The second generation of the iPad tablet will hit most Apple premium reseller stores (Machines, Switch etc) in Malaysia tomorrow. So if you are planning to get the iPad 2 during the launch day, then get ready and be prepared for the lengthening queue for the iPad 2 tomorrow.
At the time of writing, the queuing process has already started at Machines Mid Valley and Sunway Piramid as only both mall management allow queuing over night. Care to join the queue tonight? 🙂
If you are going over Machines to bring iPad 2 home tomorrow, then please check out the FAQs on buying iPad 2 first.
FAQs on buying iPad 2 at Machines
Will all Machines’ outlets carry iPad 2 stocks ?
YES all Machines outlets will get stocks except for Gardens.
When will Machines start selling the iPad 2?
On Friday 29th April 2011, morning from 10am onwards.
Can I queue up the night before for my iPad 2?
Machines Mid Valley, Sunway Pyramid- The mall management will allow queuing over night (28 April 2011) as long as there is no disruption or chaos.
Machines KLCC, Bukit Tinggi , Lot 10 and JB City Square – Mall security of the shopping complexes doesn’t allow customers to be in the complexes after closing hours. Queue for the iPad2 will be outside our shop from the time of mall opens to public, approximately at 9:00am. Customers are required to in front of the outlet.
What happens on Friday morning?
We will have notifications (queue starts here) at our store front on Friday morning. Please queue up accordingly. Once we open the store we will be giving out numbers (according to the quantity of iPads we have in stock) to those waiting inline. So if we run out of numbers you wont have to wait in queue. Each customer is entitled to maximum of TWO (2) cards, and each card is entitled to ONE (1) iPad 2 purchase only. For those in queue without the numbers, we will take down your particulars so that we can notify you once we have stocks.
What happens when in queue?
You will be asked which iPad 2 you would like to purchase. Upon deciding, you will receive a queue card according to the model you order, once you get a queue card you are not allowed to change the model. A mobile broadband plan will be available for purchase if you choose to add on. All must stay in queue at all times until the cashier counter.
Payment mode for iPad 2?
We accept cash, credit card or debit card only. No cheque or easy payment applicable for iPad2 purchases.
Will Machines sell the original Apple accessories for iPad 2?
Yes. we will be selling all the iPad 2 original accessories.
Is there a limited as to how many iPad 2 I can purchase ?
Yes, due to limited stocks, we are limiting TWO (2) iPad 2 per customer.
Can I pre book or reserve my iPad 2?
Sorry no reservation or prebook allowed. Its based on first come first serve basis.
(Image courtesy of Machines)
UPDATE (April 29, 12.30 p.m.) : Don’t bother to queue up at Machines outlets because all iPad 2 models have SOLD OUT at ALL MACHINES outlets, a merely 3 hours after the official launch hour at 10 a.m. today. 🙂
This is the status update at Machines Facebook page. Don’t know what is the latest stock update at Switch outlets.
UPDATE (April 29, 1.20 p.m.) : All Switch outlets has now ran out of iPad 2 stocks!
