New iPad Air 2
Oct 21, 2014, 10:26 am
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New iPad Air 2
Has anyone ordered this yet?
Thinking of getting it for my partner before our anniversary trip next month.
Any place to get a discount off the standard price? I am looking for the 64 Space Gray non-cellular model.
I can order at Best Buy or directly from Apple.... any other places that would have any type of discount or add on?
Thanks,
Thinking of getting it for my partner before our anniversary trip next month.
Any place to get a discount off the standard price? I am looking for the 64 Space Gray non-cellular model.
I can order at Best Buy or directly from Apple.... any other places that would have any type of discount or add on?
Thanks,
Oct 21, 2014, 10:39 am
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Heck, I would even take a gift card.... 
Not picky... just hate paying retail for anything... not the FT way!
Not picky... just hate paying retail for anything... not the FT way!
Oct 21, 2014, 12:34 pm
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Do you have an Ipad 2 or newer iPad? Best buy is offering 200$ for the Trade-in. The older iPad Air's are only 359/399 for 16/32 GB at Micro Center. Might be worth a buy if TouchID and A8 dont appeal to you.
Oct 21, 2014, 4:15 pm
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Unfortunately, he has suffered with the original iPad.
No longer acceptable!
No longer acceptable!
Oct 22, 2014, 10:26 pm
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I think Apple often sells for 5% less on their student/teacher portal. Not sure if it's always available right away.
I tend to shy away from new software/hardware releases. 3-4 months is my normal buy time after initial release. That saying, my ipad2, that I'm using now, was part of the first run, and I've been pretty happy. Of course it was free, so I can't complain much.
I tend to shy away from new software/hardware releases. 3-4 months is my normal buy time after initial release. That saying, my ipad2, that I'm using now, was part of the first run, and I've been pretty happy. Of course it was free, so I can't complain much.
Oct 23, 2014, 8:17 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 8:29 am
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1pt (everyday) + 2pt (UR portal) + 4pt (ink office store) = 7 UR pt per $. So minimum of 7% back, but probably closer to 10% to 15% if transfer to airlines/hotels programs. But I am not sure Staples will have the iPad Air 2 in stock before OP's trip.
Oct 23, 2014, 8:32 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 8:35 am
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Just tossing this in here:
Any particular reason why you would buy the wifi-only model when you will be traveling? Having that cellular capability is great when traveling. I used my Mini last year traveling through Italy. I bought the ATT model at the Apple Store (no T-Mo at that time). I didn't activate it on ATT - didn't want to. When I got to Rome, I bought a SIM at the TIM store and activated it there - had a great time being able to use it to send things, read email (hotel wifi was dreadfully SLOW), use it as my GPS to drive from Rome up into Umbria and Tuscany. I didn't have to find a wifi-enabled place, just use my cellular. Now, when I'm home, I can use it on my wifi or at some local establishments that give free wifi. But, I loved the freedom of being able to switch between wifi or cellular.
Any particular reason why you would buy the wifi-only model when you will be traveling? Having that cellular capability is great when traveling. I used my Mini last year traveling through Italy. I bought the ATT model at the Apple Store (no T-Mo at that time). I didn't activate it on ATT - didn't want to. When I got to Rome, I bought a SIM at the TIM store and activated it there - had a great time being able to use it to send things, read email (hotel wifi was dreadfully SLOW), use it as my GPS to drive from Rome up into Umbria and Tuscany. I didn't have to find a wifi-enabled place, just use my cellular. Now, when I'm home, I can use it on my wifi or at some local establishments that give free wifi. But, I loved the freedom of being able to switch between wifi or cellular.
