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Warning to would-be iPad buyers!

I love the sarcasm in this thread... it's too funny. What's funnier is that many people think that those being sarcastic are serious... lol.

The title serves one purpose: Warning to would-be iPad buyers!

Be aware that purchasing an iPad [for people who know what they are buying it for] will make you extremely happy and take away a lot of house from your life away if you're stuck on games such as We Rule, City Story HD, etc. For those who're buying it because it's just another Apple device... well good luck trying to return it for [full] refund.
 
procyonx86 said:
A warning to potential iPad buyers everywhere (but especially in Asia):

First, if you live in a country where the iPad has not been officially launched yet, do NOT go out of your way to purchase an iPad from another country. Apple limits hardware support for a product to countries in which it has launched said product, so if your iPad acts up, you will have no choice but to send it to a country where iPad hardware support exists. And no, you will not be able to drop it off at a local Apple Store/Apple Authorized Service Provider and have them send it.

Second, if you do decide to go ahead and buy one, make sure you check it for dead pixels before you leave the store. Ask the store employees to connect your iPad to the internet, and download some solid-color images such as the ones here. Bring along a magnifying glass if necessary. If you find a dead pixel, demand a replacement at once.

Finally, check the screen for yellow tint. Again, using your internet-connected iPad, download one of Snow Leopard's default wallpapers (this, for example). Compare the output to that of any other mac on display, preferably a Macbook Pro. Why a Macbook Pro? Because they use TN LCD screens, while the iPad uses an IPS one, which should be superior.

Don't make the same mistakes I did and become Apple's latest sucker to beta-test their $700 hardware in a country where the iPad hasn't launched.

iPad. Now with magical dead pixels and yellow screens!
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I think people should bring a high powered microscope to make sure there aren't any issues with the beta model thay want to buy.
 
Geez I don't get why there is so much hate and blame in this thread. It is as simple as I thought i could get my iPad that I bought in the us serviced in a country where it hasn't been launched yet. So if you are buying internationally check your ipad to make sure it meets your expectations bc once you get home you are sol...

I think it is a fair warning bc a lot of people are buying from overseas and not even thinking about that at the time.
 
Koodauw said:
Agreed. I definitely recommend the magnifying glass. If you can't see it without one, you will still want to know it's there. Hopefully this thread will help save others.
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Not only that, but each pixel should be counted to make sure they didn't shortchange you and give you 786,431 pixels instead of the full 786,432.

Now more seriously:

It is plain common sense to check a purchase, especially in this case where servicing or exchanging a bad unit would be cost prohibitive. It need not be done at the retailer at the time of sale but should be done with ample time for replacement hunting before your outbound flight. The exception to this is if the item is bought at an Apple Store - they can activate it on the spot and will replace a bad one immediately.
 
procyonx86 said:
A warning to potential iPad buyers everywhere (but especially in Asia):

First, if you live in a country where the iPad has not been officially launched yet, do NOT go out of your way to purchase an iPad from another country. Apple limits hardware support for a product to countries in which it has launched said product, so if your iPad acts up, you will have no choice but to send it to a country where iPad hardware support exists. And no, you will not be able to drop it off at a local Apple Store/Apple Authorized Service Provider and have them send it.

Second, if you do decide to go ahead and buy one, make sure you check it for dead pixels before you leave the store. Ask the store employees to connect your iPad to the internet, and download some solid-color images such as the ones here. Bring along a magnifying glass if necessary. If you find a dead pixel, demand a replacement at once.

Finally, check the screen for yellow tint. Again, using your internet-connected iPad, download one of Snow Leopard's default wallpapers (this, for example). Compare the output to that of any other mac on display, preferably a Macbook Pro. Why a Macbook Pro? Because they use TN LCD screens, while the iPad uses an IPS one, which should be superior.

Don't make the same mistakes I did and become Apple's latest sucker to beta-test their $700 hardware in a country where the iPad hasn't launched.

iPad. Now with magical dead pixels and yellow screens!
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I think iPads are you most stupid thing ever made - my iMac G3 can do more. £500 for nothing...
 
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