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Attention all iPad 2's!!!! Apple & FedEx are offering you the chance for that Chinese Vacation you have been waiting for!!! Sure the boss beckons you to get to work in the United States, but before you go, why not take in everything China has to offer???

Now, most iPad 2's hear the call to go to work and jump right at the chance. But why not enjoy 3 days and 2 nights at our all-inclusive resort in beautiful Shenzen, China? We'll cover for you by taking the boss' calls and telling him you are "Prepared for Shipment" -- he will never know about the fun you are having.

2011-03-15 23:12:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time
2011-03-15 23:44:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,


After that it is off to Lantau Island!!!

2011-03-16 10:34:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,

Now there is an international airport located here where you could catch a flight directly to Memphis or Anchorage, but what is your hurry? After all, Hong Kong is beautiful this time of year. Take your time and enjoy all that our Lantau Island resort has to offer....

2011-03-16 11:31:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 17:22:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 23:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 23:55:00 Package in FedEx location LANTAU ISLAND,


Why not even try one of our excursions over to Chek Lap Kok while staying at our Lantau Island resort? We'll provide the round-trip transportation....

2011-03-17 22:14:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-17 22:21:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,


After your stay in Lantau Island it is off to Ta Yuan Hsiang. Again, there is an international airport here where you can make a quick hop, skip and a jump to Anchorage or Memphis, but like we said before, what is your rush? Taiwan has many sights to see, including watching the planes that you opted not to board take off for Anchorage.

2011-03-17 23:25:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-18 00:53:00 Package status TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-18 17:40:00 Left FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,



From Ta Yuan Hsiang, we'll whisk you off to Sennan-Shi...

2011-03-18 20:40:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,

Now by this point you are probably thinking that this is too much fun and the boss is going to become suspicious. Don't worry about that, while we are keeping track of all your fun events, our public-facing web portal won't give away your current location. We'll just make it look like your stuck in Hong Kong waiting for your flight.

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So what are you waiting for? Why follow all the iPad 2's that were ordered much later than 1:01am PST on March 11th? They are already slaves to their new bosses. Why not have some fun and vacation before starting that new job? You deserve it!

Just remember with a trip like this make sure to take plenty of good pictures and videos of the fun you had with those shiny new cameras (disclaimer: the quality of still photos may be extremely poor).

If interested contact Apple or FedEx for details for how you sign up for this incredible package deal.

I signed up for the exact same tour. But now that I am in Japan (SENNAN-SHI) I am feeling a little sick from all of this radioactive air.

PUT ME ON PLANE TO Anchorage, Alaksa or somewhere else in Good Ole' US of A ALREADY!!!!
 
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After being pumped about the progress my iPad was making, thinking it would get here by 4:30 today, became disappointed by the vacation my iPad made an Alaska. Also to clef apple rep told me there is no way I could pick it up from my local fedex facility. That means I can't get it Sat even if it's a few miles away.
 
Well that explains why they all want to hang out there so long... Ipad2, you were just released and are the most sought after new Apple Gadget, what are you going to do now? I'm going to Disneyland!

At least yours may be having fun out there riding roller coasters... Mine is sitting on the ramp in Osaka, JP:

Date/Time Status Location
2011-03-18 20:40:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-18 17:40:00 Left FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-18 00:53:00 Package status TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-17 23:25:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-17 22:21:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 22:14:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-16 23:55:00 Package in FedEx location LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 23:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 11:31:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 09:49:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-15 23:36:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,

32GB Black Verizon... Ordered 3/11/11 at 4:19am PDT
 
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After being pumped about the progress my iPad was making, thinking it would get here by 4:30 today, became disappointed by the vacation my iPad made an Alaska. Also to clef apple rep told me there is no way I could pick it up from my local fedex facility. That means I can't get it Sat even if it's a few miles away.

same here! just heard back from Fedex, even if they get it to Denver tomorrow, the crate doesn't get opened up until Monday for delivery.......and i was sooo hoping to get it as planned by 4:30 today
 
I'm really happy to see the humorous side of people come out instead of the hyper-insanity that has been going on for much of this launch.

Mine is also on "The Island" and I ordered @ 12:56am PST (March 11th).
 
