The Australian Store is back up -- and iPads are ready for pre-order
Although we're tempted to write a cute folksy post full of "G'day", "Mate", and "Wombat", we will refrain from the obvious. After all, we have too big a debt of gratitude to Australia (from the Wiggles to John Noble to Violet Crumble) to go that route. So, keeping it simple, here's a simple update that the Australian online Apple Store has gone offline, most likely in preparation for iPad preorders.
So keep your eyes open and let us know what you see when the store comes back.
One more thing: Aussie Aussie iPad! Oi oi oi![1]
[1]We couldn't help ourselves there. Sorry. We just love Australia! (Update: Yes, the link is correct. Read the post in re the Australian connection.)
Update: The store is back up. The iPad pre-order page still says: "Coming late May, Pre-order on 10 May."
Update: Australians can now pre-order iPads, starting at A$629, approximately $560 in US currency. The highest end 64 GB 3G model retails for $1049 ($932)
To obtain 3G service, Australians are told to purchase a 3G iPad, and then contact a carrier that offers iPad data plans to obtain a microSIM card.
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Although we're tempted to write a cute folksy post full of "G'day", "Mate", and "Wombat", we will refrain from the obvious. After all, we...
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The New Apple iPad (3G with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi only) and Apple 3GS iPhones available for you all direct from APPLE INC. in the USA and also other brands/models of mobiles. They are original, brand new, Unlocked & complete with full accessories.
The 3GS 16GB iPhone sells for $500, the 3GS 32GB iPhone sells for US$550 while the Apple iPad prices are below:
Apple 16GB iPad Wifi.....US$650
Apple 32GB iPad Wifi.....US$750
Apple 64GB iPad Wifi.....US$850
3G Apple 16GB iPad Wifi.....US$850
3G Apple 32GB iPad Wifi.....US$900
3G Apple 64GB iPad Wifi.....US$1,000
Email: sales.mphone@gmail.com
Wow fantastic! 32gb iPad wifi $750 plus shipping! Brilliant. Of course I could just buy one her on May 28 for less.... $750 = £500, which is what the 32gb iPad costs here...
May 10 2010 at 10:51 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply$499 USD converts to $562.15 AUD + 10% GST = $618.37
Price on Oz store $629. I'll forgive Apple ten bucks to get it over the pond.
What about iBOOKS?!!!! STILL no word from Apple about this for the rest of the world and it sucks.
May 10 2010 at 4:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDid you know that Sunday in the US is Monday in Australia!?
May 10 2010 at 1:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyUS prices don't include local taxes. We actually are almost on parity in Australia when taxes and shipping etc are factored in.
May 09 2010 at 11:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMea culpa, thanks for the info everyone...my peevishness is turned to embarrassment.
I think my problem was probably more impatience...I mean is this not the ultimate impulse buy!
Reeve: Not Apple's fault we have a GST. Prices are fine if you account for GST.
May 09 2010 at 11:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm a bit peeved here. I just checked the exchange rate for the iPad.
$499 US = $537.89 AUD, $629 (Aussie price)-$540 = $89
...this means I can ring my uncle in New York and if he can spend less than $89 on postage it means I can have an iPad in Australia cheaper and faster than Apple...its got an international warranty so why not?
Why should I be loyal to Apple Australia???
What do other Aussies think about our pricing?
Don't forget about the approx $42 dollars in sales tax that he has to pay in NYC for the 499 so can he ship it insured for 89-42, plus that little conversion fee for Australian dollars, yeah cheat the system.
May 09 2010 at 11:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywanted to preorder for collection oh well will have to wait for the van ( my name is michael cain and i am a nosey neighbour) pose
May 09 2010 at 9:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPricing is good. Considering we pay a 10% GST, pricing is within 1.5% of US prices, which is the amount the currency can move in a few days. In fact, if the currency goes up to where it was a few weeks ago, it could actually be cheaper than the US.
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