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The "NEW IPAD" at BigW from $498 This Friday!

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Was in at BigW today and got these prices. They were pretty open about prices which was good. They had this leaflet out on the counter, so to prove that this does not belong in the forums!

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/snapshot20120314.jp…

12.01am Friday Morning release the guy said. First in, First served.

16GB WIFI BLACK $498
16GB WIFI WHITE $498

16GB 4G BLACK $668
16GB 4G WHITE $668

32GB BLACK $628
32GB WHITE $628

32GB 4G BLACK $778
32GB 4G WHITE $778

64GB WIFI BLACK $748
64GB WIFI WHITE $748

64GB 4G BLACK $858
64GB 4G WHITE $858

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  • jackofspade on 14/03/2012 - 23:55
    +1

    Why are people so excited to buy the new iPad? Functionality wise…what can you do on the new iPad that you can't do on the iPad2?

    • bern1992 on 14/03/2012 - 23:59
      +3

      Look at the pretties!

    • SydStrand on 15/03/2012 - 00:05
      +2

      Same as asking what you can do with the iPhone 4 that you can't with the 3GS.

      The huge resolution bump will make reading, browsing and watching HD movies a far more pleasant experience. It also future-proofs your device in the near future in case 2048×1536 becomes a new native resolution for iOS or apps. Same goes for the spec bump. If none of these interest you, the iPad 2 is still a bargain right now. Just don't assume it'll run iOS 6.0 onward silky smooth.

    • krisspy on 15/03/2012 - 00:05
      +1

      S is for speed..
      S is for speed…

      New IOS 5.1!!!
      Resolutionary!!!

      Pretty much the upgrade from tegra 2. Meaning it wont struggle with 720p+ playback due to the older version missing neon scripts. Other than that….. its the same, but bigger and heavier.

      Its an ipad, since when did they give major upgrades from generation to generation?

      Braces himself for the wave of negs

      • lolmao on 15/03/2012 - 00:20
        -1

        negged

        • krisspy on 15/03/2012 - 00:30
          +1

          Thank you my good sir. May I have another?

    • Twodogs on 15/03/2012 - 00:15
      +1

      Why is the ipad …….new…. 3 better well umm ahh ……..
      Ahhhmmmmnnn squint more " lotsa pixels " brag more annnndd wonder why its heavier , wonder why it has no microSd slot , Usb slot , why its 4:3 instead of 16:9 like modern digital equipment , why it still doesnt support flash , widgets , and why it doesnt support custom roms ? and why its called after the beatles record label ?.

      All these questions and more can be answered by the lucky 8 ball , get one fast

      • krisspy on 15/03/2012 - 00:30
        +6

        I'm no 8 ball but i think i can answer most of life's mysteries.

        Why no sd card/usb support? - Why add in cheap memory upgrade when people will throw money at you for a higher capacity model? Apple thinks everything should be stored in the cloud. Everyone has to obey that or face buying something uncool.. like the kindle fire.

        why its 4:3 instead of 16:9 like modern digital equipment - Bucause apple said so. They prefer 4:3 as they feel it's a better forat for reading books and browsing the internet. Afterall, the iPad was originally an eBook reader before it became bragging currency.

        why it still doesnt support flash - It will cripple the battery life and performance of the device, meaning they can cram in old tech and just say its revolutionary since its well polished and smooth to operate. Every os would be dropping flash soon since apple decided not to ship all their products without flash, companies and designers were forced to keep with the trend. Plus adobe's support with mobile devices are also crap.

        why it doesnt support custom roms ? - OS's like android is more open source compared to IOS. Theres jailbreaking, should be happy you can atleast get free..err … homebrewed apps!

        why its called after the beatles record label ? - Who doesn't like the Beetles?

        • Twodogs on 15/03/2012 - 00:41
          +1

          OMG Krisspy a well thought out reply .. i love it .

