Report Details iPad 2 Components Vulnerable to Shortages Following Japanese Earthquake

[Small White Car]

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This is not an article about 1 person wanting an iPad and complaining that they can't get it. This is a story about a multiple-billion dollar company with investors who want to know what's going to happen this year. This is important news for a lot of people.

There is nothing wrong or insensitive about this in any way.

What constitutes insensitivity varies with opinion...so dont rebuke and then apply your own bias perception as fact.
Anyhoo, I hope you would agree that "investors who want to know what's going to happen this year" is slightly less important than a 9.0 earthquake, 6500+ people dead, and possible radiation exposure. But of course thats just my OP. I get your point about recovery and the like...of course thats important. I just dont believe those discussions are totally salient at this time.

I think the people there are also concerned about getting paid and having jobs, but I guess, you're right, that is just my opinion.

Perhaps that stuff doesn't matter to them. I shouldn't assume it's a fact.

 

[Gasu E.]

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This is not an article about 1 person wanting an iPad and complaining that they can't get it. This is a story about a multiple-billion dollar company with investors who want to know what's going to happen this year. This is important news for a lot of people.

There is nothing wrong or insensitive about this in any way.

Exactly. Keep in mind that there are American workers whose jobs depend on their companies shipping products that include Japanese components. I don't think worrying about thousands of people potentially being put out of work is insensitive.

Addendum: And when I say "Americans", I'm doing that to resonate with the type of people who react jingoistially to bad news... the comments above apply to non-Americans as well.

 

[WestonHarvey1]

You have to be a real ass to think that you getting your Ipad is more importatnt than a country going through something like Japan is going through right now

I guess you could always say that about anything. You should never get your iPad because there's always something terrible and tragic happening somewhere. If we follow that to its eventual conclusion we should all live completely utilitarian lives and avoid any kind of levity or frivolity.

 

[akdj]

I know this story wasn't posted to be insensitive, but is this really that important? They just suffered from the 5th-strongest recorded earthquake (at least since record-keeping began around 1900) and a giant tsunami. You can wait a little longer for your iPad.

I guess people are just curious though...

I agree as well. It's a curiosity for sure...and hence the reason it was written. This tragedy in Japan is going to take a lot of time to recover from...and my prayers are with each and every family. Japan is an export economy though. These types of articles will be written en masse over the next several weeks/months....even years, as soooo many products we've grown to depend on over the last 50 years are (at least partly) built in Japan, especially in the technical sector. In my opinion though, it's this sector that will be chief in the repair and ultimately the rebuilding of Japan's future...and those of us hungry for these high tech "toys" as others have called them...it will be even more paramount that we continue to buy and demand new and exciting technology....born and made in Japan.

With the nuclear challenges...the situation is far from over, and from some of the articles I've read...MANY of the CEO/COO and technical staff from the "Tech" companies; Fujitsu, Toshiba, Sony, Canon, et al...have been summoned by the Emperor and the Prime Minister to assist in the cooling of the cores and creative brain storming...as they continue to work in "unknown" and theoretical territory with the cooling of multiple, broken nuclear facilities (cores). Obviously, there are limited resources to go around...and thankfully so many, many countries are responding en force to lend a helping hand.

The situation is far from over. It's OK to be curious. And it's definitely OK to help out...in whatever small or meaningful way you can....doesn't have to be money...but ultimately, IMHO...it will be our continued demand for these "Toy Devices" that will be instrumental in a strong rebuild of an incredible country and people.

I don't think there was any type of inference of trivializing the event for the sake of an iPad 2...but others may read it differently. Again...there are so many sectors in the world today that depend on Japanese product and know how. We will continue to see these types of stories for a while.

As others have said...it's easy to wait for your iPad 2, especially when you put your life in to perspective with a quick glance at the happenings in Japan.

God Speed Japan

J

 

[iDisk]

Macrumors, please take this article down now.

 

[iDisk]

+1 More important things in life. I'll get my order when I get my order.

Don't care much about our toys getting delayed, just hoping that the survivors get back to a normal life soon in Japan. We're living in very difficult times.

You have to be a real ass to think that you getting your Ipad is more importatnt than a country going through something like Japan is going through right now

I guess that over the next few weeks there will be shortages and delays to lots of products across many industries, but the Japanese have more important things to deal with for now.

