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post #81 of 122
3/9/12 at 4:56pm
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Originally Posted by wizard69 View Post

The lack of that port hasn't stopped me from owning the iPad but it does impact how I can use the device.

That's funny, I hook up USB devices to my iPad all of the time. You should check out something called the CCK, made and sold by Apple.
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post #82 of 122
3/9/12 at 5:13pm
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Originally Posted by AppleInsider View Post

Less than two days after Apple's new iPad was unveiled, the company has sold out of launch-day preorders in its online store, as new orders are now advertised to ship by March 19.

Did Apple say they sold out? If not, this simply could be the result of some unexpected delay for the online orders?

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post #83 of 122
3/9/12 at 5:25pm
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Originally Posted by kpluck View Post

Did Apple say they sold out? If not, this simply could be the result of some unexpected delay for the online orders?

Sold out as in the demand has exceeded the supply that can be delivered by March 16th. Whether that's because of a warehouse fire destroying 1 million units or because of a bottleneck in shipping it's essentially sold out for pre-orders for that day.

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post #84 of 122
3/9/12 at 5:37pm
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Originally Posted by Apple ][ View Post

Well, "they" are clearly retarded, so who cares about what they say.

The screen is going to be so damn killer. An insignificant revision? Hahahaha

This is a technological leap never before seen in the entire history of tech. How's that for a fucking insignificant upgrade?

The display will be like looking at a full color print magazine. I look forward to getting mine, as I'm sure everybody else who has one on the way also is looking forward to theirs.



I agree that the display, even if that was the only change, makes it worthwhile. For the display is the core of the whole tablet experience.

I disagree with the magazine comparison. For resolution, yes. But having the image backlit and with better contrast, it will simply be the best image anyone has every seen in the world. Period.
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post #85 of 122
3/9/12 at 5:48pm
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I disagree with the magazine comparison. For resolution, yes. But having the image backlit and with better contrast, it will simply be the best image anyone has every seen in the world. Period.

You might be right. I guess that we'll all know next friday when people start to get theirs delivered.

I was basing my comment on several comments from people who had actually seen the screen and used it, those who were lucky enough to be at the live event. I haven't seen or used it myself yet.
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post #86 of 122
3/9/12 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX View Post

¿Que?

I think his comment is that the shipping companies are getting the items to ship but Apple is asking them to delay shipping. Like originally my FedEx tracking number says the shipping type is overnight delivery and it should arrive by the 12th but now there is a delivery exception of "Future delivery requested" and now it's bumped to the 16th.
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post #87 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:16pm
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Originally Posted by rcoleman1 View Post

I'm so waiting for my new iPad to arrive on the 16th...gonna tell my boss I gotta leave early...I'm gonna be sick...sick I tell you...sick with ANTICIPATION! Go Apple!

leave early? are you mad.

You have to start sniffing and coughing here and there all week and then friday just call out the whole day.
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post #88 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:18pm
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And since the Note allows you to have 2 apps side-by-side and has a stylus, it's a better content creation device than the iPad.

but are they two good apps. Cause if they are two crappy apps that freeze and slow down I'll stick with my one app on the iPad. I've gotten pretty dang good at the side swipe to shift between apps,
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post #89 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:24pm
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX View Post

Last year they sold out much faster in just one country so this year in 10 countries is proof they arn't selling well.

until they reveal that they made 20 times as many units. Then its all pity for the poor deluded souls that have been sucked into the cult
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post #90 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:29pm
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... but but ... you can make phone calls with the Note...

phone calls, that's so old school. now it's all about the texting and the video chat
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post #91 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:32pm
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Every two bit crapware app on the device has its own sandbox. Why doesn't the owner of the device also get a small sandbox that they can use to save files to?

i rather agree with this. I don't need to have a Finder to see the files but it would be nice if they went to one common bin so if I decide, for example, to change PDF readers, the files don't have to be emailed to myself or synced to the computer and back. they are just there ready to go
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post #92 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:34pm
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By the way, the "new iPad" not to be called the iPad3 according to Apple, is actually a "Prequel iPad" which follows Hollywood's penchant for stretching out a winning series. Ergo: iPad1 - iPad2 (the sequel) - iPad (the prequel).

