iPad coming to Walmart stores next week - rumor

Photos of an alleged email sent to Walmart managers suggest the retail giant could begin carrying all six models of Apple's iPad as early as next week, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 127

Best Buy CEO backpedals on iPad cannibalization comment

Brian Dunn, CEO of Best Buy, issued a statement Friday clarifying his earlier comment that the iPad had cannibalized sales of some notebook and netbook models by as much as 50 percent.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 94

Best Buy CEO says Apple's iPad has halved some notebook sales

Internal estimates at Best Buy suggest the iPad has cut into notebook sales by as much as 50 percent.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 57

Best Buy rumored to give out free iPhone 4 antenna covers

Electronics retailer Best Buy is rumored to offer free antenna covers for any iPhone 4 owner, with a simple strip that would cover the exterior metal band of the handset.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 41

Best Buy inventory suggests launch availability of white iPhone 4

New inventory information from Best Buy shows the retailer has ordered limited quantities — at least 10 per store — of the white iPhone 4 for launch day, though whether they will actually be available for purchase remains to be seen.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 31

AT&T sold out of iPhone 4 preorders as Best Buy halts white preorders

Despite a series of high-tech server meltdowns that prevented many customers from reserving their new iPhone 4 on Tuesday, AT&T managed to sell through its allotment of pre-orders by late afternoon. Meanwhile, Best Buy was asked to halt reservations for white models.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 77

Best Buy to take iPhone 4 pre-orders alongside Apple tomorrow

Best Buy announced Monday that it will be an authorized participant in Apple's iPhone 4 pre-launch on Tuesday, in which customers can visit one of its retail locations to reserve one of the new handsets for pickup the following week.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 19

Radio Shack to accept pre-orders for iPhone 4 alongside Apple

In a rare vote of confidence, Apple has authorized third-party iPhone retailer Radio Shack to participate in its iPhone 4 pre-launch which kicks off early next week, AppleInsider has learned.

Kasper Jade 16 years ago 43

iPad to be sold at 221 Apple stores, 'most' Best Buy locations

Apple on Monday announced that the iPad will go on sale this Saturday, April 3, at all of its 221 U.S. Apple retail locations, as well as "most" Best Buy stores.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 22

Best Buy to offer iPads on launch day, hold April 11th promo?

It's no secret that Best Buy is on a short list of select Apple partners who'll be able to offer the iPad to its customers, but new — albeit unconfirmed — evidence suggests that the big box retailer may stock the device alongside Apple stores on April 3rd before launching a broader promotion a week later.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 21

Delays cause Apple to switch iPad touch-panel orders to Wintek

Due to delayed shipments for iPad touch-panels from Taiwan-based TPK Touch Solutions, Apple has reportedly shifted its orders to longtime partner Wintek. Also, some who preordered the iPad have begun seeing charges from Apple to their credit card, and Best Buy is prepping for the device's April 3 launch.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 47

Best Buy expecting new Apple products in mid-March?

Updated stock information from within Best Buy's computer systems shows the electronics retailer receiving new hardware from Apple — potentially MacBook Pros or iPads — on March 14.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 36

Apple sees brief iPhone 3GS shortages; NVIDIA intros CS4 plugins

Apple nearly saw a repeat of last year's sellouts on the weekend with widespread, but brief, iPhone 3GS shortages at many of its US retail stores. Also, NVIDIA has launched plugins that let Macs with newer video cards dramatically speed up tasks in Adobe's Creative Suite 4.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 117

AT&T already sold out of launch day iPhone 3G S pre-orders

Signaling a likely repeat of Apple's iPhone sell-outs of the past two years, AT&T is already warning that those making iPhone 3G S pre-orders that they won't get their handsets on launch.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 190

Best Buy to offer Apple's iPhone 3G S with insurance

Those who want added protection for their new iPhone 3G S units on launch day will have the option of queuing up at Best Buy to purchase both Apple's device as well as a rare accident insurance plan, albeit one which may cost almost as much as the phone itself.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 44

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