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Apple just launched their first store in Pakistan in Lahore in a partnership with Raffles Computers. The store is called "iRaffles". The US Ambassador to Pakistan inaugrated the "Apple Computers store" last week.
The Unofficial Apple Weblog and Dailytimes have scant details.
They’re not correct in saying that this is the first unofficial Apple store to open in Pakistan – there are many dozens of authorized apple resellers that have sprouted up everywhere in the country and usually have the latest gadget within 3 days of a macworld or other launch event.
Still – does anyone have details or pictures or their experience to share? If so – fire away in the comments.
Thanks Mudassir for the tip!
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…. sahi dhonda tm nay
May 8th, 2008 at 10:02 am
I have visited the store, its located between Mini Market and Main Market, before Mobilink main office. Well, its not comparable to Apple Stores, the fame they and the rave they share, but its a nice effort. Honestly, there wasn’t anything new for me as I’m already a mac user and through shophive have almost seen the whole apple/mac universe we can offer to people in Pakistan.
Well, on the plus points you can check out the New Macbook AIR – its really thin and light. And there is definitely no Iphone there to play with , as its not authorized for our part of the world yet!
May 8th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
technically its not Apple store. they are premium Apple resellers. But they do have almost all the Apple products, including a lovely Mac Book Air
May 8th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
But that’s the point though – I can get and see a Macbook Air on any local apple resellers (there are 4 official resellers at a 5-min drive from where I live, and one of them has a pretty nice showcase too).
Why is this store getting the hype then?
May 8th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
because Raffles has a dedicated PR team perhaps?
May 8th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Researching Apple for starting development on iPhone SDK, it just seems they make it very hard for a non-Mac world person to enter the Mac world.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
adnan: you can use toolchain for windows to develop applications for iphone but to use the full suite of tools that give you full and rich debuging and dev experience you need to have a mac..
its pretty much same as developing apps for windows mobile devices
I have been working on iPhone app for a while now and their SDK is very neat and getting mature now.. its a fun little device
May 9th, 2008 at 1:50 am
I have heard a vmware/virtualbox installation sort of works – and I think a Hackintosh (!tm) would probably let you play with the SDK.
Adnan: if you figure out a way to make it work with a PC, please do let us know here.
May 9th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Anyone from that area should submit the picture of that store, that would be nice too!
Mudassir Azeemi
San Francisco, CA
May 10th, 2008 at 12:49 am
what is the price of iphone 8gb at iraffles!
May 10th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I do not know there are two stores or one.
The store is in PACE Lahore. I visited last day it was not a very big one like of Apple standard but it is a good effort to put Apple on display. I will share the picture with you guys very soon.
The store name is iStore and according to store management MD Apple inaugurated it. I have their card with me you can contact Mr. Atif Afzaal (Cell: 0333-4287818) for more details as he is managing the Lahore operations ..
Isn’t it really coool!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:29 pm
@Mohammed Mudassir Azeemi
You can find some pictures here
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Just visited the apple store in PACE. It is called iStore. First I contacted Mr. Atif Afzaal on the number Kashif Adeel provided above. Funny thing is Mr Afzaal stated he does not know of any other apple store in town. Anyways I went there and found it to be a soap box sided place displaying 4 laptops, a Mac Mini, and a few iPods (and that is what they seem to be concentrating on. By the way their price for iPod is Rs. 23,000.)
I inquired about getting a Mac Pro and an XServe with two 30″ Cinema Display and was informed Apple does not make one bigger than 20″.
I told him they did. Then he called someone and handed me the phone (Was this the other store that supposedly doesn’t exist?) I gave the guy my specs and he said he will email me in 30 minutes with the pricing. That was 2 hours ago. 
Anyways, I will visit the iRaffles Store maybe tomorrow and check that out. Hope staff there is more knowledgeable and more stuff is available. I really do need a Mac Pro and the options I plan to add are NVidai 8800 G card, 4×1TB HDs, Raid, 4 Gig Ram, OSX Server, 30″ Display, Air port at the very least. Let’s see how the experience goes….
@Mohammed Mudassir Azeemi: the above iRaffles link has some pics of the store….
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Visiting the site I can see their Mac Pros are a certainly the older models and they are still not offering Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger…
June 19th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Please send me Apple mac Pro Specs, Price and vaialbe models in Pakistan, Lahore
June 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Dr. Zulfiqar
Go to http://store.apple.com
Choose/configure a system
Multiply price in $$$$ by 77 and you get the price for the system you want in rupees (Having talked to all of the aple resellers here in Pakistan, seems these days they are using the Rs.77 = $1 conversion rate to come up with their price). Most systems available — if at all — are older models. If you want to order the latest or with some custom configuration, you have to place an order, pay 50% advance and WAIT. They all tell you delivery in 2 to 4 weeks but none deliver. I know ’cause I just screamed at my vendor yesterday for delaying it another 6 days after the 3 weeks promised and not delivering it after 4 and now even further delay (All i wanted extra was a spare HD and NVidia graphics card).
