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What's the status on people's 9.7" Smart Keyboards?

Keyboard is dispatched. Due to arrive Wednesday via UPS. My pencil is due to arrive Tuesday via UKMail.

Only care about the iPad though :p
 
Too many people answered for me to quote every single one (Thank you!) but it sounds like it could be any of them! Whenever I order on Amazon Prime DPD deliver to me... they're delivering my pencil Tuesday.. Sounds like I might have the iPad from them on Thursday too - I do love the one hour time slots!
 
Quick question...I have a £500 voucher from Currys and hence I am tied up with them, err nice problem to have :)
On Curry's website it says 'availability 31/3, order now' and then 'not available for store collection'. Does anybody know what could be the ETA if I ordered one? Same day Thursday? And generally speaking, is the new iPad available in Apple stores on 31/3 or just for mail order? I am asking this because if it is also available in the Currys stores on Thu then it's easier to pick it up myself instead...Cheers
 
New iPad should be available in Apple Stores on 31/03 as well as mail order from Apple.

I suspect Currys website is just saying not available for store collection because it's not available in the stores until Thursday. Are they open tomorrow? Could give them a call and ask if they know if they'll have stock on Thursday?
 
Quick question...I have a £500 voucher from Currys and hence I am tied up with them, err nice problem to have :)
On Curry's website it says 'availability 31/3, order now' and then 'not available for store collection'. Does anybody know what could be the ETA if I ordered one? Same day Thursday? And generally speaking, is the new iPad available in Apple stores on 31/3 or just for mail order? I am asking this because if it is also available in the Currys stores on Thu then it's easier to pick it up myself instead...Cheers
Nice voucher to have! I'd imagine as they're advertising pre-launch for availability on 31st that you would get it that day. Not sure about in-store stock though... Definitely available in Apple stores on Thursday though! :)
 
@illitrate23 and @Bentron: thanks both for quick reply. Currys don't have direct numbers anymore, will call the main switchboard later today as they are open...Cheers.
I ordered a smart case, pencil and Smart Keyboard - it says dispatched but it also says all three items will be merged before my carrier details are updated so I might have to wait until the 4th or 5th of April
 
Just called them. They said that they already have them in stock to ensure a Thursday delivery.

@Bazooka-joe: did you order the Smart Case for the new 9.7 Pro from Currys? They don't sell accessories yet as they will stock them after the iPad is available in their stores.
 
My friend told me her iPad is now dispatched. Anyone else here? Mine is still PFD.
 
Just called them. They said that they already have them in stock to ensure a Thursday delivery.

@Bazooka-joe: did you order the Smart Case for the new 9.7 Pro from Currys? They don't sell accessories yet as they will stock them after the iPad is available in their stores.
No mine is from the Apple store. I would imagine that Currys and other stores will also have stock on release day
 
My order has been all over the place. From processing to preparing for dispatch, then back to processing, then my payment method got refuse for 1/3 items. I ticked to have them all delivered together but they've been split up. So confusing. Maybe if I just stopped refreshing the status page I'd be happier :rolleyes:

Confirmation mail at 7:06.

9.7 space grey - PFD (eta 31 Mar)
ASK - PFD (eta 4-5 Apr)
Pencil - Processing (eta 30 Mar)
 
My order has been all over the place. From processing to preparing for dispatch, then back to processing, then my payment method got refuse for 1/3 items. I ticked to have them all delivered together but they've been split up. So confusing. Maybe if I just stopped refreshing the status page I'd be happier :rolleyes:

Confirmation mail at 7:06.

9.7 space grey - PFD (eta 31 Mar)
ASK - PFD (eta 4-5 Apr)
Pencil - Processing (eta 30 Mar)

Same here:
I ordered iPad and then the Keyboard case and silicone case separately. 24/3/16
On 25/3/16, both orders went to PFD.
On 26/3/16 the Cases order went back to Processing. Still is Processing
 
I ordered my 128gb Grey at 7:03am on 24th but still says preparing for shipment, annoying as I must have been one of the very first pre orders but some have already been dispatched!
 
This week is going to drag guys isn't it! :eek:

Yep just a bit, and I'm waiting on an iPhone SE as well!

I bet on Thursday DPD will give me a 1hr delivery window right at the end of the day, so the wait is even longer :(
 
I ordered my 128gb Grey at 7:03am on 24th but still says preparing for shipment, annoying as I must have been one of the very first pre orders but some have already been dispatched!
The couriers only need a day to deliver, so we might not get the dispatch status update until wednesday :(
 
I'm sorely tempted to pre-order the Rose Gold 32GB WiFi + LTE 9.7" version.

Having had a look around the best price I've found for my iPad Air 2 128GB W/C is £338 on Mrresell (via Mac World UK).

Would consider eBay but not mad on losing out on shipping/selling fees; anyone else recommend a site to look at?

The likes of Mazuma etc offer around £230 so know I could potentially earn more towards a newer iPad.

Cheers!
 
I'm sorely tempted to pre-order the Rose Gold 32GB WiFi + LTE 9.7" version.

Having had a look around the best price I've found for my iPad Air 2 128GB W/C is £338 on Mrresell (via Mac World UK).

Would consider eBay but not mad on losing out on shipping/selling fees; anyone else recommend a site to look at?

The likes of Mazuma etc offer around £230 so know I could potentially earn more towards a newer iPad.

Cheers!

Have you tried CEX?
 
Have you tried CEX?

I'll pay them a visit tomorrow. Tad wary as my local store tends to offer low trade in prices and then sell them for a hefty profit.

Would do my nut in if they offered me £200 (for example) and then sell it out for £400 ;-)

Anyway in the meantime I've gone and 'upgraded' to an iPad Pro... Ships between April 1/5
 
I'll pay them a visit tomorrow. Tad wary as my local store tends to offer low trade in prices and then sell them for a hefty profit.

Would do my nut in if they offered me £200 (for example) and then sell it out for £400 ;-)

Anyway in the meantime I've gone and 'upgraded' to an iPad Pro... Ships between April 1/5
https://uk.webuy.com/search/index.php?stext=iPad+Air+2+unlocked+128gb&section=

That should give you a rough estimate.

In the meantime I might give mResell a go- thanks for pointing it out!
 
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