iPad release
See photos and and read reaction from the iPad release from here in Boston and around the world.
Apple Inc. started selling its new iPad today, betting on a sharper screen and faster chip to extend its lead over Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. in the growing market for tablet computers.
At Apple’s glass-walled store in Sydney’s George Street, employees in blue T-shirts cheered and counted down the seconds until doors opened at 8 a.m., as a line of at least 200 people snaked around the city block. Two hours later, the iPad went on sale at Softbank Corp.’s Ginza store in Tokyo.
At Apple’s glass-walled store in Sydney’s George Street, employees in blue T-shirts cheered and counted down the seconds until doors opened at 8 a.m., as a line of at least 200 people snaked around the city block. Two hours later, the iPad went on sale at Softbank Corp.’s Ginza store in Tokyo.
Gathered below are photos and tweets from iPad fans around Boston (and occasionally beyond). Please use the comments box to contribute.
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According to Bloomberg News, the customary storefront crowds gathered earlier as Apple's latest iPad went on sale starting in Asia. Gadget fans lined up in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore so they could be among the first to get their hands on the device.
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The line to the Apple store in Cambridge is only less than 40 people long. t.co
by abtran via Instagr.am 3/16/2012 11:02:47 AM -
Only 10 people in front of actual Apple store. Then security makes the rest of the people wait upstairs. First 10 look like they overnightedby abtran via twitter 3/16/2012 11:03:00 AM -
Pretty diverse crowd in line [in Cambridge]. Everyone from the hipsters to the nerds, folks in hoodies to folks in polo shirts. Owners of iPhone 4 and 4s.by abtran via twitter edited by Joe Allen-Black, Boston.com 3/16/2012 11:03:02 AM
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Best Buy in Cambridge is only getting display models today, according to guy in line. Feel bad for guy I saw outside that store this morningby abtran via twitter 3/16/2012 11:07:59 AM
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Apple-mania returned to Asia and Europe on Friday as the company's latest version of its iPad went on sale, drawing die-hard fans to shops selling the highly anticipated tablet computer. Get an international perspective on Apple mania.
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Apple employees in Cambridge passed out coffee and granola bars to people waiting in line #ipadboston t.co
by abtran via Instagr.am edited by Joe Allen-Black, Boston.com 3/16/2012 11:13:15 AM -
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Apple employees are handing out warm beverages for those waiting at the Boylston store. p.twimg.com
by c_reinwald via twitter edited by Joe Allen-Black, Boston.com 3/16/2012 11:21:39 AM -
Two per person limit. Pick what you want ahead of time. p.twimg.com
by c_reinwald via twitter 3/16/2012 11:23:05 AM -
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Guy says line for iPad 2 in Cambridge was much longer. Wrapped around lower level, up escalator and onto 2nd floor of mall #ipadbostonby abtran via twitter 3/16/2012 11:25:21 AM
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Apple employees prep the empty store. p.twimg.com
by c_reinwald via twitter 3/16/2012 11:38:30 AM -
Quick iPad line update: About 60 people in purchase line and 3 in line for folks who pre-purchased online. p.twimg.com
by abtran via twitter 3/16/2012 11:39:13 AM -
My new iPad is on the UPS truck heading towards the house. #newtoysarefunby matteastwood via twitter 3/16/2012 11:42:05 AM -
Why I Am Quitting the iPad 3 Line at the Apple Storeby RobTheStreet via twitter 3/16/2012 11:42:28 AM -
Line outside the Apple Store 15 minutes before early opening for iPad 3 release t.co
by wayfarer_99 via Instagr.am 3/16/2012 11:50:12 AM -
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Apple line is still not bad. It stretches just a bit down Fairfield. p.twimg.com
by c_reinwald via twitter 3/16/2012 11:56:14 AM -
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Employee at Boylston said they ran out of some, but there are still a good amount of iPads left.by c_reinwald via twitter edited by Joe Allen-Black, Boston.com 3/16/2012 11:59:11 AM
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Virtually no lines for the new #Apple #iPad in metrowest... target in Marlboro 1 person, Framingham: best buy 6... target about the sameby ctash via twitter 3/16/2012 11:59:21 AM -
One minute! p.twimg.com
by c_reinwald via twitter 3/16/2012 11:59:50 AM -
The new iPad really is a classy piece of kit.by LSmonster via twitter 3/16/2012 12:08:06 PM -
Finally! #ipad t.co
by DarGadgetZ via Instagr.am 3/16/2012 12:14:10 PM -
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Waited in line 2 hours, got my iPad in 11 minutes. Infinitely less painful than expected.by freerobby via twitter 3/16/2012 12:18:55 PM -
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The Retina Display is definitely the best part. #iPad t.co
by SoldierKnowBest via Instagr.am 3/16/2012 12:22:26 PM -
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Everyone's inside, and employees are cleaning up outside. Customers were surprised about how quickly they got in. p.twimg.com
by c_reinwald via twitter 3/16/2012 12:31:13 PM -
And now there is no line at the Apple Store in Cambridge. I could have slept in! p.twimg.com
by abtran via twitter 3/16/2012 12:34:50 PM -
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is once again first in line for the new iPad, but this time at a different location than usual. (Mashable) -
What recession? RT @Scobleizer: The iPad line in NY wraps almost all the way around the block. Here is end of the line. t.coby AlisonTBoston via twitter 3/16/2012 12:42:19 PM -
I just taught an Apple employee about the awesome responsive design of the @BostonGlobe website!by c_reinwald via twitter 3/16/2012 12:45:08 PM
