The "new" iPad Announcement / Discussion Thread

[rockymtnhigh]

The flip side to that though is that our apps are going to be larger. I realize that it's a necessary evil, but given the fact that I got a 16GB version I'm a little worried about not being able to have all the stuff that I want. Looks like I'll have to be more selective about what apps I get and also be more vigilant about getting pictures and videos off the pad to conserve space. Luckily I got 50 GB of free storage via box so that should help with that. Also, while I do use my pad to watch a lot of stuff, most of it is on Netflix or streamed through my network, so I don't plan on downloading many (if any) storage hungry HD videos.

That goes along with my concern that a 16GB iPad may be too small. When my wife goes from iPad 2 to 3, I'm going to encourage her to go to 32GB.

 

[Ilya]

Would you guys recommend buying AppleCare+ for the iPad?
I think it's $99. Did anyone really benefit from it?

 

[navychop]

I bought it. They'll answer any questions my wife has for an extra year.

 

[navychop]

Well, it's left Louisville.

Louisville, KY, United States 03/15/2012 2:23 P.M. Departure Scan
03/15/2012 9:19 A.M. Import Scan
Anchorage, AK, United States 03/10/2012 8:41 P.M. Departure Scan
Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong 03/11/2012 1:53 A.M. Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China 03/09/2012 8:40 P.M. Departure Scan
03/09/2012 2:05 P.M. Origin Scan
China 03/09/2012 6:23 A.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS

 

[Ilya]

I bought it. They'll answer any questions my wife has for an extra year.

Well, my wife had an iPad for year, she never had a need to call Apple and she didn't have a question that I couldn't answer.

 

[Ilya]

Looks like some 24-hour Walmarts will begin selling iPads at midnight! The supply and choices will be limited though.

Desperate for that new iPad? Buy it at Wal-Mart at 12:01 a.m. | Apple - CNET News

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Would you guys recommend buying AppleCare+ for the iPad?
I think it's $99. Did anyone really benefit from it?

If you don't order it today you will have to go to the apple store to get it. I have it on my iPhone - I like the screen protection. Going to call to get it tonight.

 

[Ilya]

Just called my nearest Walmart. Indeed, they will start selling them at midnight!
But they only have 16 and 32GB Wi-Fi models. No 4G.

 

[jrp]

"At destination sort facility" is nearly as good as "Out for delivery."

 

[yourbeliefs]

"At destination sort facility" is nearly as good as "Out for delivery."

Not exactly. What if the next status is "Driver called out sick due to hangover. Delivery delayed." ?

 

[jrp]

Not exactly. What if the next status is "Driver called out sick due to hangover. Delivery delayed." ?

I have his cell #. He can't escape!

 

[tigerfan33]

My iPad and I are in the same city limit. One more stop.
I too called my local Walmart and they will be selling the 16-32 wifi at 12:01 am.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Mine is still in Memphis, but that's normal. I'm just hoping it is an early arrival tomorrow.

 

[navychop]

Well, let's all post when they arrive.

 

[TheForce]

I got a call from my Verizon sales rep at 9:30 tonight that my ipad is at the store and wants me to come pick it up at 8AM, an hour earlier than my original 9Am appointment. I think I'll be there early.

 

[JamesJ]

I just got a 16 gig white wifi at walmart...thought ah what the heck lets see if there's a lot of people there...my local walmart had 7 in Stock...12 people in line when all said and done...this one is to sell I will be keeping my 32 gig

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Mine just left Memphis n a plane before 5am. I figure it will be "out for delivery" by 7:30. Then the wait begins!

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EDIT: As of 6:02am it is in Illinois, at "destination sort facility." Get moving FedEx people.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

I just got a 16 gig white wifi at walmart...thought ah what the heck lets see if there's a lot of people there...my local walmart had 7 in Stock...12 people in line when all said and done...this one is to sell I will be keeping my 32 gig

SO, some poor soul who desperately wanted an iPad 3 loses out because you are a greedy b#$%sd.

 

[jrp]

Mine just left Memphis n a plane before 5am. I figure it will be "out for delivery" by 7:30. Then the wait begins!

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EDIT: As of 6:02am it is in Illinois, at "destination sort facility." Get moving FedEx people.

I'm embarrassed at number of times I've updated my package tracking app.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

I'm embarrassed at number of times I've updated my package tracking app.

I just have it in a browser tab in Safari. But why, once it says "out for delivery" I will check it again is beyond me - but I know I will. Gottta make sure they don't think they delivered it to someone else.

Still at destination sort facility