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iPad mini Availability [Merged]

  • 30-11-2012 3:19pm
    #1
    LFCFan
    Moderators Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭


    Has anyone any idea where to get an iPad Mini? Everywhere I've tried is out of stock and Apple are not taking any more orders for delivery before Xmas!!
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  • #2
    The-Rafalution
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭The-Rafalution


    Are you sure? Went through the ordering stage on Apple.ie and says delivery date December 20th for ipad mini??


  • #3
    LFCFan
    Moderators Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭LFCFan


    The-Rafalution wrote: »
    Are you sure? Went through the ordering stage on Apple.ie and says delivery date December 20th for ipad mini??

    At the end of the ordering process it says 30th Dec and when I rang Apple they said they couldn't honour any orders for delivery before Christmas!


  • #4
    wilfitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 200 ✭✭wilfitz


    Are you ordering the iPad mini on its own or have you ordered other stuff with it ie smart cases? If so try ordering it on its own.


  • #5
    LFCFan
    Moderators Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭LFCFan


    wilfitz wrote: »
    Are you ordering the iPad mini on its own or have you ordered other stuff with it ie smart cases? If so try ordering it on its own.

    I removed the cover and the delivery date is now the 20th December. Thanks, great advice. You'd wonder why the sales assistant couldn't have known this!!


  • #6
    miralize
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    Apple often change the dates of delivery so dont be surprised if your ipad doesnt get to you until after Xmas (and the New Year)


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  • #7
    wilfitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 200 ✭✭wilfitz


    LFCFan wrote: »

    I removed the cover and the delivery date is now the 20th December. Thanks, great advice. You'd wonder why the sales assistant couldn't have known this!!
    Order the cover now and you should get that in a couple of days.


  • #8
    Dublinstiofán
    Registered Users Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Dublinstiofán


    miralize wrote: »
    Apple often change the dates of delivery so dont be surprised if your ipad doesnt get to you until after Xmas (and the New Year)

    In my experience if they change the shipping date its usually brought forward and not
    pushed back. You should be ok but they have to tell everyone who ordered after last
    Tuesday that their order is no longer GUARANTEED before Christmas.

    In regards to ordering the cover now, i wouldnt as you will be charged for shipping.
    You should find the covers in store, even if the ipad minis are nowhere to be seen.


  • #9
    miralize
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    Dublinstiofán wrote: »
    In my experience if they change the shipping date its usually brought forward and not
    pushed back. You should be ok but they have to tell everyone who ordered after last
    Tuesday that their order is no longer GUARANTEED before Christmas.

    In regards to ordering the cover now, i wouldnt as you will be charged for shipping.
    You should find the covers in store, even if the ipad minis are nowhere to be seen.
    i've had experience of it both taking longer and shorter amounts of time, but as you say, it's usually shorter... they're just covering their asses yep..


  • #10
    wilfitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 200 ✭✭wilfitz


    Dublinstiofán wrote: »
    In my experience if they change the shipping date its usually brought forward and not
    pushed back. You should be ok but they have to tell everyone who ordered after last
    Tuesday that their order is no longer GUARANTEED before Christmas.

    In regards to ordering the cover now, i wouldnt as you will be charged for shipping.
    You should find the covers in store, even if the ipad minis are nowhere to be seen.

    I got my cover shipped for free. Hopefully it will arrive before Christmas for you.


  • #11
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    I got one in the apple shop in Belfast yesterday. They looked to have about 20 at the checkout around 2pm.


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  • #12
    dave oc
    Registered Users Posts: 823 ✭✭✭dave oc


    Northern Monkey wrote: »
    I got one in the apple shop in Belfast yesterday. They looked to have about 20 at the checkout around 2pm.

    did you have to reserve it or was there stock available for walk-in sales?


  • #13
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    It was walk in.

    They were sold out the week before, so it will be hit and miss, but i think you should be able to phone them to check stock if it is a bit of a trip for you.


