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iPad 2 UK Thread

mmoosa said:
Love the sound of cheaper iPads! but i doubt it :(
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I can only tell you what she was reading off her screen. But I do hope it's correct.

I went back and asked her the price her system was showing for the 64Gb black WiFi + 3G, and she said that was showing as £659, so according to HMV:

iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi only - £559
iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi + 3G - £659

Whether or not those prices are correct, we won't know for definite until Apple decide we deserve to know, but I would think it strange that the HMV system would have actual prices on if they weren't correct.

If anything, I would have thought if HMV didn't know the prices, the system would simply say (something like) Price TBA, but the fact that it does show a definite price is rather hopeful, in my view.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Kevin.
 
KevinM2 said:
I can only tell you what she was reading off her screen. But I do hope it's correct.

I went back and asked her the price her system was showing for the 64Gb black WiFi + 3G, and she said that was showing as £659, so according to HMV:

iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi only - £559
iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi + 3G - £659

Whether or not those prices are correct, we won't know for definite until Apple decide we deserve to know, but I would think it strange that the HMV system would have actual prices on if they weren't correct.

If anything, I would have thought if HMV didn't know the prices, the system would simply say (something like) Price TBA, but the fact that it does show a definite price is rather hopeful, in my view.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Kevin.
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Is that cheaper or more expensive than the iPad 1?
 
KevinM2 said:
I can only tell you what she was reading off her screen. But I do hope it's correct.

I went back and asked her the price her system was showing for the 64Gb black WiFi + 3G, and she said that was showing as £659, so according to HMV:

iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi only - £559
iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi + 3G - £659

Whether or not those prices are correct, we won't know for definite until Apple decide we deserve to know, but I would think it strange that the HMV system would have actual prices on if they weren't correct.

If anything, I would have thought if HMV didn't know the prices, the system would simply say (something like) Price TBA, but the fact that it does show a definite price is rather hopeful, in my view.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Kevin.
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Well we can be optimistic, no harm. Who wouldn't love cheaper iPads? 64gb 3g it is! :D
 
KaPOWitsCHRIS said:
Thought it was. Hopefully those prices are legit. It would mean I can get the 64 with 3G.
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I suspect that the girl who gave me those prices off her system shouldn't really have ;)

But I'm glad she did :D

Makes the £900+ iPad 2 Ebay sellers look a bit silly now...or should that be the buyers paying £900+ :eek:
 
Here's a response I got from my local John Lewis:

Thank you for your enquiry.

The Official launch date is 25.3.11 for the Apple Ipad 2. We have been advised by our Buying Office that we are unable to take orders in advance. Also we have not had any data on the launch price. You will need to either come into the store on the day or telephone our Call Centre on the number below.

Kind regards
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Still think we'll find out more on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
 
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fingerprince said:
Who else is getting the feeling that this is gonna be
Queue at the apple store or forget it kind of deal
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I've forgotten already. or maybe that's the four pints talking
 
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JL had said to me to call on around Tues/Weds for info but no pre-order. :(
 
KaPOWitsCHRIS said:
Thought it was. Hopefully those prices are legit. It would mean I can get the 64 with 3G.
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I wouldn't be surprised. As I've been saying for awhile, even with the small VAT increase, the exchange rate is considerably better than it was when the original iPad was released.

The fact that the iPad 1 prices have been more heavily discounted than the US suggests this too.

I'm just crossing everything that they are a bit cheaper... even if it's just 20 quid to put towards a Smart Cover (that I'll probably hate).
 
Just got back from best buy croydon. Asked a guy about the launch. He said they will be selling at 5pm and has no idea of stock levels
 
mofei1 said:
Just got back from best buy croydon. Asked a guy about the launch. He said they will be selling at 5pm and has no idea of stock levels
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5pm launch it is then I guess. Makes sense really, considering it was this way in USA.
 
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And this could imply no preorders if following the launch style in the US. :(
 
I have my iPad 2! Collected it from the depot earlier.

It is White and I think it looks very smart. One thing I like about White is you can't see air bubbles in screen protectors! A silly thing but interesting.

I haven't had time to really play with it yet. It definitely feels much nicer to hold and is slightly lighter.

The cameras are both rubbish quality though - you don't realise how bad they are until you use them... Everything looks grainy!

The smart cover is very polished. The box for the cover us Ingenious! Very cleverly designed and my blue plastic cover feels good. I can definately imagine leather being even better and will be getting one next week.

Any questions feel free to ask- I'll share any other thoughts I have on the iPad 2 after a bit longer with it.
 
ashmanq said:
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And this could imply no preorders if following the launch style in the US. :(
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I'm going to have to replan my strategy then!

Was going to turn up at 5am for a 7am launch, but now looks like I might have to try to take time off work.
 
I've got the day off work. If it is a 5pm launch, then I'll probably start queueing at 12/1pm :(
 
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I'll be sitting there, hitting F5 repeatedly until that Notify me button changes to order.
 
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Whos going to line up at the Glasgow ape store?
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I'm planning to come through from Perth. Train at 5:16 gets me into Glasgow Queen Street at 6:34. Hope it's not a 7AM launch anyway!
 
KevinM2 said:
I can only tell you what she was reading off her screen. But I do hope it's correct.

I went back and asked her the price her system was showing for the 64Gb black WiFi + 3G, and she said that was showing as £659, so according to HMV:

iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi only - £559
iPad 2 Black 64Gb WiFi + 3G - £659

Whether or not those prices are correct, we won't know for definite until Apple decide we deserve to know, but I would think it strange that the HMV system would have actual prices on if they weren't correct.

If anything, I would have thought if HMV didn't know the prices, the system would simply say (something like) Price TBA, but the fact that it does show a definite price is rather hopeful, in my view.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Kevin.
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I reckon I'll go for the 64GB WiFi and buy the SmartCase and HDMI cable later! First I was gonna buy the 16GB, then 32GB but if it is only £59 dearer then I'm going for the 64GB!
 
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