Apple products are usually delayed in India and the company is deemed to use India as a dumping ground for its outdated devices. This was the case with the original iPad that was officially launched in India almost a year after its initial availability in the US.
But here’s some really surprising news from OnlyGizmos, confirming that the recently released Apple iPad 2 will be officially launched next week in India on April 28-29th. It is stated that iPad 2 is coming to 13 more countries and India seems to be on that list. The iPad 2 is expected to be retailed through Vijay Sales, Croma, and Reliance iStores.
As for iPad 2 pricing in India, it will most probably be the same as the initial pricing of iPad in India. Below is the expected pricing for iPad 2 (Wi-Fi) and iPad 2 (Wi-Fi + 3G).
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Let’s see if these are rumors or the actual case, we’re hoping for the best. 🙂
Update: A lot of people were skeptical about the iPad 2 launching in India but it’s now confirmed that iPad 2 will be hitting the Indian shelves within a day or two. Apple’s reseller ‘Vijay Sales’ just confirmed it via their official profile @VijaySales on Twitter.
Thinner. Lighter. Faster. Coming Soon to a #VijaySales Store Near You.
So, how many of you guys want to own an #iPAD2? We have a surprise for you.
Guys, we cannot put iPAD 2 on shelves today. Sorry for the inconvenience & delay. Will update you all as soon as it hits the stores
It’s really hard to believe that iPad 2 is arriving in India so fast, Apple going smarter! 🙂
Update 2: Apple has now officially made the announcement that the iPad 2 is arriving in India on 29th April. Below is the iPad 2 Pricing in India which is much higher than the price of the original iPad:
| iPad 2 (Wi-Fi) | 16GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Rs. 29,500 | Rs. 34,500 | Rs. 39,500 |
| iPad 2 (Wi-Fi + 3G) | 16GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Rs. 36,900 | Rs. 41,900 | Rs. 46,900 |
Impossible. Apple isn’t so large-hearted!!
It’s a great news for Apple fan in India.. I’m planning to get 64 Gb one.. Lets wait for final pricing.