Well, New iPad in Indonesia Priced Twice More Expensive

Tuesday, 3/20/2012 7:59 PM

Jakarta - New iPad not yet officially entered in Indonesia, only limited parking in the neighboring country, Singapore. But make no mistake, in Indonesia there are marketed iPad generation. The price, do not ask, certainly far beyond the normal price.

A seller who were admitted membanderol detikINET new iPad WiFi to version 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB at the rate of Rp 9 million, Rp 10 million and Rp 11 million.

"Yes, it's just a version of WiFi. Not a 4G version. Anyway here 4G could still be used," he said.

The price was certainly spelled 'exorbitant'. Do not believe it? Compare it with the normal price. On the Apple site, new iPad WiFi 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB respectively priced at the rate USD 499, USD 599 and USD 699.

This means that if dirupiahkan price difference could reach more than twice as expensive. For example, for the new unofficial version of the iPad WiFi 16 GB in Indonesia is still priced at Rp 9 million, while the official price for just USD 499 or USD 4.491 million ($ 1 = Rp 9,000).

"It cost that much, still high as in Indonesia is still not signed. Most can go down to Rp 100 thousand," said the salesman.

New iPad is a new visited 10 countries in the world. As for the price of new 4G WiFi iPad labeled USD 629 for 16 GB, USD 729 for 32 GB, and USD 829 for 64 GB version of the most high.

The seller still claims iPad sold the latest generation of devices including the official. He also claims to provide international warranty for the device that sells for a year.

But certainly, Apple itself has not officially market the new iPad in Indonesia through their distributor partners. PT Sinar Eka harmony - one of Apple distributor in the country - Indonesia claimed the new iPad will be a new arrival in the next 2-3 months.