I don't understand why the release date is being kept a secret? Wouldn't Apple want everyone to know that it's coming out on such and such date. Thanks.
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iPad Why is the release date a secret?
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If a company preannounces a product, sales of the existing product come to a halt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_effect
Except in the case of the Mac Mini, as late 2012 models start flying off the shelf...
they've done this with other ipads in the past. when the cellular mini originally came out it was delayed with no actual release date.
if they are shipping this week, then start checking the stores toward the end of the week.
it has nothing to do with people camping out
if they are shipping this week, then start checking the stores toward the end of the week.
it has nothing to do with people camping out
They don't want people camping out because it is a public nuisance. Trash everywhere, people sleeping on the sidewalk, tents blocking pedestrian walkways, local business owners losing business because people don't' want to walk over the geeks to go have lunch, etc.
I've thought about this, and I think it's a very crafty move by Apple.
Normally, the keynote includes a general availability date. But this year, I think they are purposelessly obfuscating the availability date so there will be no press about the lack of lines and interest in the iPad.
Normally, the keynote includes a general availability date. But this year, I think they are purposelessly obfuscating the availability date so there will be no press about the lack of lines and interest in the iPad.
Like Apple gives a hoot. As long as they get their money let the trash roll and the people sleep. I still guess they will be in stores Friday.
Many times Apple updates a product, like a Macbook or iMac, without prior notice and without announcing a release date. But consumers know a yearly update is coming, just not exactly when. Most of the iPad releases are becoming more and more of a mundane yearly regular spec bump, like most Mac releases. Apple is just treating iPads and Macs more similarly now, in respect to the yearly hardware update method. Apple stills gives prior notice to iPad releases, but doesn't announce a release date.
I pre-ordered at BestBuy.com for in store pickup, says it will be ready Friday for pickup.
Looks like the 64GB and some of the 16GB models have the store pick-up option, but not 128GB. Boo.
No, I wasn't implying that apple didn't want the campers. I was implying that they were told by authorities that they aren't allowed to have it anymore.
This would never happen as Apple loves all of the attention they get from these line ups in front of their stores.
I understand that apple wants it, but others don't. It really is inconsiderate of other businesses and the general public to have people camping out everywhere.