Apple Stores opening early for iPad rush

But pre-orders may be disrupted

Apple Stores opening early for iPad rush

25 May 2010 11:08 GMT / By Rik Henderson

Anticipating a mad rush pre-work hours, Apple is to open its UK stores at 8am on Friday morning (May 28). Eager early adopters can be even earlier in getting their mitts on a shiny new iPad.

Obviously, this doesn't help those who have pre-ordered through the online service, they'll still have to wait anywhere up to 2 weeks afterwards. Rumours also abound that those who ordered on day one may not even receive their packages on time. It seems that the tracking section of pre-orders has been removed, with no delivery dates now being given.

Unfortunately, queueing may be the only way to guarantee ownership on launch.

Read our review of the new iPad (3rd generation)


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