• Apple iPad 2 to Hit India later this Week

    Apple iPad 2 to Hit India later this Week

    Samir Makwana, Apr 25, 2011 1228 hrs IST

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This comes as a surprise to all of us. Apple will launch the second generation iPad 2 in India at a price starting at Rs. 27,900 later this week. OnlyGizmos blog claims to have been tipped by a trusted source about this launch. It's surprising because hardly three months ago, Apple introduced the first generation iPad in India.

The second generation iPad 2 has a dual-core processor, dual-cameras, speaker mesh at the back, Gyroscopic sensor, accelerometer, and faster graphics. In a way, iPad 2 is a step up and refreshed version of iPad but nothing so phenomenally different. You can go through our iPad 2 preview.

Apple launched the iPad in India on January 28 and now the iPad 2 is expected to be launched on April 28. Within the span of 12 weeks, Apple slashed the price of iPad and now will introduce iPad 2 in India.

The price of Apple iPad currently in India is:

- iPad with Wi-Fi (16GB): Rs. 24,500
- iPad with Wi-Fi (32GB): Rs. 29,500
- iPad with Wi-Fi (64GB): Rs. 34,500
- iPad with Wi-Fi+3G (16GB): Rs. 31,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi+3G (32GB): Rs. 36,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi+3G (64GB): Rs. 41,900

Based on that, I assume that the price of different iPad 2 models might be:

- iPad with Wi-Fi (16GB): Rs. 27,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi (32GB): Rs. 32,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi (64GB): Rs. 37,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi+3G (16GB): Rs. 34,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi+3G (32GB): Rs. 39,900
- iPad with Wi-Fi+3G (64GB): Rs. 44,900

Well, these are the same prices at which the iPad was introduced and that's why I think would be applicable for iPad 2 as well. Don't count this as the final prices until we confirm.



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(19) Comments
rambo
,bangare, on Apr 25, 2011 04:29 PM
great.i will be in queue to get one
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Anonymous
,Mum, on Apr 26, 2011 10:28 PM
i am pretty sure there won't be a "queue" ;)
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jigyasu
,delhi, on May 25, 2011 01:43 PM
Hey guyz can u suggest me act m looking to buy any gadget in 20-25 k range like ipad or netbook so which would be better 1 .............
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gansh
,chennai, on Apr 28, 2011 12:06 AM
is it true? i have planned to transfer fund to a friend of mine in u.s tomorrow to buy me ipad2 when he comes to india.. but just received a notify mail from apple launch of ipad2 29th April .. is it true are they launching it in India? or should i continue with my frien in u.s ? post a comment he is on his way to India on 15th april
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Jto
,Amterp, on Apr 27, 2011 09:42 PM
I wonder what kind of inventory these countries will receive. Although more iPad 2s are showing up on iPad2Tracker.com, the demand in the US is still ridiculously high. It will be interesting to see if Apple's manufacturing capacity has increased significantly or if the supply in the US will remain very low.
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Mahesh
,Bangalore, on Apr 27, 2011 08:46 PM
Reliance Digital is offering the iPad 2 from April 29th. Just see their home page: http://reliancedigital.in
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Santhu
,Bengaluru, on Apr 27, 2011 07:56 PM
Apple confirmed the news. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/04/27ipad.html
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hemant
,mumbai, on Apr 27, 2011 07:48 PM
Just got a message from apple. It is hitting indian market on 29th April.
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Arun
,Bangalore, on Apr 26, 2011 09:33 PM
This is highly unlikely considering the fact that it has not released in Singapore yet.
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rohan
,Mumbai, on Apr 26, 2011 01:12 PM
yes its true and our source has conformed that its because apple is launching their new i pad 3 in the US not i phone 5..
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faraz
,new delhi, on Apr 25, 2011 09:35 PM
@samir -- thanks buddy for the information. earlier i was thinking to get it from abroad
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iBoot
,New Delhi, on Apr 25, 2011 05:28 PM
@iPad 1 Buyers in India : Ha Haa..
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Sachin
,Goa, on Apr 25, 2011 01:00 PM
Apple has already stopped production of older ipad hence its quite possible that older ipads are getting sold out.so u have new ipads replacing them.
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Raj
,Mumbai, on Apr 25, 2011 05:17 PM
iPad 1 is and will be under production throughout the world for 100$ less than the iPad 2.... Get your facts right before posting them. iPad 1 will be discontinued only when iPad 3 launches... It's Apple's policy with all it's products. This current gen products last 2 gens before they are discontinued.
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Kumar
,Chennai, on Apr 25, 2011 02:40 PM
It would also be great if apple launcges iphone5 ro whatever it is name directly rather than releasing apple.Has steve jobs finally got his senses in his dying ages or after seeing china market for apple P.S :I am a apple fan who is distraught because of apple not releasing products to indan market in quick time
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Kumar
,Chennai, on Apr 25, 2011 02:37 PM
This is awesome i will be on queue(if there is one) to get one
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Priyank
,Mumbai, on Apr 25, 2011 01:22 PM
" I assume"?? WTF do u mean by I Assume? you aint an Apple rep, or are you? stop fooling ppl to visit your site
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Chetan
,Chennai, on Apr 25, 2011 12:49 PM
Epic Stuff @Samir and Prasad Have you enquired with Apple India officials on the same? Most of the news articles we are seeing on iPad2's launch is based on that 1 blogpost only. Whats his credibility? I would wish if someone actually spoke with Apple India to get some light on this
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Anonymous
,Chennai, on Apr 25, 2011 12:35 PM
If this is true... it will make many people take back their words....
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