Snapshot of the iPad frenzy in Singapore and Hong Kong
As Steve Jobs unveiled the ‘magical device‘ in Cupertino, fans all over the world have been waiting with bated breath for the iPad to hit their shores.
After what seems like ages, today is the day, Apple fans in Singapore and Hong Kong will finally be able to get their hands on the iPad .
iPad was unveiled across various resellers in Singapore and Hong Kong. Excitement in Singapore was palpable, with reports of it being sold out, emerging within minutes of opening the shop. This was the case in Hong Kong too.
Images of long queues in front of Apple Reseller shops are surfacing from Twitterati. And folks are rushing from one shop to the other to get their hands on shiny new iPad.
For those of you, unable to join or follow this frenzy, fret not. We are presenting some choice tweets, videos and pictures from iPad release in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong
Wow! It’s almost as crazy as the McDonalds-Snoopy frenzy of ’97! - @JayOatway
Just one more picture showing how far the line goes into exchange square. http://flic.kr/p/8kW6FQ – @midnitie:
Estimated reports for iPad stock this morning in Hong Kong between 2500-5,000 units – @neonpunch
Singapore
#iPadSG queue at Challenger Jurong East. 90 units! http://yfrog.com/0mdjokj http://yfrog.com/6b1y6cj – @smashpop
Queue outside epicentre Ion http://yfrog.com/bftmrjj http://yfrog.com/jdy37eaj – @burnflare
I’m tempted to go out and buy an accessory I barely need to feel included in today’s #iPadSG festivities – @yjsoon
Videos
From neonpunch
iPad unveiling at Multimedia Integrated store in Singapore
Rates
| iPad Model | Singapore (S$) | Hong Kong (HKD) |
| 16 GB Wi-Fi | 728 | 3888 |
| 32 GB Wi-Fi | 878 | 4688 |
| 64 GB Wi-Fi | 1028 | 5488 |
| 16 GB Wi-Fi + 3G | 928 | 4888 |
| 32 GB Wi-Fi + 3G | 1078 | 5688 |
| 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G | 1228 | 6488 |
[Image Credit: Newstatesman]
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