          P.s if you have an android device " what am i saying :-) " search for ilauncher for android " if you havent tried it " and you will see why Ios seems so smooth fluid … as an old It teacher used to tell me " smoke and mirrors :-) "

  • Ambiguous on 15/03/2012 - 00:13
    +5

    Wow 2 pages of comments with almost no fandroid vs isheep fighting! Sheds a tear Ozbargain we're becoming mature! :D

    • Twodogs on 15/03/2012 - 00:16
      +1

      Hell no :-) read above

    • hm on 15/03/2012 - 00:19
      +1

      licks my ice cream

      • aec on 15/03/2012 - 07:52
        +1

        when will samsung officially release ics for my galaxy s2???

    • krisspy on 15/03/2012 - 00:34
      +4

      You're obviously not reading this on your 2,048 by 1,536 9.6" IPS Retina display if you can't read the posts above.

    • ozhunter on 15/03/2012 - 15:45
      +1

      Apple only ships a small amount to each store so they can say, "Hundreds of Australian stores sold out on the first day" :p

      • Ambiguous on 15/03/2012 - 20:41
        +1

        ALMOST no fighting haha.

  • sparkles on 15/03/2012 - 00:32
    +1

    God guys, true OzBargainers would have just bought one from the UK for $78:

    http://www.news.com.au/technology/new-ipads-sell-for-90pc-di…

    LOL, imagine the volume of orders. Bet someone got fired.

  • auna on 15/03/2012 - 00:34
    +1

    This is a work in progress but: http://upload.ozbargain.com/2012/03/14/7992_book1.pdf

    Shows the price with 5% discount for Staff at Big W, GST exemption and obtaining a JB Hifi gift card at 10% off and GST exemption. I'm sure that the JB Hifi prices will be even cheaper once we know how much they will sell the iPad for concretely!

    • Cheap Steve on 15/03/2012 - 07:11
      +1

      How do you buy a jb hifi gift card at 10% off?

  • rockinrors on 15/03/2012 - 02:11
    +1

    Hey, I'd really like to get one of these as soon as I can on launch day. (After the 64GB wifi-only).
    Any tips on how to get it quickest?
    Are the lines big at Apple Stores the day it comes out (Chermside to be precise), should I get there hours in advance or just as its opening?)
    And do other stores (like Big W) usually have much stock?

    • SydStrand on 15/03/2012 - 14:35
      +1

      Just pre-order from the Apple Store. Get it shipped to you Day 1. The idiots who line up for days before are just doing it for the photo op these days. A grand total of 6 people waited outside the Sydney Apple store for the iPhone 4S.

  • DEvok on 15/03/2012 - 02:34
    +1

    thought it was called ipad HD?

  • plexor on 15/03/2012 - 07:02
    +3

    Clarifying stock levels:

    Most stores will be getting the following number of new iPads in stock for the launch tomorrow:
    16GB Wifi Black: 10
    16GB Wifi White: 10
    32GB Wifi Black: 5
    32GB Wifi White: 5
    64GB Wifi Black: 0
    64GB Wifi White: 0
    16GB 4G/Wifi Black: 5
    16GB 4G/Wifi White: 5
    32GB 4G/Wifi Black: 5
    32GB 4G/Wifi White: 5
    64GB 4G/Wifi Black: 10
    64GB 4G/Wifi White: 5

    • aec on 15/03/2012 - 07:53
      +1

      in the worst scenario, i have to be number 10 in that store to secure my 16gb wifi white.

  • onlyletters on 15/03/2012 - 07:23
    -5

    If you choose to get the Ainol Novo 7 Aurora tablet, you can get 3 of them for this price.. just my view

    • aec on 15/03/2012 - 07:56

      i will get something similar to ainol nova 7 aurora(has to be enough cheap, function well and with a decent screen, also 7 inch))when i go to China late this year, HOWEVER, i will still line up for the new ipad first. they are just for different purposes.

    • markjd on 15/03/2012 - 08:18

      Butt Ainol is complete shit

  • unity1 on 15/03/2012 - 07:45
    +1

    For those that received the $30 Westfield GC during the last AMEX NETWORK promotion please note you may be able to use these cards at a few specific retailers depending if they accept them or not. Big W will not accept the Westfield GC, but for example Harvey Norman at Fountain Gate will, and both David Jones and JB HiFi at Doncaster will accept the Westfield GC. So get them first to pricematch Big W then present your Westfield GC for payment. I have 2 of these so I'm hoping I can purchase my 16GB WiFi iPad for only $438 out of pocket.

