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Apple Cuts Off iPad Supplies to Resellers Ahead of Media Event

Monday February 28, 2011 9:39 am PST by Eric Slivka

9 to 5 Mac reports that a number of Apple resellers have been notified that iPad supplies are currently "constrained" and that there is no estimate on when they may become available. The development is not much of a surprise, considering that Apple has been widely rumored to be introducing the next-generation iPad at a media event on Wednesday, just two days from now.

MB292LL/A iPad 16GB WiFi Constrained No ETA

MB293LL/A iPad 32GB WiFi Constrained No ETA

MB294LL/A iPad 64GB WiFi Constrained No ETA

MC349LL/A iPad 16GB 3G Constrained No ETA

MC496LL/A iPad 32GB 3G Constrained No ETA

MC497LL/A iPad 64GB 3G Constrained No ETA

The fact that supplies are already drying up does hint, however, that we may see the new iPad go on sale sooner rather than later. That would match up with a report from AppleInsider late last week claiming that customers should be able to expect "near immediate availability" of the new iPad.
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SandboxGeneral
16 months ago
Boy I hope so! I'm looking forward to getting one and have waited for it since introduction last year.
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aa521490
16 months ago
It's inevitable. iPad 2 ships today (March 2):).
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rcp27
16 months ago
This seems to suggest immediate availability rather than having to wait.

Also suggests the old version is unlikely to be kept alongside the new one à la iPhone 3GS
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nep61
16 months ago
Bring it !!! I'm ready to purchase iPad 2 !!!
I know lots of people who have the first iPad, and I held off buying... but I'm ready !!! Bring it Apple !!!!
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Meandmunch
16 months ago
Awesome this is just what I wanted to hear! I had to wait a month for 3G last year.
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v66jack
16 months ago
Do they mention anything about UK re-sellers?

Really hoping it will roll out over here as soon as the US. But some how I think we will have to wait a bit.
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kas23
16 months ago
With all subsequent releases of Apple products, the product is usually available immediately or within a week. I'm removing my credit card out if my pocket now.
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troop231
16 months ago
Great news if supplies are really shut off for the old model.
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VenusianSky
16 months ago
I may consider purchasing a used first-gen iPad once the second-gen comes out.
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furcalchick
16 months ago
From what i'm hearing, it's going to be iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Today), and iPad2 3G end of March? Will it be only in Apple stores at first, or can I get it at Target and the such?
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