iPad New (3rd Generation) Officially on Shelf This Friday in Malaysia.
How much this beast — The New iPad going to cost in Malaysia? Very likely it going for the same as original iPad 2 first released price. Wi-Fi version RM1,499, 1,700 and 2,099 while the Wi-Fi + 4G version from as low RM1,899, 2,199 and 2,499.
Is Malaysia 4G LTE Boleh?
Perhaps we should browse the web to look for telltale sign for Malaysia 4G LTE Boleh.
Celcom 4G LTE
Celcom is investing RM1 Billion for 3G infrastructures for 2012 according to The Edge
Celcom chief financial officer Chari point out Malaysia is 5 years behind Japan – currently 86% Malaysians is enjoying 2G networks nationwide while Japan had phased out their 2G networks.
Maxis 4G LTE
Almost every time you see Maxis CEO Sandip Das made the news front page, he never fail to remind us that Maxis was the first to launch HSDPA or HSPA+ network in Malaysia.
He make a promise to make sure Maxis to do it well (4G LTE) but nothing were mention to be the first to launch 4G LTE.
Digi 4G LTE
Digi announced by the end of 2012 – they would be the first fully LTE-equipped networks in Malaysia! Digi made the pledge The Tomorrow Network.
httpv://youtu.be/CVD5qdohcQ8
Malaysia 4G LTE Boleh La!
Looking at the launch of iPad New in Malaysia – we are sure not ready for the 4G LTE.
Maxis & Celcom both are working on the 4G LTE while Digi is currently making it a reality. Our closest dream to 300 Mbit/s download on a smart phone by the end of 2012 perhaps a 4G LTE from Digi?
Worldwide 4G LTE according to Wikipedia
Adoption of LTE technology as of January 5, 2012. Visit Wiki for more informations
Malaysia is not ready for 4G LTE
Officially Apple mention 4G LTE only work with AT&T in the U.S. and Bell, Rogers, and Telus in Canada. We still have to wait for quite sometime in Malaysia before it fully compatible.
You might be interested with the news about Australia suing Apple over 4G branding and as well reports on Wi-Fi issues on Apple New iPad (Wi-Fi version).
Finally Apple New iPad is here. Happy shopping to all new and potential owner of Apple New iPad this coming Friday!
Apple’s official full press release
New iPad Arrives in South Korea & 11 Additional Countries This Week
CUPERTINO, California―April 16, 2012―Apple® today announced the new iPad®, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in South Korea and 11 additional countries on Friday, April 20. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light.
In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.
The new iPad Wi-Fi models will be available in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The iPad Wi-Fi + 4G models will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model.** The new iPad will be sold through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and select Apple Authorized Resellers. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a more affordable price starting at just $399.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
**4G LTE is supported only on AT&T and Verizon networks in the U.S. and on Bell, Rogers and Telus networks in Canada. Data plans sold separately.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.
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10 responses to “New iPad Hit Malaysian Shore 20th April 2012 Are We 4G LTE Ready?”
Using the iPad 3-rd gen for almost 2 months now 6-10 hrs every day. Our company is Apple business partner and operates 184 iPads. None of them have developed any WiFi issues. Remember, it takes 2 bullet proof ends to make the Wi-Fi work. Definitely the new iPad is one of those ends.
Have been using the 4G network here in Canada and it really makes big difference when comparing to the 3G performance.
No problem using the 3G micro SIMM. I’m going to KL this weekend and unfortunately I will have to go back to 3G. Change is very simple. All I have to do is disable the LTE setting when I insert the new 3G SIMM.
Can someone tell me, what 3G network has the best prepaid package value (performance and coverage) in KL, Penang and in between?
Hi Diver Chris — Thanks for your comment.
I can’t really advise which is the best performance in KL & Penang but I would assume all the telco would provide a good service since KL & Penang is a hot zone. I have been to KL and Penang I think I am happy with my Celcom connection but at home when I compare it to Maxis — Maxis performance win hands down.
Here’s a list of the celco for your price reference (Data/calls – prepaid or postpaid)
Service Available Nation Wide
http://www.celcom.com.my
http://www.maxis.com.my
http://http://www.digi.com.my/
Coverage Limitation (please check coverage before you decide)
— these are the list of celco that has created a buzz lately for their service
http://http://www.yes.my/
http://www.p1.com.my/
Thank you
if i buy New Ipad Wifi+4G, can use the maxis skmm prepaid or not?
John — You can use current mobile SIM card on New iPad. Prepare or Post Paid should work just fine. (Info provided by SwitchTM)
Cheers
tqvm.. i afraid if I purchase a new ipad, I can not use my old simcard..
*like* 🙂
4G is not ready in Malaysia even Yes 4G network will not be working on new ipad. We are still stuck at 3G network. Malaysia’s tele com is yet to improved to improve the internet speed.
I think this post by @liewcf can improve on the understanding of 4G.
Oh no! The New iPad has wifi issues? Not good!
So even if Malaysia is 4G LTE ready, we still can’t use it for the New iPad??
Hallo Panda 🙂
Not sure if the Wi-Fi issue is a really an issue for Malaysia. We will see 🙂
If we are 4G LTE ready we surely can use lo 🙂 but it will take time for Apple and also Digi to make sure everything running in perfect order.
You will surely be able to use 4G LTE very soon — I saw the ads by Digi last night! I guess it’s not so coincident that iPad New is launching.