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Have to agree with you there. Although it's not quite so "important" as an ipad2 delivery (I already have that), I ordered an AV cable for it over 2 weeks ago from PC World online. It was in stock, but due to some admin mix up, it's only now on it's way to me... having been "out for delivery" three times to the wrong address
My birthday's tomorrow. I'll give them a call tonight, and see what's happening, I know they had an iPad 2 shipment of the one I ordered on Monday and today.
Well Happy Birthday for tomorrow and good luck on getting that iPad2... you've been waiting a while now, so let's hope it's soon
Well Happy Birthday for tomorrow and good luck on getting that iPad2... you've been waiting a while now, so let's hope it's soon
Thanks, just rang up PCW, and have been told that they've got none in stock - all stock they were allocated went to stores (my local store didn't get any).
Should I cancel it or go with Apple now?
Just sold my iPad 1 64gb 3G for £500. Now on the impossible mission of finding the same config in black for the iPad 2.
I get 10% work discount in store from Comet which kind of limits my options in terms of where i can buy one, unless I wanna pay full price and buy from Apple directly.
I'm also really worried about this bleeding light business. Didn't really have any of this hassle with the ipad 1. Does anyone know if Apple will replace your iPad if it has the bleeding light issue when you purchased from 3rd party or will i just have to get it replaced from Comet?
Cheers
I get 10% work discount in store from Comet which kind of limits my options in terms of where i can buy one, unless I wanna pay full price and buy from Apple directly.
I'm also really worried about this bleeding light business. Didn't really have any of this hassle with the ipad 1. Does anyone know if Apple will replace your iPad if it has the bleeding light issue when you purchased from 3rd party or will i just have to get it replaced from Comet?
Cheers
Just got this email
Dear Shamil,
Were pleased to confirm your product replacement shown below. We will now prepare your order for delivery.
Your order number: PCW***********
New product(s):
1 x iPad 2 with WiFi - 16GB, Black
What happens next?
Your products will be delivered to you. If there is any difference in price you will also receive a refund in your bank account.
I am confused.
Dear Shamil,
Were pleased to confirm your product replacement shown below. We will now prepare your order for delivery.
Your order number: PCW***********
New product(s):
1 x iPad 2 with WiFi - 16GB, Black
What happens next?
Your products will be delivered to you. If there is any difference in price you will also receive a refund in your bank account.
I am confused.
Is that the model you originally ordered? If so, then it sounds like it's being prepared to ship. Confused as to why it says "replacement" though
I'm never less than staggered at the amount of people that will spend a fortune on gadgets like this without reading up a tiny bit on what they are for and how they work....
Is that the model you originally ordered? If so, then it sounds like it's being prepared to ship. Confused as to why it says "replacement" though
Yep.
I called them up, and it appears that they over ordered, couldn't allocate the iPads, and mine was within the 75 that they go, so they reprinted the label, and my iPad will be sent out on Friday, to be delivered on Monday.
Hopefully this is true and correct.
I'm never less than staggered at the amount of people that will spend a fortune on gadgets like this without reading up a tiny bit on what they are for and how they work....
In my defence I have read up on iPad for many months, what it does, etc. and watched countless videos, even ear-marked various apps, and knew what it was going to be. However I still genuinely thought it was self-contained. In fact it is self-contained, it just requires that one-off, rather odd (it has to be said) authentication from my PC for it to boot up the first time.
I've been using the App Store and iTunes all today via the iPad as a self-contained unit. Not sure why ever it needed my PC to start it up the first time.
Anyway, been using it extensively today and it really is great. Drummed up a number of apps after hooking it up to the 'net over wifi.
Found a few "grrrr, mac-isms" in the GUI compared to Win PC-esque usage, but getting there.
Got an operation and a two-week stay in hospital in May, but this will amazingly allow me to stay working and keep connected at full tilt! It's all good.
After a days' usage the only problem I foresee is that it's an RSI time-bomb for typists. However, found an easier way to type by grabbing it with both hands either side and using the thumbs to type. I'm a touch typist so this works great instead of jabbing monotonously with the index finger. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. It would've been nicer if the rest of the GUI had been designed more ergonomically for this reason, but hey you can't have your cake and eat it.
Otherwise it's a fantastic little machine.
Very empowering.Just gotta remember to not unconsciously 'flick' dust off the screen as it's touchscreen and can often leave a trail of devastation!
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My god this thing has been an utter nightmare:
I bought a iPad from comet online on Monday. Woke up Tuesday to be told that not only does Comet not have a single iPad in any of it's stores, it wouldn't refund my money and would send me one as soon as they get them. Several phone calls to managers later, they realised that was illegal and handed me back my money.
