iPad, Quick Review and things to know if buying from the US. (now with pics)

banquo · 23-05-2010 10:03PM

Don't think so I'm afraid - over a week ago the pro-order ''ships by'' date on the website changed to june 7th. Don't reckon there'll be any lying around. What you might get is, the next day, someone didn't pick theirs up and it goes back on sale. Want to be there at 9am though, and be prepared to run around every retail outlet in Newry!

PaddyofNine · 23-05-2010 11:15PM

I was hoping to pick up an iPad this weekend but I'm working Saturday. Nothing prebooked yet. What are the chances of getting one if I was to hop in the car Sunday?

Branoic · 23-05-2010 11:20PM

banquo wrote: »

Don't think so I'm afraid - over a week ago the pro-order ''ships by'' date on the website changed to june 7th. Don't reckon there'll be any lying around. What you might get is, the next day, someone didn't pick theirs up and it goes back on sale. Want to be there at 9am though, and be prepared to run around every retail outlet in Newry!

The pre-ordering was for home delivery, the number of units allotted to that would be independent of in-store amounts i'd say. There was no in-store prebooking available in UK like there was in the US. I think if you're in a store early on the 28th you'll stand a good chance. I plan on being in the Belfast Apple store as close to 9 as possible.

banquo · 24-05-2010 03:34AM

/tempted

BrookieD · 24-05-2010 04:43PM

Result, I just won a 16gb Wifi iPad..... Just need to wait for it to arrive, Happy Bloody Days :-)

Basq · 24-05-2010 04:47PM

Congrats BrookieD.

Lucky fecker!

banquo · 24-05-2010 04:50PM

Aye, well done!

Though I do hate you now.

Loomis · 24-05-2010 09:32PM

BrookieD wrote: »

Result, I just won a 16gb Wifi iPad..... Just need to wait for it to arrive, Happy Bloody Days :-)

You should do the Lotto the weekend too ya lucky yoke.
How'd ya manage it?

BrookieD · 24-05-2010 09:55PM

Twitter, searched for an ipad giveaway, followed a bunch of accounts and retweeted messages, i was lucky that i won one such giveaway... RESULT

chrislad · 26-05-2010 07:59PM

Irish iPad app store is now live!

KeithM89_old · 26-05-2010 08:02PM

chrislad wrote: »

Irish iPad app store is now live!

Yes!! Cheers! was just about to buy another US voucher

chrislad · 26-05-2010 08:10PM

I just bought one yesterday. Grrrrrr.

Branoic · 26-05-2010 09:38PM

But it's been live for a couple days? I bought ipad apps bout 3 days ago.

chrislad · 26-05-2010 09:41PM

You could buy iPad apps but you couldn't access the iPad store from the actual iPad with an Irish iTunes account.

KeithM89_old · 27-05-2010 02:34AM

Not too many apps on the Irish iPad store - il be keeping my US account for a while it seems

naasrd · 27-05-2010 11:11AM

Graham, you mentioned in point 14 about bringing your laptop to get the iPad going. I'm heading to Florida next week and hope to pick one up, is it just a matter of logging in to you iTunes account and registering as you would with an iPod etc? Thanks, this is a great thread.

Graham · 27-05-2010 12:48PM

IIRC that's all there is to it.

thomasj · 27-05-2010 01:18PM

hi graham ive got a few questions

1. How do you find the portrait on-screen keyboard?

2. in terms of some sort of rest to put the ipad on even when on the train etc is it possible to get one?

3. I heard a mention that the ipad comes with a bag pouch for it, is this true?

4. Is it possible to download ipod/iphone applications using the ipod?

5. How are ipod/iphone applications displaying on the ipad?

Any info would be grately appreciated.
Cheers!

sham69 · 27-05-2010 02:00PM

I just got my iPad today and have to say it is what I expected and more.
Is there any way for us in Ireland to sign up for Netflix or do we need an american credit card?
Cheers.
Sham.

Graham · 27-05-2010 02:23PM

1. How do you find the portrait on-screen keyboard?
For large amounts of typing I'd usually hold the iPad landscape. Portrait is fine for entering smaller amount of text.

2. in terms of some sort of rest to put the ipad on even when on the train etc is it possible to get one?
Get the apple case if you can, the wedge position is really useful.

3. I heard a mention that the ipad comes with a bag pouch for it, is this true?
Nope

4. Is it possible to download ipod/iphone applications using the ipod?
Yes

5. How are ipod/iphone applications displaying on the ipad?
They look ok (only ok though), I tend to stick with iPad specific wherever I can.

dulce7 · 27-05-2010 08:05PM

@sham69 Netflix will block non Us IP adresses, in hence you will need to use a VPN service based in the United States to watch their movies.
Kheldour offers a great tutorial on how configure this on your iPad (originally reguested for Mexico, but it will work for Europe(Ireland) as well ) at http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-help/2704-watch-abc-app-netflix-app-outside-us-mexico-2.html

I stumbled upon a nice collection with some cool apps to have at http://ipadappsplus.com/ipad-apps/best-ipad-apps-top-50/
Sketchbook and Korg iElectribe look really good. Both are $18, a little expensive for me at the moment, but taking into consideration that a PC software with that capabilities costs around $50, it definitely worth it.

sham69 · 28-05-2010 08:19AM

Cheers for the reply
I have the netflix app on the ipad and have the VPN sorted
Problem I am having is setting up the netflix account
I used a fake us address but when entering my credit card details it is asking me for a billing zip code?
It was defaulted to 90210 as I used a fake Beverley hills address but card was rejected
Tried some others but there doesn't seem to be a way around this
Any suggestions?
Cheers

grizzly · 28-05-2010 12:20PM

The UK have iBookstore paid content now. Does anyone know if this is up on the Irish store as well? How do the prices compare?

KeithM89_old · 28-05-2010 03:40PM

Went up to Newry to get a case and keyboard this morning and couldnt find them anywhere

Is it only Apple stores selling them at this point?

chabsey · 28-05-2010 03:44PM

Keithm89 wrote: »

Went up to Newry to get a case and keyboard this morning and couldnt find them anywhere Is it only Apple stores selling them at this point?

Was anywhere even selling the ipad itself in Newry?

KeithM89_old · 28-05-2010 03:49PM

chabsey wrote: »

Was anywhere even selling the ipad itself in Newry?

I dont think so - Argos arent getting them for at least 2 months and a couple of other places said they arent expecting them for a while
Wish i knew that before i made the trip

adox · 28-05-2010 05:25PM

I'm in the states at the moment and thinkng of buying one. If I do get one I have to buy an adaptor pack if I want to charge from the
mains?
Also what's the official limit for customs? €430? If so, it may be touch and go with the drop in the Euro for the 16gb one.

Is there anything else I need? I have a US iTunes account already.

Thanks

.

culabula · 28-05-2010 05:29PM

chabsey wrote: »

Was anywhere even selling the ipad itself in Newry?

Curry's surely?

Dr Galen · 28-05-2010 07:19PM

nope

nowhere in Newry seeling them. You have to go to PC World Sprucefield to get one.

Which I did!!!!!!!!!
Syncing with itunes now, getting set up. its a beautiful machine people.

Narcissus · 28-05-2010 07:28PM

Do you know if pc world have many in stock? I'm thinking of heading up early tomorrow morning

iPad, Quick Review and things to know if buying from the US. (now with pics)

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