The new iPad Queue Pics thread

[Q Bert]

Like most of you, I pre-ordered the new iPad from apple.com minutes after the announcement. Last year, I stood in line for the iPad2 at my local Apple Store and I even had a photo of me lining up for the local newspaper. This time around, I will be waiting for my spanking brand-new iPad in the comfort of my house come March 16.

The purpose of this thread is to showcase pics/images of people already lined up at Apple stores, Best Buy, Target, etc. This is just for fun and we might be reading interesting stories from people from those pics.

I suggest the following format for posting:

- Name of store and location. Post it as BOLD TEXT. Example: Apple Store, Oakbrook, IL USA
- A brief description. Example: Apple Store, Oakbrook, IL USA First in line, 6 more days to go !!!
- GET CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN !!!

Hopefully, a lot will participate so just we will see threads other than the color and/or size of the iPad, pre-order delays, etc. Remember, Think Different

 

[iHeartsteve]

Are you serious? lol Waiting in line a couple days prior?

 

[M87]

Where is Justin Wagoner?

 

[Q Bert]

There's already people lined up, not kidding. Taken from slashgear.

Apple Store, Regent St, London, England

 

[iHeartsteve]

There's already people lined up, not kidding. Taken from slashgear.

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Apple Store, Regent St, London, England

OMG!!! hahaha, I guess they bring food w ? Has there been any reports of violence? I'm a petite female and am worried about 'black friday' type riots.

 

[Q Bert]

Haven't heard of any violence associated with any Apple product launches. You'll be fine. I even saw people bring their kids for the iPad2 launch

 

[M87]

Haven't heard of any violence associated with any Apple product launches. You'll be fine. I even saw people bring their kids for the iPad2 launch

A guy got his finger ripped off as a result of being robbed while leaving a mall after purchasing an iPad.

 

[Q Bert]

A guy got his finger ripped off as a result of being robbed while leaving a mall after purchasing an iPad.

Her concern was violence while lining up (pre-purchase), not AFTER. But thanks for the info

 

[Apollo 13]

Her concern was violence while lining up (pre-purchase), not AFTER. But thanks for the info

Im sure she means both pre and after.

 

[Night Spring]

Haven't heard of any violence associated with any Apple product launches. You'll be fine. I even saw people bring their kids for the iPad2 launch

Well, there was the iphone launch (I believe it was the 4S) in china where fighting broke out between customers and scalpers, forcing Apple to shut down in-store sales. But I think so far that's the only country where there's been problems like that with Apple launches.

 

[notjustgc]

Her concern was violence while lining up (pre-purchase), not AFTER. But thanks for the info

Right, as long as she makes it into the store safely, I'm sure she's totally fine with being assaulted as she leaves.

 

[Q Bert]

Right, as long as she makes it into the store safely, I'm sure she's totally fine with being assaulted as she leaves.

The concern about violence was brought out due to the presence of long lines. Maybe this is her first time at a big launch so there is the question of the unknown. After she makes her purchase, she wont be a part of a long line anymore. Does it occur to you of being afraid of being assaulted EVERYTIME you leave a store? Of course not. Maybe once out of 100 trips but not everytime. But do you get paranoid and maybe afraid if some sort of violence erupts while you queue in a big line especially if its your first time?

 

[homeboy]

I wonder how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ those two guys are getting paid by Battlefield 3 and Monster to sit there.

Just imagine the amazing coverage those two products have received in the past 24 hours? It's dirty cheap viral marketing.

 

[Q Bert]

Anymore locations other than London, UK?

 

[DS3]

Those two publicity seekers don't count.

 

[MattZani]

I wonder how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ those two guys are getting paid by Battlefield 3 and Monster to sit there.

Just imagine the amazing coverage those two products have received in the past 24 hours? It's dirty cheap viral marketing.

I doubt it, I see people in those hoodies a lot, the Battlefield 3 one is pretty common on campus.

 

[sekazi]

I wonder how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ those two guys are getting paid by Battlefield 3 and Monster to sit there.

Just imagine the amazing coverage those two products have received in the past 24 hours? It's dirty cheap viral marketing.

Probably around $1000 each. Maybe more.

 

[homeboy]

I doubt it, I see people in those hoodies a lot, the Battlefield 3 one is pretty common on campus.

When the iPhone 4S launched there were two people camping outside an Apple store wearing bright orange sweaters with various company logos on them.

Given the publicity of people standing first in line it's no wonder companies have seen it as a cheap opportunity to get global coverage on the cheap. Imagine the hundreds of thousands or even millions who have seen the photos of these two guys?

 

[MattZani]

When the iPhone 4S launched there were two people camping outside an Apple store wearing bright orange sweaters with various company logos on them.

Given the publicity of people standing first in line it's no wonder companies have seen it as a cheap opportunity to get global coverage on the cheap. Imagine the hundreds of thousands or even millions who have seen the photos of these two guys?

Yeah I understand that, but they're pretty common tops

 

[homeboy]

Yeah I understand that, but they're pretty common tops

Not really. It's not like you can go out to the shops and buy one of those. They are exactly not part of the normal Londoner's wardrobe arsenal.

 

[MattZani]

Not really. It's not like you can go out to the shops and buy one of those. They are exactly not part of the normal Londoner's wardrobe arsenal.

The BF3 one came with Pre-orders at certain stores and are available from EA. Admittedly can't find the Monster one but you see people wearing clothes like this all the time. I saw one of the BF3 hoodies today.

These people also really don't fit into the Londoner's usual wardrobe arsenal demographic.

 

[Gav2k]

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The monster top is £10 in soccer sport.

They are your typical LAN party geeks.

 

[GoCubsGo]

OMG!!! hahaha, I guess they bring food w ? Has there been any reports of violence? I'm a petite female and am worried about 'black friday' type riots.

For the boys ... I wonder who will ask for a pic of you first.

I would say you will be ok. Usually there is some sort of presence of security but after hours, I don't know.

 

[maclook]

Someone should go cut in front of them and see if they totally flip the freak out.

 

[iHeartsteve]

Someone should go cut in front of them and see if they totally flip the freak out.

Anyone who lines up that early would totally freak out. lol If someone paid me 5k to instigate them, I wouldn't.