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iPad: Apple store employees will experience device on March 10


iPad: The new "Jesus" device?
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Apple store employees may complain that they are underpaid. However, they will get the first glimpse of the hottest gadget in years, the iPad, on March 10. This will be around the time training begins for the device. We not only heard this from inside sources, but confirmed it with an Apple Store manager in Southern California who wishes not to be named.

Here are some other interesting roots from the grapevine:

  • The actual release date hasn't been set, but March 26 is very likely.
  • The 3G versions won't be available until April or May.
  • Commercials will start airing on March 15. E-book capabilities will be emphasized.
  • People who camp out for the iPad lauch will receive a "special gift."

Let's hope that the rumors of production problems won't delay the release. Until then, we can all dream about the next "Jesus" device.

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Daryl Deino has been a gadget freak for the past 15 years and has written about computers, cell phones, MP3 players and other gadgets for several different sites. He often gets to try out new gadgets before they hit the market. If you have any tips or need advice, please email him at report345...

Comments

  • Pam 2 years ago

    I actually heard they will receive it on March 12, but you are close enough.

  • RichardL 2 years ago

    Ads emphasizing eBook capabilities seem unlikely. In Apple's talking points about the device eBooks is way down at the end of the list.

  • CJ 2 years ago

    If "Pam" from the internet says it's March 12, that's good enough for me!

  • Sheeeeiitt! 2 years ago

    Sheeeeeiit!!
    seriously. this seems sooooo outta touch with anything apple does. very unlikely to happen. seeing as most apple employees didnt get to see the iPhone until about 1 HOUR before launch.
    plus why would they need to be trained? its the same OS as ipod touch and iphone. silly silly rumors

  • iCrap 2 years ago

    iPad is the hottest gadget in years? You have vested interests in the pad? Got Apple shares? Why?

  • BC 2 years ago

    Great news ... but will there be free gifts for when the 3G version is rolls out!

  • kat19695 2 years ago

    What will the free gift be? Does anyone have any idea?

  • Pam from the internet 2 years ago

    Apple employees have already been trained, given selling points.

  • a 2 years ago

    you don't know a thing... apple has not released anything for employees! the only thing right is that 3g comes in late april

  • a 2 years ago

    you don't know a thing... apple has not released anything for employees! the only thing right is that 3g comes in late april

  • Karlo 1 year ago

    What was the special gift that apple gave to people who camped on the release date? By the way if you guys need computer or laptop repair or data recovery please visit us at 11322 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles or call us at (310) 966-9099 or (310) 966-6766.

  • mleon 1 year ago

    seeing as most apple employees didnt get to see the iPhone until about 1 HOUR before launch, this seems a little off base... i mean http://www.mastersineducationguides.org/masters-education-programs/ plus why would they need to be trained? its the same OS as ipod touch and iphone. silly silly rumors

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