Apple iPad Philippines - Price, Specs, Photos, Videos, News - Where to buy ?

This page collates all Apple iPad news and updates (on pricing, specs, release date, store locations etc.) in the Philippines.

UPDATE as of December 8, 2010: iPad will finally see official release in the Philippines via Power Mac Center on December 17, 2010. Read more about iPad Power Mac Center and iPad Price Power Mac Center via the links.

UPDATE as of September 5, 2010: iPad is not yet officially available in the Philippines -- but there are already a few retail stores in Pinas offering the slate; The iPad has been spotted in Greenhills and in some online gadget shops. Price range at these unofficial release outlets is Php 29,000 - Php 50,000.

MAJOR UPDATE as of June 20, 2010:

iPad will officially hit store shelves in Singapore and Hong Kong come June 23. No word yet on its availability in the Philippines. For pricing details of iPad in Singapore and Hong Kong, click on the link.

MAJOR UPDATE as of May 7, 2010:

iPad could see a July 2010 official release in the Philippines.

* Note that all iPads currently available for purchase in the country are gray items. Apple hasn't officially launched the iPad in the Philippines yet.
* Philippines is under Apple's Asia Pacific office based in Singapore. There's no 'Apple Philippines' - the company only has stores and distributors here.


Read the official PR from Apple for more info:

iPad Available in Nine More Countries on May 28

Pre-Orders Begin May 10

CUPERTINO, California—May 7, 2010—Apple® today announced that iPad™ will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK on Friday, May 28. Customers can pre-order all iPad models from Apple’s online store in all nine countries beginning on Monday, May 10. In the US, Apple has already sold over one million iPads and customers have downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store, as well as over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.

iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

The App Store on iPad lets you wirelessly browse, buy and download new apps from the world’s largest app store. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for iPad and will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. Developers have created more than 5,000 exciting new apps designed for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch interface, large screen and high-quality graphics.

Pricing & Availability
Apple plans to release iPad in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore in July. Apple will announce availability, local pricing and pre-order plans for these nine additional countries at a later date.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

UPDATE as of April 4, 2010: iPad has been released in the US! Watch iPad Unboxing videos via the link.



UPDATES (I will add more info as they come out):

1. Last night, after months of rumors and speculation, Apple CEO Steve Jobs finally unveiled the Apple iPad -- Read TechPinas' feature on The iPad Unveiling at Apple's Latest Creation Event held in San Francisco, USA.


2. Here are the official promo photos of the Apple iPad:






3. Watch the official Apple iPad promo video:





4. What are the standard specs of the Apple iPad?

1GHz Apple A4 Processor
16 GB to 64 GB of storage space
9.7" LED Backlit IPS dispay - 1024 x 768 pixels
Wifi 802.11n
Bluetooth 2.1
10 hours uptime


5. Price and release date in the Philippines: How much will it cost? When will it reach our shores?

Here's the pricing grid for Apple iPad in the US :


US: You can get your Apple iPad with base specs (that's without 3G and with only 16GB of storage space) for only $499 !!


We don't have word yet from Apple AP iPad pricing and release date in the Philippines. Please keep tuning in for updates.

UPDATE: We now have iPad target release date in Asia


6. In the meantime, here's an iPad demo video by Engadget:



7. (As of February 7, 2010) Apple iPad has shown up on Apple Store Philippines website!



8. (As of February 7, 2010) Apple.com/asia has given us the target release date for both the Wifi models (March 2010) and the 3G models (April 2010):



9. UPDATE (as of May 3, 2010): This has been published before on other tech sites: iPad will see a late May 2010 international release. We are still awaiting word from Apple's PR agency in the Philippines for exact launch date in the country.

More soon. Please stay tuned.



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94 comments:

  1. It will be interesting to see what the demand for this product is. Could do with a camera though so you can chat on the web.

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  2. whre could i buy this one in philippines? how much?

    ebb
    09322081443

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  3. yeah it would be nice if it has a built in camera..

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  4. do we have now inthe phils?

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  5. I see. When is the estimated date? And how much will it cost in the Philippines?

