"Hey Siri" support and possibly wireless charging case alongside AirPower charging mat.
Cellular-Capable iPad Mini Pre-Orders Arriving in U.S. as Early as Thursday, November 15
Yesterday, we noted that U.S. customers were beginning to report that their pre-orders of the cellular-capable fourth-generation iPad models were beginning to ship, with many seeing delivery dates of this Friday, November 16.
FedEx tracking showing iPad mini delivery for November 15
Beginning just a few hours ago, customers who pre-ordered cellular-capable iPad mini models also began seeing shipping notices. Customers seem to be reporting a range of delivery dates for this initial batch of devices, with the earliest ones set for this Thursday, November 15 but others not arriving until Friday or even the following Monday.
As we noted in our earlier reports, AT&T is also expected to begin offering LTE models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad in its retail stores on Friday, with the carrier offering a $100 discount on any tablet for those who sign up for a two-year data plan agreement, including its $10/month Mobile Share tablet add-on package.
FedEx tracking showing iPad mini delivery for November 15
Beginning just a few hours ago, customers who pre-ordered cellular-capable iPad mini models also began seeing shipping notices. Customers seem to be reporting a range of delivery dates for this initial batch of devices, with the earliest ones set for this Thursday, November 15 but others not arriving until Friday or even the following Monday.
As we noted in our earlier reports, AT&T is also expected to begin offering LTE models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad in its retail stores on Friday, with the carrier offering a $100 discount on any tablet for those who sign up for a two-year data plan agreement, including its $10/month Mobile Share tablet add-on package.
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80 months ago
$10/month Mobile Share tablet add-on package?
So they make you pay to be able to share data with your cellphone, which you're already paying for? Am I reading that correctly? :confused:
So they make you pay to be able to share data with your cellphone, which you're already paying for? Am I reading that correctly? :confused:
80 months ago
I didn't call and aggravate Apple for a quicker delivery date, but I just got my "One of your items has shipped" email from Apple.
My delivery date has bounced around. I ordered a couple of minutes into the pre-sale, a white 16 on Verizon. The website has told me to expect delivery on Nov 23, mid-November, and now November 16.
[s]My tracking number from FedEx says it will actually deliver on 11/15.[/s] "Mid-November" indeed.
Edit to add: Now FedEx tracking site reports delivery on 11/16. Seems like a lot of people are seeing the same change.
My delivery date has bounced around. I ordered a couple of minutes into the pre-sale, a white 16 on Verizon. The website has told me to expect delivery on Nov 23, mid-November, and now November 16.
[s]My tracking number from FedEx says it will actually deliver on 11/15.[/s] "Mid-November" indeed.
Edit to add: Now FedEx tracking site reports delivery on 11/16. Seems like a lot of people are seeing the same change.
80 months ago
Yes, though I can't imagine why that's confusing. I've done the tethering thing, and it's worth $10 for the slight performance edge you get being able to use LTE directly, plus the convenience of not having to go in and turn the tethering on every time, plus the ability to use the two devices when they're not in physical proximity to each other.
Given that the cell providers don't offer any additional data allotment with a tethering plan, I don't see why one should have to pay anything extra for tethering - period.
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... I think I can live without the Retina screen for a year or so.
If having a Retina display means extra weight and thickness (as is the case with the full-size iPad) - I'd just as soon have a decent, non-Retina display on the Mini.
In my mind the Mini is all about portability.
80 months ago
sooo many folks will be getting a new old retina less ipad2 in shrunken and called "Ipad mini" form from santa clause this christmas :o:o:o:o
Yup... and they won't care or even know the difference... they will just love their new toy. :-)
I remember last year at Kohls around Christmas a woman buying a $60 no-name tablet refer to it as an iPad and how much her niece wanted an iPad and how excited she would be over that one.... it was almost heart breaking. :D
80 months ago
Looks like those of us that ordered AT&T got boned.... I have 2 minis coming on 11/20, and I ordered as soon as the site was up to order! And my iPad 4th gen does not arrive until the 23rd!
80 months ago
I looks like every one who preordered on the day of preorder opening are the ones getting the shipping confirmation still.
I ordered mine on Nov 3rd. Last thursday i got an email with an update that it will ship in 5 days and Delivers by the 21st.
Should i still be optimistic about getting it by the 21st??
I would love to have it before Thanksgiving which will give me the holidays to play with it
I ordered last week and have a tracking number for Friday. 64GB Black Verizon
80 months ago
Looks like those of us that ordered AT&T got boned.... I have 2 minis coming on 11/20, and I ordered as soon as the site was up to order! And my iPad 4th gen does not arrive until the 23rd!
I'm in the same boat. AT&T black 32GB and I ordered within minutes of the pre-order going online. It just says preparing for shipment. I'm disappointed but will wait patiently. . . I did pay for next day air, so hopefully they surprise me and ship it tomorrow and i'll get it on Friday. Time will tell. . .
80 months ago
2 ipad mini's received 9:02 11/15/12!!!! One full day ahead of schedule !!!!!
Nice. I'm glad I'm getting mine a day early as I'm leaving tomorrow for a weekend trip. I'll have my new iPad mini to take with me.
80 months ago
Verizon 16GB Black for me, but it is also on the vehicle for delivery! Perfect timing as I just canceled the wireless service on my old iPad and it expires today.
2 ipad mini's received 9:02 11/15/12!!!! One full day ahead of schedule !!!!!
80 months ago
One thing to note, though - with the Verizon model you can't use data and voice at the same time.
On Verizon network it will not do both, since it uses CMDA for voice and
Data LTE. But on other networks it will work. I can say this because
i am in overseas using my Verizon and both work fine on GSM.
There no LTE where i am located at present for another year or 2.
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