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Dear Flash,

Die die die.

Steve

Sent from my iPad

Awesome.

The various reviews and flurry of apps are pretty fascinating. Not to be too bandwagonesque, but it kind of seems like a "moment."

For some reason, this device conjures up this text for me:

TUAW -- The Unofficial Apple Weblog

iPad Frenzy: Getting yours

by Erica Sadun (RSS feed) on Apr 1st, 2010

If you're looking to pick up an iPad on Saturday without having pre-ordered or if you're concerned about your pre-ordered iPad arriving safely at your door, TUAW has some helpful updates for you.

Ignore your tracking data. Does your iPad tracking show that it is still sitting in China? Mine does. But according to Boy Genius Reports, your iPad is actually here and waiting under guard. They write, "Don't worry if your tracking info still shows the package hasn't left China, it's probably only 10 miles from you, sitting comfortably under the watchful eyes of Top Flight security."

On his Twitter account, Thomas from UPS agrees. He is busy reassuring freaked-out Apple customers that, in fact, the tracking information they're seeing on UPS's site is inaccurate. It doesn't help that Apple's Order Status system has been up and then down and then up again all morning.

Buying one on Saturday. Did you not order your iPad in advance? We called around to a number of Apple Stores today and spoke with representatives, all of whom confirmed that they will be receiving stock in addition to preorder stock. This stock will be sold on a first come, first serve basis using the same two line system (one reserved line, one drop in line) you saw back during the 3GS release. Any remaining reserved stock will be released at 3PM.

You'll probably find them on your own, but...

Apple - iPad-ready websites

Also for those waiting in NYC, you're not gonna be first.

Seems he was able to carve out time in his busy life.

Edited April 1, 201016 yr by blessingx

Andy Ihnatko has one now... Macbreak weekly special edition:

http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/mbw/mbw0188/mbw0188_h264b_864x480_500.mp4

Looks like Apple may be calling and scheduling in-store Saturday pickup. Anyone get a call?

Apple store calling to confirm iPad orders

Apparently they're getting a maximum of 15 per store, with four of those earmarked for display only. So, no.

Also: Apple - iPad-ready websites

Dear Flash,

Die die die.

Steve

Sent from my iPad

Did el jobso pay these companies off or are they really thinking that flash is obsolete?

apple's selling a LOT of ipads. You have 2 choices: ignore them, or convert to html5

apple's selling a LOT of ipads. You have 2 choices: ignore them, or convert to html5

This. It's not so much that flash is obsolete it's that your website will seem annoying to the probable millions of customers.

It appears that some people are getting this email from Apple:

"To Our Valued Apple Customer:

Thank you for your recent purchase of the magical and revolutionary

Apple iPad.

We would like to advise you Saturday delivery is not available in your

area.

Your order will be delivered on Monday April 5th.

For up-to-date information on your order, please visit our Order

Status website at http://www.apple.com/orderstatus."

I don't know if it's true but there are a few people that claim to have received them.

Also, the iPad App store is live: http://www.macrumors.com/2010/04/01/ipad-apps-begin-to-go-live-in-app-store/

Edited April 1, 201016 yr by tyrion

This. It's not so much that flash is obsolete it's that your website will seem annoying to the probable millions of customers.

damn. I didnt know that there were that many sold

So Apple, with its coveted, extensive monetized user base passion for excellence, is now in a position to dictate standards able to ensure an enhanced user experience.

So Apple, with its coveted, extensive monetized user base passion for excellence ability to actually get people interested, is now in a position to dictate standards able to ensure an enhanced user experience. move things away from dinosaurs who don't listen to outside input and just depend on their previous successes moving forward

ftfy

There's also an element of payback for Flash performance sucking so badly for so long on the Mac. Adobe would probably argue that's because Apple won't let them put hooks into the actual OS the way Microsoft does, but nanny nanny boo boo fuck plugins the end.

I wish we could fast forward about a month from Saturday to hear what people are saying and how useful they're finding iPads. There's little doubt in my mind that initially it'll be almost a resounding success but I want a bit of the shine to wear off and hear some real opinions. I'm counting on you Stretch/Mike/Dan/others.

I fully expect Apple to introduce the new MBP exactly one day after I can no longer return the iPad I don't have.

ipad > mbp

Apple marketing > The Monkey

Indeed. I'm taking a deep swig from the Kool-Aid canteen.

Splash a little bourbon in there. I find that helps. With everything, really.

GUANGZHOU, CN 04/02/2010 4:10 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

Dan put your tracking info in at iship.com for much more accurate tracking info.

4/2/2010 4:11:00 AM IN TRANSIT TO LOUISVILLE, KY US

4/2/2010 4:10:00 AM DEPARTURE SCAN GUANGZHOU, CN

not a lot different

Mine had a lot more info.

In related news: The JooJoo is here... seriously (updated with video) -- Engadget