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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tibby_slate

some cool ipad wallpapers: http://www.ipadthemesworld.com

April 25 2010 at 11:50 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

leey

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March 17 2010 at 3:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tech Ravings

I believe that Apple can place the shipping order in advance and specify a time when it will be delivered. Maybe this is how we are gonna get it in time .. not sure though.

March 13 2010 at 9:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Andrew Sansone

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March 12 2010 at 4:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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March 12 2010 at 8:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

FFistometer

I would order one, but my shyness is criminally vulgar ;-)

March 12 2010 at 7:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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"Do I need to stay up all night, refreshing the page?

We understand. We know where you're coming from."

I've no idea who you think you're talking to.
Certainly not me.

March 12 2010 at 6:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Rego

Who will be first?

March 12 2010 at 12:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

wolfmore

I don't agree the iPad is a beta product. Apple has lots of experience with the basis of this UI. So I don't feel there is an early adopted issue here.

March 11 2010 at 11:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

David Robison

I'm still trying to decide if I should wait for the 3G version:

Pro 3G: out and about data; GPS

Con 3G: $30/mo. data (right?); wait an extra few weeks (not a big deal); more expensive to start; may want to move up to the next rev anyway

Anyone else's thoughts?

March 11 2010 at 11:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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