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rui no onna

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So NFB has the new iPad in stock prior to Apple?

They probably didn't pay attention to the embargo.

I expect Apple already has warehouses in the US stocked with iPad Pros for their brick and mortar Apple Stores but they won't distribute them until it's closer to official release and sales won't happen until it's exactly the release date.
 
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thearh

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Here is the NFM website for the device;
 

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Cw19

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So NFB has the new iPad in stock prior to Apple? I just searched NFB site, they seem to have accessories for the iPad, but not the actual devices. Actually I am wrong, they do offer the devices. They show it from preorder with 5/31 delivery. The also note that it is not on display (which would indicate they don‘t have them).
You have to use the sidebar. They only list the 128 GB space grey version as on display and in stock. You have to have your store set to Omaha. If you can post a pic of the website showing it is NOT on display with those variables, that would help clear things up.
 

thearh

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You have to use the sidebar. They only list the 128 GB space grey version as on display and in stock. You have to have your store set to Omaha. If you can post a pic of the website showing it is NOT on display with those variables, that would help clear things up.
As you can see, I changed it to the Omaha store and it is showing “not on display” which would indicate something fishy about the earlier photos showing it is on display. Also it is showing an arrival at the end of May to early June based on the carrier.
 

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Cw19

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As you can see, I changed it to the Omaha store and it is showing “not on display” which would indicate something fishy about the earlier photos showing it is on display. Also it is showing an arrival at the end of May to early June based on the carrier.
I specifically said twice that the one on display is a 12.9 128 GB space grey. You are looking at an 11 in 512 GB cellular. I don't appreciate the insinuation that I am trying to mislead people.
 
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Ludatyk

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They probably didn't pay attention to the embargo.

I expect Apple already has warehouses in the US stocked with iPad Pros for their brick and mortar Apple Stores but they won't distribute them until it's closer to official release and sales won't happen until it's exactly the release date.
I suppose so. But I'm wondering... why Best Buy hasn't mentioned anything. My order is stuck on pre-order, If it's in the warehouse... give me some type of indication that they have it. Processed, Getting it Prepared.. something.
 

Matcha

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I suppose so. But I'm wondering... why Best Buy hasn't mentioned anything. My order is stuck on pre-order, If it's in the warehouse... give me some type of indication that they have it. Processed, Getting it Prepared.. something.
I’m assuming the 3rd parties like best buy and att will get them on the 21st then deliver using their shipping method.
 

Cw19

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Cw19

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Hmm odd that it displays available for pickup (I tried it and it shows not available for that location/size and color), but also shows Latest Model - Pre-Order. Why would I need to pre-order if I can already pick it up?
Post the screenshot or tell me I'm lying.
 

thearh

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Post the screenshot or tell me I'm lying.
I am not trying to imply that you are lying, I can’t get it to duplicate what you’ve shown. My biggest point it’s hat your screenshot indicates “” and “for pre-order.” If indeed NFM is selling them early, that would be a great opportunity for those who can get their hands on one. I simply would need to see the proof of the Apple packaging with the model number, serial and such.
 

Cw19

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Thanks. Sorry if I offended, I just don't enjoy having my credibility attacked. The other commenter said my earlier post was "fishy," and also said "if [my post] were real (and it is not)...," yet never actually provided proof refuting what I had posted--just speculation based on their own attempts to recreate what you have pretty easily shown here...I didn't want to keep going back and forth so that seemed like the best way to end it from my perspective.
 
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isoft7

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If "NFM" really has the new mode in stock ready for pickup it'd be worth the plane ticket from anywhere in the world to go get one because you'll scoop every single major youtuber in history and have an easy 10 million hit video by the end of the week. Instant internet celebrity status and enough ad revenue to pay it all off and then some.
 
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