Users can buy iPad in Romania from limited group of local retailers, telecom companies yet to sell device
The already famous iPad device from Apple, which has started to shape the online media industry worldwide, is also available for sale in Romania but the prices are considerably higher than in the US. Telecom operators, which are expected to bring the device to Romania at lower selling prices when sold with data and voice subscriptions, are yet to include it in their offers.
Diverta online store- dol.ro has recently included the iPad in its offer, selling the 32GB 3G and the 64GB 3G versions for RON 3,899 (EUR 906) and RON 4,298 (EUR 999) respectively.
Online retailer eMAG.ro has more versions of the iPad device on sale. The iPad 16GB version is priced RON 2,399 (EUR 557). The 3G version of the same iPad 16GB is RON 3,149 (EUR 732). The iPad 64GB version costs RON 3,469 (EUR 806) on the eMAG.ro online store.
The 16GB 3G version of the iPad is also available in Carrefour Baneasa and Orhideea for RON 3,599 (EUR 836), according to the French retailer's webpage.
To use the device with an internet plan from a telecom operator in Romania, one can choose a micro-sim card from Vodafone or from Orange telecom operators. The micro-SIM is a chip especially created for PC tablets and last generation smartphones. Telecom operators active in Romania are currently expected to bring the iPad to the country, which would result in lower selling prices together with voice and data subscription plans. Orange has recently launched the iPhone 4 in Romania and Vodafone will soon follow suit.
