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March 16, 2010

150,000 iPads Pre-Ordered, Which Ones are TiPb Getting?

Filed under: tipb — Tags: 16gb, a-great-tool, apple, daughter, ipad, media, phone, podcasts, service — @ 11:40 am

With estimates of Apple’s first weekend of iPad pre-orders already topping 150,000 units, we thought we’d take a quick look at just which models TiPb readers — and staff — were getting. We posted our survey on Friday, just as pre-orders started and the results can be seen above. A lot of you are either not getting one or are waiting before taking the plunge. For those of you who did pre-order, the cheapest 16GB iPad Wi-Fi was most popular, followed by the most expensive 64GB iPad 3G, and then the 32GB Wi-Fi model.

As to TiPb (and SPE!) staff, here’s what we’re getting and why:

Rene Ritchie: I went with the 16GB Wi-Fi version because I want it now and will be getting a 3G version as well so I’m keeping costs down up-front so I can splurge at the end. Yes, it’s a sickness and no I don’t want the cure!
Dieter Bohn: The iPad is an exercise in contradictions: looks like it could be a full, multitasking computer, but acts like a giant iPhone. Could be a giant iPhone, but the big screen makes it something more. So I figured I’d embrace the contradiction and get the craziest one in the lineup: 64 gigs, WiFi only. The fact that I have several phones which act as WiFi hotspots helps, though.
Jeremy Sikora: I ordered a 32GB iPad Wi-Fi. I blame Rene.
Chris Vitek: I am going for the 3G because I want the option of having Internet/data connections even without wifi. The large disk size is so I can load lots of photos and media (mostly movies) and apps without worrying about running out of space. I would have preferred a larger storage size, but 64GB isn’t too bad.
Matt Sawyers: I am going with the 3G iPad. While I expect to mostly use the iPad in WiFi areas, to know that I can get 3G away from a Wifi point if I need it. Also the fact that I will not have to pay for the service every month if I do not need it is an extra incentive! The 64GB size will be used for a large number of documents I like to have on the go & I will have a lot of my podcasts & videos on it as well.
Mickey Papillon, The Cell Phone Junkie: I went with the 16gb iPad because I wanted to get and use the iPad to keep up with the technology, but won’t be keeping all my media on it. I determined from my 32gb iPhone that I don’t use all the space on it, and in fact, most of the space on the iPhone is being used by music. I will not be putting any music on the iPad, as I have other devices that I use for music (like the iPhone and ipod).
Matt Miller, Nokia Experts: After much internal debate, I bought a 32GB WiFi-only version because I think it will be a great tool for my daily train commute. It may end up replacing my nook with the multiple ebook client support and it will keep me from buying this year’s new iPhone, no matter how cool it might be. I can get a great iPhone app experience on the iPad without having to sign up for an AT&T contract. I never use my iPhone 3GS as a phone so the iPad should also replace my iPhone, but my daughter will be happy to take it from me.

If you pre-ordered the iPad, tell us which one you ordered and why!

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February 8, 2010

Execs say Apple could lower iPad price if market demands it – report

Filed under: appleinsider — Tags: 16gb, a-333-euro, a-per-month, cupertino, ipad, iphone, making-the-16gb, street-journal- — @ 5:25 pm

By Sam Oliver

Published: 12:25 PM EST

If the market does not respond well to the iPad and its price range of $499 to $829, Apple executives have reportedly said they could be “nimble” on its cost.

Analysts with Credit Suisse met Sunday night with Apple executives, and according to The Wall Street Journal, company officials indicated they could become even more aggressive in pricing the hardware. Currently, the 16GB model without Wi-Fi will cost $499 when the hardware debuts in March.

“While it remains to be seen how much traction the iPad gets initially, management noted that it will remain nimble (pricing could change if the company is not attracting as many customers as anticipated),” analyst Bill Shope wrote.

When Apple revealed the iPad with a $499 starting price, it caught many off guard. Previously, analysts had expected the new touchscreen tablet to cost around $1,000.

To add 3G connectivity to the iPad comes with a $130 premium, making the 16GB model $629. The iPad will offer up to 64GB of capacity which, when paired with a 3G radio, will make the device cost $829 at its highest price. The 3G model is expected to ship by the end of April.

Apple made waves in 2007 when, less than two months after the iPhone debuted, the Cupertino, Calif., company slashed the price on its handset by $200. Apple began selling its 8GB first-generation iPhone for $399, down from its initial asking price of $599.

Another option to lower the price of the iPad could be carrier subsidies. Last week, a rumor surfaced that wireless carrier Hutchinson Austria plans to offer a 333 euro rebate on the iPad if customers agree to a two-year contract with 5GB of data each month for 29.90 euros.

So far, only the U.S. iPad data plan has been revealed. Carrier AT&T will offer 250MB of data per month for $15, or unlimited access for $30. Both plans come with no contract and can be enacted or canceled directly from the iPad at any time. One report alleged Apple chose AT&T over Verizon for the iPad data plan because AT&T outbid its competitor by offering lower prices.