July 10th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
i think you guys will find some pics here
http://adil.2scomplement.com/?p=29
August 20th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
ArchiFiles Launch Alcatel mobile phone products in Pakistan new Model v770 is availabe in Lahore market in Hafeez cente , Hall Road Rs 10,700/-
here is product video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Ltme_z9f4
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Does it means that Apple soon launch iPhone in Pakistan??
September 24th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
NO!
its not coming any soon.
My Advice is to buy the IPod Touch (Version 2) ,, buy the Apple In-Ear Headphones (with mic) and do VOIP-ing on IPod Touch.
Forget IPhone. Its way pricey here.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
According to the people at iRaffles (who are very knowledgeable of apple products indeed) said the iPhone will come to Pakistan in December … and its cheap too at only 16,000 Rs !
October 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I have seen a standalone official apple store in Pace on ground floor on right side when i asked them about the iPhone they said they are the official store and as apple hasn’t launched iphone in Pakistan they don’t have it yet but it will be coming soon ! may be December is correct ?
October 10th, 2008 at 7:46 am
@Ehsan
“I have seen a standalone official apple store in Pace on ground floor on right side”
Just to clarify: That little store is called “iStore” I believe and is the retail outlet for Concept Computers located on Cavalry Ground main boulevard. Concept Computers are I think the oldest retailers of Apple in Lahore. The supposed “official” store is on M M Alam road and is called “iRaffles” and run by Raffle Computers. Actually it too is not “Official” “Apple Store” but just a reseller. All these stores buy their stuff from the really official Apple Store in Singapore. So anything you see on the Apple Store Singapore site, they can get it for you. Of course you have to wait at least 4 weeks for delivery on items not available in stock locally.
October 26th, 2008 at 2:00 am
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November 6th, 2008 at 2:05 am
hmm …. oficially unlocked Iphone even in Hong Kong .. but not here ..
November 17th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
My name is Muhammad Younus Yousuf and i am looking for a job. I am a Manager of Apple Store in Karachi
December 19th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Dude, I don’t understand the big fuss. Don’t be cheap guys. If you are buying Xserve and with options. You have money so why don’t you just order it overseas and have Fedex or UPS deliver it your door step. And no it won’t break during shipment. Apple packs things very carefully. I just bought Macbook pro latest (Aluminum) online and got at my door in 13 days. It was packed in two boxes. with lots of foam inside. Yes I paid 200 bucks for delivery but in the end it was well work the wait. I even got UPS tracking number.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
if anyone want to unlock or upgrade his iphone 3g or 2g or need any software or game then contact me
03454087773
January 13th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I am new to Mac, want to start software development for Mac and iphone.
Can some one helpto buy a Mac,
where I can buy a cheap Mac, or used Mac that is ok start software development for iphone.
Thanks in advance
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I need an IMAC for Iphone development, can any 1 just tell me that from where i can get a used imac of 867 mhz dual proccessor and 512 mb RAM…
Please if any 1 want to sell it or if any1 have any idea to help me them just contact me at:
attique.yousaf@gmail.com
January 29th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
i am in search for an apple store in Karachi. can anybody guide me.
February 6th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I need contacts to iRaffles store in Lahore for some MEMORY upgrade to my existing MAC G3.
February 7th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Assalamoalicom WeramatuAllah Hiwabaracatoho, if any body need to buy imac or powerbook plz contact me. Cell: 0300 9414459
February 18th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
i need macbook pro 15 or 17 inch used if anyone want to sell please contact
03219277847
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Hi, i visited iraffles store located at M.M. Alam Road, Gulberg, Lahore. the staff are well educated. I found the store same as Other Apple Store in UK. All products are with good prices. i bought ipod touch at 18500.
February 27th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
hi, i need to buy iphone touch 16gb. is it really available here in lahore? and at which prices?
if not, is there any alternate way to get it, i mean shipment or something like that, whats the procedure?
February 27th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
@ zeeshan.
can u tell me the address of the shop u got ur ipod touch from? or any contact number
February 27th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
*its ipod touch not iphone touch, bad typing
March 25th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I have an Ipod Classis 80 GB. The warranty is over, now ccording to my knowledge my ipod has some issues, just need to know in lahore ( pakistan) to whom to contact.
Thanks
Regards
Adi
March 26th, 2009 at 6:06 am
hi this is to shaheer tarar u said that u can get a i phone for 16,000 rupees r u out of ur mind nota said that an ipod was priced at 23,000 rupees just to let u know here in america it is the opposite iphone r expesive than the ipod who knows who ever told u the price and release date of the iphone might have just told u a lie cause december has passed and i dont see any iphone in pakistan yet
April 11th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Hey! I bought an 8GB Ipod which was kind of on sale, it was for Pakistan day in green and white colour. I can’t find it in the I store because they don’t have it in the deal anymore(it was ipod nano 8GB at Rs. 9000). One of my friends needs one at the same price. Can anybody help me finding out any other store where I can get that?