    • aec on 15/03/2012 - 07:57
      +1

      good luck.

      • unity1 on 15/03/2012 - 08:02
        +1

        Are you meaning that it's not possible?

    • jv on 15/03/2012 - 13:24
      +1

      So get them first to pricematch Big W

      They won't price match because BigW will be sold out…

      • unity1 on 15/03/2012 - 15:19
        +1

        True, but I'm not that desperate that I want one on launch day. I'll wait a few weeks then purchase one when everyone has stock.

  • dkmvs_com on 15/03/2012 - 08:11
    +1

    Do you guys recon 16GB is enough, especially with the higher resolution apps coming out?

    • scrappydoo on 15/03/2012 - 09:55

      Definitely not imo I'd go for min 32gb

      • aec on 15/03/2012 - 11:37
        +1

        cant disagree MORE about your "definitely not"

        totally depends on how you use your ipad.

        • A Banana4scale on 15/03/2012 - 14:29
          +1

          doesn't matter how big it it, it's how you use it.

          Wait wrong forum?

      • bragains on 15/03/2012 - 23:46

        This comment suggests the average application is going to consume more than 8GB.

    • jv on 15/03/2012 - 13:26

      Do you guys recon 16GB is enough

      nope… my 16GB iphone is full…

      • John Dough on 15/03/2012 - 15:26

        An Ipad that has this beautiful display will possibly need more than 64gb for some people….

      • Kundagoo on 15/03/2012 - 19:03

        4x the screen pixels will require larger files just to run the thing, plus HD everything else. I believe 16GB is totally inadequate and you can bet the next versions will have higher memory. Absolutely pathetic that Apple have not upgraded the memory specs since Ipad 1.

        Apple are making a killing on selling a pitiful extra amount of memory on the 32g and 64g.

        I will wait for the next Ipad as this one is a poorly balanced product.

  • Maz78 on 15/03/2012 - 09:09

    I have NFI with ipads, but the mrs is keen on one.. If I were to get the 16gig wifi, can she use her iPhone 4 or I can use my Samsung Focus to wirelessly tether to it for mobile internet? (Effectively the same as getting a Wifi + 3g/4g iPad but saving the $150~??)

    Thanks!

    • glengood on 15/03/2012 - 09:31
      +1

      yep, the iPad should be able to connect to any device that can act as a wifi hotspot

  • tyler.durden on 15/03/2012 - 09:12
    +1

    i wonder if jb hi fi will beat or match this price?

    what firmware is on this ipad?

  • Gomo on 15/03/2012 - 09:15
    +1

    Sounds good! Interesting that the price is different to the apple website tho.. If I rockup at bigw at say 8am and they open up at 8:30 am I being to early? anyone else going upto the store early?

    • Phesto on 15/03/2012 - 09:30
      +12

      Yes, you would be half an hour early.

      • Gomo on 15/03/2012 - 11:15
        +1

        Wow.. Yes I figured that part out! I was more gathering if I rocked up earlier I would be Guaranteed a unit.. ?! or am I wrong in thinking there will be a flock of people … lol

  • videoman on 15/03/2012 - 10:12

    So if you miss out tomorrow can you get them to hold one for you for the next shipment at the same price as this?

    • Twisty on 15/03/2012 - 11:12

      Nope dont think so. Big W are crap at this

  • curiousman on 15/03/2012 - 10:33

    I've called like 6 out of my 7 local stores and no-one is releasing it at 12.01am

    • jv on 15/03/2012 - 13:27
      +6

      my 7 local stores

      are you homeless ?

      • curiousman on 15/03/2012 - 14:39

        hahahahahahah as in closeby :P or fairly closeby :P

  • EarthMan on 15/03/2012 - 11:40
    +1

    I'd say 99% of all of you wanting one tomorrow will miss out on an iPad at BigW, it will sell like hot cake.

    • aec on 15/03/2012 - 11:58
      +1

      you mean only 1% of them will get one tomorrow from bigw? lets assume each bigw will stock 40 units. then there should be a queue of 4000 people in each bigw shop. is it possible?!

