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Apple Already Preparing Some Early iPad Mini Pre-Orders for Shipment
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Too bad the cellular versions won't ship early. 
Mine's still scheduled for November 20.
It will be interesting to find out (eventually) what the first few days' sales numbers are.
Mine's still scheduled for November 20.It will be interesting to find out (eventually) what the first few days' sales numbers are.
I guess it depends on the amount of stock they have initially, it's impossible to predict. Having said that it's going to be practically impossible to beat the iPhone 5 sales!
Same here. Although this happened with the iPhone 5 too... just sits with the courier until delivery day.
They will. They only give online like a third of the units, if that, for the preorders
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Actually they could be as popular but way more units were made
The smart cover wasn't a pre-order. Those ship before the actual iPad mini.
I know, it's strange.
My 4th gen iPad in black is preparing for shipment! Although my 4th gen iPad in white is still processing.
I know this is the Mac forum, however the mini is a joke. It seems like Apples quick and dirty attempt to match the market and see what interest there is.
Needless to say, people would buy a polished turd if it was Apple branded and their analysts should know that. The tech is already there and in smaller form, they could have ended with a device that contained a lot more oomph, bang for the buck and most importantly ... LONGEVITY!
Apple won't fully support 2 year old tech for long, I see a quick refresh and so unhappy early adopters.
Needless to say, people would buy a polished turd if it was Apple branded and their analysts should know that. The tech is already there and in smaller form, they could have ended with a device that contained a lot more oomph, bang for the buck and most importantly ... LONGEVITY!
Apple won't fully support 2 year old tech for long, I see a quick refresh and so unhappy early adopters.
Did it ever occur to you for a split second that people have their own reasons for buying an iPad Mini irrespective of what logo is on the device? Just because you think it's **** it doesn't mean everyone else does...I respect your reasons for not liking it so why not show a little maturity and appreciate that others have their dislikes and likes.
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In that case you're on the wrong site, I suggest you go to MicrosoftRumors.com
I wanted an iPad that was a lot bigger than a phone but not so heavy and borderline-portable as the full sized iPad. I also wanted something a bit cheaper.
So the Mini ticks all my boxes.
Why the negativity over what other people buy? Nobody said you have to buy one.
I ordered one for a Christmas present for my Dad, because he wants an iPad but wants a smaller screen.
What's wrong with that?
iPad with Retina display Wi-Fi 32GB - Black - Preparing for shipment
iPad mini with Wi-Fi 16GB - Black & Slate - Processing Items
Same order too! Weird!!!
iPad mini with Wi-Fi 16GB - Black & Slate - Processing Items
Same order too! Weird!!!
This is the point of the Mini for me too. If you want an iPad and either want a smaller screen, or want something less than $399, then this is a good deal.
If you don't care about it being an iPad, then you have options from Google, Amazon, and even Microsoft now.
We need to let people buy what they want to buy, and quit complaining about their decisions. No one tablet is right for everyone, any more than any one computer is right for everyone.
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Is MacMall still doing no sales tax? I thought I saw something that they were starting to charge sales tax now...
This is pretty-much exactly my reasoning. Weight is definitely the biggest factor for me. If they were able to make a 9.7" iPad that was 300g, I'd be getting that. But this looks like a great way to fit what I use my iPad for (web surfing, email, giving presentations, light app usage) in a much more portable form.
Rumor?
How is Apple processing orders a "Rumor" remotely worth reporting on?
What is next?
"Apple uses forklift to move iPad Mini boxes toward loading dock" ??
How is Apple processing orders a "Rumor" remotely worth reporting on?
What is next?
"Apple uses forklift to move iPad Mini boxes toward loading dock" ??
well u can use it but for itunes to recognize and to sync with the new iPads it most likely will need an update first
but i was actually just being sarcastic ^^
No matter what they post you folks bitch! Geez, why don't you start you own freaking forum. If you aren't bitching you aren't happy it seems!
How is Apple processing orders a "Rumor" remotely worth reporting on?
What is next?
"Apple uses forklift to move iPad Mini boxes toward loading dock" ??
As I mentioned to someone else who made a similar comment...you don't have to read it...