Tricky situation

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Tricky situation

Hi guys, i am in a kinda tricky situation. I am from Russia, but now i live in Syria (i work in a russian embassy). I am looking forward to buying an Ipad 2 WifI+3g but now they aren't sold legally neither in Russia or Syria. My friend told me that Ipads 2 are being sold in Arab Emirates for a reasonable price. What would you advice me to do: wait till they arrive to Russia or buy Ipad 2 in Emirates. I ask that because i want to be sure that my Ipad works in Russia and Syria.(working 3g and downloadable content in Itunes and Appstore. Is there any big difference in Ipad 2 made for Us market and ipad 2 made for other countries. If yes, than how can get to know for what market it is done, holding Ipad2 box in my hands? Thanks in advance. P.S. Excuse me for my English)

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Posted on Apr 21, 2011 6:55 AM

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red555

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Apr 21, 2011 1:51 PM in response to Jeminialex

If you get an iPad 2 with 3G, make sure you get the AT&T version because it has a replaceable micro-sim card and is GSM compatible.

The iPad's can all connect to WiFi networks, as long as the networks comply with IEEE-802-11 standards.

The power supply are 110-220 volt and may need a plug adaptor for the wall outlet.

PS Your English is a lot better than my Russian. 🙂

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Jeminialex Author

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Apr 21, 2011 2:07 PM in response to red555

Thanks) =)

But how can i distinguish Verizon Ipad from AT&T? Should it be written on a package or what?

Anyway, i hope they don't sell Verizon's Ipads in Dubai)) There's an authorised apple dealer in Emirates so i hope they sell only standart Ipad, cause i think it's possible to use Verizon's version only in US, isn't it?

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red555

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Apr 21, 2011 2:19 PM in response to Jeminialex

Yes. It will be on the package. Also, the seller should be knowledgeable on this.

Yes, I think the Verizon is US only, but be cautious anyway.

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Jeminialex Author

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Apr 21, 2011 2:38 PM in response to red555

Thx)) I hope sellers know what they sell))

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pjl123

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Apr 21, 2011 2:47 PM in response to Jeminialex

I wonder about the last part of his question. If the pads are not sold yet in the country he is in, will he get anywhere with the app store?

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Jeminialex Author

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Apr 21, 2011 2:54 PM in response to pjl123

First Ipad is sold by authorised apple dealer in Russia, so i think using Appstore won't be a problem.

That IS a problem for me to use appstore on my Iphone in Syria, so i always have to find a way to download apps) connecting to Wi-Fi i set some Us or other proxys in wi-fi settings so sometimes that works))

I have another question: in June I am going to Moscow for a couple of weeks. If I buy some apps there (Appstore works in russia) and then go back to syria, will i be able to update my Ipad without loosing purchased apps when connecting to my PC (Appstore doesn't work in syria)

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