Cellular version. This is valid with 24 months bundling of SurfMore 75 plan which gives you 5GB of data at RM75/month.
In addition, the RM1,000 advance payment that’s normally required has been waived until 15th April 2013. Overall, this is RM200 cheaper for the iPad mini and RM261 cheaper for the 4th gen iPad. Edit: RM200 being cheaper than the standard Maxis iPad Bundling.
For more information and participating outlets, head over to Maxis One Club iPad section.
Maxis finally offers iPad mini & 4th gen iPad on contract
After its short lived appearance, the iPad mini and its larger 4th gen iPad with Retina Display is now available for contract bundling on Maxis. The iPad mini goes from as low as RM899 while the iPad 4 as low as RM1,349 with 24 months contract with its SurfMore plans.
To recap on the plans, SurfMore 50 offers 2GB of data at RM50/month while SurfMore 75 offers 5GB of data at RM75/month. Full iPad mini and iPad 4 bundled pricing below:
iPad mini
16GB iPad mini (SurfMore 50) – RM1,009
16GB iPad mini (SurfMore 75) – RM899
32GB iPad mini (SurfMore 50) – RM1,299
32GB iPad mini (SurfMore 75) – RM1,199
64GB iPad mini (SurfMore 50) – RM1,599
64GB iPad mini (SurfMore 75) – RM1,449iPad with Retina Display
16GB iPad 4 with Retina Display (SurfMore 50) – RM1,499
16GB iPad 4 with Retina Display (SurfMore 75) – RM1,349
32GB iPad 4 with Retina Display (SurfMore 50) – RM1,749
32GB iPad 4 with Retina Display (SurfMore 75) – RM1,599
64GB iPad 4 with Retina Display (SurfMore 50) – RM2,049
64GB iPad 4 with Retina Display (SurfMore 75) – RM1,899
The bundled devices comes with cellular support and it can support up to 42Mbps on Maxis HSPA+ network. During sign up, Maxis requires a RM1,000 upfront advance payment which will be rebated back to your monthly bill across 5 months.
For more information, head over to Maxis’s iPad page.
128GB 4th gen iPad now available for order from RM2,399
The recently announced 4th generation iPad with Retina Display in 128GB capacity is now available in Malaysia through the online Apple Store.
In terms of pricing, the 128GB WiFi only version is going at RM2,399 while the WiFi + Cellular version with micro-SIM slot is priced at RM2,799. Pricing for other models remain unchanged with the entry level 16GB WiFi priced at RM1,499 while the WiFi + Cellular version at RM1,899. Admittedly, this isn’t a model for everyone as the pricing is rather close to a full fledged notebook. However going by cost per GB, the 128GB WiFi gives about RM18.72/GB as compared to the 16GB WiFi that costs an average of RM93.68/GB. If storage on a tablet is crucial, then the 128GB might be something worth considering especially when there’s no expandable storage.
According to the online Apple Store, both models start shipping in 1-3 business days which means you probably get it after the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays. For more information or to place your order, head over to the Apple Store Malaysia iPad page.
iPad with Retina display gets 128GB variant
Apple has just announced its 128GB model of the new 4th generation iPad with Retina display, doubling the capacity from its biggest 64GB model. As expected, it will be available in both black and white colours in either WiFi or WiFi + Cellular model. On the inside, there’s no changes and it retains the same A6X chip and its 9.7″ display that pushes 2048 X 1536 pixels resolution.
In terms of pricing, it is an extra US$100 on top of the 64GB model with the 128GB WiFi version priced at US$799, while the 128GB WiFi + Cellular version priced at US$929. Pricing of its 16GB, 32GB and 64GB remains unchanged at this point, so those who have just purchased one recently can breathe a sigh of relief.
If it comes to Malaysia, it is expected to be priced at RM2,399 (WiFi) and RM2,799 (WiFi+Cellular) based on the same incremental RM300 price difference across its models. The 128GB iPad will be available beginning next month on 5th February.
Celcom offers iPad mini & 4th gen iPad. Price starts from RM608
Celcom has finally revealed its iPad mini and 4th gen iPad with Retina display bundling offer. The iPad mini is offered as low as RM608 while the 4th gen iPad from RM1,058. The iPads with WiFi + Cellular from Celcom are offered with a choice of 12 months and 24 months contract.
