iPad When will it be available in my country?

Over · 07-08-2010, 06:23 PM

Since I've been recently in London and was bombarded with iPad ads in the subway and had the chance to test an iPad in a store, I've been itching for one.

Anyone knows when will it be available in Portugal? I can't find any info. Apple didn't announce anything?

Pixmania is selling the basic iPad, but I think it's an import. Anyway, they're charging almost 700€ for the 16GB WiFi version and 980€ for the 32GB WiFi. Clearly an exploit.

But if I import from the UK, will I have access to the AppStore from my country?

kjk · 07-08-2010, 06:37 PM

No mention of Portugal in the next batch to be released

:
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/05/07ipad.html

Quote:

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.

holterzoff · 07-08-2010, 06:55 PM

What a pity, i really don't know about the app store in Portugal, why don't you have a look in iTunes? Are there iPad apps available?
I bought mine late may in Spain on a holiday trip. I think it's cheaper (a bit) in Spain, why don't you hop across the border. There is always the possibility to make an itunes account in another country (fake of course) to get the free apps (iBooks). And you can buy iTunes cards at ebay for this country.
Good luck

harakiri · 07-09-2010, 03:25 AM

There is one drawback though.
If the iPad is not yet released in your country Apple does not give you international warranty in case anything goes wrong.
This usually changes when the iPad is released (we had this in Germany for iPads bought in the US before the official starting day).

Also regarding the App store, iPad apps were only available in the German store about one week prior to the official release date. So plan ahead if you buy one in Spain and get one or two spanish prepaid cards so that you can use them to get Apps.
Drawback here is that you always have to switch back and forth between stores when upgrades to your apps are available later when they updated the store in Portugal. But its just a minor annoyance IMHO

neilmarr · 07-09-2010, 05:05 AM

Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhh! Lose the bloody creepy crawly, Over. I've just spent five minutes trying to blow it off my screen. Only kidding, it's all good fun. Cheers. Neil

darknessangel · 07-09-2010, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilmarr

Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhh! Lose the bloody creepy crawly, Over. I've just spent five minutes trying to blow it off my screen. Only kidding, it's all good fun. Cheers. Neil

God damn it! Me too! ... but not 5 min... 2-5 seconds XD

GJMS

Over · 07-10-2010, 08:41 AM

Is it possible for me to register an account saying I'm from Spain, just to be able to buy Apps? Is there a chance I might be blocked or suspended because of that?

I don't know why Apple didn't release the iPad here sooner. Portugal is usually an early adopter of all kinds of technology, including the iPhone.

And sorry about the bug

neilmarr · 07-10-2010, 09:13 AM

Bloody bugs! In terms of location (EU), Over, what's the difference between Spain and Portugal when it comes to account registration in the US? Neil

harakiri · 07-11-2010, 09:18 AM

When opening an account Apple wants your postal address.
So for a Spanish account find an address that is in Spain. It can't hurt to have a Spanish mail address as well.
Then don't enter your credit card. Click on redeem and enter the gift card code.
Then you are set ....

GeoffC · 07-11-2010, 10:22 AM

that bug gets on my wick too

any success ?

07-08-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	When will it be available in my country? Since I've been recently in London and was bombarded with iPad ads in the subway and had the chance to test an iPad in a store, I've been itching for one. Anyone knows when will it be available in Portugal? I can't find any info. Apple didn't announce anything? Pixmania is selling the basic iPad, but I think it's an import. Anyway, they're charging almost 700€ for the 16GB WiFi version and 980€ for the 32GB WiFi. Clearly an exploit. But if I import from the UK, will I have access to the AppStore from my country?

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07-08-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
holterzoff Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 3052 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cologne Device: kindle3w, Ipad, iphone4	What a pity, i really don't know about the app store in Portugal, why don't you have a look in iTunes? Are there iPad apps available? I bought mine late may in Spain on a holiday trip. I think it's cheaper (a bit) in Spain, why don't you hop across the border. There is always the possibility to make an itunes account in another country (fake of course) to get the free apps (iBooks). And you can buy iTunes cards at ebay for this country. Good luck

07-09-2010, 03:25 AM	#4
harakiri Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 464618 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Device: Kindle Oasis 2	There is one drawback though. If the iPad is not yet released in your country Apple does not give you international warranty in case anything goes wrong. This usually changes when the iPad is released (we had this in Germany for iPads bought in the US before the official starting day). Also regarding the App store, iPad apps were only available in the German store about one week prior to the official release date. So plan ahead if you buy one in Spain and get one or two spanish prepaid cards so that you can use them to get Apps. Drawback here is that you always have to switch back and forth between stores when upgrades to your apps are available later when they updated the store in Portugal. But its just a minor annoyance IMHO

07-09-2010, 05:05 AM	#5
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhh! Lose the bloody creepy crawly, Over. I've just spent five minutes trying to blow it off my screen. Only kidding, it's all good fun. Cheers. Neil

07-10-2010, 08:41 AM	#7
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Is it possible for me to register an account saying I'm from Spain, just to be able to buy Apps? Is there a chance I might be blocked or suspended because of that? I don't know why Apple didn't release the iPad here sooner. Portugal is usually an early adopter of all kinds of technology, including the iPhone. And sorry about the bug

07-10-2010, 09:13 AM	#8
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Bloody bugs! In terms of location (EU), Over, what's the difference between Spain and Portugal when it comes to account registration in the US? Neil

07-11-2010, 09:18 AM	#9
harakiri Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 464618 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Device: Kindle Oasis 2	When opening an account Apple wants your postal address. So for a Spanish account find an address that is in Spain. It can't hurt to have a Spanish mail address as well. Then don't enter your credit card. Click on redeem and enter the gift card code. Then you are set ....

07-11-2010, 10:22 AM	#10
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	that bug gets on my wick too any success ?

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