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iPad 2 UK Thread
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I preordered the original iPad to avoid queueing. On release day, I went into the Sheffield Apple store to pick up a case and walked away with an iPad for my wife as well. There was no problem getting original iPads from many places on release date without queueing.
I'm not saying that will happen this time (I don't care as I am still happy with my model), but there are lots of myths around about the original release, at least in the UK.
I ordered at 12.30am. My delivery has always been for 3-4 weeks time (27th April). Has anyone else got anything earlier from the online apple store (earlier than 25th April?)
How about £480, I'll be generous and give you £1 above the RRP price of £479 for your troubles.
This is my only hope. No shops seem to be even selling them in Lowestoft. So if the date doesn't change, I'll have to suffer until the 27th of April.
lovely little package arrived this morning, now just need an iPad to go with the case
Popped into local PC world, guy assured me he had 50 in stock, issuing ticket system at 4pm, I was there at 11 to enquire and I was the first. Hopefully walk in around 3.30 (as long as the online order is still able to cancel!)
Popped into local PC world, guy assured me he had 50 in stock, issuing ticket system at 4pm, I was there at 11 to enquire and I was the first. Hopefully walk in around 3.30 (as long as the online order is still able to cancel!)
Your delivery is 3-4 weeks but your actual shipping is likely to be 2-3 (April 15th)
If anyone in Plymouth was after a white iPad 2 64gb 3G, send me a pm and you can take my reservation at a certain store.
I have my one reserved already somewhere else so don't need a back up.
I have my one reserved already somewhere else so don't need a back up.
I know the hedge end best buy is about a 10 minute drive from botley train station and just off the m27, but no idea on stock, and the charming woman i spoke to said they had quite a few, so could be a few of each model or a load, or anything really.
Have a mate who works opposite BB and he's keeping an eye on the queueing situation for me.
When i finish work, going to try comet, BB, argos west quay and then apple southampton, so should be able to luck out on all of them, in that order
thanks for the info! give us the heads up if you get the time later.
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Hype comparison...
What is the hype for iPad 2 compared to iPad 1?
I wasn't a member of this forum last year so I didn't read anything about queues or stock levels etc. I just walked into my local PC World on launch day at about 3pm and picked up an iPad.
Do people seem more hyped about this one?
What is the hype for iPad 2 compared to iPad 1?
I wasn't a member of this forum last year so I didn't read anything about queues or stock levels etc. I just walked into my local PC World on launch day at about 3pm and picked up an iPad.
Do people seem more hyped about this one?
I've just received my Smart Cover that I ordered yesterday. Despite the 2-3 week shipping time!
hmmm, difficult to gauge really, I would say about the same as an uneducated guess. Maybe different types of people this time around, but then again lots of early adopters of ipad 1 will go for it today too, I know I will. I really like your (nick)name btw.
I know. I'm definitely going to try today. I get out of work at 5:30pm so hopefully PC World or Currys will have some left. Fingers crossed
Same here, I think I must have been one of the first through as I was refreshing from 12:20, and when I got the option to select, the engraving page was not available (page not found) and then I tried again and the accessories page was not available (page not found), quickly tried again, got all the way through only for my Barclaycard to be declined. I should have been prepared as this always happens with Apple to be honest for me (except low value orders). I tried a few more times with the same issue (just in case I mis-typed). By the time I went and found my other card I got the dreaded Oops messages all over the place. Gave up at 1:20.
Got an automated call from Barclays this morning, went through the motion of resetting, left it 20 minutes and tried to order again, only to be declined once more!!! Got a phone call from Barclays (human this time) and because I had recent fraudulent activity my account requires additional actions to be reset it seems! Time to start using a different card I think!
Anyhow, have held off ordering for now given the delivery dates touted on here.
To be fair to the banks though, Apple could help, they really should implement the 3D Secure payment system on their site (where Visa / Mastercard) pop up a box for you to enter your password as this would give an additional level of authentication which leads to lower decline responses from potential fraud.
In the Bristol Cribbs queue now.been here for about 30 mins. I'm 46 out of 50. Gonna be a long afternoon!