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Meet the New iPad

May 7, 2012

Yes, I bought the new iPad. It’s called the new iPad, right?

I’ve never owned an Apple product, believe it or not. The closest I got was my old Apple clone computer back in the 80’s running Applesoft. Well, that doesn’t really count, anyway. But don’t get me wrong. I’ve always been impressed with their products and Steve Jobs. But for some reason or other (usually functionality and pricing), i’ve not bought their products. the iMac is only for architects and designers. The MacBook is expensive. The iPod – well, so much for a mini-Walkman? Wasn’t really moved by the iPhone.

So on a whim, i plonked RM1499 for the new iPad. That’s the 16G wifi model, cheapest one. I first called the Apple Store nearest my place, they said ‘no stock’. So i went online and bought it. Comes with free engraving, but still i had to wait ‘5 to 7 working days’.

The next day they sent me a DHL tracking number. I was surprised the iPad was shipped from Shenzhen in China, i thought they would have stock in KL and shipped locally. So for the next few i kept checking the shipment (ah, the trials of online shopping…) Late Friday night the shipment arrived in KL! I had scant hopes I’d get it by Saturday, but seeing that traffic wasn’t really moving THAT Saturday (that CLEAN event), I had the wait over the weekend.

Come Monday afternoon, the iPad arrived to the delight of my wife (she had no idea i bought it). This was after a major cock-up by DHL – yes, you WILL be getting a letter of complaint, copied to Apple.

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So we’ve been using it for a week now. I’ve gotta say, out of the box, this is the easiest gadget to use. Minimal setup, fully charged, no puzzling registrations. So how’s the new Retina Display? Dunno, haven’t explored it yet. Still busy playing Harbour Master and Cut the Rope.

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