Where does it specifically say that? It is a bit vaguely worded there (always has been).
I am responding to the following line in the AI story (which you also presumably read): "Jim Dalrymple at The Loop reported Thursday that preorders for the Wi-Fi-only iPad will begin first-thing Friday morning."
Here is the Apple Press Release for the Pre-Ordering:
CUPERTINO, Calif., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple® today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April.
Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store (www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
"iPad is something completely new," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We're excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds?thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook?and delivers battery life of up to 10 hours.*
iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch? interface makes surfing the web an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. You can read and send email on iPad's large screen and almost full-size "soft" keyboard or import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad's elegant slideshows. iPad makes it easy to watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD, or flip through the pages of an ebook you downloaded from Apple's new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
The App Store on iPad lets you wirelessly browse, buy and download new apps from the world's largest app store. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for iPad and will run almost all of the more than 150,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. Developers are already creating exciting new apps designed for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch interface, large screen and high-quality graphics.
The new iBooks app for iPad includes Apple's new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile product. The iBookstore will feature books from the New York Times Best Seller list from both major and independent publishers, including Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster.
The iTunes® Store gives iPad users access to the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 12 million songs, over 55,000 TV episodes and over 8,500 films including over 2,500 in stunning high definition. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
iPad will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. International pricing will be announced in April. iPad will ship in additional countries later this year.
The iBooks app for iPad including Apple's iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3, with additional countries added later this year.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
Here is the Apple Press Release for the Pre-Ordering:
Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store (www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
The relevant text plus a link would have sufficed, but I'm just being petty. Well done and welcome to the forums.
It will be interesting to see how it goes. I plan on waiting for the 3G version. I think for those times when you're travelling it will be worth having the option.
Me too. I wouldn't get the 3g version if it weren't for the fact that there is no contract and a month of access is only $15. Great for when we go on vacation. For an extra $130 over the life of the device, it is great to have that option.
Here is the Apple Press Release for the Pre-Ordering: ...
Still wondering what all the "let us notify you" email stuff was about. I gave them my email address to be notified on two different accounts on three different occasions using links in Apple stores in two different countries. I'm also a .Mac/MobileMe member and receive multiple copies of all their email advertisements.
Yet they announced the launch date and didn't "notify" me, and now it's going on sale in a matter of hours and they didn't "notify" me. Apple is such a screw up company lately when it comes to public relations.
Yet they announced the launch date and didn't "notify" me, and now it's going on sale in a matter of hours and they didn't "notify" me. Apple is such a screw up company lately when it comes to public relations.
They'll notify you when you can pre-order, not when you will be able to pre-order at a future time. The same goes when it's available in stores, you'll get an email the day they are in stores not the day before.
Me too. I wouldn't get the 3g version if it weren't for the fact that there is no contract and a month of access is only $15. Great for when we go on vacation. For an extra $130 over the life of the device, it is great to have that option.
I will be looking for the gotchas. Like a $45 'activation fee' whenever you want that one month of access. Also, does AT&T check your credit like when you get an iPhone? This can ding your credit score.
Me too. I wouldn't get the 3g version if it weren't for the fact that there is no contract and a month of access is only $15. Great for when we go on vacation. For an extra $130 over the life of the device, it is great to have that option.
I wonder if ATT will let us come and go - pay the $15 one month, drop it, add it back in. If so that's a pretty cool option. If they ding us with an activation fee that would suck.
I wonder if ATT will let us come and go - pay the $15 one month, drop it, add it back in. If so that's a pretty cool option. If they ding us with an activation fee that would suck.
I'm not sure where that guy got his info. I think it was pretty clear $15 no contract in/ out whenever you need it. I doubt there would be an activation fee. What would be the point of no contract if you spent $300+ for only 6 months of internet because you turned it on and of. That would be a shi*** deal and adds no value in relative savings.
I'm not sure where that guy got his info. I think it was pretty clear $15 no contract in/ out whenever you need it. I doubt there would be an activation fee. What would be the point of no contract if you spent $300+ for only 6 months of internet because you turned it on and of. That would be a shi*** deal and adds no value in relative savings.
I'd wait till it comes out in writing. All this speculation of terms and costs is just that. Until they make the official post, nothing is concrete. Plus, don't forget Verizon is now trying to run a campaign to get users to buy just the Wi-Fi version and use their network to go online. Just one problem with Verizon in that it seems to be alot more expensive then AT&T's.... So it could make AT&T change their rates.....\
I'm not sure where that guy got his info. I think it was pretty clear $15 no contract in/ out whenever you need it. I doubt there would be an activation fee. What would be the point of no contract if you spent $300+ for only 6 months of internet because you turned it on and of. That would be a shi*** deal and adds no value in relative savings.
Pretty clear based on what source? The point of no contract is you can drop or switch the service whenever you like, but I bet they charge an activation fee to discourage you from dropping and restarting every other month.
Are you saying that we can't preorder the 3G model first-thing Friday morning? When can we preorder the 3G?
Granger - The 3G model cannot go on sale until if receives approval from the FCC.
From Apples website:
"This device has not yet been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained."
I anticipate in the morning that the Apple on-line Store is going to be swamped--hope no crashes. This thread will have more responses also. Good night---er Good morning--get your order in early.
i was going to order one of these things this morning (been planning on it for about a week now), but, announcements from HP and Dell have me pausing... the slate looks pretty cool and the new Dell Streak looks better than both the slate and the ipad... i think i am going to give my amex a break and wait a few more weeks...
