I'm not, either, but I was told that they'll go up for order on Apple's site at some point, and then everybody will rush it. I assume that Apple's site will be the only place to buy it online for a while (is this true?).
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I'm not, either, but I was told that they'll go up for order on Apple's site at some point, and then everybody will rush it. I assume that Apple's site will be the only place to buy it online for a while (is this true?).
Slayer-33
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Shits going to fetch a 40% premium over retail price I guarantee (once it's sold out)
They will open the site up for pre-orders at some point. I recall it being at night for the iPad 2. I got my order in within the first hour or so and received it a couple of days after the release date. My friend who ordered the following day received his about three weeks later.
I think the alternative is standing/camping in line outside the Apple store, which no sane person would do.
Ah, that could be. I guess I just ordered it the night before it released? Either way it was in my hands shortly thereafter and much, much better than attempting to get it in person.
Usually only the very first batch of online orders actually get them delivered on release day. Then the shipping estimate starts to increase rapidly. The last 2 times I was in line for an iPad there was an update every hour or so until it reached something like 3-4 weeks later in the day.
How was the resale market for the iPad 2 right after launch?
I just hope for a decent amount of RAM. I always felt like the web browsing was lacking, at least on the original. Not sure how the iPad 2 is. If I was to switch tabs I would constantly have to reload the page which is pretty annoying. It's been a while since I made a big gadget purchase so I'm pretty excited.
freenudemacusers
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Ipad 2 is pretty good overall, though a few to several tabs of script or image heavy shit will get you a reload. I hope the next safari is a bit more stable, certain things seem to trigger crashes too often.
Mr. Wonderful
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Or...
What if the A5X is for the lower price point iPad 2?
Okay, so that's not as likely. I kind of bothers me that my iPhone upgrade later this year however is going to be a 1.5 generation leap in processing power, rather than a 2 generational leap. The slow CPU speed of the iPhone 4 is starting to drive me crazy. So much freakin lag.
What if the A5X is for the lower price point iPad 2?
Okay, so that's not as likely. I kind of bothers me that my iPhone upgrade later this year however is going to be a 1.5 generation leap in processing power, rather than a 2 generational leap. The slow CPU speed of the iPhone 4 is starting to drive me crazy. So much freakin lag.
We know that this document is most likely a fake however in the off chance its not heres the story. A Kindle Reader document called 2012 Apple Spring Draft Script has surfaced on Amazon.com here.
lolz
Would be a rather un-Apple like amount.
brotkasten
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It's kinda funny, because on the last Windows Weekly episode Paul and Mary Jo briefly discussed the difference between bloggers and journalists and shit like this was mentioned as well.
The script talks about the A6 quad-core, the leaked logic board clearly says "A5X".
Hm.
Seems legit!
I wish ... *sigh*
The script talks about the A6 quad-core, the leaked logic board clearly says "A5X".
Hm.
Seems legit!
I wish ... *sigh*
I don't think 2GB is the amount it will have, that said, there is no "Apple like" amount per se. Apple builds things based on the price they can get the components for, the markup they can get away with, and the ability to market the device.
If they got a really good deal on the 2GB of ram, and it was cheaper than the minimum amount they need to incorporate into the device, that is the amount they would go with. That said, it's very unlikely that this is the case.
outunderthestars
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Oh come on, at least read the article. It's obvious B.S.
It even lists Gameloft as the publisher of Infinity Blade, which we all know was published by Epic Games.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
That's the iPad 1. No chance it's happening again. It didn't for the 2.
Nonononono..... INFINITE Blade!
Lol.
Hmmm..... actually, knowing GameLoft, there might actually be an INFINITE Blade....
(lol, I checked).
Shit I'm still holding out another week to sell my iPad 2 32gb 3G. What should I ask? 550? Has several scuffs.
Actually it has pretty noticable light bleed (launch unit), but I feel like a dick taking it to Apple now in hopes of getting a replacement. Maybe I should just do it, can't hurt?
Actually it has pretty noticable light bleed (launch unit), but I feel like a dick taking it to Apple now in hopes of getting a replacement. Maybe I should just do it, can't hurt?
planar1280
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latest rumor from macrumors, the back of an iPad 3
notice the difference?
Edit: Damn it its been posted
notice the difference?
Edit: Damn it its been posted
more shallow bezel angle and bigger camera lens. sure, Ill take it
man, first weekend without an ipad in almost two years. It was terrible having to rely on my puny iPhone to review absolutely tiny IMDB pictures of Downton Abbey actors while watching the episodes.
just dreadful
man, first weekend without an ipad in almost two years. It was terrible having to rely on my puny iPhone to review absolutely tiny IMDB pictures of Downton Abbey actors while watching the episodes.
just dreadful
haha. The Droid Guy is never gonna get that pulitzer at this rate.
If you have an active enough market, I'd lean toward Craigslist. Near-zero chance of getting scammed as long as you're not dumb about it (do the deal in a public place, only accept cash, etc.) and you don't have to pay a dime in fees.
I want 1GB but even that might not happen. I love Apple but they tend to ship products with too little RAM. That's find in a Mac, you could easily upgrade that but not in an iPad.
Bitmap Frogs
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To make more money.
This. Probably the result of an incredible amount of research which concluded that it's the best price that people will pay. Also, with these devices you're not locked in to a contract like a smartphone purchase so they are looking to pick up some of that money out of the gate. $50 seems more fair though.
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So, is Amazon ever going to officially sell this?
Since when is $130 a lot of money?
smokeandmirrors
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Probably because sony is subsidizing the cost of the Vita?
Probably not. I don't think they ever stocked the last two iPads, and they've got their own tablet to sell now.
Amazon did eventually stock both the iPad 1 & 2. The lack of stock at launch was down to Apple not Amazon. Going by past trends Apple will start using that Amazon sales channel in the fall, just in time for the holidays.
Target and Amazon Begin Selling iPad - Mac Rumors http://www.macrumors.com/2010/10/04/target-and-amazon-begin-selling-ipad/
opticalmace
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He's asking about the price disparity, not whether or not he can afford it.
Yeah, they're probably selling at cost...still $130 seems a bit excessive for the 3G/GPS/4G antennas.
That was either a botched listing or lasted a matter of hours, if you check the MacRumors thread associated with that post. Amazon doesn't sell iPad directly.
A lower price point iPad two would be the exact same as the current iPad two...
hmmm... I was pretty sure Amazon had direct sales for the iPad on Thanksgiving. My memory failed me. So I guess it's never happening. Gotta pay that sales tax.
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