How I obtained an iPad 2 from the Apple store at Doncaster Shoppingtown

I decided I needed to obtain an iPad 2 for a specific business purpose. Yeah, I know, that sounds like a pretty flaky excuse, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Based on talking to staff at the Doncaster store I was told the best time to come in was around 11am. It was just before 11am so I left for shoppo. I waited in the store, no one approached me, so I approached an assistant. I asked the questions. "Do you have any stock of the iPad 2's?" To my surprise the answer was "yes". "But do you have the 16GB iPad 2 in black with 3G?" I asked. Again the answer was "yes".

So out came the credit card. They do have a process which is to look after people which is good. It took a while but I left with the IPad 2 working and connecting to the internet. It was about 80% charged so it was immediately useable and was used that day to contact a client whilst on the road. Certainly much easier than typing on the iPhone.

The trick to roll up at 11am worked for me. Perhaps it will work for you.

This by the way isn't an endorsement of the iPad 2. You should review the iPad 2 against your requirements. If the iPad 2 were my only computer, it would not be suitable for me. But for the purpose for which I purchased it, it will do a very good job.


- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au