Buying an imported iPad MINI 2

magicroundabout · 2 Sep 2015 at 11:17

Can you kind folk please advise on if this is a good idea or not.

i have sourced a new iPad mini 2 32gb for £215 delivered.

it's an imported model (not sure where from) and is supplied with an 3 pin adaptor.

Brand new. 12 month manufacturers warranty.
Imported unit supplied with UK 3-pin adapter.
Tracked postage.

will i be limited on what apps i can add to this imported model or does that not apply seeing as my account etc will be setup to UK?

malachi · 2 Sep 2015 at 11:57

The App Stores goes by location of your account not the device.

magicroundabout · 2 Sep 2015 at 12:14

cheers for the reply. i thought this would be the case but needed confirmation.

magicroundabout · 10 Sep 2015 at 20:46

iPad arrived today. It was a german model as thats where it was set for recommended location on startup. Cracking piece of kit.

can i but an official 3 pin usb charger adapter from somewhere to replace the 2 pin supplied

magicroundabout · 12 Sep 2015 at 16:18

Is this the best kit to get would people agree with?

http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/produc...78a6cf534d6a0eb0439c4e095cd0ed56ddb58967ef914

spoffle · 12 Sep 2015 at 16:27

That will be fine if you're planning on travelling.

box · 14 Sep 2015 at 21:26

eBay item 161538639159. Surely that's all you need?

magicroundabout · 20 Sep 2015 at 07:50

box said:
eBay item 161538639159. Surely that's all you need?

cheers box. £2.50 for a genuine apple product!!! :confused:

Feek · 20 Sep 2015 at 09:27

magicroundabout said:
cheers box. £2.50 for a genuine apple product!!!

They're telling lies. Actually they're being a bit crafty.

"Genuine Wall AC UK Plug Charger Power Adapter for Apple iPad, MacBook, MagSafe"
That doesn't actually say it's an Apple product, just that it's a genuine wall ac uk plug charger.

"Genuine Quality Apple UK Power Plug AC For MAC/IPAD Magsafe Adapter Charger"
That says it's genuine quality.

BeanBandit · 20 Sep 2015 at 12:33

Feek said:
They're telling lies. Actually they're being a bit crafty.

"Genuine Wall AC UK Plug Charger Power Adapter for Apple iPad, MacBook, MagSafe"
That doesn't actually say it's an Apple product, just that it's a genuine wall ac uk plug charger.

"Genuine Quality Apple UK Power Plug AC For MAC/IPAD Magsafe Adapter Charger"
That says it's genuine quality.

I see this a lot nowadays, anyway to con someone into thinking they are getting quality original parts. Had the same recently with trying to source a PSU for a Sony laptop. So many of these "genuine" parts to wade through, very confusing at times.

BeanBandit · 20 Sep 2015 at 12:38

Oh if you're only after a UK plug adaptor, you could just use a normal figure 8 mains cord, and plug it straight into the PSU. A lot cheaper than buying a full pack of adaptors, and you get an extension lead as well

smilertoo · 20 Sep 2015 at 22:44

Common sense, if they're charging £2.50 you can be 99% sure its not from Apple.