[Samurai]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Ipad 2 wi fi seems to be the same price all over these electronics chains. My wife bought me one from the US sometime last year and that was a 32GB wi fi 3G which cost about 30 ish.

I bought a 16GB wi fi ipad 2 for my folks about 2-3 weeks ago here in India and paid 24.5k

But I only paid 21,890/- for the iPad2 16GB Wifi. Was there a price drop in the last couple weeks?

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Samurai

But I only paid 21,890/- for the iPad2 16GB Wifi. Was there a price drop in the last couple weeks?

Probably your ebay rate!

[dadu]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Probably your ebay rate!

Yes its an ebay offer, they are still offering at 21K, but I am waiting for an offer on BB playbook, has better features.

[Sn1p3r]

Originally Posted by dadu

Yes its an ebay offer, they are still offering at 21K, but I am waiting for an offer on BB playbook, has better features.

Better features but no Eco-system for Playbook.

[dadu]

Originally Posted by Sn1p3r

Better features but no Eco-system for Playbook.

I agree, but thats taken care with the OS 2.0 wherein they have provided built-in compatibility with Android Apps so as long as the Android Eco-system works, you can Piggy back on it.

[Sn1p3r]

Originally Posted by dadu

I agree, but thats taken care with the OS 2.0 wherein they have provided built-in compatibility with Android Apps so as long as the Android Eco-system works, you can Piggy back on it.

Hopefully the new OS will break a few records else they are going down. AFAIK Cheaper version has been discontinued now.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Alright, I ordered via eBay from that link. Now I am going to twiddle my thumb until it arrives. Never done such a big online order within India before.

Just received both the iPad and the cover from two different sellers at the same time. That is merely 50 hours since I ordered online. Not bad.

Should I take an unboxing video? Just kidding....

[joe1980]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Just received both the iPad and the cover from two different sellers at the same time. That is merely 50 hours since I ordered online. Not bad.

Should I take an unboxing video? Just kidding....

Congratulations on your iPad.

I started with an iPhone and I ended up with buying an iPad and a Mac Book Pro. So far the experience with all my Apple devices have been good.

[khanak]

Does anyone here read Overdrive? It is available for free from the Newstand. Autocar India is available too but you have to pay about $2 an issue which is pretty reasonable IMO. Apple has also launched a Smart Case which is exactly like the smart cover except it protects the back of the iPad as well.

[WanderNomad]

@Khanak: That smart case isnt available in the stores as yet.

[Sn1p3r]

Originally Posted by khanak

Does anyone here read Overdrive? It is available for free from the Newstand.

I have it from the day it was released as standalone app and now forms part of newsstand.

Great app and it's free. The only issue with it is it's too heavy. 250mb or sometimes even 400mb. Eats my 3G plan real quick.

The app and interface has improved dramatically and is at par with international auto mags however the content is still see through sales pitch than anything else.

Enjoy it.

[nileshch]

Originally Posted by Sn1p3r

I have it from the day it was released as standalone app and now forms part of newsstand.

Great app and it's free. The only issue with it is it's too heavy. 250mb or sometimes even 400mb. Eats my 3G plan real quick.

The app and interface has improved dramatically and is at par with international auto mags however the content is still see through sales pitch than anything else.

Enjoy it.

Could you share the app store link of the app? I am unable to find it through search!

Edit: Never mind. Found the link. They have put the name in all caps (OVERDRIVE)

OVERDRIVE for iPad on the iTunes App Store

[Sn1p3r]

Originally Posted by nileshch

Could you share the app store link of the app? I am unable to find it through search!

http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/overd...454968418?mt=8

I hope you like it.

Cheers!

[redrage]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

I bought a 16GB wi fi ipad 2 for my folks about 2-3 weeks ago here in India and paid 24.5k plus about another 8k for a bunch of accessories: magnetic flap, soft carry case bag with enough space for the charger etc, a good quality stylus and so on.

Originally Posted by Samurai

Just received both the iPad and the cover from two different sellers at the same time. That is merely 50 hours since I ordered online. Not bad.

Just ordered the Ipad 3 16GB , Can you please let me know which are the better brands for the Smart case / smart cover ? Are apple ones the best to stick on to?

Please share the ebay link on what you picked up if possible

Thank you

[shankar.balan]

Apple magnetic screen cover. Capdase soft sleeve.
Perfect!

Originally Posted by redrage

Just ordered the Ipad 3 16GB , Can you please let me know which are the better brands for the Smart case / smart cover ? Are apple ones the best to stick on to?

Please share the ebay link on what you picked up if possible

Thank you