sorry but this is wrong. It's trilogy then prequel. then prequel to the prequel, then spin off of the original and then reboot the whole thing with a British cast all pretending to be Americans.
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post #93 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:37pm
In Singapore, one of the countries for 16th March launch, is now seeing all iPad models ship date slips to 22nd March. It's likely an indication of very strong demand, esp. when many iPad 1 users skipped the upgrade to iPad 2 last year.
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post #94 of 122
3/9/12 at 8:42pm
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i rather agree with this. I don't need to have a Finder to see the files but it would be nice if they went to one common bin so if I decide, for example, to change PDF readers, the files don't have to be emailed to myself or synced to the computer and back. they are just there ready to go

Look up FileApp. I think it'll give you what you want.
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post #95 of 122
3/9/12 at 9:09pm
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Where' Slither... err I mean Zither? We need an obtuse comment from it yet.

Slither Slather seems so appropriate doesn't it?
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post #96 of 122
3/9/12 at 10:26pm
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Originally Posted by lkrupp View Post

Where' Slither... err I mean Zither? We need an obtuse comment from it yet.

He is (I suspect) Chinese or close to it. He only comment on matters related to Proview vs Apple disputes. I think he's emotionally involved. Shame...
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post #97 of 122
3/9/12 at 10:49pm
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Originally Posted by virginblue4 View Post

As of last night in the UK, it now says 'Dispatched in 2-3 weeks'. Very glad I got my pre-order in with delivery on the 16th!

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Originally Posted by AdonisSMU View Post

I ordered mine upon announcement and my order is still processing...but it says delivered on March 16th.

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Originally Posted by George A. Brozak View Post

I ordered the 4G/64GB unit March 8th, early morning, via Apple's Educational division. By that time, the order was already showing a delivery of March 19th. Today, the order has slipped to shipping "Between March 22 and 29".

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Originally Posted by SolipsismX View Post

Sold out as in the demand has exceeded the supply that can be delivered by March 16th. Whether that's because of a warehouse fire destroying 1 million units or because of a bottleneck in shipping it's essentially sold out for pre-orders for that day.

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In Singapore, one of the countries for 16th March launch, is now seeing all iPad models ship date slips to 22nd March. It's likely an indication of very strong demand, esp. when many iPad 1 users skipped the upgrade to iPad 2 last year.


I'm iPad 1 Black 16GB WiFi owner (imported one from the US shortly after launch) who skipped iPad 2 last year.


I'm in the UK and I ordered mine on the early hours of Thur 8/3 -- White 32GB WiFi + 4G from the education store online (for a discount - I also have accessories ordered at the same time). At first, it says delivers on 16/3 but yesterday afternoon, I got an e-mail saying that it has been bumped to 20/3 Tue. The order page though still listed them as 'processing items' - delivers on March 16.

My iPad includes engraving and now I regret making a change to the text on Friday morning. They probably manage to ship it to me on launch date had I don't made that changes. Sigh

The actual text from the e-mail:

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Dear .....

Despite our best efforts and those of our shipping partners to get your order to you on time, we want to inform you that it will not arrive on its originally scheduled delivery date.
Your new delivery date is 20/03/2012.

Once you receive your Shipment Notification email, you can check the delivery status of your order by clicking the Track Shipment button, or by visiting the Apple Store and clicking Account.

We regret the delay and apologise for the inconvenience.

Kind regards,
Apple Online Store


I guess all the extra cargo planes from DHL only heading to NA and we Brits have to settle with the extra large size boat
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post #98 of 122
3/9/12 at 10:55pm
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Originally Posted by Splash-reverse View Post

I'm iPad 1 Black 16GB WiFi owner (imported one from the US shortly after launch) who skipped iPad 2 last year.


I'm in the UK and I ordered mine on the early hours of Thur 8/3 -- White 32GB WiFi + 4G from the education store online (for a discount - I also have accessories ordered at the same time). At first, it says delivers on 16/3 but yesterday afternoon, I got an e-mail saying that it has been bumped to 20/3 Tue. The order page though still listed them as 'processing items' - delivers on March 16.

