iPad finally arrives in Ireland - July 23

Sad Professor

CUPERTINO, California—July 19, 2010—Apple® today announced that iPad™ will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

Pricing & Availability
All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.

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Price list according to press release:

€499 inc VAT (€412.40 ex VAT) for 16GB, Wi-Fi
€599 inc VAT (€495.04 ex VAT) for 32GB, Wi-Fi
€699 inc VAT (€577.69 ex VAT) for 64GB, Wi-Fi
€599 inc VAT (€495.04 ex VAT) for 16GB, Wi-Fi + 3G
€699 inc VAT (€577.69 ex VAT) for 32GB, Wi-Fi + 3G
€799 inc VAT (€660.33 ex VAT) for 64GB, Wi-Fi + 3G

Is there anyone left who hasn't got one already?

whiterebel

Sad Professor wrote: »

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Is there anyone left who hasn't got one already?

My missus, as you would see from the bend in my ear.......

banquo

Doubtful tbh.

Kbeg3

I'm getting mine on Friday!:)

Sad Professor

Am I the only one still dithering about whether to get one or not?

Basq

If you're unsure by now SP.. I'd say don't bother!

You've been here long enough to see the pros and cons from everyone.. and if after all that, you're still unsure - you'll probably regret buying it.

sprinkles

I want one but I've waited this long and after seeing the update to the iPhone 4 I think I'll wait a little longer for the iPad 2.

Sad Professor

I've a tendency to procrastinate about buying stuff. It took me two and half years to get an iPhone. I've considered waiting for the next gen as well, but that will most likely be next April at the earliest.

Bah, I'll probably get one alright.

DeVore

I used one over the weekend from an american mate who had one, I wish I hadnt because now I definitely want one...

DeV.
ps: where wil be selling them on Friday?

Sad Professor

According to Apple:

COMPU B
111 GRAFTON STREET,
D.2. - DUBLIN
Tel. 00353 1 5079103

PC WORLD
UNIT 14 LIFFEY VALLEY RETAIL PARK
DUBLIN 22 - CLONDALKIN

EXPERT ELECTRICAL ARNOTTS
ARNOTTS DEPARTMENT STORE,
12 HENRY STREET,
D.1. - DUBLIN
Tel. 01-8050596

PC WORLD
UNIT 13-15 JERVIS SHOPPING CENTRE
D 1 - DUBLIN

DIXONS TRAVEL
RETAIL STREET, TERMINAL 1 AIRSIDE
DUBLIN AIRPORT
DUBLIN

PC WORLD
390B THE SQUARE
D 24 - TALLAGHT

CURRYS
UNIT 402 THE BLANCHARDSTOWN CENTRE
ROI - BLANCHARDSTOWN

PC WORLD
UNIT 9 THE RETAIL PARK
DUBLIN 18 - CARRICKMINES

Whether they'll actually all have them on Friday is another thing. CompuB definitely will anyway.

silvine

Is there anyone left who hasn't got one already?

Yes, me.

Good news. I'll have to call out to PC World and try one.


I wonder will Xtravision sell the Ipad (I know my local sells iPods). I've a gift card for them I'm itching to use.

Also any idea how the pricing for the 3G version works? Do I have to signup up to a 12 month contract with a mobile operator?

There are rumours of smaller iPads being released in the Autumn or earlier next year too.

Sad Professor

silvine wrote: »

I wonder will Xtravision sell the Ipad (I know my local sells iPods). I've a gift card for them I'm itching to use.

Not any time soon. It's going to be limited to select resellers until supply improves.

Also any idea how the pricing for the 3G version works? Do I have to signup up to a 12 month contract with a mobile operator?

Not if you don't want to. You are free to pick your own plan and provider, if any.

There are rumours of smaller iPads being released in the Autumn or earlier next year too.

Yeah, but I think we can file them alongside the iPhone-mini rumours.

sprinkles

DeVore wrote: »

I used one over the weekend from an american mate who had one, I wish I hadnt because now I definitely want one...

DeV.
ps: where wil be selling them on Friday?

I had a fear that if I got my hands on one my bank account would be $800 less almost immediately. For that very reason I've stayed out of the local Apple store and away from friends that have it....

@ Sad Prof, I was the same, I waited for the 3GS before making the leap to the iPhone, despite a lot of my mates having one and I'm glad I did tbh. I just don't want to have to relegate my iPad in 8 months after buying the new one.... and I would buy the new one cause I can't handle iPad envy

babypink

I'm unsure ---- I'll probably have an epiphany one way or another when I arrive into a shoppe and paw one pre-(potential)purchase!

very unsure! I want one, but whether I'd actually use one enough to justify having it.....

