Best Buy to Expand iPad Distribution to All U.S. Stores
Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY), the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, today announced that it will expand availability of the Apple iPad with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi +3G models to all 1,093 U.S. stores beginning Sept. 26. Best Buy is a preferred channel partner for the Apple iPad, now selling the popular device online (for in-store pick-up) and through Apple Shop locations within 673 Best Buy stores.
Best Buy will also begin carrying an expanded assortment of iPad accessories in its stores.The announcement is the latest in a series of rumors and official announcements regarding expanded availability for the iPad, which has seen supply shortages ease as Apple has been able to ramp up production of the device. Just yesterday, Apple announced plans to bring the iPad to China and a number of South American countries beginning this Friday. Leaked inventory screenshots also suggest that the iPad will be coming to Target in early October.
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Yet I went in another shop about 10 miles away and they had a huge white mac area with iPhones/pads/touch/etc and a 'mac specialist'.
that said, i am sure this is good news for apple's sales and all those who own AAPL.
this makes me doubt a newer ipad will be out by the holidays...
You can bet on it. No updated iPad in 2010. Why would Apple move. It's selling and it's not available for half the globe yet.
best buy, like target, has chosen to use corporate profits (our money) in the political system to buy electoral results. for this reason, i am boycotting both. i will be buying my ipad (when it comes equipped with a camera) elsewhere.
that said, i am sure this is good news for apple's sales and all those who own AAPL.
For pete sake . . .
Why can't corporations make donations to groups that they support? In the case you mentioned, Target, BBY (and Polaris) gave money to a group that supports lowering taxes for corporations. If I'm a shareholder, I want them to try to do what's right for the company - especially here in tax heavy Minnesota (where target and best buy are based.)
It really isn't any different then the labor unions throwing money at candidates - heck - it may even be worse!
/rant
/threadjack
Buying an iPad at Best Buy is like buying a BMW at Fred's Used Car Lot.
1. Walk in to Best Buy.
2. Tell employee that you would like an iPad.
3. Say no to warranty.
4. Pay for it at the register
5. Done.
You can bet on it. No updated iPad in 2010. Why would Apple move. It's selling and it's not available for half the globe yet.
I bet Apple cuts the price on the current model by the holidays though.
best buy, like target, has chosen to use corporate profits (our money) in the political system to buy electoral results. for this reason, i am boycotting both. i will be buying my ipad (when it comes equipped with a camera) elsewhere.
that said, i am sure this is good news for apple's sales and all those who own AAPL.
So, money that a corporation earns is now "your" money??
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