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Called and they said once it is live online you can call in your order or do it online.
 
No more 1.1 HTTP messages. Now it loads perfectly at 'We'll be back soon'. Tells me they are ready.
 
It's truly staggering to think of the crush Apple's servers must experience after media events.

I think it's impressive that the homepage even loads at all, much less serving HD videos about the new product without buffering time.
 
I called the 800 number to preorder but the rep said I had to call back after the conference. I want to get a Verizon style. Will they be taking preorders or should I just start refreshing apple's site?
 
Need to pre-order now before the hype subsides and I start thinking logically!

Glad I sold my iPad 2 before the price drop! The money is still sitting in my Paypal account earmarked for this.
 
Kind of ruthless of Apple not to designate a time. I'm sure that was on purpose though to prevent a total meltdown of their servers at that exact time.
 
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