iPad2 coming to Hong Kong, Singapore in April

And misses the Philippines, again. April isn’t really that far so we might be seeing more affordable iPad2‘s in the local grey market (cheaper than the 36k we’re seeing). No specific date in April was made but that should be under 30 days.

Hong Kong and Singapore was also ahead of the Philippines during the first international release of the first generation iPad.

If we follow the same “delay” as last year, it could get some 4 or 5 months after April before we see the official Philippine release to happen.

Here’s that important part of the press release from Apple:

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK on March 25 for a suggested retail price of $499PHP 29,284INR 42,290EUR 475CNY 3,632 (US) for the 16GB model, $599PHP 35,153INR 50,765EUR 570CNY 4,360 (US) for the 32GB model, $699PHP 41,021INR 59,240EUR 666CNY 5,088 (US) the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629PHP 36,913INR 53,308EUR 599CNY 4,578 (US) for the 16GB model, $729PHP 42,782INR 61,783EUR 694CNY 5,306 (US) for the 32GB model and $829PHP 48,650INR 70,258EUR 789CNY 6,034 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be available in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and additional countries in April, and in many more countries around the world in the coming months. Further international availability and pricing will be announced at a later date.

The iPad2 in Hong Kong will have an estimated retail price of HK$3,888 while it will be about SG$728 in Singapore.

We’re also running a poll here asking whether people are interested in buying the upcoming iPad 2. Head over there and share your opinions.

Abe Olandres

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.

https://www.yugatech.com

33 Comments

Jonaflormicfren says:

14 years ago

So here it comes the one of the most awaited gadget, IPOD2. http://jonaflormicfren-jonah.blogspot.com/
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rolly says:

14 years ago

Maybe Philippines is not yet an attractive market for Apple product and that’s why they always come late at local market.
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leeto says:

14 years ago

I will not definitely buy an Ipad2 for reasons that it was overhyped but the specs of Galaxy Tab 10 is much better. there are much more good tablets coming out with much better specs and price. plus i hate the sales staff at their center, mayayabang ang dating.
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Jeric says:

14 years ago

As usual, hindi target market ng apple yung philippines. If only they open an official apple store here and sell ipads, including iphones unlocked, baka babaha pa yung gagamit ng iphones and apple products plus it would drive the prices lower. Ako I want an iphone pero due to its unavailability of unlocked ones I have no choice but to just settle for other phones available here. (only globe post-paid is the carrier here which is not my option)
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Benchmark says:

14 years ago

“iPad 2 will be available in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and additional countries in April”

Philippines is included in the ‘additional countries’! Hinde na binanggit! Hehehehe so people, prepare for your mid year bonus! Ipad 2 will be coming to town…I hope! hehehehe
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dulfo says:

14 years ago

I will definitely get an Ipad2 ASAP.
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Messie says:

14 years ago

Yo ho Apple! Bring the ipad2 here or else immago get a Galaxy tab 8.9! To the fastest goes the victory! (Or my mid year bonus, i guess =D)
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Kapitanbok says:

14 years ago

I have decided not to buy ipad 2 and retain my ipad 1
1. I think the main difference between 1 and 2 are the front and back cameras, but reviews says it is inferior to other tablets.
2. almost all apps run in ipad 1, and still no flash player.
3. many tabs, (ie samsung, lg, asus) have better specs than ipad 2.
4. Rumors of ipad 3 having far more superior specs than ipad 2which will be launched earlier than expected.
5. Because of price slash on ipad 1, i cannot sell mine at a decent price.
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boie says:

14 years ago

kung nakaschedule lang ako makauwi ng pinas this month bibili ako ng maraming ipad2 dito sa US kaya lang for sure haharangin ako sa aiport ng mga buwaya sa NAIA
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Pao says:

14 years ago

i want the ipad2 badly! i had my mom personally hunt it in SF and LA but no luck in either best buys or mac stores. sabi three weeks pa daw maglalabas ng bagong stocks. hindi naman din pwedeng magpareserve. as long as apple make people wait for it, the bigger the chance these customers are likely to get other tablets. cant figure bat di nila maanticipate yung malaking demand for it!
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praksta says:

14 years ago

sa tingin ko they wont release a lot of ipad2 just to generate hype. hehe but still i want to get my hands on one..
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ankie says:

14 years ago

i will be in the philippines on april 2.. and i have an extra ipad to bring. 32gig wifi. contact me for an offer. im from canada
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schwabjec says:

14 years ago

BATTERY LIFE ALWAYS SUCKS! BATTERY DRAINS SO FAST :-( WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU APPLE :-( HALOS LAHAT NG NABILI KONG GADGETS SA KANILA PALPAK. ORIG NAMAN :-(
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yhabe says:

14 years ago

Not worth buying.. iPad 3 will be released by fall 2011..
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mambabakaw says:

14 years ago

no thanks. il just wait for ipad 10. LOL
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mix says:

14 years ago

i am getting this one, i need a portable browsing media player, i prefer ipad feature than other ex galaxy, no flash? skyfire.
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JP33 says:

14 years ago

Patience everyone if you donâ€™t have an ipad yet wait to buy. Consumers drive the prices on these things. The original iphone3G came out and cost like $600 US dollars, and now you can get the original for free from wireless providers. With a two year contract of course, but still free. Point being this ipad craze will be the same principal. Ipad1 will drop even more, the Ipad2 will do the same when 3-4-5-6 is released. Itâ€™s such a racket technology, they sell a product Iphone everyone freaks out and stands in lines for days to pay top dollar for it. Donâ€™t you realize if you wait a year or two you purchase the junk for a 50% marked down price. Let the rich people get the first couple and cover Apples cost for making the crap.
Listen to yhabe wait save your money get Ipad1 for cheap, and in 3-4years that Ipad 10 will be out with full hologram images, or maybe even a teleport. Beam me up Scottie!!!!!!!
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