LiewCF.com: “Malaysia iPad: Pick A Wireless Broadband Data Plan” plus 1 more

LiewCF.com: “Malaysia iPad: Pick A Wireless Broadband Data Plan” plus 1 more

Malaysia iPad: Pick A Wireless Broadband Data Plan

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:52 AM PST


Apple iPad (WiFi+3G)

Malaysia – If you have buy an Apple iPad, you might want to consider subscribe to a wireless broadband data plan to keep your iPad online all the time, even there is no WiFi.

Read on for the iPad data plans from Maxis and DiGi.

Maxis iPad data plan

Maxis announced data plans exclusive to iPad (come with microSIM card) as soon as Apple iPad is officially available in Malaysia.

maxis ipad data plans

The Maxis iPad data plans starting from RM70 (3.5GB/month), available in both postpaid and prepaid form. RM10 discount is given to existing Maxis customer for iPad data postpaid plans.

If you have iPad WiFi, you could buy MiFi (USB modem) from Maxis.

Check out the details of Maxis iPad data plan.

DiGi iPad data plan

While DiGi do not have “exclusive” data plans for iPad, their existing wireless broadband plans are “iPad-friendly” (microSIM card provided) too, as announced on DiGi facebook page.

The DiGi Discover Day Plan (RM38/month for 3GB) is the most affordable plan but is limited to 700kbps download speed, from 7am-7pm. After 7pm, speed will be throttled to 128kbps.

LiewCF’s choice of iPad data plan

In my opinion, the so-called-iPad-data-plans are basically same as existing wireless broadband plans from the telcos.

I subscribe to Maxis’ broadband special offer for existing customer at RM48/month for 3GB data quota, plus free USB modem. That’s a better deal than the Maxis iPad data plan!

The only thing I need to do is cut the SIM card into microSIM size, so that it could be inserted into my iPad 3G. Trust me, it is easy. I did it for my iPhone SIM card.

If you do not need a fast connection but want to keep iPad always connected, then the DiGi Discovery Day Plan would be ideal. If you like faster download speed, then spend few more bucks on Maxis data plan.

What’s your choice of data plan for iPad?

Apple iPad Malaysia Price is CHEAP! Should You Wait for iPad 2?

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 10:45 PM PST


Apple iPad (WiFi+3G)

At last, iPad Malaysia is finally released before the end of 2010. iPad Malaysia is selling much cheaper than Singapore iPad. Good timing for X’mas gift.

Malaysia iPad price list

Check out the iPad Malaysia price list below. Yes, This is official! Not the grey market price as reported previously.

iPad WiFi
16GB RM1549
32GB RM1849
64GB RM2149

iPad WiFi+3G
16GB RM1999
32GB RM2299
64GB RM2599

iPad Malaysia is CHEAP!

As a comparison, I bought my 32GB iPad WiFi+3G from Singapore for about RM2500 in August 2010. That’s two hundred bucks different! Cheaper than in U.S.!

Where to buy Malaysia iPad?

You can buy iPad from Apple authorized resellers in Malaysia, but not yet on Apple Malaysia online store. Also, no educational pricing revealed (yet?).

Wait! iPad 2 is coming (very) soon!

According to Apple products’ lifecycle, the iPad 2 will be announced in early 2011 (probably January 2011) and become available few months later.

The coming iPad2 would definitely better than the 1st generation iPad. Rumors say iPad2 will include camera and support FaceTime video call (current iPad has no camera), lighter weight, USB port, Retina display (like in iPhone 4), and new 3-axis gyroscopes.

My two cents

If you are buying iPad as a X’mas gift, then go ahead! It would be one of the best gift to your love!

However, if you are buying iPad for yourselves, you might want to reconsider. After all, you have waited for so long time (almost 1 year) for iPad Malaysia, I bet you won’t mind to wait a few more months to get the next generation and better iPad 2.

If you cannot wait anymore and you want an iPad NOW the BUY it!

The latest iOS 4.2.1 update gave iPad a new life and make it a better iPad with new features such as multitasking, folders, etc.

I am a happy iPad owner. Welcome to the club. :)

Update: Along with Malaysia, there are 10 other countries launch iPad same day too: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan.