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Some Apple Retail Stores Opening Early Tomorrow for iPad Rush
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Really? 3 weeks is 5.7% of a year.
Tony
Maybe he believes the rumor that the iPad3 will show up this fall
So much drama, I really don't understand, why would anyone waste so much time waiting in line for something that they can get in a few weeks by buying it online?
So you can swipe your fingers on the ipad a few weeks earlier... really?
So you can swipe your fingers on the ipad a few weeks earlier... really?
Just spoke with the Apple Store in Jacksonville. The person on the phone didn't know anything about it. He said they're opening at 10. So...?
Calling it a rumor is generous. It seems to be traced back to open speculation by Gruber due to the perception that the iPod Touch isn't as good of a holiday item anymore and that the iPad could help bolster the holiday season profits. The issue here is that they can't make enough iPad 2s as it is; I'd hate to see what the backlog of orders would be like if they launched an iPad during the holidays with it's supply/demand. It would make TickleMe Elmo look pathetic.Maybe he believes the rumor that the iPad3 will show up this fall
Fyi
Those of us who were in line Friday night and went home empty handed were told by Apple store employees that the Providence Place Mall location would be opening at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and everyday there was demand and stock remaining.
Looks like they knew what was up.
Those of us who were in line Friday night and went home empty handed were told by Apple store employees that the Providence Place Mall location would be opening at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and everyday there was demand and stock remaining.
Looks like they knew what was up.
So much drama, I really don't understand, why would anyone waste so much time waiting in line for something that they can get in a few weeks by buying it online?
So you can swipe your fingers on the ipad a few weeks earlier... really?
You can also run high texture games that don't yet exist. Plus take crappy photos.
Tony
Maybe he believes the rumor that the iPad3 will show up this fall
The worst part is, Gruber has already stated that he based that rambling on just a gut feeling, and he all but retracted it. Yet there are so many that have taken it to the bank as fact, believing that a deluxe iPad 3 will arrive in the fall. Not that there's anything wrong with it, but these folks will still not be able to afford one.
Did Apple need to release a new iPad in the fall of 2010 to have an amazing Holiday quarter? No, they did not. Plenty of the just released iPad 2's will be sold in November and December, but I chose to purchase mine on launch day.
Imagine if they made a TickleMe Elmo themed iPad 3 for the holidays!
Tony
They'd look great next to the cabbage patch-pods.
iPad2 Shipped
I woke up to my iPad2 Tracking information!!! It's on it's way!
I ordered my White iPad2 WiFi at 2:24am CST last Thursday Night (technically friday morning). It is in transit via Fed Ex in Lantau Island Hong Kong, scheduled to be to me in Dallas, TX on Thursday March 18th. The cover is also on it's way with the same shipping dates, locations.
Note: I had my iPad2 engraved as well. I'm very impressed with the turn around time. Right at 7 days! Can't wait !
I woke up to my iPad2 Tracking information!!! It's on it's way!
I ordered my White iPad2 WiFi at 2:24am CST last Thursday Night (technically friday morning). It is in transit via Fed Ex in Lantau Island Hong Kong, scheduled to be to me in Dallas, TX on Thursday March 18th. The cover is also on it's way with the same shipping dates, locations.
Note: I had my iPad2 engraved as well. I'm very impressed with the turn around time. Right at 7 days! Can't wait !
What a circus. I got mine Fri -- so no a personalized complaint.
But c'mon Apple can't you treat customers w/ a little more respect for their time than opening an hour early but not guaranteeing stores will have all or even any models in stock or even say how many will be available?
It would be a whole lot more civilized to let customers reserve on line and then send them an email or text or automated call (Apple has that kind of technology) when the unit is in. Give the customer 24 hours from the time of the notification to p/u or lose it.
But c'mon Apple can't you treat customers w/ a little more respect for their time than opening an hour early but not guaranteeing stores will have all or even any models in stock or even say how many will be available?
It would be a whole lot more civilized to let customers reserve on line and then send them an email or text or automated call (Apple has that kind of technology) when the unit is in. Give the customer 24 hours from the time of the notification to p/u or lose it.
Toronto
I called my local Apple Store and they said they'd be getting a fresh shipment on the 25th.
I called my local Apple Store and they said they'd be getting a fresh shipment on the 25th.
Some people will probably stay outside the Apple store with their new ipads for a few weeks. Phil Schiller, an Apple executive, says the white iphone is coming this spring.
Apple's Phil Schiller says white iPhone 4 still coming this spring
Apple's Phil Schiller says white iPhone 4 still coming this spring
eh.. I will happily wait for my order to process, not dealing with the crazies. I just hope that Apple isn't favoring stores over people who have already paid.. my is set to ship on April 4th and Apple already took my cash (which is good because otherwise I would have gotten food.. )
)be sure to get a 3G model if you are planning on selling one. the regular 16GB models are barely going for $650-$700 and after ebay paypal and shipping fees you aren't left with much.
although if you are selling on craigslist or something then there is some money to be made however, you are potentially risking your life.
And that about sums this whole shebang up ... its a bit faster .. its got two average to poor res cameras .. its got these funny wee gyroscope thingies ... and erm ... same screen .. mono speaker .. er.. thats it .. should we really go out and upgrade .. ? Isn't this blind and mindless fanaticism just a teensy, weensy bit futile?. Well NO!. And here's why!
1) The extra speed will allow folks to play hi res games at top speed .. these will easily be out by mid 2011 .. surely. Come on .. well a good few anyway ...yes yes .. ok by the time most are out it'll be nearly 2012 and time for the iPad 3 but certainly worth going for now .. surely. Come on!
2) Crap cameras?. Perhaps but now you can do ArseaboutFaceTime on a bigger screen and ... as soon as your friends get one of these iPads or iPhones then you can sit at home and talk to them on a screen in low res but much more convenient than going down the pub to do the same and much cheaper too!.
3) Who needs stereo sound .. its the same as mono but twice isnt' it? And that won't be out til the iPad 3 anyway ... surely ...
4) My old iPad is nearly a year old and well .. you just HAVE to upgrade every year otherwise it means you wont' have anything else to spend your money on ... an' that.
5) And the iPad 2 says iPad 2 and not iPad ... sorted!
OR .. I could just keep me iPad .. for another year .. NOT care about the hi res faster stuff cos I wont need it or will get it til mid 2011 anyway ... wont notice anything better screenwise, soundwise or functionwise .... and use that money to buy the better screened, audio and featured iPad 3 when it comes out and realise the iPad 2 is a bit of a stop gap for stop gap's sake with a few compromise bits to keep the new punters happy ...?
NO!!!! I think the iPad 2 IS worth the effort and I'm more than happy to cough up my coffers for ol' Steve .. here .. have my cash .. and can I have that nice shiny one in the nice, sealed box on the top there please?.
Ooooh lavvvly .. mmmm ... extra £150 did you say? Certainly ... see you next year .. and when I get home .. I'm going to jolly well have a read about what the differences are between this and my 'old' iPad ...P.S.: I'm a naive, chap with a bit more money than sense .... but hey!. Its there for spending isnt' it. Oh ... and I have a confession .. I beleive everything I read on here too ... nice ...