Fans Disappointed with Apple iPad Launch Delay
There is no doubt that any news of a delay would be a sour note for any tech devotee that has been patiently awaiting the release of a device, but Apple takes the cake with the recently announced one month delay for the Apple iPad.
Originally, the touch screen tablet was meant to have a single worldwide launch. However, in the same week that it was reported that Apple was having troubles with their China based manufacturers, it was announced that the iPad would be released in the US first and later in the UK (and the rest of the world). While this was met with a few raised eyebrows, the tech community easily took in the explanation and awaited the official launch patiently.
The US release of the iPad pushed through on schedule last April 3 with thousands lining up in stores to purchase the new touch screen gizmo. Many others who pre-ordered the device were able to quickly try out the new product –leading to hundreds of unboxing videos and reviews of the device all over the internet. At this point, the rest of the world was just waiting to have a taste of the gadget.
Swallowing the wait is fine for many Apple fans. After all, it was announced beforehand that the iPad would not be coming out until the end of April. But to expect the very same fans to be content with an even further delay is too much for Apple. Considering the fact that the device is already available in the US, it is almost as if the folks at Cupertino are teasing the rest of the world with their new gadget.
It will take more than Apple’s “surprise” with large demand for the iPad to sate the angry mob of eagerly awaiting iPad fans.
Read more about the details of the iPad launch delay at Times Online UK.
