I wish they sold it in Singapore but because there is no iTunes Movies/TV Shows rental service in Singapore, I doubt it will happen anytime soon. Nevertheless, it is still not a bad media player for that price. Not forgetting that the Apple TV is powered by Apple A4 chip.

Instead of using the provided Apple remote, you can also control your Apple TV with your iPhone/iPad using the Apple Remote App.

You can stream movie from your iPhone/iPad to your Apple TV using AirPlay which I tried and it is awesome!

I just bought Real Racing 2 for iPhone for USD$0.99 as EA is having that as it’s daily deals and I tried AirPlay Mirroring to my Apple TV and it looks great!

In addition to that, you can watch YouTube & Vimeo videos and view Flickr & Photo Stream in iCloud photos on your TV.

Apple TV – Box View

Apple TV – Box Contents

Apple TV

Apple TV – Ports

Apple TV – Main Screen

Apple TV – YouTube

Apple TV – AirPlay Mirroring

The famous “I visited the mothership” t-shirt is no longer in print, and now the new t-shirt design prints “I visited the Apple campus, but that’s all I’m allowed to say.”

Each t-shirt cost USD$16.95 before tax and most of them are Made in USA.

I visited the Apple campus, but that’s all I’m allowed to say.

1 Infinite Loop

1 Infinite Loop (Building Sign)

The Company Store Sign

T-Shirts Section

T-Shirts Section (View From Behind The Store)

Gadgets Section

View From The T-Shirts Section To The Gadgets Section

Cashier

I bought it from the Apple Store at Regent Street when I was there in London for Nokia World 2011. I think it is a good gift to give to people who are Apple fans because you can’t get it anywhere else in the world!

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Apple iPhone Micro USB Adapter

Apple iPhone Micro USB Adapter On iPhone 4S

The Kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple MagSafe Power Adapters (for MacBook and MacBook Pro), Portable Power Adapters (for iBook and PowerBook), and AirPort Express.

The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support outlets in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, and Hong Kong.

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Korea (Round Thick Pins)

Continental Europe (Round Thin Pins)

China (Flat Parallel Blades Without Holes)

North America, Japan (Flat Parallel Blades With Holes)

Australia, New Zealand (Flat Angled Blades)

UK, Hong Kong, Singapore (Three-Prong Blades)

All iPhones sold in Singapore are UNLOCK sets.

Both the black and white iPhone 4S are available and the prices are as follows:

• 16GB – SGD$948
• 32GB – SGD$1,088
• 64GB – SGD$1,238

Right now the shipping is still 1-2 weeks time and one customer is allowed to buy 2 sets only.

This time round, the iPhone 4S is more expensive than the iPhone 4 when it was launched.

When iPhone 4 was available in Apple (Singapore) Online Store last year, the prices are as follows:

• 16GB – SGD$888 (SGD$60 cheaper)
• 32GB – SGD$1,048 (SGD$40 cheaper)

Apple (Singapore) Online Store: Apple iPhone 4S

iPhone

• iPhone 4 (GSM) (5.0/9A334)
• iPhone 4 (CDMA) (5.0/9A334)
• iPhone 3GS (5.0/9A334)

iPod Touch

• iPod Touch 4G (5.0/9A334)
• iPod Touch 3G (5.0/9A334)

iPad

• iPad 2 (GSM) (5.0/9A334)
• iPad 2 (CDMA) (5.0/9A334)
• iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only) (5.0/9A334)
• iPad 1 (5.0/9A334)

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

From apple.com/stevejobs:

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

Check out Steve Jobs last public appearance at Apple’s WWDC 2011 back in June 2011

Official: apple.com/stevejobs
Wikipedia: Steve Jobs

For the first time in iPhone history, iPhone 4S will be available in 64GB. Now iPhone 4S has 3 variants of storage capacity, 16GB (USD$199), 32GB (USD$299) and 64GB (USD$399). Both black and white models for each variant will be available during launch.

The iPhone 4S will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on Friday, 14th October 2011 and preorders start this Friday, 7th October 2011.

