iPad Air 2 - Available from October 17th

DubDJ · 16-10-2014 11:44pm #1

Apple announced the new iPad Air 2 today, also included availability as the 17th. I'm planning on picking one up myself, not sure what time orders go live though. Would usually be 12am but because it has just launched I think it may be 8am to coincide with the US time.

Anybody else planning to order?

Zcott · 17-10-2014 1:17am

Suspect 8am...and yep, I'll probably order one. They're offering them on education discount this year.

DubDJ · 17-10-2014 2:05am

Zcott wrote: »

Suspect 8am...and yep, I'll probably order one. They're offering them on education discount this year.

Yeah was gomna order on Black Friday but I might as well just use the discount. I looked at it earlier and it was close enough, and no waiting till November either. Looking like 8am alright.

mdwexford · 17-10-2014 3:15am

Pointless upgrading from my original Air imo.

No idea why anyone would update every year, waste of money.

DubDJ · 17-10-2014 3:33am

mdwexford wrote: »

Pointless upgrading from my original Air imo.

No idea why anyone would update every year, waste of money.

I don't update every year usually, just randomly whenever I like the update.

Firstly I need more storage and will be upgrading to 64GB, I love TouchID so that's another reason to upgrade imo. It's also had the updated screen, supposedly looks the same as the new iPhone and that's huge for me. Also has updated internals, new camera with slo-mo which I love, it's thinner, but more importantly lighter. All these tied together are more than enough to warrant an upgrade for me personally. I'll get s fair bit back for my iPad Air too.

airuser · 17-10-2014 7:37am

Tried to order iPad Air 2 from Apple site in Ireland and the UK, no luck

DubDJ · 17-10-2014 8:35am

Nothing for me yet either.

airuser · 17-10-2014 8:43am

Probably midnight tonight.

Anyway there will be the usual rush

murpho999 · 17-10-2014 9:10am

Last year there was no issue getting iPads on launch day.

Argos is good bet by the way, especially with the Reserve service.

Zcott · 17-10-2014 9:20am

mdwexford wrote: »

Pointless upgrading from my original Air imo.

No idea why anyone would update every year, waste of money.

Some people just like to have new stuff. I don't buy much during the year other than diesel and rent, so why shouldn't I upgrade my iPad?

feelgoodinc27 · 17-10-2014 11:51am

airuser wrote: »

Tried to order iPad Air 2 from Apple site in Ireland and the UK, no luck

Are there any warranty issues with ordering from the uk?

Gumbo · 17-10-2014 1:13pm

feelgoodinc27 wrote: »

Are there any warranty issues with ordering from the uk?

No, not with an iPad. You just have to have a UK address to get it delivered to or use Parcel Motel.

airuser · 17-10-2014 1:18pm

Apple Stores closed at this time

DubDJ · 17-10-2014 1:29pm

Apple Store down so they must be coming soon.

airuser · 17-10-2014 1:48pm

feelgoodinc27 wrote: »

Are there any warranty issues with ordering from the uk?

When the Stores are up and running. One may check on the site

Heisenberg1 · 17-10-2014 1:51pm

DubDJ wrote: »

I don't update every year usually, just randomly whenever I like the update.

Firstly I need more storage and will be upgrading to 64GB, I love TouchID so that's another reason to upgrade imo. It's also had the updated screen, supposedly looks the same as the new iPhone and that's huge for me. Also has updated internals, new camera with slo-mo which I love, it's thinner, but more importantly lighter. All these tied together are more than enough to warrant an upgrade for me personally. I'll get s fair bit back for my iPad Air too.

How much will you get back for the iPad Air?

DubDJ · 17-10-2014 2:09pm

I'm not sure but I keep my stuff in excellent condition with screen protectors and cases. Also all the accessories are brand new in the box so I'd get more than the average usually. I'd say €350-€400 as its the 32GB model. Probably the lower end of the scale though as Apple dropped the price of the iPad Air.

