300,000 iPads Sold on Saturday
They say a sucker is born every minute. Well, on Saturday, 300,000 suckers paid around $500 to be the proud owners of an oversized iPod Touch that can’t even connect to the Internet without a WiFi hot spot.
According to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, over 300,000 of the WiFi iPads were sold on Saturday. That estimate includes the iPads that were shipped to customers who pre-ordered.
Apple would have rolled out the 3G iPad on Saturday had AT&T not begged them to hold off for fear of crashing the broadband service and disrupting signals to millions of cell phones.
The iPad sales eclipsed the July, 2007 first day sales of iPhones by 100,000. But iPhone sales were limited to one phone per person back then. The iPads did not exactly fly off the shelves as analysts had predicted. Many Best Buy stores around the country report unsold iPads remaining on the shelves.
One Atlanta area Best Buy that I was in on Saturday (launch day), had several iPads sitting out on a table around 9 p.m. — and many more in the storeroom.
No one picked the units up until I started playing with one. As I turned the iPad over to look at the back, the slender unit slipped out of my hands and crashed onto the table. It wasn’t damaged, and I’m sure my grip would have been more secure had I paid $500 for it. But just the idea of carrying around something the size of a dinner plate just to surf the Internet when a handheld iTouch does the same thing, is ridiculous.
The iPad mania shows just how easy it is to create high public demand for something worthless by taking advantage of people’s insecurities and low self esteem.
Sales of the iPad will probably taper off as soon as people figure out they’ve been suckered in by the Apple hype machine.
Apple’s CEO, Jobs predicts the iPad will be a game changer. But if you recall, Jobs also said the two wheel Segway was a game changer before it debuted back in 2001.
In fact, the massive hype and build up leading up to the debut of the Segway was covered by all the major news networks because Steve Jobs said the Segway was the greatest invention since the Internet. He said the Segway would change the way we looked at transportation.
The only thing the Segway changed was the way mall cops get around the mall.
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Yep Suckers indeed!
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I can’t wait until the 3G model comes out. I’m buying it.
I guess the Louis guy can spot suckers a mile away because I wouldn’t pay $500 for a ugly white Bible carrier……
Eastpoint…where are you with my review
I’m going to buy one for my teenaged nephew. Regardless of the fact that it’s “huge” – I think that will be the “plus” for when he’s watching his movies and videos.
Hale Sandra, you walk around with a huge azz backpack (which I think is bulky) throw that beesh in there and keep on keepin on! LMAO
I’ll bet you’ll take one if Apple comped you one. If they do, and you don’t want it, send to to a brotha.
Great point, DCwife -
It’s cool to spend $850 on a backpack or purse that you’ll sit on the ground and can only use periodically as you match up clothes with it, but to spend $600 on something you’ll actually get some USE out of makes you a sucker????
FAIL. and i may as well remove my flat screen in preparation for the new ultra bulky 46″ screen just because sony says it’s the new must have.
FAIL jobs, you’ve FAILED.
Wow….I’ve been hearing great reviews…Actually my co-worker brought his to work..I don’t think Apple failed at all…
I agree Sandra, I don’t understand why people need this thing. All these different electronic gadgets that just end up being used for going on the internet, looking at Facebook. After spending all you money you realize that you really didn’t need the thing. It just collects dust. I don’t get it.
I might get the 3G model when it comes out. I never get the 1st generation of anything…always about the upgraded model!! But I have heard some good reviews about the I-Pad.
The only thing the Segway changed was the way mall cops get around the mall.
I guess the Louis guy can spot suckers a mile away because I wouldn’t pay $500 for a ugly white Bible carrier……
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too funny
I’m putting out an APB for my girl @Daisy, has she posted on SR today?
“The iPad mania shows just how easy it is to create high public demand for something worthless by taking advantage of people’s insecurities and low self esteem.”
“Hale Sandra, you walk around with a huge azz backpack (which I think is bulky) throw that beesh in there and keep on keepin on! LMAO”
I never buy anything when they first come out because there are usually a lot of bugs. Wouldn’t buy this anyway. I’m satisfied with my Amazon Kindle.
Why is it so foreign to enjoy electronics? I happen to prefer to like getting on the internet and I’m a “gadget man” so, yes, I’ll be purchasing two, one for me and one for my nephew.
As much time as I spend on the internet, even though I PAY for internet service on my phone, I don’t waste my time because I’m not trying to read 4 words and have to scroll down – I’m also NOT a person whose built for these new “mini” laptops. Smaller is better if you’re into smaller. I don’t like being on the internet on a iPhone because it’s too condensed. I like the bulk of the iPad.
