Apple iPad 2 international launch delayed by half a day
By Florin on 22 Mar 11March 25 (this Friday) is the day when Apple will launch its iPad 2 in no less than 25 countries around the world – following the March 11 launch in the US.
Apple’s initial plan was to have new tablet in stores early in the morning across the new 25 markets, but that won’t happen.
The company has issued a press release saying the iPad 2 will be available in retail stores starting 5 PM local time. However, online orders will go live earlier (via Apple Store), starting 1 AM local time.
According to T3, the half a day delay is the result of an error in Apple’s supply chain.
The 25 countries that will get the iPad 2 on March 25 are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and Ireland.
Prices – in Europe – start at €479 (16GB iPad 2, Wi-Fi only) and go up to €799 (64GB iPad 2, Wi-Fi + 3G).
In April, the new Apple tablet will be available in more markets, including Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
If you liked the post, you might find these interesting too:
- Apple sells 3 million new iPads in the first weekend
- Apple to launch iPad internationally on May 28
- iPhone 4S pre-orders start in 22 more countries ahead of October 28 release date
- iPad 2 online orders shipping in 2-3 weeks in Australia and New Zealand
- Apple’s white iPhone 4 officially launching tomorrow. iPad 2 headed to India, Japan and 10 other markets
« T-Mobile G2X Hands-on at CTIA 2011HTC Incredible S officially launched in India »
