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iPad Pro On what time on April 30 will the iPad Pro pre-order open?

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wmy5

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Hello everyone. I just sold my old iPad and I really need an iPad ASAP. I expect a shortage of stock due to the mini-LED display, so I'd like to order the new iPad Pro the moment the pre-order starts. Based on the experience with previous iPads, on what time will the pre-order start on April 30, 2021? Is it 12am PDT?

Thank you!
 
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Shark5150 said:
5:00 am Pacific time. 8:00 am Eastern time
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Correct and the OP is right there will be huge demand and very low supply. There are Major tips to secure a Pre-Order which will last 2 minutes before they sell out Nationally.

#1. LogIn with Your Apple ID
#2. Use your Apple Pay and Apple Card if you have one.
#3. Make a purchase today just buy a cellphone case anything just so everything is working you don’t want any surprises on the Pre-order day.
#4. Call and advise your Bank that you will be making a $1099+ Purchase on April 30 sometimes Fraud Protection kicks in and creates a mess
#5. Add another item to your cart in Pre-Order day, a charging cable or anything Apple gives priority to Carts with multiple items. (You can return the filler item later)
#6. You will NOT be able to buy a 12.9” iPad Pro XDR at the Apple store.
#7. Use your iPhone or iPad to make your purchase Apple servers give prioity to iOS devices.
#8. Do NOT go Back and Change your mind. Servers will be hit hard and you will lose everything You get 1 Shot to buy and checkout.
#9. Pay full Price I know there’s a Trade In Option that’s a 100% sure way you won’t check out in time sell your Trade in by yourself.
#10. Use the Apple Store App. Make sure your Text message number is up to Date they may text your to verify the purchased.
 
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TheRealAlex said:
Correct and the OP is right there will be huge demand and very low supply. There are Major tips to secure a Pre-Order which will last 2 minutes before they sell out Nationally.
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I don't think iPad Pro will "sell out" in a pre-order. The estimated ship time will slip for sure.
 
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I'm wondering if will will get guidance of stock levels at launch. I don't want to get into the slipped-a-week or two slot.
 
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wmy5 said:
I don't think iPad Pro will "sell out" in a pre-order. The estimated ship time will slip for sure.
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Yeah, it won’t sell out.. but ship times will certainly dip. I kinda gotta feeling that’s why Apple was vague on when it will be available. Because they themselves know it will be difficult to keep up with demand.

But I won’t put too much time into buying the iPad from Apple, I’m going to try Best Buy and AT&T as well.
 
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Ludatyk said:
Yeah, it won’t sell out.. but ship times will certainly dip. I kinda gotta feeling that’s why Apple was vague on when it will be available. Because they themselves know it will be difficult to keep up with demand.

But I won’t put too much time into buying the iPad from Apple, I’m going to try Best Buy and AT&T as well.
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TheRealAlex said:
Correct and the OP is right there will be huge demand and very low supply. There are Major tips to secure a Pre-Order which will last 2 minutes before they sell out Nationally.

#1. LogIn with Your Apple ID
#2. Use your Apple Pay and Apple Card if you have one.
#3. Make a purchase today just buy a cellphone case anything just so everything is working you don’t want any surprises on the Pre-order day.
#4. Call and advise your Bank that you will be making a $1099+ Purchase on April 30 sometimes Fraud Protection kicks in and creates a mess
#5. Add another item to your cart in Pre-Order day, a charging cable or anything Apple gives priority to Carts with multiple items. (You can return the filler item later)
#6. You will NOT be able to buy a 12.9” iPad Pro XDR at the Apple store.
#7. Use your iPhone or iPad to make your purchase Apple servers give prioity to iOS devices.
#8. Do NOT go Back and Change your mind. Servers will be hit hard and you will lose everything You get 1 Shot to buy and checkout.
#9. Pay full Price I know there’s a Trade In Option that’s a 100% sure way you won’t check out in time sell your Trade in by yourself.
#10. Use the Apple Store App. Make sure your Text message number is up to Date they may text your to verify the purchased.
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Is it possible to start through the ordering interface "before" 5am and then wait for the "starting gun" at 5 to complete the purchase?
 
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I’m thinking the demand for 12.9 will be significant but the 11” won’t be nearly as bad.

May least that’s what I hope
 
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I'm normally an 11 guy, but I wanted that HDR high contrast screen, so I'm "stuck" with he 12.9. It actually irritates me that Apple is de-valuing the 11 like that. At least this year.
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I’m debating the 11 vs 12.9for the case keyboard size and added screen when working/ traveling. Had a 12.9 that was great but needed a repair and the apple genius said better to buy a new one than to get it repaired. Now the question is can I get by on a 11.

Given I use it to type on the keyboard case and watch TV movies. The screen might be worth it. But I never had an issue with the screen before. Any thoughts on folks using the apple case keyboard (either one) for typing on 11 inch iPad Pro?
 
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musicpenguy said:
AirTags were that same time and expect that to be the same for iPad
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I’m debating getting up early just in case. Have there been any examples of midnight Apple time ordering in the last few years?

I also am wondering what last half of May means, 28th or sooner ?
 
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