Filed under: Cult of Mac, iPad
How soon is now? Pre-order timing for iPad confirmed, 5:30 am PT
We've had more than a few inbound requests today, via email and Twitter, asking a slightly obsessive but completely understandable question: When can I pre-order my freakin' iPad? True to form, the simple answer of "March 12th" is not adequate for the real early adopters, and they ask again: Yes, I know that, but what time can I push the button? When does the pre-order page go live on store.apple.com? Do I need to stay up all night, refreshing the page?
We understand. We know where you're coming from. We asked Apple PR to help you plan your day tomorrow, and they responded:
"Customers can pre-order online at apple.com at 5:30am Pacific time on Friday, March 12."
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Just_a_guy said 5:46PM on 3-11-2010
If I had the money i'd be getting an ipad for sure. too bad I don't :(
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Le Big Mac said 8:53PM on 3-11-2010
See, I've already waited too long, and all my hope is gone.
David Robison said 11:05PM on 3-11-2010
Thanks for that Le Big Mac.
lukedxb said 5:49PM on 3-11-2010
Nice dog. Is it a Collie?
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Rego said 12:26AM on 3-12-2010
I believe it is a Border Collie.
Kevin Crossman said 5:55PM on 3-11-2010
I haven't ordered from Apple for pick-up in a store.
Can I select any Apple store for pick-up, even one that is out of state (I'm in CA but will be in Reno on April 3)?
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Frank said 7:11PM on 3-11-2010
actually, i'll be at the store in reno on the 3rd. i'll pick it up for ya. (haha)
seriously, though, i will be at that store, hopefully picking up my own pre-ordered ipad. ^_^
Pylon83 said 5:58PM on 3-11-2010
Will it be delivered on the 3rd or shipped on the 3rd?
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Timm said 8:14PM on 3-11-2010
Apple usually has their hardware on your doorstep the same day it is available in stores.
j.holtslander said 5:56PM on 3-11-2010
Should've been a pic of someone watching a pot boil rather than a dog watching a ball.
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iancrew said 6:38PM on 3-11-2010
Oxymoron.....Don't you know that a watched pot never boils? :-D
Rego said 12:28AM on 3-12-2010
The dog pic was perfect.
Ron said 5:55PM on 3-11-2010
Do you know if you order it online if it's supposed to arrive April 3rd?
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Ron said 5:56PM on 3-11-2010
I mean *preorder* it online.
EbookLover said 6:48PM on 3-11-2010
I believe it is shipped on April 3rd if pre-order online.
Chrisco said 7:13PM on 3-11-2010
I preordered a iPhone 3gs and FedEx delivered it at 7:30am the day it was released. Apple could ship them weeks in advance and specify a delivery date with the shipping co. Though that doesn't mean that's how they're working iPad preorders...
Sneakz said 7:17PM on 3-11-2010
I doubt FedEx will be shipping on a Saturday. I'll be surprised to hear if they do. I'm pretty sure Apple will ship them for Tuesday delivery. (Monday is Easter Monday)
exit9brunphus said 7:51AM on 3-12-2010
Ron - according to this it will *arrive* on April 3rd:
http://www.theipadguide.com/content/ipad-pre-ordering-begins-tomorrow-important-details-confirmed/717635
EbookLover said 8:41AM on 3-12-2010
Confirmed. (I was wrong :-P)
Ordered. 4/3 delivered.
"If Saturday delivery is not available in your area, iPad will be delivered on April 5."
Stan said 6:01PM on 3-11-2010
I'm going to stay up all night so that I can be first in line to pre-order.
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