  • #14
    matchthis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭matchthis


    miralize wrote: »
    Apple often change the dates of delivery so dont be surprised if your ipad doesnt get to you until after Xmas (and the New Year)

    I ordered one last week with delivery date of 14th dec. that's been shipped already and on route for the 6th. The good woman last night tells me she wants the bigger iPad and now begin the process of cancelling order. Agent was extremely helpful.

    Was told that expert stores had stock of them after ordering online


  • #15
    L_S1991
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭L_S1991


    Hi guys,

    Looking to buy a iPad Mini for Christmas, I think they're sold out at the moment in shops in Dublin, unless anyone knows where has some?

    If not, I think I might purchase it via the Apple website, however I've never ordered something off them before, they said it would be delievered on December 21st, do they always stick to delievery dates?

    Also, I was just going to buy the Wi-Fi enabled iPad and not bother with the 3G, would people recommend buying the 3G?

    Many thanks :)


  • #16
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,005 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Moved to Apple Media Devices :)

    My Beer Glass collection site 🍺

    My Irish Callcards site



  • #17
    yer man!
    Registered Users Posts: 1,646 ✭✭✭yer man!


    Don't get 3G, you can just use your phone (assuming 3G enabled) as a hotspot for the tablet.


  • #18
    L_S1991
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭L_S1991


    yer man! wrote: »
    Don't get 3G, you can just use your phone (assuming 3G enabled) as a hotspot for the tablet.

    That's what I thought, thanks! :)


  • #19
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users Posts: 18,904 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • #20
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,830 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    yer man! wrote: »
    Don't get 3G, you can just use your phone (assuming 3G enabled) as a hotspot for the tablet.

    Also assuming that the carrier allows it, and that there is a decent data allowance.....


  • #21
    boardzz
    Registered Users Posts: 860 ✭✭✭boardzz


    CompuB have any stock?


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  • #22
    Eircom_Sucks
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    boardzz wrote: »
    CompuB have any stock?

    the blanch store has some , i was in there today and they said they had a stock of all ipads

    hope u get it


  • #23
    Dublinstiofán
    Registered Users Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Dublinstiofán


    You wont be getting one from Apple.ie as the Christmas delivery deadline
    for iPad mini has already passed (as of last Thursday/Friday)

    Maybe try Compub or Amazon (who still have stock at a slightly inflated price)


  • #24
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users Posts: 18,904 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    This post has been deleted.


  • #25
    pphheerroonn
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭pphheerroonn


    Ordered 29th, estimated delivery is 13th with Smart Cover.


  • #26
    Dublinstiofán
    Registered Users Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Dublinstiofán


    Captain Morgan wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    Yes but they wont GUARANTEE you get it before Christmas since last
    Thursday/Friday so your taking a chance.

    They will tell you this over the phone if you ring them.


  • #27
    Neffa2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 140 ✭✭Neffa2


    Does anyone know of any stores in the Dublin area with stock?


  • #28
    LFCFan
    Moderators Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭LFCFan


    Turns out they sent a text the day after the order to say it was shipped and should be with me on the 6th December :D


  • #29
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    That's right, no fecking mini's at all.

    All shops I phoned don't have any and don't know when they will have them in, that's just incredible! Apple.ie can't delivery untill after Christmas! Ireland really gets the **** end of the stick when it comes to foreign shops operating in Ireland.


  • #30
    ucd.1985
    Registered Users Posts: 860 ✭✭✭ucd.1985


    robertxxx wrote: »
    That's right, no fecking mini's at all.

    All shops I phoned don't have any and don't know when they will have them in, that's just incredible! Apple.ie can't delivery untill after Christmas! Ireland really gets the **** end of the stick when it comes to foreign shops operating in Ireland.

    Demand and supply.

    If you are really stuck head to the apple store in Belfast.


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  • #31
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    You called every shop? Impressive.


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