That was pretty stupid since Apple didn't push back the delivery date. YOU ARE A FOOL!

They haven't taken your money yet buddy. Get a grip.

When you placed your order the item was not available so it was a pre-order. When you ordered you were told it would ship by May 7th right? SO WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?

While April 30th is as late in April as you can get, it is still late April. GET OVER IT ALREADY! Why should you be aggravated? I am as anxious as anyone else to get mine, but aggravated? It's being delivered late April as promised. Why should WIFI only customers have to wait if their product was ready to ship? Take you marble sack and go home you whinny baby.

Yes you will get it on April 30th. OMG

That was pretty stupid since Apple didn't push back the delivery date. YOU ARE A FOOL!

That's just stupid. Earlier pre-orders will be delivered April 30th.

Okay this comment is so stupid I can't resist commenting. US customers are paying more for what? Getting the shaft? Are you sure its an iPad you were looking for? Maybe it was an iDildo?

No sir, you will get it on the 30th if you ordered early enough, not the 28th. Just wishful thinking or a psychotic episode.

I agree with the others though, they should have released both at the same time. I've yet to touch an actual iPad though I've stared at them across the room in store fronts. I'm trying to be good and wait for mine but ….

this is EXACTLY what i mean by dodgy answers from apple! anybody who has pre ordered in march gets the ipad 3g AFTEr the stores on 7th may – it sucks
now this is what i would do. go to the store, fight off all the bored grannys and buy it and then when it turns up on the 7th DONt sign for it and it will be returned to apple for a refund.

what a silly a*s you are! do youknow how much profit apple is making on this item [ made in china with cheap labor] i am also taking my one back after playing with it for 14 days and will pick up a 3g one instead. plz dont be a jobs worth jim

Hi, my name is Deborah. Welcome to Apple!
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Deborah: How may I assist you today?
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You: Hello. I have a few questions about the ipad
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Deborah: Sure! How can I help?
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You: I preordered a 3g ipad the other day. My email says ships by May 7th. But reports are that the 3g will be in the store 5 pm on 30 April
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You: I have a hard time believing that I wont get my pre order until after they are in the stores
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Deborah: I am happy to explain.
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You: ok
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Deborah: iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders placed on or after April 19, will ship per the dates quoted on the Apple Online Store. As of today, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders will ship May 7.
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Deborah: Many of the store models have been reserved over the last month.
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Deborah: Due to overwhelming demand, the stores are no longer accepting Reserves.
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Deborah: It will be first come, first serve. With the excitement of the product, many locations will likely sell out.
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You: Mine was preordered on April 19th in the morning
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You: so according to you I should have in on 30 April
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Deborah: No. iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders placed on or after April 19, will ship per the dates quoted on the Apple Online Store. As of today, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders will ship May 7.
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Deborah: You placed your order on the 19th.
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You: so you are telling me that even though I preordered mine, I will not get it until a week after the store gets it?
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Deborah: Correct. Pre-orders began in March. Orders will ship in the order they were received.
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You: Then what is the point of preordering? that is a terrible business practice and I bet you are going to have a lot of ticked off people. I know I am going to be if that is true
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Deborah: Keep in mind orders have been placed for a month as well as Retail Store reserves.
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Deborah: It is first come, first serve. Those that ordered or reserved earlier will receive the product first.
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You: I understand all that and that makes sense. but that has nothing to do with preorders shipping a week after the store recieves the item
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Deborah: To clarify, inventory designated for retail store release and online orders prior to April 19th has all been depleted.
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Deborah: New order or stock will ship as it is available.
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You: Then Apple should have stopped calling it preorder. A preorder is an order placed for an item not yet in the store, reserving their own personal copy before the release to the store, guaranteeing delivery on release date
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You: I do not understand how you all can justify a preorder shipping a full week after the store gets them

Hi, my name is Deborah. Welcome to Apple!
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Deborah: How may I assist you today?
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You: Hello. I have a few questions about the ipad
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Deborah: Sure! How can I help?
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You: I preordered a 3g ipad the other day. My email says ships by May 7th. But reports are that the 3g will be in the store 5 pm on 30 April
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You: I have a hard time believing that I wont get my pre order until after they are in the stores
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Deborah: I am happy to explain.
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You: ok
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Deborah: iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders placed on or after April 19, will ship per the dates quoted on the Apple Online Store. As of today, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders will ship May 7.
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Deborah: Many of the store models have been reserved over the last month.
*

Deborah: Due to overwhelming demand, the stores are no longer accepting Reserves.
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Deborah: It will be first come, first serve. With the excitement of the product, many locations will likely sell out.
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You: Mine was preordered on April 19th in the morning
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You: so according to you I should have in on 30 April
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Deborah: No. iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders placed on or after April 19, will ship per the dates quoted on the Apple Online Store. As of today, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G orders will ship May 7.
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Deborah: You placed your order on the 19th.
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You: so you are telling me that even though I preordered mine, I will not get it until a week after the store gets it?
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Deborah: Correct. Pre-orders began in March. Orders will ship in the order they were received.
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You: Then what is the point of preordering? that is a terrible business practice and I bet you are going to have a lot of ticked off people. I know I am going to be if that is true
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Deborah: Keep in mind orders have been placed for a month as well as Retail Store reserves.
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Deborah: It is first come, first serve. Those that ordered or reserved earlier will receive the product first.
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You: I understand all that and that makes sense. but that has nothing to do with preorders shipping a week after the store recieves the item
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Deborah: To clarify, inventory designated for retail store release and online orders prior to April 19th has all been depleted.
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Deborah: New order or stock will ship as it is available.
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You: Then Apple should have stopped calling it preorder. A preorder is an order placed for an item not yet in the store, reserving their own personal copy before the release to the store, guaranteeing delivery on release date
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You: I do not understand how you all can justify a preorder shipping a full week after the store gets them

I just got billed for my ipad 3g i guess it is coming

I might believe you if your english grammar ability was a little sharper :)

Sp. ?? Usage ?? – "Yep [Oy!] you heard it hear [Oy Oy Oy, it's 'here' not hear] first.

Sp. ?? Usage ?? – "Yep [Oy!] you heard it hear [Oy Oy Oy, it's 'here' not hear] first.

I have a solid source and i would put your money on April 28th. It will be in stores and that will be the date of arrival for the IPAD 3G. Yep you heard it hear first

I was tempted to do the same, but I was able to fight the urge. I've been spending a lot of time at BestBuy playing with the demo units. :(

Random endorsement, Belkin Grip View has been a great form fitting case. $50, but all the cases are over priced so might as well get the one closest to worth the price. -_-