iPad removed from Apple Store UK

[Yixian]

http://store.apple.com/uk

Where once there was a placeholder "click here to learn more about the iPad" image, now there is none. Not sure how long this has been the case, but can't have been more than 24 hours.

 

[flanger]

Indeed. Still up on the french store though.

 

[Queso]

Maybe they've decided the UK aren't getting any iPads.

Ever.

 

[Yixian]

Maybe they are preparing to open pre-orders in the UK shortly? Although why wouldn't they just switch from the placeholder to the pre-order directly? hmmm

 

[Fraaaa]

What are you talking about? Is on the front page and there is its own section too.

 

[flanger]

Maybe they've decided the UK aren't getting any iPads.

Ever.

Those pesky overseas colonies, always causing troubles.

 

[spinnerlys]

What are you talking about? Is on the front page and there is its own section too.

Front page, as in www.apple.com/uk and its own section, as in www.apple.com/uk/ipad, are not the same as the Online Store at http://store.apple.com/uk .

 

[limesmoothie]

Still on the UK education store, but not on the regular UK store

 

[One Love 1867]

PLEASE be something about pre-orders.. or at the very least a price list!

The wait for such minor snippets of information here in the UK are ridiculous.

 

[Yixian]

It's gotta mean something, why else would they remove it?

 

[limesmoothie]

Am hoping its pre-orders too. I get paid tomorrow

If we don't hear something soon, I am going to get tempted to pull the trigger on one from eBay, which could be a whole world of pain.

 

[jonnyb]

I noticed this earlier too

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9517814/

It's got to mean something. I hope.

 

[liketom]

just had an online chat with apple UK on the store and asked them why - got cut off after them saying they do not have any more info at this time -

gutted

 

[jonnyb]

just had an online chat with apple UK on the store and asked them why - got cut off after them saying they do not have any more info at this time -

gutted

Well they're not going to say anything until pre-orders are officially announced so I wouldn't take that as a measure of whether anything is imminent or not.

 

[alexdudman]

just had an online chat with apple UK on the store and asked them why - got cut off after them saying they do not have any more info at this time -

gutted

I got cut off too, the conversation went something like this:
Her: "hello, my name is Yvonne. How may I help you"
Me: "Hey Yvonne, when will you be taking pre-orders for UK iPads?"
**The Chat Ended Unexpectedly, please wait a few moments or call us on ...**.

I then tried re-connecting but it didn't connect me to anyone.
I was just curious as to what they might tell me, I am obviously aware that they arn't allowed to say anything before its officially announced.

 

[Yixian]

All very odd..

 

[redgaz26]

lets hope we hear something before the us launch!!

 

[jonnyb]

Well this is all very interesting. Maybe there's a team of Apple secrecy ninjas cutting these conversations off before they yield useful information. I might try it just for fun...

 

[alexdudman]

Finally got to chat to a person. Heres what she said.
I removed her name just incase . Don't wanna get anyone into trouble.



The chat service provides Apple Education customers with responses to their questions about Apple products and solutions. Customers may access this service directly from the Apple Education Store online. Thank you
You are now chatting with 'Nice Lady'

Nice Lady: Good Afternoon! How may I help you with your shopping today?
you: Hey, just wondering when the iPad will be available for pre-order in the UK?
Nice Lady: Good question, the date has not been released yet. But, please check the site often for updated information.
you: Okay, so its probably going to be soon?
Nice Lady: Yes, have you been to the iPad product page yet?
you: Yes, im just waiting for the price to be announced and pre-orders to start....all geared up and waiting
Nice Lady: Excellent, I can not wait either; please do check the site often.
Nice Lady: May I help you with any other Apple accessories like cases, software, gift cards, etc?
you: Will, do...im checking all today and hoping for some news. I hear they just revealed the Aussy price so hopefully our price wont be far away
you: No thats all thanks. Thanks for your time
Nice Lady: My pleasure.
Nice Lady: You have a good day.
you: You too
Nice Lady: Thank you for visiting the Apple Store. We appreciate your business. If you would like more help, please chat with us again.

 

[kezza47]

9to5mac have just tweeted some australian prices don't know how reliable they are though.

http://twitter.com/9to5mac/status/11252263262

 

[jonnyb]

I just had a similarly information-free conversation. It's difficult to discern whether these are real people or robot ladies from the not-too-distant future.

 

[gwynne]

Eh, I've said it before, but the CSRs are the absolute bottom of the informational food chain, and they know that people are waiting to report their answers online. Cut 'em some slack.

 

[flanger]

9to5mac have just tweeted some australian prices don't know how reliable they are though.

http://twitter.com/9to5mac/status/11252263262

If that's the australian price, than € 449 is a very realistic price for Europe.

Which lies in my expectations

 

[jonnyb]

Eh, I've said it before, but the CSRs are the absolute bottom of the informational food chain, and they know that people are waiting to report their answers online. Cut 'em some slack.

Hey I said as much earlier on - i just thought I'd have a chat for fun to see if the conversation got cut short by Steve Jobs and his digital axe. I've nothing against the robot ladies.

 

[limesmoothie]

If that's the australian price, than € 449 is a very realistic price for Europe.

Which lies in my expectations

Yep - base model approx £395 equivalent, so everyone's expectations of £399 in the UK appear to be looking good.