Shipping Windows on iPad Accessories Slipping as Pre-Orders Mount
9 to 5 Mac noticed yesterday that shipping windows for several of Apple's forthcoming iPad accessories have begun to slip well past the device's own April 3rd launch date.
First we noticed the iPad case making a slight shift from April 3rd to Mid-April. Today we notice Apple has delayed the iPad Keyboard Dock. The product was originally set to ship to customers in late-April but now the Apple store has placed the shipping time for sometime in May.
The reason for the delays are currently unknown, although it is reasonable to speculate that high demand may simply be outstripping Apple's supply in the initial rush.A number of observers have also noted that the iPad Camera Connection Kit, which will offer users the option of USB or SD Card reader connectivity for transferring digital photos and video to their iPads, is yet to be made available for pre-order.
The reason for the lack of pre-order availability on the iPad Camera Connection Kit is similarly unknown, and many users are currently left waiting for news on how soon after the iPad launch they'll be able to easily directly move their photos and videos to their iPads.
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25 months ago
I also pre ordered a USB to outlet accessory and it shows May 28 for the shipping time.
25 months ago
69 for a keyboard?!? Forget that!
That is a lot of $$, however from the PDA / Mobile computing enviornment that is pretty typicial for the amount. Honestly I think the best setup is a Dock and the Apple Wireless Keyboard.
25 months ago
69 for a keyboard?!? Forget that!
It's not much different to get Apple's bluetooth keyboard that also works with the iPad... but this one also charges at the same time and the keyboard is customized for the iPad (it has iPad specific keys). Just pointing out that as far as Apple keyboards go, it isn't too bad.
But yes, if you go for a 3rd party one then you'll save a hell of a lot of money. I've got no idea if 3rd party bluetooth keyboards will work with the iPad.
25 months ago
It's disappointing the camera connection kit's missing in action. Maybe they're going to reveal that the iPod adapter will work with the iPad? (but someone bring me up to speed: did the iPod device include an SD reader or USB or, like the proposed iPad kit, both?)
As for the keyboard dock, not of consequence to me: does anyone think that bulky object's gonna be welcome in your backpack? Maybe it's meant for home use only and apple's realized the BT keyboard and case-as-prop will be the logical solution on the road, at least until third party people bring out a better solution. Maybe a folding dock?
25 months ago
Will we be able to use the SD card reader to back up photos to our iPhone as well? Physically the connection looks like it will work fine.
This would be a boon for photographers who take the iPhone out on a shoot.
:)
This would be a boon for photographers who take the iPhone out on a shoot.
:)
25 months ago
Don't really care about accessories shipping late or their cost (the keyboard seems a bit steep). They'll be third party versions on day one.
I just want to know how much the 64gb wifi version is going to be in the UK.
I just want to know how much the 64gb wifi version is going to be in the UK.
25 months ago
So a Bluetooth keyboard will not work? Was that always the case?
I'm also a little suprised apple would require/allow a dongle to plug in the bottom for camera connectivity and SD Card. I was hoping for a little less "bulky" solution.
I'm also a little suprised apple would require/allow a dongle to plug in the bottom for camera connectivity and SD Card. I was hoping for a little less "bulky" solution.
25 months ago
69 for a keyboard?!? Forget that!
Are you forgetting this is Apple? Everything is overpriced... I'm surprised people don't understand this yet.
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