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  6. my brother told me that 2 weeks from now ipad will be delivered to the company where he's having an ojt.....i dont know the name of the company, but i know its somewer in makati..... I think this company is where all the apple retail store getting all apple products, it's like the main source.....i dont know what's the exact word, or appropriate word for that......

    I hope it will be available this april...:D

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  7. i have one already. got it from the states. but i cant download from itunes/app store. it just says, that its not supported here in the phils :(

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  8. hey guys i have a good news, within 1 to 2 months probably on june or first week of may the apple ipad will be available in the apple outlets in the philippines, i just watched the news and i saw the update about this tiki gadget, wew sorry for some people who bought it already, the itunes and appstore is currently not capable of downloading any apps to your ipad because it's not yet available in the phil, just like the great einstein used to say, perserverance makes it more interesting :D goodluck hope to buy one when t reaches our apple outlet here in the country.

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  9. hi i want to swap my iphone3G to ipad......h
    ow much..?

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  10. i have ipad the wifi one , not 3g send by my friend from states ... the itunes/apps cannot proceed downlaod ... gosh .

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  11. if you have an itunes account from the statas (that can be done here) just google on how to make one using a gift coupon, you can download apps using itunes us, i have 2 itunes account, one here in the phils and one from the states...

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  12. I'm actually selling this now on my store Great Gadget Shop

    Please check:
    http://greatgadgetshop.com/index.php?cPath=35

    Apple iPad (16gb - Wi-Fi Model) PHP37,500.00
    Apple iPad (32gb - Wi-Fi Model) PHP42,500.00
    Apple iPad (64gb - Wi-Fi Model) PHP50,000.00

    Thanks!
    Sam

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  13. Apple iPad will be released internationally by last week of May, according to AppleInsider

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  14. well it's already available here in the US and anyone who would like to have one let me know, I am planning to sell some when I get back on June

    brygwapo09@yahoo.com

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  15. Bili nlng ako ng apple laptop kesa ipad..

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  16. 37K for the iPad... no way!!! the price here is too much.

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  17. mura lng pla.. jejeje

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  18. May ipad si KC concepcion nakita ko kanina sa the buzz, shet kainggit!!!

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  19. Get the latest apple products (macbook, Ipod, imac) at great great prices at MTM Trading Philippines. We offer financing packages for qualified customers. tel 3848405 / 09166673907 facebook: mtm trading Philippines, www.mtmtrading.multiply.com

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  20. are external hard drives compatible with the iPad???

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  21. are hard drives compatible with the iPad?

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  22. can you do your powerpoint presentation through ipad????

    GD

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  23. I don't see any point of buying an ipad...it works the same as ipod touch mas malaki lang ang screen and not practical to carry it around...sayang lang ang pera...

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  24. iPad is now available here in the philippines!!!

    check my blog for the price

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  25. kainggit naman.....huhuhu....

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  26. ipad in trinoma :D....but not in apple store LOL.... i saw 2 stores selling ipad, somewhere near the datablitz :D.... 36K just 16GB.... baka mas mura sa apple store mismo....

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  27. I'm really interested to buy an iPad here in the Philippines. The Problem is, Its too expensive here compare to the US. If there is someone who is selling an iPad for only 24-27,000 Let me know. -John

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  28. hintay na lang tayo sa apple store, wag bumili kung saan saang mananaga...

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  29. the price in the states is just 600 dollars, just multiply it by 44-45 a dollar, masyado mahal dito

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  30. meron na po dito sa pinas cguro. kasi last last week nakita ko sa tv si jeminez ng comelec ay may hawak hawak na ganyan.

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  31. masyadong mhal nanaga tlg cla!

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  32. sbi ng kiua ko mura lng dw sa canada!so bkt ako bbli dto wait ko na lng un bbgay ng bro ko.wg kayo bbli d2 masyadong mhal!LC

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  33. yeah, i got one from the states and now that im back here in the phil, the appstore wont work. It says 'Appstore not supported in your country.' BUMMER! I cant wait until it launches here so i can finally use the appstore. :))

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  34. infomax is selling ipad,

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  35. here only the apple center here in Philippines has the access to apple store ,i think?you bought yours in states and its not working here? How come? im planning to buy one but its so expensive here,i thought if you convert the dollar price to peso and thats it.

