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Don't lose faith yet. Check UPS Delivery planner. I bet you will see your tracking number. Mine showed up last night even though apple status says preparing to ship.
I was pointing out to the other guy that he shouldn't lose faith. Personally I know we ll get our iPads on time ;)
 
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For everyone that is either new to this process or getting nervous, all of this is completely in line with the typical routine. Barring a major situation, Apple and the shipping carriers have this down to a science. Don't place too much emphasis on the tracking statuses and such, as it is common that things are moving but the updates are slow to propagate.

Sit tight. It's all going to work out.
 
I was pointing out to the other guy that he shouldn't lose faith. Personally I know we ll get our iPads on time ;)

The reason why I started to lose some faith is because for some reason in Canada, all shipping orders mentioned delivery between the 31st and the 4th as soon as the pre-orders began, while I noticed almost everyone in this thread had a delivery date for the 31st only on their Apple order page.

Anyhow, hope I'm wrong and get my hands on the iPad on the 31st.
 
Still preparing for shipment, and nothing in my UPS Choice or support profile. I'm not concerned at all, it would just be fun to see movement.

I haven't anticipated a product this much since the iPhone 4 pre-order. Let's hope no yellow screen on this'n!
 
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When I got an email from apple earlier it said that my iPad will ship within the next 48hrs to be delivered on the 31st. And it makes sense. There is a ups cargo flight from Hong Kong to Cologne tomorrow.
 
When I got an email from apple earlier it said that my iPad will ship within the next 48hrs to be delivered on the 31st. And it makes sense. There is a ups cargo flight from Hong Kong to Cologne tomorrow.
Mine is being dispatched from MT Juliet, TN According to UPS.
 
Does anyone think that there will be keyboards or silicone cases in store on launch day?

Pretty frustrating that keyboards shifted to 1-2 weeks in 24 hours. It's the biggest selling point of the new iPad...
 
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Does anyone think that there will be keyboards or silicone cases in store on launch day?

Pretty frustrating that keyboards shifted to 1-2 weeks in 24 hours. It's the biggest selling point of the new iPad...

Dunno. I actually am not sure the keyboard is. For you, sure. For me, its the Pencil (and I can manage with a BT keyboard when I need to). It does suck that yet again, the core accessories are constrained though.
 
When the big pro was released, keyboards were easy to come by in store but pencils were not.
 
When the big pro was released, keyboards were easy to come by in store but pencils were not.

Thanks, that's helpful. I need to drive about 30-40 minutes for an Apple Store and contemplating doing that Thursday for a keyboard. I'll be near one Saturday, but I am not sure they will last that long.

Were the keyboards available at Best Buy and other third party vendors?
 
I'm surprised anyone would pre order this, it's going to be sitting on shelves and I expect a steep drop in sales, especially with the $100 price jump
 
Thanks, that's helpful. I need to drive about 30-40 minutes for an Apple Store and contemplating doing that Thursday for a keyboard. I'll be near one Saturday, but I am not sure they will last that long.

Were the keyboards available at Best Buy and other third party vendors?
Best Buy and target etc should have the pencil in store. In fact, since the pencil is the same for both pros, it is already available at all of these stores today. If you're worried about getting a pencil, I'd get one today or tomorrow before the new iPad comes out. The keyboard is anyone's guess since it is a brand new product. Third parties should have it in store as long as there is not some unknown supply constraint.
 
I'm surprised anyone would pre order this, it's going to be sitting on shelves and I expect a steep drop in sales, especially with the $100 price jump
Not sure I agree, particularly for some colors like space grey. BTW - I think for the 128 GB model, it's only a $50 price increase and not a $100 price increase.
 
I was able to find mine one UPS by reference number using my phone number. I couldn't access it through my choice as I am out of town and shipping to a hotel. It does say it'll be delivered on the 31st, and is just sitting in Harrisburg, PA as of right now
 
Ordered from Verizon and mine is sitting in Memphis right now with a scheduled delivery of the 31st. Thinking I'll be taking Thursday off so I can receive it, hopefully the FedEx guy actually rings the door bell this time instead of just leaving the note without even trying :/
 
Ordered from Verizon and mine is sitting in Memphis right now with a scheduled delivery of the 31st. Thinking I'll be taking Thursday off so I can receive it, hopefully the FedEx guy actually rings the door bell this time instead of just leaving the note without even trying :/

Where did you find this, did Verizon finally update the status page on their website?
 
Still backordered/preparing for shipment on Target, with a delivery estimate of next Monday-Thursday (standard shipping). I'm fine with that.
 
Recieved my smart keyboard early today . Still no shift in my ipad's status and i ordered mine minutes after the site went live
 

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