AppleInsider StaffThe information that select Apple Specialists locations will offer the iPad on its April 3 release date has remained quiet until now because Apple has allegedly placed resellers under a nondisclosure agreement, preventing them from pre-advertising the availability of the iPad or accessories.
Specific locations where the iPad will be available are unknown, but with Apple sold out of its initial run of preorders and Best Buy rumored to receive just 15 per store, those locations will be another option for those who want to pick up an iPad on Saturday.
The news also contradicts an e-mail sent from Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who responded to an inquiring consumer who asked if the iPad will be sold by the company's authorized resellers. "Initially at Apple Retail and online stores and Best Buy," Jobs replied.
On Monday, Apple announced that the iPad will be sold at all 221 of its U.S. Apple retail locations, as well as "most" Best Buy stores, both starting at 9 a.m. on April 3. About 675 Best Buy locations with designated departments will offer the device on launch day.
The April 3 launch will be for the Wi-Fi-only version of the iPad, which costs $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB and $699 for 64GB. The 3G-capable versions will be available in late April and carry a $130 premium.
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Throw the resellers a bone will you Apple?
I don't want to have to travel 350 miles, deal with traffic, parking and morons just to play with something I'm not likely going to buy for myself, but need to review because I got customers that are so totally incompetent that it would be right up their alley.
Of course my first interest would be how to install a white/black list hosts file addition on the iPad.
Then it would really be child friendly.
All 221 US stores? Will the Providence store be open to boat traffic?
Throw the resellers a bone will you Apple?
I don't want to have to travel 350 miles, deal with traffic, parking and morons just to play with something I'm not likely going to buy for myself, but need to review because I got customers that are so totally incompetent that it would be right up their alley.
Of course my first interest would be how to install a white/black list hosts file addition on the iPad.
Then it would really be child friendly.
I guess that you didn't pre-order then?
If you have customers that might benefit from the iPad, and its your business, then who is incompetent--you should have pre-ordered and if the iPad is used in your work--tax write off.
All 221 US stores? Will the Providence store be open to boat traffic?
I know it was a joke, but the Providence Place Mall, where the Apple Store is located, doesn't have any flooding and is open as we speak. Most of the severe flooding was south and west of Providence in the Cranston/Warwick area.
April 1. I believe nothing today. Including this story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egwB7hVIIEc