iPad 3 online pre-orders sell out

[Heisenberg]

The initial batch of pre-order stock for Apple's new iPad has sold out. According to CNET, there's currently an extra three days' wait past the brick-and-mortar launch date of March 16 to get your web-ordered iPad in the US, while those across most of Europe and Japan are now facing a two to three week delivery delay for new orders. "Customer response to the new iPad has been off the charts and the quantity available for pre-order has been purchased," an Apple spokesperson told the site. "Customers can continue to order online and receive an estimated delivery date. Beginning Friday, March 16, the new iPad will be available for purchase at Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers on a first come, first-served basis." Apple announced its third-generation iPad last week. The device features a 'retina display' screen and an A5x chip with quad-core graphics.

I've always wanted an iPad but what's the need tbh considering the price? Why would you get an iPad when you can get an iPhone which is nearly the exact same and with an iPad it looks like you're paying $300 more for a iPod touch with a larger screen.

 

[Deuce]

You only have to pay 100 dollars more in Canada, major ripoff, it's not much different from the original.

 

[Troy]

I am amazed at how Apple continue to break records. Every time I think that the bandwagon can't get any bigger it does, Steve Jobs did some amazing things for that company. I personally wouldn't get an iPad because I wouldn't use it that much.

 

[Steve9]

I think the ipad is great for reading ebooks, watching movies, and education purposes. With the textbooks being available for purchase on the ipad and the ability to take notes on it, it's great. The ipad also makes it more convenient for watching movies and reading ebooks on the go. It's just nice to have your books, music and movies in one device rather than three separate ones. With that being said, I do not own an ipad and I most likely never will. I think they are for a specific group of people who are either in the education field or for people who are usually on the go.