The next roll out will be on Friday, 28th October 2011 for countries like Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Singapore will get iPhone 4S on Friday, 28th October 2011, before Hong Kong (I am surprised by this). I am guessing it will be a midnight launch similar to all the previous iPhone launches. Now SingTel, quickly launch the appointment booking website already!

Here are some of the new iPhone 4S features when compared with iPhone 4:

• Dual-core A5 Chip – Two cores in the A5 chip deliver up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics.
• 8 Megapixel Camera – The custom lens uses five precision elements to shape incoming light, which makes the entire image sharper. The larger f/2.4 aperture lets in more light, so photos look brighter. And the advanced hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate and uniform colors.
• 1080p (30fps) Video Recording – With all-new optics, the light is always right, the color is always vivid and everything will look even better than you remember. Video stabilisation steadies shaky shots.
• Supports Both GSM or CDMA Networks – iPhone 4S is the first phone to intelligently switch between two antennas to transmit and receive, so call quality is better. It also doubles the maximum HSDPA data speeds to 14.4 Mbps.
• Siri – Siri on iPhone 4S lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you talk. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean, and even talks back.
• 64GB Model Now Available – Addition to 16GB and 32GB models.
• Bluetooth 4.0
• AirPlay Mirroring – With AirPlay Mirroring, whatever you see and do on your iPhone appears on your HDTV at the same time.

Official Site: iPhone 4S
Engadget: iPhone 4S hands-on!
Press Release: Apple Launches iPhone 4S, iOS 5 & iCloud

Letter from Steve Jobs

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

Tim Cook Takes Over As CEO

CUPERTINO, California—August 24, 2011—Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.

“Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company,” said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple’s Board. “Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.”

“The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO,” added Levinson. “Tim’s 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does.”

Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.

As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the company’s worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple’s supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple’s Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.

PS: Steve Jobs has been elected as Chairman of the Board and will still remain at Apple. Tim Cook will join the Board as well.

Press Release: Letter from Steve Jobs
Press Release: Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

It seems that Xcode 4.1 (AppStore link) is free (usual USD$4.99) for OS X Lion only and FaceTime is included in OS X Lion (AppStore Link) (usual USD$0.99).

Website: Apple (Singapore) – Mac OS X Lion
Mac AppStore: Mac OS X Lion

MacBook Air
MacBook Air now includes the Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5/i7 processor, Thunderbolt I/O and backlit keyboard. It also seems that the white MacBook is phrased out in favor of the lowest end MacBook Air which starts at SGD$1,288. MacBook Air supports Bluetooth 4.0 with Bluetooth Low Energy.

• 11-inch: 64GB – SGD$1,288
  • 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
  • 2GB memory
  • 64GB flash storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 11-inch: 128GB – SGD$1,588
  • 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
  • 4GB memory
  • 128GB flash storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 13-inch: 128GB – SGD$1,688
  • 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
  • 4GB memory
  • 128GB flash storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 13-inch: 256GB – SGD$2,088
  • 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
  • 4GB memory
  • 256GB flash storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000

Website: Apple (Singapore) – MacBook Air
Shop: Apple Store (Singapore) – MacBook Air

Mac Mini
Similar with the MacBook Air, the Mac mini also receives the updated Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5/i7 processor and Thunderbolt I/O treatment and it seems that the optical drive got ditched by Mac mini. The death of CD is sooner than you think! Also Mac mini supports Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy. In the higher end Mac mini (SGD$1,088) discrete graphics (AMD Radeon HD 6630M) is being supported for the first time.

