What a fantastic product launch

[rhsauer]

I just wanted to say that I can't remember a product launch that was handled as well as this one - beginning to end. I think Apple deserves all the success they're obviously having.

 

[troop231]

The only issues with this launch are apparently with ATT, but hey that's normal for them.

 

[ScottFitz]

The only issues with this launch are apparently with ATT, but hey that's normal for them.

Best buy here in TX had their act together. Handed out vouchers. I was out by 5:10. Smooth.

 

[ozziegn]

Apple always has their act together. soooooo many companies in America could learn how to PROPERLY run their businesses like Apple does.

 

[advan031]

Aside from me waiting in line for 30 minutes I was in and out of the store in less than 5 minutes

 

[JayDH]

I waited in line for both iPad launches and they were both very well organized and executed. I haven't heard of many problems with the 3G service during today's launch, but the number of iPads sold and activated on AT&T today is much smaller than an iPhone launch.

 

[Jaro65]

Apple always has their act together. soooooo many companies in America could learn how to PROPERLY run their businesses like Apple does.

I think some of them have started to pay attention.

 

[harry*333]

well it might have been better if they had more supply

 

[Clix Pix]

Having participated on April 3rd at the Apple store and then again today, I wholly agree! Things went very smoothly both times. It definitely made a difference that people were able to preorder and also for the April 3rd launch reserve an iPad for in-store pickup that day, with controlled time period and separate lines. It also helped things to move smoothly when Apple did the necessary iTunes update a couple of days in advance, too. I think they learned their lessons with the various iPhone launches...NOT a good thing to launch a new product which needs to be activated AND a whole new service (MobileMe) at the same time!

Looking at this, I see that presenting the iPad in two separate launches also undoubtedly put much less of a strain on people and servers than if all the models had been available on April 3rd. (Not to mention the other potential advantage for Apple: people purchasing the WiFi version and then deciding they wanted the 3G version instead or in addition ....)