I walked into my local re-seller and had to put a 25% deposit to get on their waiting list (yeah I know). They promised I could get a refund on my deposit if I found it anywhere first.
In the meantime I had ordered my mum a 32gb 3g in black for her birthday from PC world and it turned up yesterday with no problems. I found the iPad I want at Argos and ordered it, only to find out it had been blocked by visa fraud office (I was using my very seldom used credit card, so it looked weird). Luckily I managed to get that sorted and with any luck it should arrive tomorrow.
I went back to the re-seller to get my deposit back and then looked stunned! I don't think anyone's asked for their deposit back before, and the manager tried vaguely say I couldn't get it back. There were a few other shoppers who over heard that (they had just been told by another member of staff they could get their money back if they were given a deposit). The manager realised this and put the money on my card (even though I paid cash).
Anyway the situation in this country is FUBAR. From what I know my nearest Apple store is getting some in everyday, but as I have moved out of London the nearest store is about an hours drive. I really hope Apple raises the standard of their re-seller training!
I bought a iPad from comet online on Monday. Woke up Tuesday to be told that not only does Comet not have a single iPad in any of it's stores, it wouldn't refund my money and would send me one as soon as they get them. Several phone calls to managers later, they realised that was illegal and handed me back my money.
I walked into my local re-seller and had to put a 25% deposit to get on their waiting list (yeah I know). They promised I could get a refund on my deposit if I found it anywhere first.
In the meantime I had ordered my mum a 32gb 3g in black for her birthday from PC world and it turned up yesterday with no problems. I found the iPad I want at Argos and ordered it, only to find out it had been blocked by visa fraud office (I was using my very seldom used credit card, so it looked weird). Luckily I managed to get that sorted and with any luck it should arrive tomorrow.
I went back to the re-seller to get my deposit back and then looked stunned!
I don't think anyone's asked for their deposit back before, and the manager tried vaguely say I couldn't get it back. There were a few other shoppers who over heard that (they had just been told by another member of staff they could get their money back if they were given a deposit). The manager realised this and put the money on my card (even though I paid cash).Anyway the situation in this country is FUBAR. From what I know my nearest Apple store is getting some in everyday, but as I have moved out of London the nearest store is about an hours drive. I really hope Apple raises the standard of their re-seller training!
According to the guy I just spoke to at Comet Keighley ( Over the phone ) , the word is that Comet have now recieved iPads in their main warehouse, however, they don't know when they are going to be sent out to stores, and my local only gets delivery's on a monday and thursday
I highly recommend http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/default.aspx for people still trying to get an iPad. Signed up just 2 days ago and now I have one, bought from Argos
Reserve and collect from an Apple Store
How, exactly? Managed to find a link the last week, but can't seem to get there now. The nearest I've got is www.apple.com/uk/ipad/ - with the option at the bottom of the page to find my nearest store, but it doesn't lead me anywhere where I can reserve one or find out if there is any stock.
Can someone post a link for me please? Or have they stopped doing this in the last few days?
How, exactly? Managed to find a link the last week, but can't seem to get there now. The nearest I've got is www.apple.com/uk/ipad/ - with the option at the bottom of the page to find my nearest store, but it doesn't lead me anywhere where I can reserve one or find out if there is any stock.
Can someone post a link for me please? Or have they stopped doing this in the last few days?
After several really frustrating evenings trying to 'reserve' one form my local Apple store, I bought one yesterday by just popping into the Meadowhall store. They seemed to have quite a few!
So now I'm the proud owner of a black 32gb (non-3G version), and I'm very pleased...
Now I wish I could find a really easy way of tethering my HTC Hero (Android) with it. I have 'Googled' it but if anyone knows of a surefire/painless way of doing it please contact me.
I bought the Apple mag-cover for it but now wonder whether it was a bit of a waste of money. There are faux-leather cases from Amazon that cover both sides and have the facility to tilt the screen and cost a lot less.
As I said, I'm pleased with the purchase. BBc iplayer does appear to work on it BTW
BW
Richard
So now I'm the proud owner of a black 32gb (non-3G version), and I'm very pleased...
Now I wish I could find a really easy way of tethering my HTC Hero (Android) with it. I have 'Googled' it but if anyone knows of a surefire/painless way of doing it please contact me.
I bought the Apple mag-cover for it but now wonder whether it was a bit of a waste of money. There are faux-leather cases from Amazon that cover both sides and have the facility to tilt the screen and cost a lot less.
As I said, I'm pleased with the purchase. BBc iplayer does appear to work on it BTW
BW
Richard
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