Date/Time Activity Location Details
Mar 19, 2011 1:10 AM In transit LANTAU ISLAND HK
Mar 18, 2011 4:58 PM Left FedEx origin facility SHENZHEN CN
Mar 18, 2011 2:22 PM Picked up SHENZHEN CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
Mar 17, 2011 10:11 AM Shipment information sent to FedEx

Ordered at 1:18 PST on 03/11/11...a White 64GB Wifi only version iPad 2...Estimated delivery date by 4:30 pm EST on Thursday, 03/24/2011...B*LLSHT
 
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After being pumped about the progress my iPad was making, thinking it would get here by 4:30 today, became disappointed by the vacation my iPad made an Alaska. Also to clef apple rep told me there is no way I could pick it up from my local fedex facility. That means I can't get it Sat even if it's a few miles away.

Did they offer you a free cover?
 
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C N Reilly said:
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After being pumped about the progress my iPad was making, thinking it would get here by 4:30 today, became disappointed by the vacation my iPad made an Alaska. Also to clef apple rep told me there is no way I could pick it up from my local fedex facility. That means I can't get it Sat even if it's a few miles away.

Did they offer you a free cover?

Nope, I started making jokes instead of yelling, people that don't get angry are discriminated against.
 
Humor

I too, like the humorous detour that this thread has taken. I figure that if it has taken this long, theres no real reason to get any more frustrated. Lets celebrate the good news as It comes and root for the ones that are taking an Asian Vacation.
 
Mar 17, 2011 6:28 PM In transit ANCHORAGE, AK
Mar 17, 2011 2:08 PM Int'l shipment release ANCHORAGE, AK
Mar 17, 2011 12:44 PM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK
Mar 17, 2011 10:03 AM At local FedEx facility SENNAN-SHI JP
Mar 15, 2011 10:47 PM At local FedEx facility LANTAU ISLAND HK
Mar 15, 2011 5:05 PM In transit LANTAU ISLAND HK
Mar 15, 2011 3:06 PM Left FedEx origin facility SHENZHEN CN
Mar 14, 2011 7:09 PM Shipment information sent to FedEx
Mar 15, 2011 6:52 AM Picked up SHENZHEN CN


well I thought maybe it missed a scan, but it didnt, called fedex and was told it got delayed, so no ipad til Monday :(
 
At least yours may be having fun out there riding roller coasters... Mine is sitting on the ramp in Osaka, JP:

Date/Time Status Location
2011-03-18 20:40:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-18 17:40:00 Left FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-18 00:53:00 Package status TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-17 23:25:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-17 22:21:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 22:14:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-16 23:55:00 Package in FedEx location LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 23:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 11:31:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 09:49:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-15 23:36:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,

32GB Black Verizon... Ordered 3/11/11 at 4:19am PDT

did you order the glowing green ipad?? too soon?
 
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Chapel7777 said:
Mar 17, 2011 6:28 PM In transit ANCHORAGE, AK
Mar 17, 2011 2:08 PM Int'l shipment release ANCHORAGE, AK
Mar 17, 2011 12:44 PM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK
Mar 17, 2011 10:03 AM At local FedEx facility SENNAN-SHI JP
Mar 15, 2011 10:47 PM At local FedEx facility LANTAU ISLAND HK
Mar 15, 2011 5:05 PM In transit LANTAU ISLAND HK
Mar 15, 2011 3:06 PM Left FedEx origin facility SHENZHEN CN
Mar 14, 2011 7:09 PM Shipment information sent to FedEx
Mar 15, 2011 6:52 AM Picked up SHENZHEN CN


well I thought maybe it missed a scan, but it didnt, called fedex and was told it got delayed, so no ipad til Monday :(

I hear ya, what's painful is seeing all the flights leave for Memphis only to learn your iPad went all Alexander supertramp on the Alaskan wilderness.
 
at last some movement after 15 hrs in MEMPHIS

2011-03-18 15:07:00 Left FedEx Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 00:34:00 Arrived at Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-17 23:39:00 Released for delivery MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 02:30:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 23:11:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 20:03:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 18:59:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-17 16:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 10:48:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 22:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-16 21:48:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,
 
wow, mine seems to have left Shenzen and arrived at Lantau twice. does that mean I"ll be getting two ipads?

:cool:
 

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wow, mine seems to have left Shenzen and arrived at Lantau twice. does that mean I"ll be getting two ipads?

:cool:

No it means they are probably going to drive your ipad around the HK airport for a few days like they have been doing to the rest of us.
 
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