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iPad 2 Shipment Estimates for New Orders Extended to 2-3 Weeks
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The Verizon model lacks a SIM slot. Also, my order email from Apple says "IPAD WI-FI 3G 64GB BLACK - VERIZON-USA". Apple will say it is because of antenna tuning or optimization and that may be true, but I suspect the carriers requested this so their customers did not view their data plans as commodities that could be swapped interchangeably.
We order a white Wi-fi 32gigs around 2 minutes before 1 AM last night. We have it engraved also and it said to expect the shipment after the 18th-25th. So we hope for the package to come with in that window time, can't wait. 
I can't help but wonder if the disaster in Japan has something to do with it.
Possibly some components just became scarce.
There's not going to be lines. The iPad is available just about everywhere.
You could go to:
Apple Store
Best Buy
Target
Walmart
Sam's Club
AT&T
Verizon
Not really the stuff of 'lines.' The hardcore will go to the Apple Store just out of habit. But completely not necessary - stand in line if it makes you feel more excited for your purchase, but I'll be willing to bet you can walk into a store this evening and get one.
That's not to say Apple won't sell a lot. But that's also because they're available everywhere.
You could go to:
Apple Store
Best Buy
Target
Walmart
Sam's Club
AT&T
Verizon
Not really the stuff of 'lines.' The hardcore will go to the Apple Store just out of habit. But completely not necessary - stand in line if it makes you feel more excited for your purchase, but I'll be willing to bet you can walk into a store this evening and get one.
That's not to say Apple won't sell a lot. But that's also because they're available everywhere.
This is just ridiculous.
The iPad has 18 different configurations.
I wonder how long Apple will keep this up.
This is a logistical nightmare and I think Apple will learn their lesson.
As much as I like the white iPad, you just can't be shipping the hottest tech item of the year with 18 configurations.
Assuming, for the sake of the argument, that BestBuy gets 100 iPads with all model represented equally. That means that it only has 5-6 of each type. This is not good for the consumer.
Of course you can order it online at apple.com, but I think this is really going to hurt the resellers. Having all those units in stock is going to be a tough task for them.
The iPad has 18 different configurations.
I wonder how long Apple will keep this up.
This is a logistical nightmare and I think Apple will learn their lesson.
As much as I like the white iPad, you just can't be shipping the hottest tech item of the year with 18 configurations.
Assuming, for the sake of the argument, that BestBuy gets 100 iPads with all model represented equally. That means that it only has 5-6 of each type. This is not good for the consumer.
Of course you can order it online at apple.com, but I think this is really going to hurt the resellers. Having all those units in stock is going to be a tough task for them.
Well.... we'll find out! Going to Sams Club at 4:30 to see if they're going to have any at my store... they are not listed as one, but thought I'd check. From there... maybe Target or Best Buy.
At the Grove right? Is that why I had such bad traffic in that area getting to work???Yikes!
Or you could order one online then and then pop into a store today. If you get one you can always cancel the online order because they only charge you once it's shipped.
Mine didn't ship yet and I got charged for my whole order already....
James
Where did you get this information from ? Steve's botched misquote that was corrected by every media back in january ?
Not botched at all. It was speculated there were poor sales in November of last year. Then there was the story that the return rate on Galaxy tabs were 16%. Samsung tried to say it was only 2% but didn't offer hard evidence. After this, the price dropped significantly; most likely due to poor sales and Samsung having shipped so many that were gathering dust. Then Samsung released the transcript that was in "error" and later back pedaled. Furthermore, in the same disputed quote, it was said the sales were not as great as they would have liked. Finally, Samsung said they were rethinking their second version after ipad2 specs were released. Jobs most likely went with the original quote because we will see in the end that it was honest.
I realize you want to get people riled up and change the topic to whether Jobs purposely misquoted or not. But the truth is that the Galaxy tab is not currently a rival to the ipad. In fact if you look for it in the best seller lists of Amazon it is listed in the cell phone lists rather than tablets. I speculate this is because if you want to take advantage of those new low prices on Amazon, you need to get a contract with a carrier.
Here's another post of mine on the subject with links:
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=12109253&#post12109253
Now just stop with the rant about whether Jobs purposely misquoted or not. It is just silly.
TJ Maxx will get the ipad2 with the Retina display and better cameras and FLASH LOL
Shsht.....
Regardless of the reason or Apple's excuse, this is 100% lame and B.S.
Sell a product that "releases" on 1 day but doesn't even SHIP for 2-3 weeks.
Sell a product that "releases" on 1 day but doesn't even SHIP for 2-3 weeks.
Here is my Verizon order:
Interesting how they brand the Verizon one on orders and email but not ATT. I don't know how the carriers could influence Apple into not making them interchangeable. They aren't subsidizing them. If Apple isn't doing it I would guess the engineering hasn't been worked out yet. The huge number of SKUs is very unApple like.
I'm waiting for BestBuy, b/c getting their warranty coverage for my iPad would have allowed me to take it back and make my money back with the new release of iPad 2...
I agree with everything you said but I've listened to the actual audio and she did say "smooth". I think if Steve had quoted Samsung with the "smooth" quote at the iPad 2 event it would have been hilarious. Assuming he even knew about the correction. Bottom line as you've said is if the Samsung tablet is a flop it's a flop.
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So, how's the buying experience at Best Buy? Will they have decent stock? They're not releasing any stock numbers for stores.
Also, where do you buy warranty for iPad, if you do. That's the only reason im thinking about Best Buy. Not sure about how good squaretrade is. Thoughts?
So, how's the buying experience at Best Buy? Will they have decent stock? They're not releasing any stock numbers for stores.
Also, where do you buy warranty for iPad, if you do. That's the only reason im thinking about Best Buy. Not sure about how good squaretrade is. Thoughts?
And the other 10% are what? Rude, loud mouth, gas-guzzling Americans? Buying two to feed their fat, cushy lifestyles?
Don't you love stereotypes.
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