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Consumers lose interest in iPad after Apple’s unveiling – survey

Filed under: appleinsider — Tags: 16gb, expect-the-ipad, ipad, iphone, like-the-iphone, making-the-16gb, not-interested, product — @ 3:15 pm

By Katie Marsal

Published: 10:15 AM EST

Despite a highly publicized public debut, potential customers lost a great deal of interest in Apple’s new touchscreen iPad after it was unveiled, a new study has found.

A survey of more than 1,000 randomly selected customers at the online marketplace Retrevo found that 52 percent of respondents have heard of Apple’s iPad, but are not interested in buying one. Another 18 percent said they had not heard of the product, but also were not interested.

Prior to the product’s unveiling, 26 percent of those surveyed had heard of the then-mythical “Apple tablet,” but were not interested in buying one. That total doubled after the iPad’s official Jan. 26 unveiling.

“It’s the apps that sell smartphones like the iPhone and it could very well be those same apps that motivate buyers to run down to the Apple Store and get in line to buy a shiny new iPad,” the company said. “Whether this device becomes a big hit is anyones guess but based on this study it sure looks doubtful.”

The survey found that awareness of the iPad is high — more than 80 percent of respondents said they had heard of Apple’s product. Of those, 21 percent said they need more information on the iPad before they purchase, and 9 percent said they would likely buy one. The company even tracked conversations on Twitter, and found the iPad announcement rivaled talk of the U.S. presidential State of the Union address, held the same day.

The survey results suggest consumers may not see how the iPad would fit into their lives. While 5 percent said they “definitely” need one, 61 percent said they do not think they need an iPad.

In addition, the $130 premium cost to add 3G connectivity was found to be a turn-off for potential buyers. While 12 percent would pay the extra money for 3G and 29 percent would think about it, 59 percent of respondents said they would not pay any extra for 3G.

Retrevo’s latest survey was conducted between Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 following Apple’s announcement of the iPad, starting at $499 and scheduled to arrive in late March. The results were compared to a previous study done between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20, before the iPad was unveiled.

Last week, another study of medical professionals found that one in five physicians said they are likely to purchase an iPad. Of more than 350 clinicians surveyed, 9 percent said they plan to buy the product immediately, while another 13 percent intend to purchase one in the first year.

Analysts mostly expect the iPad to have a moderate but successful start, selling between one million and five million in its first year. The product’s aggressive $499 starting price is seen to be its greatest asset. One analyst believes a sales “catalyst” must emerge — as the iTunes Store did for the iPod, and App Store for the iPhone — before the iPad sees significant growth.

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June 29, 2009

Apple Posts iPhone 3GS Availability Page

Filed under: theappleblog — Tags: 16gb, alabama, apple, apple-either, google, img-alt, iphone, like-the-first, productivity, south-carolina, to-do, updated-hourly- — admin @ 6:33 am

Apple is once again making an inventory tool available for prospective iPhone 3GS buyers. U.S. residents can check Apple Store stock by state, with availability updated hourly.

Unlike last year, when the iPhone 3G was in chronic short supply for weeks, by the end of business on Sunday most stores had at least some models of the iPhone 3GS. However, all stores in Alabama, Delaware, Kentucky and Utah were out of stock. Only Hawaii and South Carolina had all models in stock. As to which models were sold out most often, the list for California appears indicative of a nationwide trend.

iPhone 3GS inventory for California on Sunday evening

Whether due to popularity or minimal production, the 16GB white iPhone 3GS appears to be out of stock most often, while the 16GB black model is most readily available. The 8GB iPhone 3G is available in all stores. Inventory checks are also available abroad, at least in the UK, although inventories are not updated until after closing.

Like the first weekend of sales, in which one million iPhones were sold, it appears sales of the iPhone 3GS are continuing to exceed expectations.

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June 15, 2009

Rogers / Fido no-contract iPhone 3G S pricing revealed, eh

Filed under: bgr — Tags: 16gb, 3gs, apple, best buy, exclusives, fido, for-screenshots, iphone 3g s, month, ninjas, quick-little, retail, unsubsidized — admin @ 1:09 pm

When Apple announced the upcoming iPhone 3G S earlier this month, we posted a quick little synopsis of info available to would-be 3G S owners up in Canada. Our Canadian readers thanked us, and then promptly threatened violence lest we do everything in our power to dig up contract-free pricing on Apple’s new kit. Not wanting to anger the Canadian people we got to digging and thankfully, one of our ninjas just came through with some tasty screen shots from Best Buy. According to the major retailer’s inventory system, Rogers and Fido customers are looking at no-contract pricing of $799.99 for the 32GB version and $699.99 for the 16GB version. A bargain at twice the price… Umm, or something like that. Hit the jump for screenshots of the Rogers 16GB iPhone 3G S in Best Buy’s inventory (32GB is above) along with the 16GB and 32GB models from Fido.

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