Apple iPad Reminder: Pick Your Reservations Up Tomorrow at 9AM
4/03/2010 12:45:00 PM
kenmouse
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We understand that there’s a lot of iPad news out there — there’s no way to shake it, if that’s what you’re trying to do. Well, you could find yourself a dark cave and close your eyes and cover your ears, but what fun is that? Then again, you might be one of the hundreds of thousands out there that’s actually interested in the tablet from Apple, so maybe this little post might do you some good. Then again, if you’re reading this and you forgot you had an iPad on reservation at your local Apple Store, we probably can’t help you, and you may need to seek psychiatric care.
The emails have been coming out since about Tuesday, but considering this is the eve of the release, we wanted to post up a friendly reminder that your iPad (should) be available starting at 9am. If you’re not already in line, then maybe you have plans to, or are just going to get up all bright and early. If you do plan to sit it out in a line overnight, let us know! We’d love to hear your stories.
The emails have been coming out since about Tuesday, but considering this is the eve of the release, we wanted to post up a friendly reminder that your iPad (should) be available starting at 9am. If you’re not already in line, then maybe you have plans to, or are just going to get up all bright and early. If you do plan to sit it out in a line overnight, let us know! We’d love to hear your stories.
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