iPad 2 launch day: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. As the day progressed, online shipping times increased from 2-3 days, to 3-5 days, to finally 2-3 weeks. But there are some lucky iPad 2 people who bought online at att.com and may receive their new tablet this Monday. Here’s an image of a order confirmation sent to AppleInsider from one of those lucky few:
Records for long lines were broken in some places yesterday as people lined up for a chance to walk out of the store with an iPad 2 in hand. But some were disappointed after waiting many hours in line only to be told there were no more iPads in stock to sell. Sometimes it pays to get in line as early as possible.
Appleinsider.com got reports of enormous lines at popular Apple and Best Buy stores in NYC and California.
In San Francisco, Best Buy sold out of its inventory right away, while Apple’s own Stonestown store was out of stock within two hours of going on sale. Staffers there estimated they wouldn’t have many tomorrow either. Apple’s flagship Union Street store downtown ran out of WiFi iPad 2 models, but still had a stock of 3G versions for both AT&T and Verizon, at least of the 32 and 64GB variety, and only in black. It planed to remain open through midnight to offer remaining supplies to the hundreds standing in line.
Some reported the lines at the Apple store on 5th Avenue on New York City to be the longest they’ve ever seen for any product launch. Other reports from San Francisco said the line stretched around an entire city block like in NYC.
Retailers selling iPad 2 are getting new inventory daily, so check back with your local store and find out when they’ll have more for sale.
Let us know how you fared yesterday. Were you one of the first people in line? Were you unable to buy a new iPad after waiting hours to get one? Did you buy online? Answer in the comment section below.
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I waited 2 hours in line at the Apple store in Ft Lauderdale (The Galleria Mall) only to be told they just sold out of every white model. I was waiting for the 32 GB white iPad 2. I ended up buying the 32 GB black model and I plan on trying to exchange it within the 14 day grace period for the white model. Part of me feels stupid and childish for caring about the color but the other part of me feels I shouldn’t have to settle.
Best Buy, Rancho Cucamonga, CA – I was #10 in line from 12:45pm – 5:00pm. Best Buy employees brought out chairs for everyone around 2:00pm! I got my 64GB black wifi iPad 2! 🙂 Thanks Best Buy!