• 2.3GHz: 500GB – SGD$788
  • 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 2GB memory
  • 500GB hard drive
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 2.5GHz: 500GB – SGD$1,088
  • 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 4GB memory
  • 500GB hard drive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6630M
• 2.0GHz: Dual 500GB – SGD$1,348
  • 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
  • 4GB memory
  • Dual 500GB 7200-rpm hard drives
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • OS X Lion Server

Website: Apple (Singapore) – MacBook Air
Shop: Apple Store (Singapore) – MacBook Air

Thunderbolt Display
Looks like Apple rebranded Cinema Display to Thunderbolt Display. It now supports Thunderbolt and acts as a docking station for MacBook Pro/Air with a Thunderbolt cable and MagSafe connector. It is a 27″ monitor (16:9 – 2560px x 1440px) with LED backlight and IPS panel. It has built-in FaceTime HD camera and microphone to make video calls and ambient light sensor to adjusts your screen brightness accordingly. It is going for SGD$1,348!

Website: Apple (Singapore) – Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)
Shop: Apple Store (Singapore) – Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)

I am also using a 15″ MacBook Pro for work and I have a power adapter at work, it has been wired so nicely that it makes removing it very difficult and hence I decided to get a spare power adapter that allows me to bring it along when I am on call.

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Here is what’s new in a nutshell:

• Sandy Bridge Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors across the line.
• Thunderbolt technology for high-performance peripherals with data transfer rates up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12x faster than FireWire 800.
• FaceTime HD camera, previously known as iSight
• New AMD Radeon HD graphics processor with performance up to 3x faster than before

21.5-inch: 2.5GHz – SGD$1,648

• Intel Core i5 2.5GHz Quad-Core
• 4GB (two 2GB) memory
• 500GB hard drive
• AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB
• 1920 x 1080 resolution

21.5-inch: 2.7GHz – SGD$2,048

• Intel Core i5 2.7GHz Quad-Core
• 4GB (two 2GB) memory
• 1TB hard drive
• AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 512MB
• 1920 x 1080 resolution

27-inch: 2.7GHz – SGD$2,348

• Intel Core i5 2.7GHz Quad-Core
• 4GB (two 2GB) memory
• 1TB hard drive
• AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 512MB
• 2560 x 1440 resolution

27-inch: 3.1GHz – SGD$2,748

• Intel Core i5 3.1GHz Quad-Core
• 4GB (two 2GB) memory
• 1TB hard drive
• AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 1GB
• 2560 x 1440 resolution

I thought this would be the iMac I will be getting, but wasn’t impressed with the change and pricing. So I guess I will wait for the “proper” refresh as in change of design and USB3.0! Anyway just for fun, here is my ideal iMac specifications based on the current generation:

27-inch – SGD$3,702.60

• Intel Core i7 3.4GHz Quad-Core
• 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM – 2x4GB
• 1TB Serial ATA Drive
• AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5
• Magic Trackpad
• Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (Int’l English) & User’s Guide (English)
• AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac- Auto-enroll

I wanted the “1TB Serial ATA Drive + 256GB Solid State Drive” but it is way too expensive (SGD$813.20 more). Not a fan of Magic Mouse, I will probably end up using a Razer Mouse instead and hence I opted for the Magic Trackpad. I am also not a fan of Wireless keyboard so I opted for the wired keyboard. AppleCare is a must for all Apple computers because the parts and labor are way too expensive.

Apple iMac: Technical Specifications
Apple Store (Singapore): iMac

Similar to iPad 1 launch, 1 person is entitled to buy 2 iPad 2 only. The stocks are extremely limited especially white! My friend was 5th in the queue and the white 32GB iPad 2 WiFi + 3G was already sold out. So I am guessing the previous 4 person got like 2x white each.

Damage:

• 32GB iPad 2 WiFi + 3G – SGD$978
• Orange Polyurethane iPad Smart Cover – SGD$54
• Digital AV Adapter – SGD$54
• Total: SGD$1,086

And now the whole of Singapore’s iPad 2s is sold out. Online shipping time is still maintained at 1-2 weeks.

Apple iPad 2 + Smart Cover + Digital AV Adapter

Apple iPad 2 Box

Apple iPad 2 With Orange Smart Cover

White iPhone Arrives Tomorrow

SINGAPORE, Singapore – April 27, 2011 – Apple today announced that the white iPhone 4 will be available beginning tomorrow. White iPhone 4 models will be available from Apple’s online store (www.apple.com/sg/) and select Apple Authorised Resellers.

