I thought it said limited quantities? they aren't even sold out yet and its 10PM on the east coast. how fast did the iPad 2 sell out for preorders?
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I didn't think the iPad 2 had preorders?
Not everyone shells out for an iPad every year. Yes it's popular, but it's also expensive.
I'm sure it'll sell out by tomorrow or Friday though.
Not everyone shells out for an iPad every year. Yes it's popular, but it's also expensive.
I'm sure it'll sell out by tomorrow or Friday though.
ugh preorder 5pm launch, brings back scary memories lol
At least apple knows how to put up a fun launch
i remember the 4S Preorder sold out really quick man , but then again thats an iphone, much more affordable.
the ipad 3 will sell like hot cakes as well, its just a matter of time.
i think they prepared A LOT of stock for the preorders thats why they didn't sell out.
the ipad 3 will sell like hot cakes as well, its just a matter of time.
i think they prepared A LOT of stock for the preorders thats why they didn't sell out.
There were no preorders for the iPad 2.
Even though the website was crashing and/or very slow right after the Media Event ended, I believe the fact that they are not sold out for launch day deliveries speaks volumes for Mr. Cook and his crew. They obviously anticipated the demand and did their best to stock sufficient inventory.
Even though the website was crashing and/or very slow right after the Media Event ended, I believe the fact that they are not sold out for launch day deliveries speaks volumes for Mr. Cook and his crew. They obviously anticipated the demand and did their best to stock sufficient inventory.
I personally think the huge demand for the iPad 2 that we saw last year means that a lot of people that want an iPad have already got one, the general public don't really seem fussed with having the latest and greatest (a bit different for us gadget geeks though). Either that or Apple has increased production substantially in preparation for the launch to try and avoid what happened last year, but still anticipating a shortage of some degree.
Here's a reply from an official Apple representative (via live chat) regarding selling out (it will NOT sell out online, but it will just extend the delivery date depending on when you place your order):
I took me over30 minutes to order mine cause the site kept crashing. I think that's a strong indication there's a lot buying going on. I'll bet they sell out tonight for the March 16th date.
Apple web sites always crash (remember problems with Mobile Me, Siri etc.). It's an indication of their web incompetency rather than strong sales.
I don't know I have ordered a lot of iPads and computers on the Apple.com website and this is the first time it happened to me. All my 5 kids got iPads for Christmas and last year they all got MacBook Airs. I know --I'm crazy
It's an indication of heavy traffic when the site is bogged down or is crashing which more then likely means strong sales.
yeah they never sell out, thats what happened last year too, just pushed it to 1-2weeks then 2-3 weeks, and then 3-4 weeks