My iPad includes engraving and now I regret making a change to the text on Friday morning. They probably manage to ship it to me on launch date had I don't made that changes. Sigh

The actual text from the e-mail:

I guess all the extra cargo planes from DHL only heading to NA and we Brits have to settle with the extra large size boat

If we hear about no other push backs I would assume it's because of your engraving. As for the boat comment I wonder how many weeks it would take a cargo ship to travel from China to the UK. I'm thinking a good 3 weeks.

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post #99 of 122
3/10/12 at 12:03am
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Originally Posted by jragosta View Post

They said the same thing about the iPhone 4S. Seems to me that all the braying from the nay-sayers is a good sign.



No, you have it wrong. Samsung says that the Note is a better comparison to the iPad than the Tab. And since the Note allows you to have 2 apps side-by-side and has a stylus, it's a better content creation device than the iPad.

And people accuse Apple of having a reality distortion field? Really?

I
Just want apple back to creatives. F%ck the baring dogs, clueless Specislist re logic, Shake, FCP. PRO TOOLS is native now. Can run on any hardware. It was so much cooler. No rainbows, just artists, graphic artsy types, ad Exec's, musicians and that's slipping away.

Ok. We all know macs aren't big on games. Mary got them bet with direct x but hate of consoles and like gaming consoles like ps3 and ps4 due this summer.

Modern Warfare sold
1 billion in the 1st 16 days at $60 and $99 a pop. It's bigger than music and movies combined
And now that the iPad which will be my first (knew 4g would come and never fell for the upgrade ever time poop. I want to see Apple get back into creative. Shoot half he theaters are gone in the new stores. They pay a little more than minimum wage, tell you on a grand opening you have to run outside up and down the street like a dodo and for what. A good promo for the chairmen??? Where's the upgrade to iWeb? Tv/cable going done in flames and those that can edit and do web design will be well off and know after affects.

And why does every new event have hot air balloons, snow and hardly anyone in America.

I remember and it wasn't that long ago, macs were made in the US.
Shocker. A real shocker I know.
Yet we design all the cool stuff???

They could have went so deep with smart instruments but didn't.
Maybe some else will pick up the ball for logic and pro tools. P
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post #100 of 122
3/10/12 at 3:24am
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Originally Posted by Splash-reverse View Post

I'm iPad 1 Black 16GB WiFi owner (imported one from the US shortly after launch) who skipped iPad 2 last year.


I'm in the UK and I ordered mine on the early hours of Thur 8/3 -- White 32GB WiFi + 4G from the education store online (for a discount - I also have accessories ordered at the same time). At first, it says delivers on 16/3 but yesterday afternoon, I got an e-mail saying that it has been bumped to 20/3 Tue. The order page though still listed them as 'processing items' - delivers on March 16.

My iPad includes engraving and now I regret making a change to the text on Friday morning. They probably manage to ship it to me on launch date had I don't made that changes. Sigh

The actual text from the e-mail:

I guess all the extra cargo planes from DHL only heading to NA and we Brits have to settle with the extra large size boat

I'm in the UK and ordered a Black 32GB WiFi with engraving around the same time you did. I've just received notification from Apple that it is shipped for delivery on 16th March. I guess you are correct that your engraving alteration has delayed shipping. Sad!
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post #101 of 122
3/10/12 at 5:18am
Finally --- a journalist who gets it:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19855...015_and_beyond
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post #102 of 122
3/10/12 at 6:48am
For the aussies, it's slipped to "by March 22". For those of us who got in early, like moi it's showing as before, "Delivers between March 16-22 via Standard Shipping". At least I won't have to worry about queuing up on the 16th at the only Apple Store within a few thousand miles in any direction.

Also, my Mass Effect 3 for Xbox360 should be on its way from the UK(?) (Ozgameshop)... Saw it in the ~equivalent of Wallmart here yesterday, which was very surprising. Anyway I'll wait for mine to be delivered, might arrive at the same time or maybe before the iPad [3]. I'm all first world problem'd up in here. Never felt better.

