So the Apple Philippines Online Store has finally added the iPad to the online store (although the link still goes to a blank page) in preparation for the official release in the Philippines. Other stores have been selling them too, like the iCampus in Ateneo (at much cheaper prices too). We know Steve will introduce a new iPad this summer (that's in 3 months) and it will (hopefully) have all the upgrades people wanted on the tablet (FaceTime HD anyone?). Your brand new iPad becomes obsolete in 3 or 4 months due to the introduction of a newer model. The re-sale value of your 1st gen iPad will plummet once the new iPads are announced. As for the prices, the suggested retail price of iPads in the gray market have actually stabilized to the point that they're within 5 to 10% which isn't bad (so the wait isn't really that worth it). That's actually cheaper than the official prices. So here's my question to you -- you think the uber-delayed launch of the iPad in the Philippines is a win or a fail? Read more in our articles including "iPad Launch in Philippines: Win or Fail?" and "AdMU Apple iCampus sells discounted iPads!".
So the Apple Philippines Online Store has finally added the iPad to the online store (although the link still goes to a blank page) in preparation for the official release in the Philippines. Other stores have been selling them too, like the iCampus in Ateneo (at much cheaper prices too).
We know Steve will introduce a new iPad this summer (that's in 3 months) and it will (hopefully) have all the upgrades people wanted on the tablet (FaceTime HD anyone?). Your brand new iPad becomes obsolete in 3 or 4 months due to the introduction of a newer model. The re-sale value of your 1st gen iPad will plummet once the new iPads are announced.
Our coverage of ipad prices in the philippines includes: "iPad Launch in Philippines: Win or Fail?"; "AdMU Apple iCampus sells discounted iPads!"; "Blogging with the iPad". Each article provides unique insights and information.