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Apple sets local release of iPad 2 this Friday

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!

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

87 Responses

  1. Avatar for Marvin Marvin says:

    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 :)

  2. Avatar for Joel Joel says:

    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!

    • Avatar for Calvin Calvin says:

      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.

    • Avatar for santa_claus santa_claus says:

      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.

  3. Avatar for Faith@ahead Faith@ahead says:

    what can an iPad do?!

  4. Avatar for jacen29 jacen29 says:

    Question.. sa APR kaya meron din 12 month 0% interest installment?

    *Hirap kasi pag straight purchase eh

  5. Avatar for Jacen29 Jacen29 says:

    Question.. sa APR kaya meron din 12 month 0% interest installment?

    bigay kasi pag straight purchase eh

  6. Avatar for Messie Messie says:

    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.

  7. Avatar for ss ss says:

    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

  8. Avatar for Paulo Paulo says:

    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

  9. Avatar for Steve JoBs Steve JoBs says:

    FAIL!

    brought to you by: failblog.org

  10. Avatar for emily emily says:

    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.

    • Avatar for raymond raymond says:

      the ipad 2 price will be the original price of ipad 1.

      some people read. please do.

  11. Avatar for Edwin Edwin says:

    Wow! It’s earlier this time. Good for the Philippines.

  12. Avatar for That Guy That Guy says:

    PMC really likes deleting stuff on their FB page (from posts to comments…) lol ;) :))

  13. Avatar for Carlo Carlo says:

    Power Mac Center: Oopppsssss…..

  14. Avatar for gadgetboi gadgetboi says:

    Good news for iPad fans in the Philippines. New iPad. Improved. With cameras and new other stuff.

  15. Avatar for Calvin Calvin says:

    tinanggal ng PMC yung sa wall post nila?

    • Avatar for Messie Messie says:

      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.

    • Avatar for sylv3rblade sylv3rblade says:

      Thanks for the tip. I’ll drop by the A.shop in a bit for a bit :)

  16. Avatar for Rommel A. Rommel A. says:

    Good to hear Apple will debut their Ipad 2 in the Philippines earlier than expected.

  17. Avatar for Messie Messie says:

    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

    • Avatar for Jologs Jologs says:

      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.

    • Avatar for honeycomb honeycomb says:

      ang naisip ko naman eh kawawa mga nagpauto sa mamahaling ipad2.

    • Avatar for Jologs Jologs says:

      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.

  18. Avatar for sylv3rblade sylv3rblade says:

    I wonder if the Ashop will start carrying them as well

    • Avatar for Messie Messie says:

      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.

  19. Avatar for Jonaflormicfren Jonaflormicfren says:

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  20. Avatar for Messie Messie says:

    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. =(

    • Avatar for Joel Joel says:

      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!

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