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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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I bought a new shield for my 2. Maybe that will be sufficient.
How about the NEW iPad? Break down and buy one?
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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I couldnt preorder it at Bestbuy
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
I couldnt preorder it at Bestbuy
Sorry to hear that.

Don't be a Miz and rant/cry/tantrum everyday you are unable to pre-order one, okay?

Thanks.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Day 2 of Resistance

Its been a long sleepless night. I had the dream again....You know, the dream where you are ...zzzzzzzzz....Nooooooo!!! I need it!! I HAVE TO HAVE IT!!!...WHY GOD WHY!!!
Why are you doing this to yourself? You are not going to last 364 more days like this. You will break eventually. The question is not "if," but "when." Stop delaying the inevitable, pre-order now and get a full years use out of it before the next one comes out. Trust Uncle Shadzilla, it's the right thing to do.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
the NEW iPad?
Yeah and calling the next version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich isn't eff'd up? That is so ephen hipster dufus!
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Sorry to hear that.

Don't be a Miz and rant/cry/tantrum everyday you are unable to pre-order one, okay?

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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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It's different anyways, not talking about an item that is no longer for sale and discontinued.

There will be millions of these things available.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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I was hoping to order from Amazon to avoid paying tax, but from what I'm hearing they may not get it for a couple months.

May need to bite the bullet and order it from Apple.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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yea i wouldnt ever bother with getting an iPad from amazon.

even if they get them the prices are way inflated...
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB292LL/A


$299... maybe i should cancel my order...
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:36 AM
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Darn.. got a shipping notification from apple, turns out it was for the baby blue smart cover...

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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Day 3 of resistance

The wife has made it known that I do not need this. This usually means that I need to wait for some occasion. Luckily my birthday is in 3 months. If I can bear with the horrible fact that I need to use my Ipad 2 until then, I may have a shot.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Day 3 of resistance

The wife has made it known that I do not need this. This usually means that I need to wait for some occasion. Luckily my birthday is in 3 months. If I can bear with the horrible fact that I need to use my Ipad 2 until then, I may have a shot.
Yeah, just wait for your Bday
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Day 3 of resistance

The wife has made it known that I do not need this. This usually means that I need to wait for some occasion. Luckily my birthday is in 3 months. If I can bear with the horrible fact that I need to use my Ipad 2 until then, I may have a shot.
That's a snarky comment usually coming from my end. But, not sure if you're being snarky.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Day 3 of resistance

The wife has made it known that I do not need this. This usually means that I need to wait for some occasion. Luckily my birthday is in 3 months. If I can bear with the horrible fact that I need to use my Ipad 2 until then, I may have a shot.
but the resolution on the iPad 2 is soooo low. It might damage your eyes. The iPad 3 and it's "retina" display are optometrist recommended. You look at too many screens with your job, you need to look at high quality screens so your eyes last longer. You do want to be able to see your grandchildren when they're born, right?

Tell her all that, it'll work....
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Preordered the new iPad, hopefully with the shipping times slipping I can sell it and make $50 to $100
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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me too!
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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STOP, every body PANIC

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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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I need a case to hold me over until new ones come out specific for the new ipad

For under $9, do you guys think this will hold me over for a couple of weeks? I want to have something before my Ipad arrives

Amazon Amazon

Eventhough its for the ipad2, I assume it will stretch enough to fit the new ipad
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
STOP, every body PANIC

Its not a panic...but a fitted case, such as a candy shell from Speck Products just wouldn't fit. Something like what you have would work fine I assume.

Just not the style of case I like.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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I got lucky in that the booq case I have will fit the ipad3, or at least booq says it will.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Its not a panic...but a fitted case, such as a candy shell from Speck Products just wouldn't fit. Something like what you have would work fine I assume.

Just not the style of case I like.
Not really my style either, just cheap and does the job to hold me over a bit. I don't want to have a naked ipad
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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The iPad 3 is 9.5cm (~4 inches) thick!!!!!
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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1 of my users already had me order one for him. 64gb Verizon in White. I'll have to insist on "setting it up" for him.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Got tracking info for mine as well!
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Its not a panic...but a fitted case, such as a candy shell from Speck Products just wouldn't fit. Something like what you have would work fine I assume.

Just not the style of case I like.
It was more of a joke and FYI, than anything. The hard shells, might have a problem if there's no give in them.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by WILLDOGS
I need a case to hold me over until new ones come out specific for the new ipad

For under $9, do you guys think this will hold me over for a couple of weeks? I want to have something before my Ipad arrives

http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Stand-...1321235&sr=1-5

Eventhough its for the ipad2, I assume it will stretch enough to fit the new ipad
That will work, very close to what I use everyday.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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I wonder if it will be like the iPhone 4 and I receive it 1 day early
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Shipped off my iPad2 to amazon today.

Surprisingly Amazon increased their iPad2 64GB Wifi only black back up to $445 from $415 the day the iPad3 was announced. Wonder why they increased it.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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i assume the ipad 2 screen protectors with fit the new ipad?

I'm looking for suggestions...

My buddy swears on the power supply usa protectors, but they are $30...are they worth it?
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by WILLDOGS
i assume the ipad 2 screen protectors with fit the new ipad?

I'm looking for suggestions...

My buddy swears on the power supply usa protectors, but they are $30...are they worth it?
If you have a screen cover like the smart cover, or whatever you buy...I don't see the need for a film protector.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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I hear what you are saying, it seems to be 50-50 for/against a screen protector from what i'm finding. All other devices i've owned were always protected by screen covers so I guess I just don't feel comfortable just yet going naked.

Also, I will be throwing this in and pulling it out of my bag everyday plus most likely letting my nephews play with it once in a while so I rather be safe than sorry.

I'm pretty anal with my electronics as I always plan to most likely sell them in the future to get a few bucks back.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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ill probably put one on mine.

i had a power support one on my iPhone 4, but because of the new bumper case i got, i couldnt use it cause the case pinches the edges of the screen protector...
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Day 3 of resistance

The wife has made it known that I do not need this. This usually means that I need to wait for some occasion. Luckily my birthday is in 3 months. If I can bear with the horrible fact that I need to use my Ipad 2 until then, I may have a shot.
Pussy. I'm still using my iPad 1 that I got as a high school graduation present.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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I had a PowerSupport Anti-Glare screen protector on my iPad2 and I'll be doing the same with the iPad3. Personally, I don't like the amount of glare/reflection off the iPad and their Macbook line.
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Pussy. I'm still using my iPad 1 that I got as a high school graduation present.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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