LTE-capable iPad mini deliveries begin arriving
iPad mini units with 4G LTE connectivity began arriving to customers from Apple's online store on Thursday, a day earlier than expected.
AppleInsider reader Alex Sian was one of a number of customers who received their LTE-capable iPad mini on Thursday, a day before many orders are scheduled to arrive. His device, compatible with the Verizon network, was ordered from Apple's online store.
Apple first began shipping LTE-capable iPad models on Tuesday, with scheduled delivery dates of Friday. But some customers have begun receiving their shipments early.
Customers began receiving word last week that iPad mini with LTE orders would ship within five business days. iPad mini models with mobile data were originally advertised by Apple to begin shipping in "a few weeks," but a specific launch date was not given.
The Wi-Fi-only iPad mini was the first model to debut earlier this month, alongside the new fourth-generation iPad. Total sales of the new devices reached 3 million units in their first three days.
In addition to direct sales through Apple, the new iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad are also available through AppleInsider sponsor MacMall by calling 888-338-6102 or visiting their website.
AppleInsider reader Alex Sian was one of a number of customers who received their LTE-capable iPad mini on Thursday, a day before many orders are scheduled to arrive. His device, compatible with the Verizon network, was ordered from Apple's online store.
Apple first began shipping LTE-capable iPad models on Tuesday, with scheduled delivery dates of Friday. But some customers have begun receiving their shipments early.
Customers began receiving word last week that iPad mini with LTE orders would ship within five business days. iPad mini models with mobile data were originally advertised by Apple to begin shipping in "a few weeks," but a specific launch date was not given.
The Wi-Fi-only iPad mini was the first model to debut earlier this month, alongside the new fourth-generation iPad. Total sales of the new devices reached 3 million units in their first three days.
In addition to direct sales through Apple, the new iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad are also available through AppleInsider sponsor MacMall by calling 888-338-6102 or visiting their website.
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Up until today there hasn't been a single image of the white LTE iPad mini on Apple's site or anywhere else. I am curious as to whether this means the insert isn't black, or is a new colour.
The only pic I've seen is blurry and makes it look like it's a *grey* insert on the white iPad mini, but it's hard to be certain.
Why two, and why different carriers?
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Originally Posted by JeffDM
Why two, and why different carriers?
one for me to 'replace my iPad3), and white for the Wife - to match her iPhone. I have family & a business - so the iPad 3 will not be consigned to a drawer. I am hoping I can switch my ATT unlimited to the new mini
we were a verizon family, and verizon at work, but i jumped ship when first iPhone came out, despite ATT coverage being inferior in this area - the wife refused to carry a phone that would not get calls half the time (go figure) so now we have 4 iPhones on Verizon, and 4 on ATT - and its fine as long as i dont talk to the wife for too long
Too bad this only covers US customers and none of the customers in the rest of the world. Time for someone to see how cellular usuage affects the longer than expected battery life of the mini.
This is crazy. I'm tracking my iPad mini on FedEx. It went from SHANGHAI CN to ANCHORAGE, AK then back to SHANGHAI CN then to MEMPHIS, TN and now it is on its way to NARITA-SHI JP (Japan) . Somehow it is supposed to be delivered in California on Monday.
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Originally Posted by mstone
This is crazy. I'm tracking my iPad mini on FedEx. It went from SHANGHAI CN to ANCHORAGE, AK then back to SHANGHAI CN then to MEMPHIS, TN and now it is on its way to NARITA-SHI JP (Japan) . Somehow it is supposed to be delivered in California on Monday.
you should be able to register your iPad for frequent flyer miles ;-)
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Originally Posted by mstone
This is crazy. I'm tracking my iPad mini on FedEx. It went from SHANGHAI CN to ANCHORAGE, AK then back to SHANGHAI CN then to MEMPHIS, TN and now it is on its way to NARITA-SHI JP (Japan) . Somehow it is supposed to be delivered in California on Monday.
Since it would be foolish to send it back to Shanghai, I think you're talking about two iPad minis in reality. Perhaps the one initially shipped was broken/stolen/lost and they shipped another (although that doesn't explain why the second one is heading to Japan).
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Originally Posted by Gazoobee
Since it would be foolish to send it back to Shanghai, I think you're talking about two iPad minis in reality. Perhaps the one initially shipped was broken/stolen/lost and they shipped another (although that doesn't explain why the second one is heading to Japan).
I don't know...If that were the case it would probably have a different tracking number I would think.
There are people on the Apple support forum who back in Feb 2012 were seeing almost the exact same shipping routes minus the stop in Memphis.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3715441?start=0&tstart=0
I know it sounds nutty but I'm wondering if they really don't care how much jet fuel they use and they are processing various procedures in their major logistics plants around the world. I'm just guessing but perhaps they start out in huge shipping containers and then get sorted out incrementally until they have a pallet with just the iPads for my FedEx driver. Since the whole process is automated it apparently goes to wherever the specialized sorting facility is located. It sounds nuts but I'm having a difficult time trying to come up with a rational explanation.
It took a while to configure from the data on my 32GB iPad2. Back, restore, review, etc. Then clean up iPad2 for other members of family to use.
And yes, the Retina display is a noticeable improvement over the iPad2 display -- easier on the old eyes.
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Originally Posted by mstone
This is crazy. I'm tracking my iPad mini on FedEx. It went from SHANGHAI CN to ANCHORAGE, AK then back to SHANGHAI CN then to MEMPHIS, TN and now it is on its way to NARITA-SHI JP (Japan) . Somehow it is supposed to be delivered in California on Monday.
You're reading the tracking wrong. Looks confusing but times are "local" which means some entries show they've arrived before they've left.
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Originally Posted by waldobushman
You're reading the tracking wrong.
Spoken like SJ himself
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11/15/2012 - Thursday
11:47 am
In transit
NARITA-SHI JP
11:18 am
In transit
MEMPHIS, TN
Package available for clearance
10:21 am
Arrived at FedEx location
MEMPHIS, TN
4:54 am
In transit
SHANGHAI CN
1:51 am
In transit
SHANGHAI CN
1:50 am
International shipment release - Import
SHANGHAI CN
1:38 am
Departed FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
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11/14/2012 - Wednesday
11:59 pm
Arrived at FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
10:00 pm
At local FedEx facility
SHANGHAI CN
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11/13/2012 - Tuesday
7:37 pm
Left FedEx origin facility
SHANGHAI CN
5:52 pm
Picked up
SHANGHAI CN
Package received after FedEx cutoff
4:42 am
Shipment information sent to FedEx
My first post was lost.
I was the first one to preorder iPad mini with LTE online, and it still days from delivering, very disappointed. as it is still sitting at the other side of the earth:
Ship (P/U) date :
Wed 11/14/2012 4:04 pm
SHANGHAI
CN
In transit
At local FedEx facility
SHANGHAI, CN
Estimated delivery :
Tues 11/20/2012 4:30 pm
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11/15/2012 - Thursday
10:00 pm
At local FedEx facility
SHANGHAI CN
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11/14/2012 - Wednesday
5:16 pm
Left FedEx origin facility
SHANGHAI CN
4:04 pm
Picked up
SHANGHAI CN
Package received after FedEx cutoff
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11/13/2012 - Tuesday
9:29 am
Shipment information sent to FedEx
test again after a longer post
longer post got lost. very disappointed
I was the first to preorder online the iPad mini with LTE, it is still sitting at the other side of the earth, expected delivery time is next Tuesday!