No offense to the author, but this article is just poor taste.

its nice to know there are good people like you guys in this world.

+1. My sentiments exactly. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade here as I like products just as much as the next guy/gal. However, I understood that ordering online meant I WOULD NOT have the device on day 1. Some of the comments and lack of patience in another thread are laughable. Hello...did anyone see what happened last week in Japan? Geez.

You guys want to write the author and ask they take the article down?

 

[NightFox]

I think there's a moral difference between people impatiently waiting for their iPads and being disappointed that they could be delayed (whilst fully understanding the good reasons why), and people who think delivery of their iPads is more important than the recovery of Japan and its people.

 

[ExplodeDeath]

I know this story wasn't posted to be insensitive, but is this really that important? They just suffered from the 5th-strongest recorded earthquake (at least since record-keeping began around 1900) and a giant tsunami. You can wait a little longer for your iPad.

I guess people are just curious though...

This would be important news if it wasn't caused by an Earthquake hit country so why would it not be important news now? This site reports tech news so people need to stop complaining about it being in "bad taste" or "insensitive" to the situation.

Also to all those praying for Japan I hope you are also doing more than just looking to your ceiling for help and actually opening your wallets to donate or doing something more proactive than just complaining on a mac rumor about mac rumors.

 

[Small White Car]

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You guys want to write the author and ask they take the article down?

George Takai thinks rebuilding Japan is important.

https://twitter.com/georgetakei/status/48734232004145152

Why do you disagree and think it's a distasteful subject?

 

[daverso]

Douche

Douche move, MacRumors.

 

[iDisk]

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George Takai thinks rebuilding Japan is important.

https://twitter.com/georgetakei/status/48734232004145152

Why do you disagree and think it's a distasteful subject?

I don't, I want japan rebuilt, so the people their can get back to normalcy.... so what are you trying to get at small white car??

 

[bwatland]

Don't censor information

Macrumors, please take this article down now.

Macrumors, please keep this article up. Not only is there no implication in insensitivity, the information provided is of interest to investors and can be a useful reminder to have redundancy in suppliers, when possible.

If you want to think that an article about supply shortages implies the world-wide collective of nerds is pissed off and waiting for crews of Japanese workers to dry their tears, clear the streets, and continue making electronics for export, that is your cross to carry.

It is cool to think of all of the people, in all of the different countries, with all of the engineering involved just to make a gadget.

 

[thejakill]

Macrumors, please take this article down now.

Yes, please hurry. Taking this article down will help the recovery effort.

 

[Small White Car]

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George Takai thinks rebuilding Japan is important.

https://twitter.com/georgetakei/status/48734232004145152

Why do you disagree and think it's a distasteful subject?

I don't, I want japan rebuilt, so the people their can get back to normalcy.... so what are you trying to get at small white car??

And yet you want an article related to said recovery removed.

Why? For what purpose? How does ignoring Japan & pretending there's no problem help them?

 

[cnixon]

I fail to see why this article is in bad taste.

It just states some simple facts, and in no way undermines the tragedy in Japan. I connot even begin to comprehend how horrible things are for the victims, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with this article. Get over it.

 

[iDisk]

Yes, please hurry. Taking this article down will help the recovery effort.

What are you talking about??

Macrumors, please keep this article up. Not only is there no implication in insensitivity, the information provided is of interest to investors and can be a useful reminder to have redundancy in suppliers, when possible.

If you want to think that an article about supply shortages implies the world-wide collective of nerds is pissed off and waiting for crews of Japanese workers to dry their tears, clear the streets, and continue making electronics for export, that is your cross to carry.

It is cool to think of all of the people, in all of the different countries, with all of the engineering involved just to make a gadget.

Lol investors have cnn, cncbc, bbc, msnbc, fox news, the times, the daily, etc.. I doubt macrumors is providing "new" coverage. This site takes info from people who have already done the work in the field... Macrumors does no field work, cause they don't get paid to do field work. They get paid by clicks

 

[griz]

I guess you could always say that about anything. You should never get your iPad because there's always something terrible and tragic happening somewhere. If we follow that to its eventual conclusion we should all live completely utilitarian lives and avoid any kind of levity or frivolity.

