How easy is it to type on the iPad without the case slanting it? Apple Online Store says 'Mid-April'... really sloppy if the cases aren't ready on April 3rd IMO
I think the in-store pickups will be interesting, but I think apple dropped the ball on this.. i mean they can't be that hard to pump out
I think the in-store pickups will be interesting, but I think apple dropped the ball on this.. i mean they can't be that hard to pump out
my thoughts exactly. seems that they would be able to crank out some more in the next few weeks knowing they are short.
sadly when you're dealing with electronics, there are so many parts from so many different manufactures. If one of the companies have an issue getting the parts out it hit's the rest of the line. It also takes time to get these parts from a manufacture.
For instance it takes on average 30 days for a silicon wafer to go through all the processes before becoming a wafer full of computer chips.
Quick question, theoretically, wouldn't pre-ordering save people a lot of money on sales tax? I know that in my state, sales tax is like 9.75%, so effectively, an extra $50 would be added to the base $500 iPad. Or am I missing something?
sadly when you're dealing with electronics, there are so many parts from so many different manufactures. If one of the companies have an issue getting the parts out it hit's the rest of the line. It also takes time to get these parts from a manufacture.
For instance it takes on average 30 days for a silicon wafer to go through all the processes before becoming a wafer full of computer chips.
It's fairly rare for Apple to make a case isn't it?
I can't recall one off hand.
It's fairly rare for Apple to make a case isn't it?
I can't recall one off hand.
From the pictures I've seen on iLounge, this thing kinda looks like a piece of plastic crap. Maybe the final version will be nice, but personally I think a 3rd party case will be the better choice.
I think there is a good possibility that ordering both the iPad and the iPad case could slow down or possibly delay the delivery if iPad cases are not ready to ship the same time as the iPad.
Far better to order both separately than be disappointed on the day!
Wow, that sucks. Kind of wish I ordered it. Maybe I can pick one up at the store or they'll move up their availability. May just be an issue of sorting out the inventory projections of what they expect to get in between now and the 3rd, and where inventory will go.
i doubt they will be available in-store if they are sold out online. they aren't going to not sell a case so that they an give it to a retailer and hope it sells. Best bet would be to pre-order it now because there won't be any in stores.
I'd be surprised if they don't have any in-stores. Apple makes big money on accessories sales.
Either way, I ordered one with the VGA adapter. I'll cancel if I can get them in the store.
I'm sure someone just counted that as an 1.1 iPad sale.