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  36. how o-order na lng ako sa apple site mismo? is there any changes in the price..?

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  37. mag hihintay nalang ako nag china phone nyan ipad ganun dn naman no download buti pa 2ng mac book ko

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  38. meron na ba nyan sa visayas outlets like cebu?

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  39. iPad is now avaiLabLe in ebay here in the phiLippines.. you can buy your own now!! come anD visit..

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  40. i bought one in singapore! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)

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  41. where can i buy this in the philippines, im from bontoc, igorot ak nag imas nga ag net ita nga laptop ya.. aysus ya

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  42. Any one who wants an assistance for downloading applications to your iPad and iPhones?
    Just got mine from Infomax MOA.

    theryabs@yahoo.com

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  43. is it not yet supported here in the phil.? i want to have 1

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  44. sa july pa official release sa pinas..tas ung price will range from 22K-42K

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  45. anybody interested on buying ipad in the phil. let me know. email me at dollarsign2331@gmail.com

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  46. Will the iPad capable to use Windows for Mac also>

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  47. yah ryt sobra ahal tlga d2. aq nga i bought s states so mura tlga..

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  48. ung bago ngaun ung iped.. apad ang tawag sa knya internationally.. somebody said that it was the ipad killer. ehhehehe ipad clone~

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  49. im selling my ipad for only 30k from US pa but i already have apple laptop no nid for this. txt me 0912-9632699

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  50. im selling my ipad for only 30k fix na un from US pls leave ur emails and ill message u d details tnx

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  51. (ym id: urbudgetgadgets@yahoo.com)-send me message for those who surely wants to buy my apple iPad ill give u d details..for only 30k still in the box..sealed..and fresh from US..complete package..thanks

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  52. Regarding point 4, Apple did not create the PowerPC chips. IBM did.

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  53. I bought an IPAD64GB at Singapore, 51,000-Wi-Fi in Pesos. How much here in the phil.?

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  54. pwede na ba ipad3g d2 sa Pinas? via globe probably?

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  55. Can anyone could possibly update us if applestore are already working here in the Philippines! I'm planning to buy it in the states. It's cheaper there than here.

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  56. http://cgi.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260626559232&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

    BRAND NEW APPLE IPAD 32GB.

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  57. ipad wifi + 3g
    32gb is now only 48k
    64gb is now only 55k

    blackberry
    curve8520 is now only 14k
    bold9700 is now only 25k

    :D


    pm me on facebook

    jhemcute_18@yahoo.com

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  58. Hello Po,
    Uh...i will wait.
    Haha?! Why? Because maybe one day they are going to da an iPad with an build in camera haha! So you can take pictures like...on the Nintendo DSi.

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  59. ano ba ang kaibahan ng iTouch at saka iPad??

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  60. Oh Its Beautiful i wish i could have this someday,.09057398158

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  61. I have an Ipad from the US do I need a transformer to charge in the Philippines?

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  62. Am selling one Ipad 32g wifi sealed 1year warranty email me at fleoj91@yahoo.com, or call text at 09167289385 - joel fangsilat" am using ipad here in baguio and it works just open itune

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  63. ipad ipad. mga ulul! walang kwentang gadget. daming compatibility issues like the iphone. mga bobo lang ang bibili ng ganyan kabobong gadget. XD. how could apple produce such a dumb gadget yet put an "i" on it to say that's intelligent? buti pa laptop ko dami pwede gawin. XD

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  64. maganda ba talaga o pangit? di ko kau ma gets.. kanya kanyang trip lng yan.. testing muna.. pag sawa na.. ibenta... tapos...

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  65. Any updates on the official apple release of ipad in asia?

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  66. how much na ngaun ung ipad apple ung 16gb + 3g d2 sa pilipinas?

    pm me rosalie_pamintuan17@yahoo.com

    thanks.