April 24th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I don’t know wheather it is a right place to say or not but i need a used mac mini. can somebody help a little?
+923345451192
May 18th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I have a Brand New IPHONE 8GB and an IPOD 80 GB unopened yet, for Sale on urgent basis ( i will wait for maximum 2 dayz) …
So please only interested candidates should contact me in these 2 dayz at:
0346-4409438
June 16th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
@Sehrish
iRaffles Contact number is 042-5757402 and 0300-4214073
Thanks,
June 17th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Assalamoalicom 2 all MACanies,
iwanna sale my Powerbook G4 17“ just in 60000
&
iwanna sale my imac G3 15“ just in 10000
4 details plz: 03009414459
June 24th, 2009 at 3:21 am
I need to know the price of ipod nano [4th gen, 8 gb]
Its for 12,900 at al-fatah, and as electronics are usually priced 2-3k higher thr, i assume i can get it from somewhere else at a cheaper rate. Any suggestions?
July 17th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I wanna purchase an ipodtouch 8GB.if anyone wanna sell.plz contact me at 03137419096.thank U
August 11th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Dear sir,
we the Pak Mac links pleased to inform you that we are apple authorized reseller and services provider in Pakistan Since 1995 and We are Also Authorised Dealer Of HP/ACER/DELL and Sony .So If You Want Any PC /Server or Laptops etc We Will Give You Very Reasonable Prices and One Year Replacment Warranty.
With Regards
Qasim Ali
AM Sales
Pak Mac Links
Mezzanini 1 Chugtai plaza ,35 A Blue Area
Islamabad
CEL: 0333-5158363
Tel: 051-2821177,2829874
August 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
hi i want sale my iphone 1st generation 8gb contact 0332-4752346
September 6th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
i want to know the price of an ipod touch 8gb
September 6th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
i want to know the price of an ipod touch 8gb
contact me at silverantari@yahoo.com
September 7th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I love apple store in pakistan iRaffles
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Hi Imran
You must visit iStore at Cavalry ground, Lahore Cantt. just opposite KFC, its nice Apple Authorized Outlet. I found the staff very knowledgable. Latest iPods are on Display, Mow Nano is with Video, Large Screen and FM. I bought iPod touch 8gb for18000/-.
16gb is discontinued and 32gb and 64gb are aviable, they are high vaue products with faster processors…… good news for games lovers. I opted for 8gb…. googluck
October 11th, 2009 at 9:47 am
i want buy iphone in lahore any can help me ??
contact 03344347002
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:12 am
Hello Guys,
If your desperate to buy some Mac product the best way is to order online. You will be paying for the postage but still its a good deal as compare to the retailers.
The multiply everything with 77 lol and then they add another Rs.5000 – 20,000 dependin upon the product.
I recently bought my Ipod touch 64gb from Canada. I am having a nice time with this thing.
Its like a mini computer. I do all my banking, my shopping and almost everything on it.
Another news for apple crazys, apple is launching its tablet which is like 10″ bigger in coming dec, you can say its a biger version of iphone with offcourse a faster processor but this thing is definately not for me because the idea of carrying a brick larger than my face doesn’t appeal me much, so i will stick with my ipod touch.
I don’t see any point in buying Iphone in Pakistan. You simply can’t do anything with it and won’t be able to unless the networks are upgraded in every manner.
You guys can contact me for more help if you like.
I am available at : kahn604@hotmail.com
November 6th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Hi azher here…i m also Mac+pc user… Mac As a official Usage …
But I have MAc g4 i want sale …if Any Body Exchange with mac mini
as not as prof as home use ..if any body know any where can i bye old model mac mini or g5 in cheap price thanks regard
November 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Hi Friends,
I came back to Pakistan on vacations and had problem with the Hard drive of my MacBook Pro. I called Apple Hotline and they gave me the contact details of Apple iStore Cavalry ground.
My experience with iStore was remarkable.
They gave me free of charge warranty claim.
iStore is an official Apple Authorized Reseller located just opposite to KFC Cavalry Ground
All the staff members and specially engineers are very cooperative and competent.
All Apple lovers should visit this store and experience the professional touch
Shoa
November 11th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I have visited iraffles store at MM Alam road near mobilink office,its remarkable store habving almost all the apple products.The plus point here that they have complete and updated knowledge,customer dealing is excellent and finally prices are very much low than the other resellers in the market.Now they have all mac books with latest snow leopard OS.
December 29th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Hi,
I want to buy an apple ipod Classic new or little bit used, video or audio with all original accessories.
For contact : 0302-8488753
February 7th, 2010 at 10:45 am
i want to sell mp4 with every thing and warrenty if any budy intrested price 3000 contact me 03439121930