And unfortunately, Europe is using 3 completely different bands (though their rollouts are much further behind Verizon and AT&T). Verizon also has some AWS space it could use later, and AT&T may eventually decide to use some 1900MHz space it frees up from 2G for LTE. All this means is that we may need "octaband" LTE phones if we want "world phones" in the 4G era. Every generation keeps getting worse (3-4 bands were enough for 2G, 4-5 bands for 3G).
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Shipping Dates for New iPad Orders Begin to Slip, White AT&T Models First Hit in U.S.
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And unfortunately, Europe is using 3 completely different bands (though their rollouts are much further behind Verizon and AT&T). Verizon also has some AWS space it could use later, and AT&T may eventually decide to use some 1900MHz space it frees up from 2G for LTE. All this means is that we may need "octaband" LTE phones if we want "world phones" in the 4G era. Every generation keeps getting worse (3-4 bands were enough for 2G, 4-5 bands for 3G).
Mine shipped UPS and has the typical UPS tracking number. In my experience of running a business and depending on getting goods on time, UPS is totally inflexible in their delivery process. If you miss it, you miss it. Only once for am overnight priority shipment, have I been able to get UPS to allow me to meet the driver, and I never got any phone numbers for drivers, and we rarely have the same driver anyway. We did try to pick up some very important shipments at the local terminal and the last time we did that we were told point-blank that it was the last time they would do that for us. Period. Not too friendly or flexible.
FedEx on the other hand IS very flexible. I have four phone numbers of our usual drivers and usually get a call from the driver the morning the package hits the area and often meet them somewhere to get the goods... FedEx drivers are not union unlike UPS, and are actually not employed by FedEx and own their own trucks (referring to FedEx Ground here which is the old Roadway Package Service (RPS)). Even express FedEx shipments are flexible. Just go to the terminal and you can pick them up if you missed the delivery person before they close, or have the driver either redeliver or meet you somewhere.
So, UPS and you miss the delivery? Unless Apple ponied up for Saturday delivery, you are probably stuck waiting until Monday or if Apple is splitting shipments and is using FedEx for some of them.
No. Each item ships in its own box.You'll get the iPad by March 16th, and the Apple TV whenever it ships.
I do hope so!
On a happy note - Safari on my 2010 iPad hasn't crashed once since I updated to iOS 5.1! Hasn't been long, but that's already an improvement - crashed all the time in 5.0!
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My status changed to "send" today.
Seems that it's delivered from Germany.
So I should receive it on monday.
Noteworthy:
The are using HERMES to ship - which is like the crack-whore of delivery here in Germany. I'd rather pay extra to get it with some decent service...
*fingers crossed*
Seems that it's delivered from Germany.
So I should receive it on monday.
Noteworthy:
The are using HERMES to ship - which is like the crack-whore of delivery here in Germany. I'd rather pay extra to get it with some decent service...
*fingers crossed*
I only preordered from apple cause I thought they'd sell out like ipad2 launch, and I ordered 2. Decided today to cancel the one that has not shipped.
I'm happy with my mint 3 mo old ipad2 I got yesterday for $300. I like the jailbreak too. I sold my orig ipad2 3G 3 weeks ago for $635.
Not sure if I'll keep the wifi 3 that's on it's way. The new features are not seeming like a must have, I don't do hi res action gaming and I won't use iPhoto on the iPad. Looks nice but not worth the retail + tax price premium.
Later I'll get a cheaper loaded 4g 3 with no tax plus I want to figure out the best 4g choice/plan from what the early users report. Plus AT&T is still deciding about tethering etc.
I'm happy with my mint 3 mo old ipad2 I got yesterday for $300. I like the jailbreak too. I sold my orig ipad2 3G 3 weeks ago for $635.
Not sure if I'll keep the wifi 3 that's on it's way. The new features are not seeming like a must have, I don't do hi res action gaming and I won't use iPhoto on the iPad. Looks nice but not worth the retail + tax price premium.
Later I'll get a cheaper loaded 4g 3 with no tax plus I want to figure out the best 4g choice/plan from what the early users report. Plus AT&T is still deciding about tethering etc.
lol
lol - scalpers will always make money, as long as there's dummies "having" to have it now
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ha ... interesting. ordered around 1pm PT - 16gb wifi ... guess that was already sold out in stores
lol - scalpers will always make money, as long as there's dummies "having" to have it now
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ha ... interesting. ordered around 1pm PT - 16gb wifi ... guess that was already sold out in stores
Wow! I'm glad I got my order in on Thursday (even after changing my mind on carriers and canceling the original order I made Wednesday). I wouldn't be surprised if they sold 2 million over the weekend.
Just got my order in for a 16 gig wifi model - looks like I'll be waiting till about April 2 or 3...still, not too terrible