Still severely constrained at Apple's own stores, Apple Pencil expands to Best Buy
The Apple Pencil for iPad Pro launched at electronics retailer Best Buy on Friday, with some stores showing inventory in stock, despite the fact that Apple's own retail locations continue to face constraints.
As of Friday, shoppers can check Best Buy's website to see if their local location is carrying the Apple Pencil. Online orders for the stylus are not yet available.
This year, Best Buy has become a closer retail partner with Apple, serving many areas where the iPad maker doesn't have a retail presence. Accordingly, Best Buy locations have sold new devices like the fourth-generation Apple TV on product launch day, alongside Apple's own retail outlets.
Best Buy was also among the first to discount the Apple Watch, offering savings of up to $50 off new purchases of the wearable device. The company also began offering and servicing AppleCare and AppleCare+ warranties this summer.
Availability of the Apple Pencil has been extremely limited since it went on sale last week, due to apparent production issues with the Bluetooth accessory. It is only compatible with Apple's new jumbo-sized iPad Pro.
For more, see AppleInsider's first look at the Apple Pencil, as well as a breakdown of what it can and cannot do. The drawing and pointing tool is priced at $99.99.
As of Friday, shoppers can check Best Buy's website to see if their local location is carrying the Apple Pencil. Online orders for the stylus are not yet available.
This year, Best Buy has become a closer retail partner with Apple, serving many areas where the iPad maker doesn't have a retail presence. Accordingly, Best Buy locations have sold new devices like the fourth-generation Apple TV on product launch day, alongside Apple's own retail outlets.
Best Buy was also among the first to discount the Apple Watch, offering savings of up to $50 off new purchases of the wearable device. The company also began offering and servicing AppleCare and AppleCare+ warranties this summer.
Availability of the Apple Pencil has been extremely limited since it went on sale last week, due to apparent production issues with the Bluetooth accessory. It is only compatible with Apple's new jumbo-sized iPad Pro.
For more, see AppleInsider's first look at the Apple Pencil, as well as a breakdown of what it can and cannot do. The drawing and pointing tool is priced at $99.99.
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Oh, cool. Will Best Buy have an Apple Pencil on display to test with a display iPad Pro?
Initially, I must admit to getting a bit pissed -- after all, mine, ordered late last week, will become available for Apple Store pickup only on Dec 17.
But I just checked, and it says that that there isn't one available for store pickup in a Best Buy within a 250 mile radius of where I live (and that includes a few large cities).
I can live with that.....
Nothing near mine either. My guess is very few if any Best Buy stores have Pencils right now.
"Best Buy associates will direct customers to the Apple website and help them place an order for the Pencil."
"Best Buy associates will direct customers to the Apple website and help them place an order for the Pencil."
LMAO!
Initially, I must admit to getting a bit pissed -- after all, mine, ordered late last week, will become available for Apple Store pickup only on Dec 17.
But I just checked, and it says that that there isn't one available for store pickup in a Best Buy within a 250 mile radius of where I live (and that includes a few large cities).
I can live with that.....
Same here in San Diego area.
Kind of upset that they start stocking shelves before fulfilling orders made on day 1.
I checked: Not available within 250 miles of my zip code. (Texas, btw)
Initially, I must admit to getting a bit pissed -- after all, mine, ordered late last week, will become available for Apple Store pickup only on Dec 17.
But I just checked, and it says that that there isn't one available for store pickup in a Best Buy within a 250 mile radius of where I live (and that includes a few large cities).
I can live with that.....
i found the same thing but it let me order one for delivery next Tuesday - still beating my apple order by a couple of weeks... $99 plus 19.99 fast shipping -
Granted, I have no urgent need for them. I guess I had grown used to under-promising and over-delivering. That's clearly not to be the case here.
i found the same thing but it let me order one for delivery next Tuesday - still beating my apple order by a couple of weeks... $99 plus 19.99 fast shipping -
I ordered my pencil on the Best Buy website and it will be here on 11/23
I don't get how/where in the Best Buy website you're able to do this.
When I click on 'Check Stores,' it says, "Sorry, not available." Under 'Product Availability', and 'Shipping,' it says "Not Available." Under 'Product Availability', and 'Store Pickup,' it says "Store Pickup Not Available."
Unless you guys are pulling fast one here (no offense! ), what exactly is the option on the BB website you're using to get it next week?
I ordered it last night and I got Pencil at Best Buy and it was an hour and half drive.
Long story short check bestbuy online daily and you should find some success. I actually purchased both the pencil and keyboard prior to them stocking the floor.
Regarding Black Friday (I’m surprised we haven’t seen a thread on that yet), Apple will discount the iPad Pro (or not and give a gift card), but by how much do they generally discount accessories?