<p>I have never done this in my life
-although I have been using Apple computers for 22 years. I have been waiting for Apple to improve their iPad screen before I bought one & it looks like they finally did. Didn’t preorder- but decided don’t want to wait longer.</p>
<p>I know there were just a couple recent threads on iPad cases- so I don’t imagine many CC’rs will be upgrading- but wanted to hear if those cases were still working well.</p>
<p>Since I normally use a cross body bag which only holds my wallet & my phone, I may also need suggestions for a new bag!</p>
<p>Last time there was a new model I went to the store the second day, got there a little bit early, was able to get iPad I wanted with that short wait. I used the same strategy for iPhone 4S.</p>
<p>I stood/sat in line for the iPad2 last year, mostly just to check out the “scene” Ok, maybe I have too much time on my hands… I was there for 6 hours with some very delightful people–and an older demographic than I would have thought! It was fun.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, I didn’t love the ipad. It just seemed like a large iphone to me and I have an iphone. So I sold the ipad, replaced my ancient laptop with an 11-inch macbook air and bought a cheap kindle for reading books.</p>
<p>Yes. I’ve used my iPad in Spain, Greece, Turkey, Italy, and France. (I’m sure it would work in Germany.)</p>
<p>I have my service through ATT. You need to order an international plan before you leave the US (you can add $ to the plan while in Europe.) You do this through your Data Plan setting on the iPad.</p>
<p>My daughter has her iPad service through Verizon. She said there is no international plan on Verizon and couldn’t use her iPad in Europe.</p>
<p>This is very important for new buyers to know. Verizon does not have service outside of the U.S. This is the only reason I bought the ATT version of the ipad for DH. We have Verizon for all of our home services, but not for the ipad because of the international capability.</p>
<p>When the last iPad came out, the lines in NYC were all filled with people buying them to be sold on the black market. They were working for other people and it got quite ugly and sometimes threatening. Unfortunately, the police couldn’t do much.</p>
<p>What case would anyone recommend for a 14-year old boy who who is a little less than careful? Also, does anyone know if there is any such thing as a case that locks (or is that weird?)</p>
<p>When the last iPad came out, the lines in NYC were all filled with people buying them to be sold on the black market. They were working for other people and it got quite ugly and sometimes threatening.</p>
<p>The black market abroad? Otherwise why not just buy it here?</p>
<p>I have stood in line at MacWorld expos over the years in January in SF to see Steve Jobs speak. Worth every minute. My ipad was stolen so I will get the newest one this summer. I have never had any computer but a Mac starting in the 1980s. Oh yes, I did stand in line at the opening of the Walnut Creek store in Ca some years ago and I did get a T-shirt. But I would stand in an apple line any day. I am one of those weirdos and proud of it.</p>
<p>As to using an iPad abroad, I did just that in England recently. I ordered a micro-sim card from a UK provider for data only. It worked great! You could do the same by going to a mobile phone store in Germany upon arrival.</p>
<p>–This review makes it sound enticing. Good thing I don’t already have a tablet.</p>
<p>If you have the original iPad, I say this is a no-brainer. If you have an iPad 2, itÂ’s a tougher call since it still seems nearly as fast as the new iPad. But if you choose not to upgrade (or to spend $399 for the 16 GB iPad 2 now), again, treat the new iPad as if it were Medusa when youÂ’re in an Apple Store.
Do. Not. Look. At. It.
[The</a> New iPad Makes Apple?s Tablet Domination Clearer Than Ever | TechCrunch](<a href=“http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/the-new-ipad-review/]The”>The New iPad Makes Apple’s Tablet Domination Clearer Than Ever | TechCrunch)</p>
<p>I have a physician friend who plans to camp out at an Apple store after her ER shift ends at midnight tonight. Her investment is in one stock… AAPL. Call her crazy (stupid) or incredibly lucky. I wonder when she will retire.</p>
<p>Well I waited in line today at Apple store, although the girl at the door thought they had the one I wanted, they were out when it was my turn.
So I went to the Verizon store up the street & waited, but they were also sold out.</p>
<p>( I could have had less memory/white)</p>
<p>Contemplating ordering online for about 3 week wait (inc shipping from China)</p>
<p>If you have a 14 year-old son who is “less than careful”…I’m of the school that he needs to learn “how to be more careful” first before getting him an Ipad/new laptop, get him to pay a portion/all of it himself so he has some skin in the game if he breaks it,* and/or be prepared to deal with the drama of damaged/broken electronics and warranties/replacement. </p>
<p>Thankfully…Apple’s been pretty good with mom on the last score…though her issues had more to do with fundamental hardware bugs on her Macbook Pro’s motherboard and video chipset. After they were dealt with…been humming along smoothly for 6 years this coming summer. </p>
<p>Definitely get apple care…and do it with a credit card which could provide additional warranty beyond the 3 years like AMEX or some other cards. </p>
<p>Not sure if there are cases which can completely protect against a “less than careful” person…especially a young adolescent/young adult. Saw dozens of notebook computers with smashed LCD screens(Yes, smashed from heavy textbooks dropped on the LCD itself, stepping/biking/driving car over it, etc). Only possible exception is the Panasonic toughbook…but they tend to be bulky, expensive, have lower specs due to “protective premium”, and the least expensive models don’t seem to be “toughened” enough to withstand punishment I’ve seen people of all ages deal with their notebooks through accidents or more often, sheer carelessness. </p>
<p>Moreover…with a few exceptions…most notebook manufacturers no longer build their notebooks or electronics as tough as some of the medium-high end ones I’ve used/owned in the late '90s…especially the Toshibas of that era. Dropped one accidentally from 5 feet onto a concrete floor once while it was still on…still running today in the possession of a less privileged acquaintance to whom I’ve gifted it so he could have a PC to learn Windows/MS Office and do resume stuff in the limited confines of his hole-in-the-wall apartment. That notebook seemed to be built like a tank…and would be heavy by today’s standards at 9.5 pounds including AC/adapter. </p>
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<li>With the exception of one notebook which was gifted from family…which turned out to be a bit dubious in the reliability department, paid for all computers that I bought (1 as replacement(Toshiba) for defective gifted notebook(Lexmark), 1 Macbook Pro for mom with applecare and extended warranty on my AMEX blue card).</li>
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Didn’t preorder- but decided don’t want to wait longer.</p>
and proud of it.</p>