In terms of broadband plans, you have 2 options – Celcom First iPad Basic (4.5GB) and iPad Advance (10GB) which goes for RM70/month and RM100/month respectively. Full bundled pricing below:
iPad mini (12 months contract)
16GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,108
16GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,00832GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,398
32GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,29864GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,678
64GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,578iPad mini (24 months contract)
16GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM858
16GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM60832GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,148
32GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM89864GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,428
64GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,178iPad 4 (12 months contract)
16GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,558
16GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,45832GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,798
32GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,69864GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM2,078
64GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,978iPad 4 (24 months contract)
16GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,308
16GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,05832GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,548
32GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,29864GB model (with 4.5GB internet plan – RM70/month) – RM1,828
64GB model (with 10GB internet plan – RM100/month) – RM1,578
During sign up, there’s an upfront advance payment required which ranges from RM200-RM700 depending on contract and device model. The upfront payment will be rebated back into your bill across 10 months.
For more details, head over to Celcom’s iPad mini and 4th gen iPad pages.
Thanks to @ipdclubmalaysia and @imranfaisal2020 for the heads up!
Maxis iPad mini & 4th gen iPad with Retina Display plans revealed
UPDATE 2: The iPad mini and iPad 4 are finally back on Maxis from as low as RM899. More details here.
UPDATE: Looks like the new iPad plans are not yet released. We’ll keep an eye for any latest developments.
Apart from DiGi, Maxis too is offering the iPad mini & 4th generation iPad with Retina Display for bundling. Unlike DiGi’s offering of cheaper monthly data subscription with no discounts on the device, Maxis is taking the opposite route.
The iPad mini (WiFi + Cellular) can be yours as low as RM559 contract while the full sized 4th gen iPad (WiFi + Cellular) as low as RM999 on contract. Full bundling price as follows:
iPad mini
16GB model (with 2GB internet plan – RM48/month) – RM1,059
16GB model (with 4GB internet plan – RM68/month) – RM909
16GB model (with 12GB internet plan – RM108/month) – RM55932GB model (with 2GB internet plan – RM48/month) – RM1,319
32GB model (with 4GB internet plan – RM68/month) – RM1,169
32GB model (with 12GB internet plan – RM108/month) – RM81964GB model (with 2GB internet plan – RM48/month) – RM1,589
64GB model (with 4GB internet plan – RM68/month) – RM1,439
64GB model (with 12GB internet plan – RM108/month) – RM1,0894th Gen iPad with Retina Display
16GB model (with 2GB internet plan – RM48/month) – RM1,499
16GB model (with 4GB internet plan – RM68/month) – RM1,399
16GB model (with 12GB internet plan – RM108/month) – RM99932GB model (with 2GB internet plan – RM48/month) – RM1,749
32GB model (with 4GB internet plan – RM68/month) – RM1,599
32GB model (with 12GB internet plan – RM108/month) – RM1,24964GB model (with 2GB internet plan – RM48/month) – RM2,049
64GB model (with 4GB internet plan – RM68/month) – RM1,899
64GB model (with 12GB internet plan – RM108/month) – RM1,549
All contracts are tied with 24 months contract and there’s an upfront payment between RM300 – RM800 required depending on the plan you take. The advance payment will go back to your monthly bill across 5 months period.
If you’re interested, this bundling offer is only available at KLCC Maxis Centre, which is quite a bummer for those staying outside the Klang Valley.
Thanks @iPDClubMalaysia for the tip!
So far the bundling details above are not live on their website yet but it should be reflected soon at their iPad section.
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Apple Online Store Malaysia offers iPad mini & 4th gen iPad
Before the iPhone 5 hits Malaysia next Friday, Apple has made a surprise unannounced move by making the iPad mini & 4th generation iPad with Retina Display (aka iPad 4) available today. It took Apple just 45 days from its official announcement to reach Malaysia.
If you don’t like queuing up at the local retailers today, you can also place an order on the Apple Online Store and have it shipped direct to you. The iPad mini is priced from RM999 for the 16GB WiFi only version and has an estimated shipping time of 2 weeks. Meanwhile the 9.7″ 4th gen iPad remains unchanged with its starting price of RM1,499 but it ships faster in just 1-3 working days.