Freddie59

DeVore wrote: »

I used one over the weekend from an american mate who had one, I wish I hadnt because now I definitely want one...

DeV.
ps: where wil be selling them on Friday?

I used one in an Apple store in the UK. Before I used it, I was wondering what all the fuss was and what you would actually use one for.

They're like a cross between a high-end laptop, netbook, and a giant iPhone. But the response times to usage and the display were incredible. Can't afford one at this point (just bought an iMac) but I might down the road.

Wolflikeme

I slated the iPhone months ago when I read about it but, having used one I have to say it's pretty impressive.

Having said that, no way will I buy a first gen Apple anything.

seamus

I can't justify €600 for one at the moment. What I need is for someone else to get one, let the missus try it out, and then I'll be sure to be green-lighted.

I'm going to wait for the second gen though.

BrookieD

After getting my iPad 16gb WiFi i have just sold my 2008 MacBook Pro as i did not so much as open it since the arrival.

All my mobile needs have been met. Docs on the go, email, internet, I don't even miss flash tbh. most sites i use are migrating to html5 in anycase.

Air video is perfect so i can access my Server to watch anything i want. LogmeIn gets me direct access to my iMac. And as a bonus i am using it in my work enterprise enviroment to great success with DocstoGo Premium to access files (wifi over cisco ipec conenction)for meetings and do not bring my work laptop around the buliding, I can also present and take notes on the fly... perfect

I use my Nokia N900 as a mobile hotspot so no need for a 3g version when out and about. This was used very successfuly to strream content from my server.

I was not sure if i was going to buy one but now i have it, Bloody fantastic ;-)

cornbb

Sad Professor wrote: »

Am I the only one still dithering about whether to get one or not?

*raises hand*

Mr. Presentable

BrookieD wrote: »

After getting my iPad 16gb WiFi i have just sold my 2008 MacBook Pro as i did not so much as open it since the arrival.

All my mobile needs have been met. Docs on the go, email, internet, I don't even miss flash tbh. most sites i use are migrating to html5 in anycase.

Air video is perfect so i can access my Server to watch anything i want. LogmeIn gets me direct access to my iMac. And as a bonus i am using it in my work enterprise enviroment to great success with DocstoGo Premium to access files (wifi over cisco ipec conenction)for meetings and do not bring my work laptop around the buliding, I can also present and take notes on the fly... perfect

I use my Nokia N900 as a mobile hotspot so no need for a 3g version when out and about. This was used very successfuly to strream content from my server.

I was not sure if i was going to buy one but now i have it, Bloody fantastic ;-)

Are they not all things you can do with your laptop?

Basq

nipplenuts wrote: »

Are they not all things you can do with your laptop?

Well.. I'd hope it wouldn't serve the same functions as a coffee-maker! :pac:

Mr. Presentable

basquille wrote: »

Well.. I'd hope it wouldn't serve the same functions as a coffee-maker! :pac:

Yeah, but I suppose my point is, if I have a laptop why would I want one of these?

Basq

nipplenuts wrote: »

Yeah, but I suppose my point is, if I have a laptop why would I want one of these?

Well.. I'd argue it's a lot more portable than a laptop. Although one would argue with obvious reduced functionality.

If you have a laptop and you're happy with it, then you don't "need" an iPad specifically.

The same thing could be said of - I have a laptop.. so why would I need a netbook?

cornbb

nipplenuts wrote: »

Yeah, but I suppose my point is, if I have a laptop why would I want one of these?

Just because its feature set overlaps with that of a laptop doesn't mean it is the same thing. It runs a different OS, a different form factor, it has a 9" touch interface rather than a 2" trackpad. My desktop, laptop and smartphone do many of the same things but I use them all in a very different way.

Sad Professor

I'm starting to think that some people were right yesterday and that it will only be available from resellers this Friday, not the online Apple Store. The press release notably excludes the online store. Very annoying if so.

seamus

Sad Professor wrote: »

I'm starting to think that some people were right yesterday and that it will only be available from resellers this Friday, not the online Apple Store. The press release notably excludes the online store. Very annoying if so.

That would make sense if Irish purchases on the store are shipped via the UK dsitribution centre.
They would probably be worried that a release in Ireland would cause stock shortages for UK customers. Because it's OK to screw over Irish customers, we tend to just take it and enjoy it.

dillo2k10

Will the networks be offering an iPad plan?

seamus

Vodafone are already offering data-only plans with MicroSIMs. http://www.vodafone.ie/df/mobilebroadband/microsim/?ts=1279629767483

I assume O2 will offer the same.