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iPad Air 2 and Retina Mini iPad 3 Pre-Orders Arrive as Apple Begins In-Store Sales
Following the launch of pre-orders last Friday, Apple's new iPad Air 2 and Retina iPad mini 3 models are now making their way into customers' hands and onto retail store shelves. According to The Inquirer and reports from MacRumors readers, pre-orders are now being delivered, and the tablets are now available for purchase online and in store.
Customers in launch countries of the UK and Australia started receiving their tablets today and have already posted unboxing videos. Unlike the iPhone 6 which featured a plain white box, customers report the box for the iPad Air 2 is similar to the original iPad Air with a color representation of the iPad on the cover.
Apple's online store also is still accepting orders with delivery dates of 2 to 4 days for most iPad Air 2 models. In-store pickup for the Air 2 is not available yet for online shoppers, but we have heard from multiple sources that Wi-Fi models are arriving at at least some of Apple's own retail stores for sale beginning today. Based on online ordering, iPad mini 3 supplies are more abundant, with most Wi-Fi models currently available within 24 hours and cellular models shipping in 1-3 days.
Apple announced the iPad Air 2 last week, highlighting the device's new A8X processor, Touch ID sensor and improved camera. Early benchmarks suggest the iPad Air 2 is up to 55 percent faster than the iPhone 6 and 68 percent faster than last year's iPad Air. The first round of reviews of the Air 2 point out benefits such as a thinner profile and vibrant display, while also noting a slight decrease in battery life compared to the previous generation.
While the Air 2 has received fairly strong reviews, the iPad mini 3 has been less well received with most reviews noting the device's similarity to the iPad mini 2. The iPad mini 3 ships with the same processor and camera options as its predecessor, with the only notable improvements being a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a new gold option.
The iPad Air 2 is available with a starting price of $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi-only model, with equivalent cellular models available for $130 more. The iPad mini 3 starts at $399 and is available in Wi-Fi-only and cellular configurations.
Customers in launch countries of the UK and Australia started receiving their tablets today and have already posted unboxing videos. Unlike the iPhone 6 which featured a plain white box, customers report the box for the iPad Air 2 is similar to the original iPad Air with a color representation of the iPad on the cover.
Apple's online store also is still accepting orders with delivery dates of 2 to 4 days for most iPad Air 2 models. In-store pickup for the Air 2 is not available yet for online shoppers, but we have heard from multiple sources that Wi-Fi models are arriving at at least some of Apple's own retail stores for sale beginning today. Based on online ordering, iPad mini 3 supplies are more abundant, with most Wi-Fi models currently available within 24 hours and cellular models shipping in 1-3 days.
Apple announced the iPad Air 2 last week, highlighting the device's new A8X processor, Touch ID sensor and improved camera. Early benchmarks suggest the iPad Air 2 is up to 55 percent faster than the iPhone 6 and 68 percent faster than last year's iPad Air. The first round of reviews of the Air 2 point out benefits such as a thinner profile and vibrant display, while also noting a slight decrease in battery life compared to the previous generation.
While the Air 2 has received fairly strong reviews, the iPad mini 3 has been less well received with most reviews noting the device's similarity to the iPad mini 2. The iPad mini 3 ships with the same processor and camera options as its predecessor, with the only notable improvements being a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a new gold option.
The iPad Air 2 is available with a starting price of $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi-only model, with equivalent cellular models available for $130 more. The iPad mini 3 starts at $399 and is available in Wi-Fi-only and cellular configurations.
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63 months ago
I don't understand why anyone would view this guy as stupid, when it's Apple that's is stupid.
If you make a product called the iPad Air, then next year, you release a new model and you as a company call it the iPad Air 2.
Then why as a company would you seal it inside a box with iPad Air written on the outside.
That is the only stupid aspect going on here.
If you make a product called the iPad Air, then next year, you release a new model and you as a company call it the iPad Air 2.
Then why as a company would you seal it inside a box with iPad Air written on the outside.
That is the only stupid aspect going on here.
63 months ago
I don't understand why anyone would view this guy as stupid, when it's Apple that's is stupid.
If you make a product called the iPad Air, then next year, you release a new model and you as a company call it the iPad Air 2.
Then why as a company would you seal it inside a box with iPad Air written on the outside.
That is the only stupid aspect going on here.
When you look at the naming conventions overall, it's a bit confusing.
iPad
iPad 2
The new iPad
iPad with Retina display
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
Unless you're an Apple fan, you'd be forgiven for being confused about which device fits where in the family. Even more confusing when you consider "Air" is the name of Apple's low-end laptops, but high-end tablets.
63 months ago
Hahahaha...
As first unboxing videos go, that one is horrible.
At least he didn't drop it!
63 months ago
Will someone submit a proper unboxing video so that one may be replaced. Pretty please.
63 months ago
Yes. It was not called the iPad 4.
For those keeping score, here are the 9.7" tablets Apple has introduced in order:
iPad
iPad 2
The New iPad with Retina Display
The New iPad with Retina Display (4th generation)
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
...so therefore we can conclude that next October Apple will release The New iPad Air with Retina 4K Display
63 months ago
But why is the Mute/Lock button gone?!
I'm going to miss that button/switch too.
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