Kaizersoze81 · 17-10-2014 2:15pm

Apple Store down . They'll be on sale shortly

Heisenberg1 · 17-10-2014 2:22pm

DubDJ wrote: »

I'm not sure but I keep my stuff in excellent condition with screen protectors and cases. Also all the accessories are brand new in the box so I'd get more than the average usually. I'd say €350-€400 as its the 32GB model. Probably the lower end of the scale though as Apple dropped the price of the iPad Air.

I just put mine up on adverts at around that price point like yourself I keep mine in excellent condition and its 32GB so I hope it will sell quick.

miralize · 17-10-2014 3:54pm

8am PDT, 5pm GMT perhaps?

Brian017 · 17-10-2014 4:16pm

Live now!

DubDJ · 17-10-2014 4:42pm

Just out my order through. Delivers next week 22nd - 24th. Around 7 days till delivery.

Hobbes · 17-10-2014 4:49pm

When do the brick and mortar shops sell them?

Zcott · 18-10-2014 12:14am

Next Friday.

endacl · 18-10-2014 12:16am

Will there be a bendy option?

murpho999 · 18-10-2014 12:47am

endacl wrote: »

Will there be a bendy option?

No, just like there isn't with the iPhone.
Must ridiculous complaint ever, apply direct pressure to something then of course it can bend.

mdwexford · 18-10-2014 3:52am

DubDJ wrote: »

I don't update every year usually, just randomly whenever I like the update.

Firstly I need more storage and will be upgrading to 64GB, I love TouchID so that's another reason to upgrade imo. It's also had the updated screen, supposedly looks the same as the new iPhone and that's huge for me. Also has updated internals, new camera with slo-mo which I love, it's thinner, but more importantly lighter. All these tied together are more than enough to warrant an upgrade for me personally. I'll get s fair bit back for my iPad Air too.

Very minor upgrades.
It'll run close to the exact same as your current air and won't feel noticeably lighter either.

Zcott wrote: »

Some people just like to have new stuff. I don't buy much during the year other than diesel and rent, so why shouldn't I upgrade my iPad?

There's surely other new stuff to purchase.
New tv, ps4 or something else you don't have?

Maybe try getting some other hobbies to spend your money on?
Diesel, rent and new ipad sounds pretty boring.

Zcott · 18-10-2014 10:07am

mdwexford wrote: »

There's surely other new stuff to purchase.
New tv, ps4 or something else you don't have?

Maybe try getting some other hobbies to spend your money on?
Diesel, rent and new ipad sounds pretty boring.

No interest in a TV so that rules out a PS4 or Xbox. I like iPads instead.

Anyone got any shipping estimates? Mine is saying 23-27 October.

DubDJ · 18-10-2014 11:15am

mdwexford wrote: »

Very minor upgrades.
It'll run close to the exact same as your current air and won't feel noticeably lighter either.

Can I ask what you consider is a major update? Your not one of those who thinks it's the same unless they change the physical design are you?

It's thinner and lighter, a much better screen, Touch ID added, new processors - improved CPU and GPU performance, much better front and back cameras, faster wifi and they've dropped the price of the middle and higher tiers of storage by ~€100.

I wouldn't call it a total revamp but it's hardly just minor.

Heisenberg1 · 18-10-2014 12:34pm

DubDJ wrote: »

Can I ask what you consider is a major update? Your not one of those who thinks it's the same unless they change the physical design are you?

It's thinner and lighter, a much better screen, Touch ID added, new processors - improved CPU and GPU performance, much better front and back cameras, faster wifi and they've dropped the price of the middle and higher tiers of storage by ~€100.

I wouldn't call it a total revamp but it's hardly just minor.

My iPad air sold this morning for €350 the brother in law is in the US now so hopefully he will pick one up for me. €350 seems like the going rate for them.

DubDJ · 18-10-2014 3:54pm

Heisenberg1 wrote: »

My iPad air sold this morning for €350 the brother in law is in the US now so hopefully he will pick one up for me. €350 seems like the going rate for them.

Going to put mine up soon when I get a chance. Seems to be very few of them for sale, compared to when I sold my iPhone. Only a handful of 32GB and 64GB. I'd be hoping to get €350 myself.

iPad Air 2 - Available from October 17th

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