    Godbless!.. ^_^

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  67. Angiela,,,

    Meron bang cheapest d2 sa PI??...^^

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  68. im selling apple ipad, cheaper compare to mall's SRP, its all the way from states, we just add 2-3k for the transportation cost.

    please email me if anyone interested to buy.

    diane_decastro2000@yahoo.com

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  69. PRE, BAROK NAMAN NG ENGLISH MO!!! TAGALOG NALANG KASI...

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  70. any update here? is it officially launched na?

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  71. Change the server and that's it! you should connect by then!

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  72. im selling apple ipad touch for just 15k php

    please email me or add me at fb if anyone interested to buy.

    Email: alexiscarlo_02@yahoo.com

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  73. hello.. i have an ipod touch and ipad..
    and they are totally the same .... the only difference is their size....


    for me ipod touch is better since it is cheaper and it is more portable...

    ipod touch is easy to bring, just connect it on any wifi to access the internet...
    .....
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    super parehas talaga sila... mas malaki lng ng 5-6 times ang ipad... parehas din nman silang may wifi at kahit ung appearance ng screen nila parehas na parehas.... lahat ng naga2wa ng ipad nagagawa din ng itouch or ng ipod touch... tinawag lng na tablet ang ipad ng dahil sa size nito...basta totally parehas sila.... :))

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  74. Meganon, san galing. wala pa sa Power mac

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  75. guys,am interested in purchasing an i pad..

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  76. ipad for only P6,000" email me at randy_uy04@yahoo.com or call/text me 09301174014

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  77. baka naman china made yan?

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  78. wer selling it at P31,360....all our products are from Singapore which is our mother company, our office located at Subic Bay Freeport Zone, for more queries u can email at malyn_emerald0630@yahoo.com.sg

    tnx! God bless

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  79. we are wholesaler of IPAD, IPHONE,LCD/LED TV's and MOBILE PHONES. for queries and pricelist pls email malyn_emerald@yahoo.com.sg

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  80. Hope is well with you all today!

    Emerald II Trading and Services, Inc. is a start-up business located at Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines. It is a multimedia productions committed to provide advocacy and constantly providing the latest technology to the consumers. It has proven a competent workforce, high quality services and workmanship at lower cost even in a short period of its existence.

    Our mother company was based in Singapore with a target market preference all over Asia. Philippines is one of our top most client. The tremendous demand is surprisingly caught our attention. This is the time where Emerald II Trading and Services, Inc. established.

    To give you a short background of our company, Emerald II Trading and Services Inc. specializes in supplying high end quality product particularly IPAD , IPHONE , LCD/LED TELEVISION and MOBILE PHONES in a whole sale basis and at a very reasonable price. Our strength lies in good quality, competitive prices and delivery on time. We offers and specialized in importing of 100% original entertainment electronics and gadgets that effectively creates a positive output to the expectation of our clients.

    Our company manage to attain its goal by serving its target market with imported and quality products. It continues to progress because our main target is to satisfy our clients, to meet their expectation and to build a good business relationship with them.

    As there is more considerably to relate, I look forward in discussing on how we might assist your business needs and further advance the visibility of our company. You can email at malyn_emerald@yahoo.com.sg for any business inquiries and for our upadated pricelist. We will guarantee a high quality and original products.

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  81. i have my ipad, but recently i can't power it on. It is the battery? or there is a problem with my ipad? is there a store in MOA could check it.

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  82. wew. hu the hell would buy that?

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  83. please email me the prices of Ipad.lalynquiamno@yahoo.com

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  84. HOW MUCH NAMAN?

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  85. is it possible na may connection sa atin na 3g sa globe? planning to buy before i go home sa pinas... i heard mas mura daw kasi dyan sa atin and i can buy it not even in apple store retailers.... katulad nang Greenhills?

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  86. alexis i am willing to buy your ipad, pls txt my number for confirmation 09175654501

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  87. is that original? or wat?

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  88.  WILL IT BE POSSIBLE IF WE BUY IPAD ON BRANDED CONNECTION. WE CANT ABLE TO USE OTHER CONNECTION THAN THAT?

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