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All iPads UK iPad Air & iPad mini with Retina Thread
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Anyone been to the Arndale store in Manchester? I'm waiting for the Mini but I might have a stroll in after work, I want to cop a feel of the Air. If I was blown away, my choice could be swayed, but I intend to wait till both are available and decide then.
I was going to go with the mini but the fact I could actually hold the ipad air in one hand swayed it for me.
Just been to the Manchester store to pick up a smart cover (all colours still available) and they seem to have plenty of Airs still for sale, about 10 - 15 people queuing in store.
I was there at 9 this morning, few people waiting. Loads of 5S and iPads, the Air to me felt like the Mini did first time I picked it up, must be me but I can't really tell much difference in weight between the two IMO or not as much as before.
For anyone who hasn't yet taken the plunge: I asked John Lewis if they'd match Tesco's price of £709 on the 128GB WiFi/Cellular model (£739 minus their £30 voucher code on the site, for all tablets over £300), and they've confirmed they will.
This way, you'd get Tesco's price, and John Lewis' two-year warranty. You'll need to submit a request to them for your own specific order; that can also be done up to 28 days after purchase from them.
This way, you'd get Tesco's price, and John Lewis' two-year warranty. You'll need to submit a request to them for your own specific order; that can also be done up to 28 days after purchase from them.
The two year warranty is a myth, it's a standard two year EU warranty.
And you forgot to factor in the £7 you also get in club card points, taking the iPad down to £702
Purchased a 128gb Wifi in Silver/White for collection from Currys tomorrow. £30 off and guaranteed one this weekend.
I know of the EU two year warranty, but footnote 1 on Apple's warranty summary states "In most EU member states, consumers may only claim for defects that were present on delivery."
So the two year period does exist, but seems not to include faults that developed later on.
Can you offer additional clarification? I'm not especially familiar with this legislation.
As for John Lewis, their warranty information says:
- which does sound like a normal guarantee, not limited to faults found on delivery.
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Ordered iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB - Space Grey from Apple this morning at 8am to replace my original iPad. My order status says preparing for dispatch for delivery on the 5th. Not sure why they cant deliver it tomorrow, but after 3 1/2 years another couple of days won't hurt.
The Air feels a lot easier to hold then the earlier iPads. It is possible to hold and operate it with one hand and as I have said before the 9.8 screen is perfect for web browsing. I have no regrets about selling my 4 and buying the Air
The standard two year EU warranty is a myth. It is a two year guarantee. Not the same thing at all. Meaningless in the UK since we have had six year guarantees by law since 1979.
John Lewis is offering an extra year's service warranty on top of your statutory rights. That is potentially worth the Tesco clubcard points you would sacrifice for not buying there.
Just bought one today as a present for my Dad.
In case anyone else was looking for a deal, and not sure if it's been mentioned before, but PC world has a £30 voucher for all tablets bought over £300 and using the code iTab5 you can get 5% off the price!
In case anyone else was looking for a deal, and not sure if it's been mentioned before, but PC world has a £30 voucher for all tablets bought over £300 and using the code iTab5 you can get 5% off the price!
Just came back from the Basingstoke Apple Store. Not a crowd and plenty of stock. Snagged a white 128gb 4g and blue smart case.
May return the case and look for alternatives as it adds .5lb to the weight. That's +50%
May return the case and look for alternatives as it adds .5lb to the weight. That's +50%
£30 or £50 Voucher at PCWorld
Just bought an iPad Air 32GB Wifi from PCWorld, at the checkout I got an unexpected voucher for £30 redeemable after November 21st. If I'd bought the 64GB version I would have got a £50 voucher (purchase over £500). So if you are looking to buy anything else from PC World and don't mind waiting until later in November you can effectively get up to "£50 off" a new iPad Air. The voucher is as good as cash apparently, you don't have to spend a certain amount or anything like that.
Just bought an iPad Air 32GB Wifi from PCWorld, at the checkout I got an unexpected voucher for £30 redeemable after November 21st. If I'd bought the 64GB version I would have got a £50 voucher (purchase over £500). So if you are looking to buy anything else from PC World and don't mind waiting until later in November you can effectively get up to "£50 off" a new iPad Air. The voucher is as good as cash apparently, you don't have to spend a certain amount or anything like that.
Drove down to Stormfront (Apple reseller) in Carmarthen. I arrived there before anyone. At 8:55 5-6 other people joined the queue. I was in and out in 5mins.
Didn't get a smart cover though. Like one of the posters above they only had black or pink.........um, no. ordered a product red one directly from Apple to save me searching around over the weekend.
Havent even opened it yet, had to come straight work so it could be smashed to bits inside the box for all I know lol
Didn't get a smart cover though. Like one of the posters above they only had black or pink.........um, no. ordered a product red one directly from Apple to save me searching around over the weekend.
Havent even opened it yet, had to come straight work so it could be smashed to bits inside the box for all I know lol
Thanks for this, I've just submitted a claim for my order this morning. In the past they have refused to accept voucher codes when price matching. Hope it doesn't depend on who responds to your query.