I don't understand why the Apple case is so hard to find?!

[XciteMe]

Excuse me for my exclamation point, but I really am frustrated as I'm typing this.

After the exhaustive searching to track down an iPad in stores, now I have to hunt more, for the official Apple case. The nice black one that folds into a slanted position.

I mean, is this case selling at a 1:1 ratio for every iPad sold? Probably not, so then why is literally every store in Southern California sold out? I really don't think a shortage of cases is cool, because once we buy our $600-$800 devices, we should have protection options for them.

How long is the wait on the Apple website?? It says 3-4 weeks until shipment, and that's RIDICULOUS. I'm not waiting a month for my case.

 

[miles01110]

Then buy another case. Sometimes when demand exceeds supply, supply goes down.

 

[XciteMe]

Would you say the official Apple case is worth the trouble, or are there similar but better alternatives?

It MUST have the prop-up folder type design. That's what I want.

Suggestions?

 

[zoman504]

Would you say the official Apple case is worth the trouble, or are there similar but better alternatives?

It MUST have the prop-up folder type design. That's what I want.

Suggestions?

Check out the Yoobao case, exact same design as Apple's in leather at the same price. There's already a thread on it with info and pics. I own it and would def recommend it.

 

[peapody]

Would you say the official Apple case is worth the trouble, or are there similar but better alternatives?

It MUST have the prop-up folder type design. That's what I want.

Suggestions?

There are very many out there that have this design. Just look around/ google, read the "show me your cases" thread.

 

[ReallyBigFeet]

I've been in the Naperville Apple store three times in three weeks. Each time, they've had several of the Apple cases in stock. I guess I've not noticed any lack of supply.

 

[raymond lin]

I walked into an apple store and picked one up last week...they still get delivery everyday, just got their in the morning.

 

[XciteMe]

I walked into an apple store and picked one up last week...they still get delivery everyday, just got their in the morning.

Which store? What state?

 

[raymond lin]

Which store? What state?

Birmingham, England

 

[XciteMe]

Birmingham, England

GREAT! I'll be RIGHT OVER, as soon as I catch a flight from CALIFORNIA.

No offense but that wasn't very helpful to me.

 

[iPad1iPad]

I've seen them hanging up for sale in the Temecula, CA store. That's in So Cal...are you close? If so, call them and see if they will hold one for you.

 

[Pared]

GREAT! I'll be RIGHT OVER, as soon as I catch a flight from CALIFORNIA.

No offense but that wasn't very helpful to me.

NY is a bit closer... would that help?