Full pricing as follows:
iPad mini
16GB WiFi – RM999
32GB WiFi – RM1,299
64GB WiFi – RM1,59916GB WiFi + Cellular – RM1,399
32GB WiFi + Cellular – RM1,699
64GB WiFi + Cellular – RM1,999iPad with Retina Display (iPad 4)
16GB WiFi – RM1,499
32GB WiFi – RM1,799
64GB WiFi – RM2,09916GB WiFi + Cellular – RM1,899
32GB WiFi + Cellular – RM2,199
64GB WiFi + Cellular – RM2,499
The full sized iPad in its 4th generation offers little difference externally. Apart from using the latest lightning connector, the iPad 4 comes with performance bump with its new A6X chip and a higher 1.2MP camera in the front that offers HD Facetime. For clearer comparison, do check out our post here.
To place your order, head over to the Apple Online Store.
Maxis offers new iPad on SurfMore 75 from RM799
If you’re looking for the 3rd gen new ipad, Maxis is offering it as a bundle with SurfMore 75 plan from as low as RM799. The SurfMore 75 is a postpaid plan which comes with 5GB of data. 2 models are offered – 16GB WiFi + Cellular at RM799 and 32GB WiFi + Cellular at RM999. Both bundling are tied with 24 months contract.
During sign up, Maxis requires RM1,000 advance upfront payment which will be rebated back to your bill across 5 months period.
For more information, head over to Maxis iPad promo page.
3rd Gen iPad with Retina Display pricing slashed by RM120
After the introduction of the new 4th generation iPad with Retina display, the current 3rd gen “new iPad” has been discontinued for good. It is no longer listed on the online Apple Store and the older iPad 2 still remains the entry level model priced at RM1,199 for 16GB WiFi.
If you are still interested to get your hands on the 3rd gen iPad with retina display, Machines is still selling them with a reduced pricing from as low as RM1,379 for the 16GB WiFi version. Basically they have cut RM120 across all models including the WiFi + Cellular model.
Can’t tell the difference between the 3rd gen and 4th gen iPad with Retina Display? Check out our iPad comparison post.
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Could You Get Your Recently Purchased 3rd Gen iPad Replaced with the new 4th Gen Version?
There are reports coming from the US where Apple customers who’ve purchased the third generation iPad within 30 days are able to get the device replaced with the latest fourth generation version. Would Malaysians be able to swap their recently purchased third generation iPad with the new fourth-gen version?
The short answer is most probably not.
We called Apple customer support for some clarification and while they were willing to hear customers out on a case-to-case basis, the reality is this:
It will be more than 30 days till the fourth generation iPad hits Malaysia. This means by the time the new iPad gets here, your 30-day replacement window will very likely be up.
Even if your purchase is within the 30-day window when the fourth gen iPad is launched here, Apple is more likely attend to purchases made from the online Apple Store than the one made via authorised resellers. For iPads purchased via authorized Apple retailers, the chances of you scoring a free upgrade will be almost zero.
But we’ve heard of some interesting stories from people who bought their Apple gear from authorized resellers and still managed to get one-to-one swaps simply because they were not satisfied with their purchase. Of course these cases are few and far between, so you will have to be extremely lucky or persistent or both to get your recently purchased and already obsolete third generation iPad replaced with the new fourth generation one.
All we can say is, all the best!
By the numbers: New iPad and iPad mini specs compared
UPDATE: New iPad 4th Gen and iPad Mini comparison table updated. Added Galaxy Tab 7.7.
After the unveiling of the new iPad mini and 4th generation iPad, it is time for another round of comparison. We have compared the tablets with both the internal hardware as well as the exterior dimensions.
The new iPad mini comes with a slightly larger 7.9″ display that does 1024×768 resolution, which is the same resolution of its older iPad 2 of 9.7″. While that gives a higher pixel density of 163ppi (pixels per inch), it is behind the Nexus 7 of 216ppi due to its higher resolution of 1280×800. In terms of dimensions, the iPad mini is the thinnest and lightest of the lot at only 7.2mm thick and 308g heavy.
Moving on to the larger tablets, the new iPad in its 4th generation still holds the highest pixel density of 264ppi thanks to its higher than HD resolution of 2048×1536 pixels. As comparison, the closest rival in the form of ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity does a lower full HD resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. In terms of battery, the 9.7″ iPad is still the largest with a rated 10 hour battery life and as a result, it is also the heaviest in this comparison.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a more unique offering with a included S-Pen stylus, 2GB of RAM and higher camera resolution of 8MP for the rear and 2MP at the front. In terms of 3G SIM sizes, the Android tablets are using the regular Mini-SIM while Apple is the only contender that uses micro-SIM. For the new iPad mini, it uses the latest nano-SIM, similar to the iPhone 5.