Good times to come.
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post #103 of 122
3/10/12 at 6:55am
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Originally Posted by chaicka View Post

In Singapore, one of the countries for 16th March launch, is now seeing all iPad models ship date slips to 22nd March. It's likely an indication of very strong demand, esp. when many iPad 1 users skipped the upgrade to iPad 2 last year.

Yeah, same for Australia. Good to see Singapore now on first-tier-country iPad launch status. Be sure to keep an eye out for tons of Malaysians invading to get the new iPad, not out in Malaysia even after 2nd round of iPad launches.
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post #104 of 122
3/10/12 at 8:46am
This is first time I've ordered on per-order. Stayed up till 1am waiting for the UK to come back online (Apple launches seem to equate to denial of service attack). This morning I received a text saying my delivery has shipped ... Gone from 38 years old to 8. Like a kid waiting for Christmas.

Dam you Apple
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post #105 of 122
3/10/12 at 9:04am
Got my shipping confirmation yesterday and it's being shipped via FedEx but the tracking didn't show anything until just a few minutes ago. It's already in Nashville. Too bad it looks like it's not going anywhere until the 16th. Under Details is says "Future delivery requested."
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post #106 of 122
3/10/12 at 10:17am
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil View Post

Yes, permanently.

Anyone spotted his new name yet?
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post #107 of 122
3/10/12 at 10:20am
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Anyone spotted his new name yet?

Well, unless he moved or is using a proxy, he doesn't have a new account yet. Good riddance, really.

At any rate, he'd be spotted immediately. Keep an eye out, I guess.
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post #108 of 122
3/10/12 at 12:01pm
I received an email from Apple this morning with the tracking info that my iPad 3 has been shipped from Middletown, PA by FedEx standard overnight delivery and I should be getting it on Monday or Tuesday. So, Apple is ahead of schedule on delivering their products. My Apple TV has not been shipped yet and is still showing March 16 as the delivery date.
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post #109 of 122
3/10/12 at 12:33pm
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Originally Posted by djain1027 View Post

I received an email from Apple this morning with the tracking info that my iPad 3 has been shipped from Middletown, PA by FedEx standard overnight delivery and I should be getting it on Monday or Tuesday. So, Apple is ahead of schedule on delivering their products. My Apple TV has not been shipped yet and is still showing March 16 as the delivery date.

No, you'll get your delivery date pushed back for the iPad.
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post #110 of 122
3/10/12 at 1:08pm
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Originally Posted by Maverik234 View Post

This is first time I've ordered on per-order... Gone from 38 years old to 8. Like a kid waiting for Christmas.

Dam you Apple

Same here only from 54 to 4

I've read a few stories regarding those early orders that end up in the hands of their respective buyers ahead of Apple's delivery date. Just for the record, has anyone ever got their shipment early?
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post #111 of 122
3/10/12 at 1:09pm
Odd...

I ordered a CCK and a charger for my granddaughter on the same order as the new iPad and AppleTv.

The CCK and charger shipped yesterday from China and went directly to Memphis (where it was cleared) and is in transit -- it will deliver on the 13th.

The iPad was picked up today at Ontario, CA (60 miles East of LA) -- it shows delivery on the 16th.

The iPad is still processing and shows delivery on the 16th.

The 2 shipments are FedEx -- no DHL.

This tells me that some iPads were preshipped and cleared to Ontario rather than through Alaska and Oakland, CA -- the normal routing of Apple shipments from China to the SF Bay Area.

I worked for Lockheed at the Ontario airport in 1960-1963... And there was no massive storage/warehousing facility anywhere nearby... Except, Lockheed had 4 massive hangars that, each could house 3 Constellation size planes... I wonder...

Has anyone else noticed that their iPad is shipping from the US.
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post #112 of 122
3/10/12 at 1:17pm
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leave early? are you mad.

You have to start sniffing and coughing here and there all week and then friday just call out the whole day.

