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Honestly, will the iPad 2 sell out March 11th?

Will the iPad 2 sell out March 11th?

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jman800

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Sep 19, 2008
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I have not seen a thread with this main idea, and it may help others on choosing a time when to line up.

When will the iPad 2 most likely sell out? Will it? What has past events with a similar release time seen?

I'm guessing it depends on the area and the store, but is this thing going to be in hot demand? Or is the hefty price (Compared to iPhone) going to cut the line down?

Any thoughts or comments about the avaiblity of the iPad 2 during the first day will be greatly appreciated.
 
Without the Pre-Order option, its hard to tell.

I hope there is bad weather in my area on the 11th
Less likely of people waiting if the weather is horrible (Heavy Rain) which is better for me.
 
RonHC said:
Without the Pre-Order option, its hard to tell.

I hope there is bad weather in my area on the 11th
Less likely of people waiting if the weather is horrible (Heavy Rain) which is better for me.
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Im with you there... I don't honestly think the iPad is big in my town, but who knows. I'm thinking its not going to be bad, its the 2nd Gen, most first owners are not going to upgrade, and I don't believe the line for first tablet owners is gonig to be a long one.
 
Well I dont think the majority of the folks in my town are willing to take the deep step of $620 (CAD after tax)

I think thats alot of money.. I mean I myself am buying the $735 varient (32GB WiFi only after tax, again canadian)
 
Well right now its an exact tie between yes and no... I'm just hoping getting there 3 hours before is enough time..
 
jman800 said:
Well right now its an exact tie between yes and no... I'm just hoping getting there 3 hours before is enough time..
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Me 2.. I hope apple does well but all I am interested is doing the right thing and come up w/ right plan so that I can get my white 16 gig ipad 2 on that day.. as painlessly and without wasting too much time..
 
The lower end models will sell out quicker that is foreshore. As to the demand, I don't think it will be as crazy as iPad1, but I don't doubt that if there is no pre-order the Apple store will be busier than usual.
 
I really doubt it this time around. Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy AND of course Apple will be selling them. I am sure the production was kicked into double time. I work on Friday and I am off at 6. I am going to map out some locations, give some calls in to check inventory and I am certain I will find one that has them. 16GB 3G on ATT for me.
 
Any thoughts on NYC? Should I go for the insane 5th Av or go for the Upper West or even Soho?

Lining up either way on 11th!!
 
1st one did not and I can't imagine #2 doing it since everyone who wanted a Pad already has one (not everyone but A LOT). I expect some model's may sell out sooner than others but I'm thinking you will be able to pick them up a day or two after launch w/out too much trouble.
 
I doubt they will completely sell out, but what I'm concerned about is them not having the specific model I want. Last year there weren't that many options, particularly with the wifi only and 3G models being released on different dates. But this time you have the choice of color, and if you get a 3G model, you must choice which carrier you want.

I'll be getting the white, 64GB, 3G, AT&T model. I doubt they will run out of that model, but I'm still planning to get there 3 or 4 hours early :p
 
It all depends. I'm picking mine up at a Best Buy in a city of 40,000 people. They don't sell out as quickly as a store in NYC would.

Another thing to consider is the demand. The iPad isn't as high demand as the iPhone, so I would think that lines aren't going to be much of a problem.

I'm looking for a 32 GB white wifi model, so I doubt it'll sell out fast. Most people I know opted for the 16GB.

We'll see. :D
 
Apple will constrain shipments to MAKE it sell out. I suspect they will also hire actors to buy them to gin up a perceived demand.
 
I doubt that it will sell out, maybe the 16GB WiFi model might go quick, but you'll certainly be able to pick up a 16/32/64GB 3G model easily.
 
makefunnyfaces said:
It all depends. I'm picking mine up at a Best Buy in a city of 40,000 people. They don't sell out as quickly as a store in NYC would.

Another thing to consider is the demand. The iPad isn't as high demand as the iPhone, so I would think that lines aren't going to be much of a problem.

I'm looking for a 32 GB white wifi model, so I doubt it'll sell out fast. Most people I know opted for the 16GB.

We'll see. :D
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I think the white 32 GB WiFi model will be the first to sell out.
 
I plan on calling around tomorrow and then deciding where i will go and at what time, honestly i dont think it will sell out.
 
I voted no, here's why.

32 gb may be really hard to find anywhere.

Walmart, Best Buy will retain enough 16/64 to meet supply (people don't want to spend too much, or have too little space) - in fact this could push me into a 64, if the 32 is sold out all over, I don't mind if I upsize.

Verizon / ATT have the 3g covered.

I agree with Pan-Am, 32g wifi white sells out before anything.
 
ClutchThese said:
so here's the moral of this thread...''no one knows"

the end!
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Well based off the results of the poll, you're right we don't know. Yes and No both are pretty much always at a tie.

However, speculation never hurts!

And if you think about it, 32GB selling out fast makes ALOT of sense. More people going for this then we think.
 
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