How quickly do pre-orders sell out?

[nateharr]

So Apple just announced that pre-orders for the 3rd generation iPad will be available today. Does anyone remember how long you were able to preorder and still receive your iPad on day one in the previous years?

The earliest I could pre-order would be this upcoming Monday, but I fear that may be too late.

 

[robbieduncan]

Either today or tomorrow for the first batch. Monday? Not a chance.

 

[wkoalmc2011]

Do they charge the card immediately or once it ships?

 

[nateharr]

Either today or tomorrow for the first batch. Monday? Not a chance.

Poop. Thanks for the quick response.

 

[SammyDFG]

is there a limit of 2 per customer if you pre-order online? or is that only for store purchases?

 

[djransom]

Do they charge the card immediately or once it ships?

They authorize the charge initially and it falls off in a couple of days. Then they officially charge you once it ships. In short, have the funds available.

 

[NutsNGum]

Do they charge the card immediately or once it ships?

When it ships.

 

[identity]

when exactly does the pre-order start today? I have night classes at 6-9pm. Did they say exactly what time today?

 

[ugahairydawgs]

So Apple just announced that pre-orders for the 3rd generation iPad will be available today. Does anyone remember how long you were able to preorder and still receive your iPad on day one in the previous years?

The earliest I could pre-order would be this upcoming Monday, but I fear that may be too late.

Pretty safe bet. If you "need" it on launch day then you're probably gonna have to try and stand in line.

 

[TopToffee]

Can you pre-order online to collect in-store?

 

[ggallant1]

Does best buy usually do preorders?

 

[Shay41]

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When are you able to preorder? The Apple website isnt showing anything about the iPad 3.

 

[mloffa]

And, because this question always comes up, YOU CAN use a debit card as long as it has a Visa/Master Card logo on it!

 

[Guacamole]

Can you pre-order online to collect in-store?

i need to know this too

 

[boy-better-know]

They haven't finished announcing it yet, patience is a virtue.

 

[steven9d3]

if i preorder it today will i receive it on launch day or will it ship on launch day?

 

[ECUpirate44]

if i preorder it today will i receive it on launch day or will it ship on launch day?

receive it on launch day.

 

[yegon]

if i preorder it today will i receive it on launch day or will it ship on launch day?

Receive it on launch day. I actually got my preordered iPad 1 a day early.

 

[SchneiderMan]

They don't.

 

[Windowsrefugee]

Black or white?

Which is ore popular white or black 3G?

 

[Mr.C]

Which is ore popular white or black 3G?

Both.

 

[Windowsrefugee]

Both.

OK, then, which model of the 9 or so being released is likely to be LEAST popular and therefor take longer to sell out? I presume it would be one of the fully loaded 4G models?

 

[mloffa]

OK, then, which model of the 9 or so being released is likely to be LEAST popular and therefor take longer to sell out? I presume it would be one of the fully loaded 4G models?

Base model, 16GB either White or Black is most likely going to be the first to go.

 

[Mr.C]

OK, then, which model of the 9 or so being released is likely to be LEAST popular and therefor take longer to sell out? I presume it would be one of the fully loaded 4G models?

Your guess is as good as anyones.

 

[JeffMorse]

OK, then, which model of the 9 or so being released is likely to be LEAST popular and therefor take longer to sell out? I presume it would be one of the fully loaded 4G models?

The white verison 64g 3g models will probably be the easiest to get on day 1. They were last year.