The true pro would call in, or leave early Thursday
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3/10/12 at 1:25pm
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i rather agree with this. I don't need to have a Finder to see the files but it would be nice if they went to one common bin so if I decide, for example, to change PDF readers, the files don't have to be emailed to myself or synced to the computer and back. they are just there ready to go

I expect to see Apple implement an iOS feature that allows:

1) An app to register the type of files it can handle

2) The user when creating or sharing a file to optionally allow other apps access (read, write, none)
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post #114 of 122
3/10/12 at 1:52pm
Hi guys,

Got a quick question:

Are these new Apple products often sold out right after launch?
I'm going to Tampa, Florida the 23rd, and was planning to buy a new iPad, but won't get my hopes too high if they usual sell out right after launch!

I hope you americans can share your experience with that

Thanks in advance
Viktor
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3/10/12 at 2:00pm
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Hi guys,

Got a quick question:

Are these new Apple products often sold out right after launch?
I'm going to Tampa, Florida the 23rd, and was planning to buy a new iPad, but won't get my hopes too high if they usual sell out right after launch!

I hope you americans can share your experience with that

Thanks in advance
Viktor

Usually sold out...

Apple, often, on its web site, posts a list of stores that have new product in stock...

Some people bounce around among resellers -- BestBuy, Target, Radio Shack...

You may get lucky and call in and have them hold/reserve a model for you!

Worth a try!

Good luck!
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3/10/12 at 2:15pm
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Usually sold out...

Apple, often, on its web site, posts a list of stores that have new product in stock...

Some people bounce around among resellers -- BestBuy, Target, Radio Shack...

You may get lucky and call in and have them hold/reserve a model for you!

Worth a try!

Good luck!

Oh bummer!
Thanks for replying
I might call one of the stores a few day before departure. I guess that's the limit for them to hold a model.
They wont come to Denmark in a few months, and as a photographer I've waited sooo long on this so I thought it was perfect timing for my trip and the new release
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3/10/12 at 3:34pm
According to USA Today demand for the new iPad is off the charts and there is a limit of 2 per customer. Makes me wonder why was it necessary to add a limit on the number of tablets any one customer can buy at a time. I cannot wait until the first sales figures come out. LOL

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/st...out/53463592/1
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3/10/12 at 4:02pm
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Makes me wonder why was it necessary to add a limit on the number of tablets any one customer can buy at a time.

It's an attempt to stop scalpers.
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3/11/12 at 9:17am
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According to USA Today demand for the new iPad is off the charts and there is a limit of 2 per customer. Makes me wonder why was it necessary to add a limit on the number of tablets any one customer can buy at a time. I cannot wait until the first sales figures come out. LOL

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/st...out/53463592/1

In Singapore, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, 3rd Generation iPad, there was a quantity limit at launch/pre-orders.
Over here it's totally necessary. And here is why:

As of 9th March, 1 day after the product announcement, the delivery date has already slipped to 22nd March.
As of now 11th March, 3 days after the product announcement, the delivery date has already slipped to 2-3 weeks.

That's how crazy the demand is over here. And the retail stores are already filled with long waiting list orders. Won't be surprise to see a crazy queue on 16th March, expecting it to be more crazy than iPad 2 launch.

Note: The 7th March (US time) product announcement is actually wee hours (to be exact, 0200hrs) of 8th March Singapore time.
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3/11/12 at 9:48am
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For those of us who want to be able to create and save files, the additional resolution does nothing to improve our user experience. Every two bit crapware app on the device has its own sandbox. Why doesn't the owner of the device also get a small sandbox that they can use to save files to? Every stupid app can have access to the camera roll except Safari.

Not being able to upload a photo to a website is a major pain in the ass. Every content management platform now has to have their own iOS app just because you cannot upload photos through the browser. That is why we have a Craigslist app, a Wordpress app, a Facebook app, a match.com app etc, etc. Why? Simply because you cannot get at your photos from within the browser. This crap is annoying. Do people really think this is a better system than a real computer?

repeat after me, "the iPad is a luxury", thus if an iPad can not do it, just use a computer...
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