Jobs: 'Are you nuts' to European expecting iPad in April

[Compile 'em all]

Oh this is too good

MacStories reposts an email train from a user in Switzerland, Paul Shagwell, who asked Jobs:

Dear Mr Jobs

On behalf of the international community of Apple consumers I would like to protest at the way Apple is apparently leaving us out in the cold with the Apple iPad product.

We have been fed either misinformation or no information at all and it is starting to cast doubt over Apple’s intents, at least it is to me.

I live in Switzerland and as yet we have no idea what the Apple iPad will cost here, if it is anything like the international pricing we have been used to to date on other Apple products, then it will certainly not be an “unbelievable price” as stated in your marketing.

If the delays and lack of pricing information is due to Apple doing it’s level best, to make sure that we are not being ripped off, then I applaud that work. However, as previously mentioned, I am doubting this.

Twice to my knowledge you have falsely stated international availability of the iPad and while I do not believe this is any fault of your own, I can imagine that you are not happy being shown as deliberately pulling the wool over the rest of the worlds eyes.

This is what you said at the iPhone OS4.0 announcement

That was a continuation of an earlier email in which he asked Jobs about the launch. Jobs responded then:

11:10AM – Q: Will iPad’s success impact its international launch?

Steve: No, we said we’re launching internationally later in April, and we’re launching later in April.

Please can you clarify what is happening and why it has taken so long for information to be released to the international community.

May I suggest the following: Make it easier for us to purchase your products directly from the USA online Apple store. Many of us would be happy to do so and pay extra for local Applecare.

I look forward to your response.”

Actually, he probably wasn't looking forward to this:

“deliberately pulling the wool over the rest of the worlds eyes”
Are you nuts? We are doing the best we can. We need enough units to have a responsible and great launch.

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[GamecockMac]

Well played, Steve...well played.

 

[Robin4]

This reminds me of a reply to a German request to surrender in Bastogne's during WWII. When General Anthony McAuliffe, acting commander of the 101st, was told, a frustrated McAuliffe responded, "Nuts!" He was ticked off, there was so much work to do and he didn't have time to tell him off.

A true American reaction.

 

[AliasHandler]

Oh Please

It's not as if they are intentionally sleighting the international community. Japanese products go to Japan first. European products go to Europe first. American products, likewise, go to America first. It's the nature of the business. God forbid you have to wait another month due to massive demand for the iPad. Jobs has the perfect response to this. They are managing the demand as well as they can. Would it be better to be sold out within 12 hours of international release? Or at least have enough supply to last through the first week so that people outside of the ones camping out overnight have a chance.

 

[Peace]

No wonder it's taking longer to get Apple products out. Steve is spending way too much time answering email.

 

[Bosep]

I do understand why the iPad is delayed, but it would actually be good to know if your country even gets the ipad, I mean "internationally" only means 6 countris in Europe. When does the rest get the iPad? I mean... Just say: Fall, Winter... So I know if it's worth importing or not...

 

[rdowns]

What a jackass. Like Jobs and Apple wouldn't love to do a simultaneous worldwide release.

 

[anjinha]

I do understand why the iPad is delayed, but it would actually be good to know if your country even gets the ipad, I mean "internationally" only means 6 countris in Europe. When does the rest get the iPad? I mean... Just say: Fall, Winter... So I know if it's worth importing or not...

That's what bothers me too.

 

[sishaw]

It's not as if they are intentionally sleighting the international community. Japanese products go to Japan first. European products go to Europe first. American products, likewise, go to America first. It's the nature of the business. God forbid you have to wait another month due to massive demand for the iPad. Jobs has the perfect response to this. They are managing the demand as well as they can. Would it be better to be sold out within 12 hours of international release? Or at least have enough supply to last through the first week so that people outside of the ones camping out overnight have a chance.

Man, I still can't find Weetabix at my (American) grocery store. Maybe THAT'S why.

 

[racer1441]

Want products first, live in America.

 

[instaxgirl]

I love Jobs' new enthusiasm for email.

 

[WytRaven]

Want American products first, live in America.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Compile 'em all]

No wonder it's taking longer to get Apple products out. Steve is spending way too much time answering email.

Yeah, I am very suprised with the amount of emails he has been writing this year. May be I should email him to add me on AIM! ahaha

 

[ngenerator]

Wow, holy misleading thread title Batman!

 

[aluren]

I would just respond with one word: eBay.

 

[skubish]

I have to applaude Jobs and Apple on the launch of iPad. Its much better to launch in a limited area and have a decent supply than to launch worldwide and have a shortage for 2 years (i.e. Nintendo Wii).

Just relax, it will be released eventually. This gives Apple more time to work the bugs out.

 

[jav6454]

I would just respond with one word: eBay.

Nicely played sir, nicely played.... Also, I do agree with such assessment. eBay is the way to go, a bit more expensive, but hey, it gets the job done.