“The white iPhone 4 has finally arrived and it’s beautiful,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “We appreciate everyone who has waited patiently while we’ve worked to get every detail right.”

iPhone 4 is the most innovative phone in the world, featuring Apple’s stunning Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone resulting in super crisp text, images and video, and FaceTime, which makes video calling a reality.

Pricing & Availability
White models of iPhone 4 will be available in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and the US, beginning Thursday, April 28 and in many more countries around the world soon. White iPhone 4 will be available for a recommended retail price of S$888 for the 16GB model and S$1048 for the 32GB model through the Apple Store (www.apple.com/sg/), and select Apple Authorised Resellers.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

Here are the official iPad 2 prices for Singapore:

WiFi

• 16GB: SGD$668
• 32GB: SGD$798
• 64GB: SGD$928

WiFi + 3G

• 16GB: SGD$848
• 32GB: SGD$978
• 64GB: SGD$1,108

Just for comparison sake, here are the iPad 1 prices for Singapore when it was launched:

WiFi

• 16GB: SGD$728
• 32GB: SGD$878
• 64GB: SGD$1,028

WiFi + 3G

• 16GB: SGD$928
• 32GB: SGD$1,078
• 64GB: SGD$1,228

Press Release

iPad 2 Arrives in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore & Eight Other Countries This Week

Wi-Fi Version Available in China on May 6

SINGAPORE, Singapore – April 27, 2011 – Apple today announced that iPad 2, the second-generation of its breakthrough post-PC device, will arrive in Japan on Thursday, April 28 and Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and eight additional countries on Friday, April 29. iPad 2 will be available in Singapore at select Apple Authorised Resellers, and online through the Apple Store (www.apple.com/sg) beginning at 1am local time. Additionally, iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in China beginning Friday, May 6.

iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life* that users have come to expect.

Pricing & Availability
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in Japan on April 28 and Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and UAE on April 29. In Singapore, iPad 2 will be available for a suggested retail price of S$668 for the 16GB model, S$798 for the 32GB model and S$928 for the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G will be available in Singapore for a suggested retail price of S$848 for the 16GB model, S$978 for the 32GB model and S$1108 for the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in China on May 6, and further international availability will be announced at a later date.

iMovie and GarageBand for iPad apps are available for US$4.99 each from the App Store on iPad or http://www.itunes.com/appstore. The Smart Cover is available in a range of colors in vibrant polyurethane for S$54 or rich leather for S$98.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

Official: Apple (Singapore) iPad Page

CUPERTINO, California – March 22, 2011 – Apple today announced that iPad 2, the second-generation of its third post-PC device, will go on sale in 25 additional countries this Friday, March 25. iPad 2 will be available at Apple retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers at 5 p.m. local time, and online through the Apple Store (www.apple.com) beginning at 1 a.m. Apple today also announced that all models of iPad 2 will be available in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and additional countries in April.

“While competitors are still struggling to catch up with our first iPad, we’ve changed the game again with iPad 2,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re experiencing amazing demand for iPad 2 in the US, and customers around the world have told us they can’t wait to get their hands on it. We appreciate everyone’s patience and we are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone.”

iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life that users have come to expect.

Pricing & Availability
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK on March 25 for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be available in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and additional countries in April, and in many more countries around the world in the coming months. Further international availability and pricing will be announced at a later date.

Press Release: iPad 2 Arrives in 25 More Countries This Friday

iPhone

• iPhone 3GS (4.3/8F190)
• iPhone 4 (4.3/8F190)

iPod Touch

• iPod Touch 3G (4.3/8F190)
• iPod Touch 4G (4.3/8F190)

iPad

• iPad 1 (4.3/8F190)
• iPad 2 (4.3/8F191)

iPhone 3G has been deprecated along with iPod Touch 2G and hence there are no iOS 4.3 for them.

Apple announces iPad 2 at yesterday iPad event. I was too tired to catch the event live via live blogging, so I only checked it this morning. It seems that most if not all the rumors are true, Facetime, dual camera, Photobooth, Dual Core A5 and available in white.

