Apple yesterday announced that the iPad 2 is indeed coming to India. A delight for all iPad fans who waited 9 months to get the iPad 1, they get the iPad 2 within 2 months of US release. Thats a great news. But then, the iPad 2 pricing?
Isn’t it expensive? The US retails for $499 it translates to Rs 25000 (or less). Well yes indeed. There is a price to pay for getting the product imported in India! So is Rs 29500 for the iPad 2 expensive? Well depends on how you see it. The information below won’t give you a lot to take back, but some peace with the pricing here for sure.
The iPad 2 in UK sells for
16GB WiFi £399, Translates to INR 29366
32GB WiFi £479, Translates to INR 35254
64GB WiFi £559, Translates to INR 41142
16GB WiFi+3G £499, Translates to INR 36726
32GB WiFi+3G £579, Translates to INR 42614
64GB WiFi+3G £659, Translates to INR 48502
If you notice apart from the 16GB WiFi, all models are expensive in UK. Surprise, Surprise, India is cheaper than UK for buying an iPad2. Helps you make a buying decision?