That's the extreme. Which is not necessary. But what I think people are getting at is all the grumbling about iPad delivery times. Well, if the events in Japan are exacerbating that delay, then so be it. People should be willing to wait for their new toy in light of other's tragic circumstances.
As for the article being insensitive, I don't think the statement of facts is insensitive, but anyone who sees those facts and then complains about it, well, they are the ones being insensitive.

 

[ghostlyorb]

I hope no one starts complaining about parts.. cause seriously.. peoples lives are more important than iPads. So please, let's just lift Japan up in our prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[v66jack]

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And yet you want an article related to said recovery removed.

Why? For what purpose? How does ignoring Japan & pretending there's no problem help them?

I agree you can't just ignore the problem, the best way to get Japan back is support them in their relief efforts. I'm sure that once everyone has found their loved ones and the country is safe, they will get back on their feet.

It's not healthy for the economy if everything stops for a long period, but you also have to respect people's emotions and feelings. I think drawing the line where the grief ends and the work to get back to normality starts - is very difficult to place.

 

[iDisk]

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And yet you want an article related to said recovery removed.

Why? For what purpose? How does ignoring Japan & pretending there's no problem help them?

The article does not talk about the japan recovery... it talks about how Apple may be in short supply due to the earthquake and recovery process going on... The article is about APPLE small white car... its not about the hundreds of thousands survivors in japan seeking to rebuild life, its not about the families looking for more survivors, or the thousands lost, or the nuclear plants, its about "precious" apple might not being able to produce their stupid ipad 2 quickly enough. The article is insensitive ...Many friends were lost during this disaster, and for people to post articles about some company being shorted supplies is a slap in the face to the people.....the article would be more helpful if they said that possible radiation could filter into apple products due to this, thats more helpful then the obvious

 

[this is funah]

No offense to the author, but this article is just poor taste.

no, it's news.

 

[NightFox]

Life goes on for the rest of us. It's a fact.

And if you think that me expressing that view means I don't share the same levels of shock and compassion for the people of Japan as you, I'd like to know why you think the two views are mutually exclusive.

 

[basesloaded190]

You guys want to write the author and ask they take the article down?

I'm fine with the article, its news. I just don't want to hear individuals come on here and ask/complain that there may be delays in receiving their products

 

[NightFox]

The article does not talk about the japan recovery... it talks about how Apple may be in short supply due to the earthquake and recovery process going on... The article is about APPLE small white car... its not about the hundreds of thousands survivors in japan seeking to rebuild life, its not about the families looking for more survivors, or the thousands lost, or the nuclear plants, its about "precious" apple might not being able to produce their stupid ipad 2 quickly enough. The article is insensitive ...Many friends were lost during this disaster, and for people to post articles about some company being shorted supplies is a slap in the face to the people.....the article would be more helpful if they said that possible radiation could filter into apple products due to this, thats more helpful then the obvious

But you're missing the context of the article - this is MacRumors, not BBC or CNN etc. If BBC were leading with this article then yes, it would be a slap in the face to the people of Japan. But a website that's about Apple products?

Maybe ask why people are currently visiting MacRumors when the loss and destruction continues to unfold in Japan. I'd suggest it's because they're still interested in seeing what's happening in the world of Apple. As I said, life goes on. It doesn't mean they don't care or think Apple news is more important than the earthquake.

 

[iDisk]

But you're missing the context of the article - this is MacRumors, not BBC or CNN etc. If BBC were leading with this article then yes, it would be a slap in the face to the people of Japan. But a website that's about Apple products?

They need to pick and choose, what they post.... People who buy apple products know that their products come from asian and possible certain components come from japan and china maybe korea idk.... but macrumors doesn't need to exploit a situation about a SERIOUS WORLDWIDE ISSUE, yes the japan crisis is everyones crisis imho (Many nuclear plants in the usa are built like the ones that failed in japan) that should be a wake up call to be more prepared ... Macrumors, is trying to drive clicks off the back of the japanese people, by advertising some other sites article about japan crisis possible shorting "precious" apples supply. its that simple.... not even apple is doing this...at least apple is helping the efforts....macrumors isn't running a donate to japan on their site, they don't care about japan, just their clicks