So I called them today and apparently I dropped the unit? Customer service in our country is useless. Trying to get the query escalated but it is not going well :/
So I took my iPad into the store because the black 3G strip was cracked and the right hand side of the screen deflected on a light touch.
I received this email in response:
Dear [me]
PART NO: APPLMC496
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : IPAD 32GB WIFI + 3G (ETU - ZM661-5602)
SERIAL NO...
If you have a mac and download Xcode you can activate iPad gestures http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/03/14/enable-ios-4-3-gesture-controls-on-your-ipad-with-free-xcode-3-d/ which make app switching a four finger swipe.
I'l try go in to a branch tomorrow and see whats up. I have a Top Up sim though so thats probably a bit of a fail. Sigh. Why does South Africa make internet and telecommunications in general so hard.
Seems like the best option. I'll check it out. Thanks.
EDIT:
So I signed up for the service but the site is VERY complicated and I cant figure out what I need to do to link my Standard Bank card with the account so I can buy bundles.
Also, I cant figure where to link my iPad data sim's phone...
I got an iPad 1 3G but haven't activated data yet. Mainly because I don't know what the cheapest data out there is or its compatibility.
Theres a few options out there but I've already ruled some out:
Vodacom: NO! Way too costly.
Cell C: 3G band not compatible with iPad 1.
Which...
Cheapest vouchers on the web: http://mikesay98.blogspot.com/
I crunched some numbers and figured its still cheaper to buy music on nokia music store based on current exchange rates.
Also: make sure your location is one where they dont charge sales tax on iTunes purchases.
does the kenyan account have ALL the games and what not that the US store has? Does it use USD pricing? Problem is I already have my US and RSA accounts so I dunno if I should get a kenya one as well.