So it looks like the iPad 2 will be officially released in the Philippines this Friday. Now, that’s way earlier than what we expected before. Power Mac Center revealed the local launch date thru their FB page.
Apple PR has not yet responded to our emails for confirmation but an earlier release indicated 13 more countries will get the iPad 2 this April 29, 2011.
The final pricing of the iPad 2 is yet to be announced but we’ll surely know once as Friday nears. If anything else, I expect it to be the same the the suggested retail price of the first iPad.
iPad 2 Prices (estimated)
16GB WiFi – Php23,990
32GB WiFi – Php28,990
64GB WiFi – Php33,990
16GB 3G+WiFi – Php30,990
32GB 3G+WiFi – Php35,990
64GB 3G+WiFi – Php40,990
See our full review of the iPad 2 here.
Update: Power Mac Center has pulled out the post on their FB page. Apple PR is very strict about messaging and communications. That FB post has pre-empted Apple in making the announcement. As a premium reseller, Power Mac Center might have violated some Apple policy of sorts.
Update 2: Power Mac rep sent us an email to clarify this announcement. We’ve been asked to remove the statement.
Update 3: Here’s what Power Mac Center posted in their FB Wall instead.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused by our earlier post on the iPad 2 availability. Rest assured that Power Mac Center did not breach any protocol which may result in a delay in the imminent arrival of this device in our stores or the country. We are waiting with you for the launch of this exciting product. Thank you!
Good News!!! Im actually planning to purchase a tablet next week. although i still prefer an android(honeycomb) tablet cause of the freedom and openness, a wifi only ipad 2 would be enough. hopefully, there would be enough stocks cause i can’t make it on the official launch date.
Pls do update us Mr. Yuga :)
Hi Yuga,
Do you think it’s better for a blogger to get an iPad than a netbook? I would think that a blogger would need a real keyboard and not the touchpad on a screen which is not that useful if you’re typing long paragraphs. Wanna hear what you think. Thanks!
i’m not really yuga but im also a blogger. get a netbook/notebook first before getting an ipad or any tablet for the matter.
It’s really kinda simple, if you need a machine for more than web browsing, email, to play one of 200,000 mindless and useless downloadable games (which you can play on a phone anyway) and social networking crap then buy a “laptop”, otherwise you will regret it.
what can an iPad do?!
2011 na po.
Question.. sa APR kaya meron din 12 month 0% interest installment?
*Hirap kasi pag straight purchase eh
Question.. sa APR kaya meron din 12 month 0% interest installment?
bigay kasi pag straight purchase eh
This is really disappointing. Parang gusto ko na tuloy iyung Asus Eee Pad Transformer. It will be launched Apr. 26 sa US di ba? Not to mention, it is pegged at $400 lang. Saka knowing Asus, it won’t take long naman before they can get it here. They are based naman diyan lang sa Taiwan.
mr Yugs, i suggest that you stick to NON-APPLE products.. di ka bagay mag blog tungkol sa mansanas. dun ka nalang sa maging saging
If that’s the retail price , then its way way to fairer than those who are currently selling iPad2 here. :D Ang ooverprice sobra nung mga ipad2 dito satin ngaun
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Aren’t those prices a little optimistic? There’s sure to be a 12% VAT imposed on the units, plus I presume some other customs taxes and duties.
the ipad 2 price will be the original price of ipad 1.
some people read. please do.
Wow! It’s earlier this time. Good for the Philippines.
PMC really likes deleting stuff on their FB page (from posts to comments…) lol ;) :))
Power Mac Center: Oopppsssss…..
Good news for iPad fans in the Philippines. New iPad. Improved. With cameras and new other stuff.
tinanggal ng PMC yung sa wall post nila?
Oo nga ano. I hope it doesn’t mean the launch won’t push through. I have friends who dropped by Powermac yesterday and it was confirmed naman. The people from Digital Walker na tinawagan ko said that it will be out by the end of April.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll drop by the A.shop in a bit for a bit :)
Good to hear Apple will debut their Ipad 2 in the Philippines earlier than expected.
May I say:
“HAHA! to those shops/sellers selling the ipad2 at 5-10k+ of the SRP!
Since Apple will be officially launching it here in the Philippines, then you have no choice but to bring down your prices. =P
I have the same thoughts! HAHAHAHAHA!!! Buti nga sa kanila. Sobra sila mantaga sa presyo, akala siguro nila after 9 months uli ang release. Hehehehe.
ang naisip ko naman eh kawawa mga nagpauto sa mamahaling ipad2.
Ay oo nga! Mas kawawa pala sila. Kaya my principle will always be, wait for all the hype to go down and for the official rlease. That way you get the maximum value for your money and you don’t feed those greedy sellers. Hehehe.
I wonder if the Ashop will start carrying them as well
According to a very reliable source, this also holds true to other premium apple resellers here in the Philippines. So this is also applicable to Digital Walker, A.Shop, and iStudio. Unfortunately, as in Digital Walker’s case (I called them already), they will only be releasing the ipad2 in 3 branches: Market Market, Galleria, and Robinsons Place Ermita.
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stfu you spammer you
I’ve heard that they will only be releasing a few number of ipad2s on Friday. Acording to PowerMac, they will be allowing overnight campers on Thursday. It sucks, since I have tons of deadlines on Friday and I can’t take a leave or anything just to buy one.. Sana may maabutan pa ako dun on Saturday. =(
This is great news to stop all those crazy prices being offered by iPad 2 sellers out there. This release will stop you’re profiteering rackets!