The third generation of Apple tablet – the new iPad (or iPad 3) is coming to stores in Malaysia (and 11 additional countries) tomorrow! If you are planning to get the new iPad on the launch day, you can visit any of the Apple premium reseller stores like Machines, Switch, Mac City tomorrow.
Over Machines, they have prepared FAQs on buying the new iPad (they did that too last year) at their stores on the launch day. Check them out if you are going to queue at one of their outlets tomorrow. The new iPad will be available at all Machines outlets except Gardens and JB. At the time of writing, the pricing of the new iPad still remains unknown.
FAQs on buying new iPad (iPad 3) at Machines
Will all Machines’ outlets carry the new iPad stocks ?
Yes, all Machines outlets will get stocks except for Gardens and JB.
When will Machines start selling the new iPad?
On Friday 20th April 2012, morning from 10am to 10pm or until stocks are sold out.
Can I queue up the night before for the new iPad?
Machines Mid Valley – The mall management will allow queuing over night (20 April 2012) as long as there is no disruption or chaos.
Machines KLCC, Empire, Bukit Tinggi , Lot 10 – Mall security of the shopping complexes doesn’t allow customers to be in the complexes after closing hours. Queue for the new iPad will be outside our stores from the time of mall opens to public, approximately at 9:00am. Customers are required to be in front of/at 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 queue cards (according to the quantity of iPads we have in stock) to those waiting inline. So if we run out of stocks you won’t have to wait in queue. Each customer is entitled to maximum of TWO (2) cards, and each card is entitled to ONE (1) iPad 3rd Gen purchase only.
What happens when in queue?
You will be asked which iPad model 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. All must stay in queue at all times until the cashier counter.
Payment mode for the new iPad?
We accept full payment in cash and credit card (Visa and Mastercard only).
Will Machines sell the original Apple accessories for the new iPad?
Yes. we will be selling all the new iPad original accessories.
Is there a limited as to how many new iPad I can purchase ?
Yes, due to limited stocks, we are limiting TWO (2) iPad per customer.
Can I pre book or reserve the new iPad?
No reservation or prebook allowed. Purchases is made on first come first serve basis.
Is the iPad 2 still being sold?
Yes, the iPad 2 will still available for purchase upon availability of stocks.
What is the price for the new iPad?
The price has not been released yet. We will release the price immediately after we get them here.
