iPad 2 - Crabtree Mall in Raleigh, NC

[w00tini]

So, how many of you are heading here on launch day? Or rather, how many of you will be between me and my new iToy this Friday!

I'm hoping to get here around 4pm... and be out with two new iPad 2's w/ smart covers around 5:10pm if all goes well.

 

[tuckrcsb]

I wonder how many units that location will have? I'm seriously considering getting there around 10am to make sure I'm not a part of the "sold-out" crowd

 

[Kim in NC]

We're trying to figure out what to do. I have a child to pick up from school at 4 and DH has hand therapy at 3:30 so we can't get there before 4:30. I'm afraid it's going to be too late. We need a 64GB WiFi and a 64GB Verizon 3G. UGH.....hate this! Truly wish we could pre-order online for them to hold what we need.

 

[hefeglass]

i dont think theyll sell out the first night honestly..

 

[w00tini]

i dont think theyll sell out the first night honestly..

i'm actually starting to feel that way myself. these things look to be available everywhere in pretty decent quantities. add to that the fact many people are quite happy with the iPad1 and i just don't see the mad dash we had last year to get the first iteration of the device.

 

[Kim in NC]

I'm starting to get worried. Heard there were 20 + people in lines at other stores already. UGH! Now with online ordering saying 2-3 weeks for shipping - this is NOT looking good!

 

[hefeglass]

seriously..

CHILL OUT




im willing to bet $100 that youll get one today



seriously...i always used to worry about getting new apple stuff...but they ALWAYS send a ton to raleigh store....youll be fine..im telling you

if not, hit up bestbuy, walmart, target...we have em all!

 

[w00tini]

any lines yet? I'm 3 hrs away

 

[Kim in NC]

any lines yet? I'm 3 hrs away

Called was told "not bad" - don't know how to take that.

 

[mikepas]

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any lines yet? I'm 3 hrs away

I'm in line there now and by my rough count there are 42 people in line right now. I've been here 30 minutes and ten people lined up behind me.

 

[dmo1028]

I can swing by and check for you guys in about 20min if you like.

 

[dmo1028]

I'd say 60-65'ish...

 

[mikepas]

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I wish the guy at Beookstone would atop flying the AR Drone. It's too darn tempting!

 

[striatedglutes]

Posting in spirit. Don't have too much fun guys.

 

[w00tini]

leaving wake forest now!

oh and I'll bring a rake for that ar drone

 

[Kim in NC]

Over 100 in line now. Glad to see another Wake Forest person in line!

 

[mikepas]

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I just chatted with a Crabtree security officer and the line is stretching all the way past center court. They sent for more line rope and stands.

 

[hefeglass]

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Hey...mikepas..I'll kick u 5 bucks to let me slide in with u in line. I'm here...about a hindered back at the most.

Here's pics

 

[Seitofox]

I am in the best buy in Cary right now and there are about 12 people in line

 

[w00tini]

made it. I'm about 50 behind that picture. we will def get pads. I expect this line to move fast once they open the gated.

 

[hefeglass]

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Not that I necessarily need the better spot..but I am in a nonstop rush. So it doesnt hurt to ask

 

[Kim in NC]

I'm two behind the guy in the grey vest in that pic. We have some line breaking going on behind us which isn't cool.

 

[mikepas]

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I'm two behind the guy in the grey vest in that pic. We have some line breaking going on behind us which isn't cool.

Let one of the security guys know and they will boot the offenders from the mall for the rest of the day.

 

[TermCommander]

I am in the best buy in Cary right now and there are about 12 people in line

Do they have Wifi only iPads? or only Wifi+3G ?

 

[Seitofox]

Best buy in Cary jumped to about 40-50 people, won't say witch ones they have