I wonder how many of you who have issues with people “wasting” their money on the iPad salivate over the latest Louis, Gucci or Prada bag… or run to the store to try to get the latest Shoe Rhianna or Beyonce’ had on?
It’s ridiculous for me to spend MY money on something I can use everyday, but not for YOU to spend $400 on a purse?
Swizzy wasn’t impressed w/his Ipad he was on twitter last night saying why he didn’t like it and that he might give it away
Many folks rather buy expensive items versus paying their bills… Everyone just wants to be ahead of the next to say “I got this”.
I was about to give Sandra props for a great post before, y’all reminded by about that LV backpack
Not everyone Kdillon,
Some people just like what they like. And while I’m sure that there are PLENTY of folk who want it just be able to say “I got it!” there are people like me who simply get excited about ANY electronic gadget and I don’t care WHO else has it, I like electronics!
@Carrington
I agree.
I spend my hard earned f*cking money any way I choose. I am a gadget person. I have several Apple products and I love them. My daughters want the Ipad and I’m buying it. It has nothing to do with what others have or trying to impress people. My girls play apps on my iphone all the time and the ipad will keep them busy and I can get my phone back. Folks kill me passing judgement on other folks $$$. If you don’t want it that’s you…but why try to belittle people that want it and can afford to buy it
No thanks. If you need to do all that, you should be at home.
@ dcwife –
I love Mac too! I have the Mac Notebook and am seriously thinking of getting the IPAD for my son. He hijacks my laptop every chance he gets
whats the point of this thing, whats wrong will a regular ol small laptop and a good laptop bag.
@ Kitrina,
What’s the point in more than 2 pair of shoes? What’s the point in an Infinity when a Ford Focus gets you to and fro the same way? What’s the point of buying a $350,000 home when a $6,000 HUD home keeps you warm and protects you from the elements the same way? What’s the purpose in going to the beauty shop when you can just wash your hair and sit in front of the stove and let someone flat iron it like they did back in the day? For that matter, what’s the point in shampoo when shower gel does the same thing?
I could go on and ask what’s the point in going to the mall to pick up a “cute outfit” when you already have a black skirt in your closet? What’s the purpose of buying new furniture when that 10 year old Sofa still seats three comfortably? What’s the purpose in taking your kids to McDonald’s when you have chicken in the freezer? What’s the purpose of getting your nails done when a pack of emory boards and polish cost less than $5?
I could go on, but WHY? Does there HAVE to be a purpose? It’s absolutely not a necessity but because I want it, I’ve MADE it one, and since I work everyday, SANDRA won’t stop me from buying it because SHE thinks it’s a waste when she’s constantly talking about which EXCESSIVELY expensive bags she plans to purchase next with HER disposable income!
At the end of the day, you spend yours on what you choose, and I’ll continue to do the same.
Amen?
ALL OVER THE IPAD??? Is everybody bleeding today
Well I have an iPad and i love it. I’ve been on it all weekend. Its perfect for most things you would do on a daily basis with a computer like checking email, reading web pages, listening to music and so forth. sure there are things it doesnt do but its not meant to do everything its a middle device. its things the iphone does that the iPad cant and its things the iPad does the iphone cant. Its perfect for me because i travel a lot and lugging a laptop on my trips will be a thing of the past when i take leasure trips and just wanna keep up with sandrarose and check my email. im not a big book ready but the iPad kills all e-book readers on the market if thats your thing. Its something you have to spend time with to really get. everyone that i let use mine wants one after they spent time with it. like i said its not meant to replace its meant for those times when you dont want something as big as a laptop or something as small as your phone and its perfect for that
@ East…good review.
Read a book! (Remember the Video?)
I think this is great, I’m getting the 3G, my husband is also… Our 4 children will get them for Xmas. We go on vacation and everyone is lugging their laptops… this will streamline our travel. I also love the “green” way to read… Let’s not forget that Apple is designed using an open platform “black folk” need to learn how to write code and develop apps, the customization options are endless and the money to be made is mind boggling!
SMH! Apple has gotten enough money out of me with my newly Mac book pro which I purchased for $1,500. That price tag includes the student discount. I absolutely love my Mac and it would be rough if I had to go back to a pc,So if my Mac cant do it then it wont be done. Im with Sandra thats too much money for something the really has no specified purpose.
iPod, iPad, iBroke…End of story…
“No one picked the units up until I started playing with one”…. Sandra sometimes the things you say only proves the fact that you are such a narcissist.
I am a Mac chick but i never buy the 1st gen of anything they make. I look forward to the new OS 4 iphone sneak peak this thursday
Ipad catch you next time.