The hardware difference between iPad 2 and iPad is the upgrade to dual-core Apple A5, back and front camera, three-axis gyro and of course the support for CDMA network. In terms of physical design, it is about 100 grams lighter but 50% thinner. iPad 2 is now available in white as well, looks like they solve the problem of painting in white. iPad 2 prices is the same as the iPad, Apple did not make it cheaper this time.

iOS 4.3 will come bundled with iPad 2 and for the rest of us, iOS 4.3 will be available for our iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches on 11th March 2011. You need to install iTunes 10.2 in order to upgrade to iOS 4.3 which is available right now.

Apple also announce a new cover for the iPad 2 called Smart Cover which I have totally no interest in and a new Apple Digital AV Adapter for the 30-pin connector.

Specifications

• 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip NEW
• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom NEW
• Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera NEW
• Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
• UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900,1800, 1900 MHz) (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
• CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) (Wi-Fi + 3G Verizon model) NEW
• Digital compass
• Assisted GPS (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
• Cellular (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
• 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
• Three-axis gyro NEW
• Accelerometer sensor
• Ambient light sensor
• Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
• Weight: 241.2 mm
• Width: 185.7 mm
• Depth: 8.8 mm
• Weight: 0.601 kg (Wi-Fi model); 0.613 kg (Wi-Fi + 3G model); 0.607 kg (Wi-Fi + 3G Verizon model)

Full Specifications: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Wi-Fi
16GB: USD$499 = SGD$633
32GB: USD$599 = SGD$760
64GB: USD$699 = SGD$887

Wi-Fi + 3G
16GB: USD$629 = SGD$798
32GB: USD$729 = SGD$925
64GB: USD$829 = SGD$1,052

iPad 2 will be available from 11th March 2011 onwards (next Friday) ONLY in the US. For theses 26 countries (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK), it will be available on 25th March 2011. For the rest of us here in Singapore, we just have to wait!

Official Website: iPad
Engadget: Live from Apple’s iPad 2 event

Previous: Apple Announces iPad

Here is what’s new in a nutshell:

• New 2nd generation Intel Core i5 for entry level MBP 13″ and Intel Core i7″ for higher end 13″, all 15″ and all 17″ models
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor for all models and dedicated AMD Radeon graphics processors for 15″ and 17″ models
• Thunderbolt aka Intel Light Peak. So basically your Mini DisplayPort can transfer data on top of video signals
• FaceTime HD camera, previously known as iSight
• New 2nd generation Intel Core i5 for entry level MBP 13″ and Intel Core i7″ for higher end 13″, all 15″ and all 17″ models
• The new SDXC card slot on the 13″ and 15″ models supports up to 64GB cards

5 models are available, 2 for 13″, 2 for 15″ and 1 for 17″:

13″: Core i5 2.3 GHz (Dual-Core) – SGD$1,648

• Intel Core i5 2.3GHz dual-core
• 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 320GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)

13″: Core i7 2.7 GHz (Dual-Core) – SGD$2,048

• Intel Core i7 2.7GHz dual-core
• 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 500GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)

15″: Core i7 2.0 GHz (Quad-Core) – SGD$2,488

• Intel Core i7 2.0GHz quad-core
• 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 500GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)
• AMD Radeon HD 6490M (256MB GDDR5)

15″: Core i7 2.2 GHz (Quad-Core) – SGD$2,988

• Intel Core i7 2.2GHz quad-core
• 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 750GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)
• AMD Radeon HD 6750M (1GB GDDR5)

17″: Core i7 2.2 GHz (Quad-Core) – SGD$3,398

• Intel Core i7 2.2GHz quad-core
• 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 750GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)
• AMD Radeon HD 6750M (1GB GDDR5)

Apple MacBook Pro: Technical Specifications
Apple Store (Singapore): MacBook Pro

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Magic Trackpad

Apple Wireless Keyboard + Magic Trackpad + Magic Mouse