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So far sales have been pretty stagnant. Meanwhile Blackberry and Android devices are selling like crazy.
I'm predicting infinite growth in sales between March 2010 and April 2010.
Where does it specifically say that? It is a bit vaguely worded there (always has been).
I am responding to the following line in the AI story (which you also presumably read): "Jim Dalrymple at The Loop reported Thursday that preorders for the Wi-Fi-only iPad will begin first-thing Friday morning."
Here is the Apple Press Release for the Pre-Ordering:
CUPERTINO, Calif., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple® today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April.
Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store (www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
"iPad is something completely new," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We're excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds?thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook?and delivers battery life of up to 10 hours.*
iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch? interface makes surfing the web an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. You can read and send email on iPad's large screen and almost full-size "soft" keyboard or import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad's elegant slideshows. iPad makes it easy to watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD, or flip through the pages of an ebook you downloaded from Apple's new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
The App Store on iPad lets you wirelessly browse, buy and download new apps from the world's largest app store. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for iPad and will run almost all of the more than 150,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. Developers are already creating exciting new apps designed for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch interface, large screen and high-quality graphics.
The new iBooks app for iPad includes Apple's new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile product. The iBookstore will feature books from the New York Times Best Seller list from both major and independent publishers, including Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster.
The iTunes® Store gives iPad users access to the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 12 million songs, over 55,000 TV episodes and over 8,500 films including over 2,500 in stunning high definition. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
iPad will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. International pricing will be announced in April. iPad will ship in additional countries later this year.
The iBooks app for iPad including Apple's iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3, with additional countries added later this year.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
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Here is the Apple Press Release for the Pre-Ordering:
Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store (www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
The relevant text plus a link would have sufficed, but I'm just being petty. Well done and welcome to the forums.
It will be interesting to see how it goes. I plan on waiting for the 3G version. I think for those times when you're travelling it will be worth having the option.
Me too. I wouldn't get the 3g version if it weren't for the fact that there is no contract and a month of access is only $15. Great for when we go on vacation. For an extra $130 over the life of the device, it is great to have that option.
Here is the Apple Press Release for the Pre-Ordering: ...
Still wondering what all the "let us notify you" email stuff was about. I gave them my email address to be notified on two different accounts on three different occasions using links in Apple stores in two different countries. I'm also a .Mac/MobileMe member and receive multiple copies of all their email advertisements.
Yet they announced the launch date and didn't "notify" me, and now it's going on sale in a matter of hours and they didn't "notify" me. Apple is such a screw up company lately when it comes to public relations.
Yet they announced the launch date and didn't "notify" me, and now it's going on sale in a matter of hours and they didn't "notify" me. Apple is such a screw up company lately when it comes to public relations.
They'll notify you when you can pre-order, not when you will be able to pre-order at a future time. The same goes when it's available in stores, you'll get an email the day they are in stores not the day before.
Me too. I wouldn't get the 3g version if it weren't for the fact that there is no contract and a month of access is only $15. Great for when we go on vacation. For an extra $130 over the life of the device, it is great to have that option.
I will be looking for the gotchas. Like a $45 'activation fee' whenever you want that one month of access. Also, does AT&T check your credit like when you get an iPhone? This can ding your credit score.
Me too. I wouldn't get the 3g version if it weren't for the fact that there is no contract and a month of access is only $15. Great for when we go on vacation. For an extra $130 over the life of the device, it is great to have that option.
I wonder if ATT will let us come and go - pay the $15 one month, drop it, add it back in. If so that's a pretty cool option. If they ding us with an activation fee that would suck.
I wonder if ATT will let us come and go - pay the $15 one month, drop it, add it back in. If so that's a pretty cool option. If they ding us with an activation fee that would suck.
I'm not sure where that guy got his info. I think it was pretty clear $15 no contract in/ out whenever you need it. I doubt there would be an activation fee. What would be the point of no contract if you spent $300+ for only 6 months of internet because you turned it on and of. That would be a shi*** deal and adds no value in relative savings.
From previous articles it seems someone is required to say no Flash, large bezel, no multi-tasking, won't sell etc. etc!
Thus, it has been said.
I'm not sure where that guy got his info. I think it was pretty clear $15 no contract in/ out whenever you need it. I doubt there would be an activation fee. What would be the point of no contract if you spent $300+ for only 6 months of internet because you turned it on and of. That would be a shi*** deal and adds no value in relative savings.
I'd wait till it comes out in writing. All this speculation of terms and costs is just that.
I'm not sure where that guy got his info. I think it was pretty clear $15 no contract in/ out whenever you need it. I doubt there would be an activation fee. What would be the point of no contract if you spent $300+ for only 6 months of internet because you turned it on and of. That would be a shi*** deal and adds no value in relative savings.
Pretty clear based on what source? The point of no contract is you can drop or switch the service whenever you like, but I bet they charge an activation fee to discourage you from dropping and restarting every other month.
Are you saying that we can't preorder the 3G model first-thing Friday morning? When can we preorder the 3G?
Granger - The 3G model cannot go on sale until if receives approval from the FCC.
From Apples website:
"This device has not yet been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained."
( http://www.apple.com/ipad/notify-me/ very bottom of the page)
They expect to do so near the end of April. Sorry dude!
Edit: Yes I can. I should've read the posts here.