    • Twisty on 15/03/2012 - 12:05
      +1

      Big W will get like 10 each knowing them :(

      • aec on 15/03/2012 - 12:25
        +1

        Most stores will be getting the following number of new iPads in stock for the launch tomorrow:
        16GB Wifi Black: 10
        16GB Wifi White: 10
        32GB Wifi Black: 5
        32GB Wifi White: 5
        64GB Wifi Black: 0
        64GB Wifi White: 0
        16GB 4G/Wifi Black: 5
        16GB 4G/Wifi White: 5
        32GB 4G/Wifi Black: 5
        32GB 4G/Wifi White: 5
        64GB 4G/Wifi Black: 10
        64GB 4G/Wifi White: 5

        • rayray on 15/03/2012 - 12:30
          +1

          i need 64GB wifi only……

        • curiousman on 15/03/2012 - 12:47
          +1

          I'm going for the 64GB wifi only too!!!

        • Twisty on 15/03/2012 - 13:20
          +1

          So I was right with 10 each in regards to the 16GB WiFi.

          DAMN YOU BIG W!!!

  • kumart75 on 15/03/2012 - 11:58
    +1

    Wow this is good price for the new iPAD.

  • superwest on 15/03/2012 - 12:15
    +1

    Is the price effective in all BigW store national-wide?

    • aec on 15/03/2012 - 12:26
      +2

      why are there so many stupid questions?

      • Weird and Wonderful on 15/03/2012 - 12:35
        +1

        In the words of the poet Mr. Garrison "Remember. There are no stupid questions, just stupid people"

        • blackrider89 on 15/03/2012 - 12:55
          +1

          But stupid people will ask silly questions…

  • rayray on 15/03/2012 - 12:29
    +1

    Dose this price will be continued in future or just launch day?

    • jv on 15/03/2012 - 13:28
      +1

      Yes and No

      • rayray on 15/03/2012 - 13:56
        +1

        no one will buy ipad from other store forever.

  • phuzz on 15/03/2012 - 13:13
    +1

    BigW QV Melbourne - Apparently stock will not arrive until next week.

    Had a chat with a guy in the electronics section. He said they were meant to have arrived by today but is now delayed until next week. He wasn't sure about the other stores though…

    • glengood on 15/03/2012 - 13:16
      +1

      Golden Grove SA will definately not have any tomorrow. Don't bother lining up and tell all your friends :)

      • jv on 15/03/2012 - 13:29
        +1

        "Apparently stock will not arrive until next week"

        "Golden Grove SA will definately not have any tomorrow"

        LOL…

        Neither will my local store… Tell ALL your friends not to line up !!!!!!!

        ha ha ha…

      • unity1 on 15/03/2012 - 15:37
        +1

        Good way to make sure you are first in line

        • rayray on 15/03/2012 - 15:43
          +1

          haha………..

  • blah-blah on 15/03/2012 - 13:15
    +1

    if anyone was wondering, apple online does not price match for iPads :(

  • videoman on 15/03/2012 - 13:16
    +1

    I live in a pretty small town so my local big-w shouldn't sell out too fast so I should be able to get one ^_^

    • bern1992 on 15/03/2012 - 14:22
      +2

      Just curious, what town is this? If you don't mind me asking.

      • curiousman on 15/03/2012 - 14:41
        +1

        ^lol

        • videoman on 15/03/2012 - 15:55
          +1

          Done for bern1992 but "gotrice is not accepting e-mails."

      • videoman on 15/03/2012 - 15:05
        +1

        Change your ozbargain account settings to accept emails and I'll let ya know.

        • bern1992 on 15/03/2012 - 15:10
          +1

          Done.

        • curiousman on 15/03/2012 - 15:38
          +1

          me too, please?

  • EarthMan on 15/03/2012 - 13:30
    +1

    Lets hope their set prices are not introductory so we can pick one up later when the storm goes away..

  • Nowheredotcom on 15/03/2012 - 14:22
    +1

    Just rang Big W Winston Hills, the guy on the phone was a newbie didn't realise he wasn't able to tell me the prices but he did anyways and the post is correct. Also his manager was near by and told him off for telling me… haha hilarious!

  • pkc on 15/03/2012 - 15:03

    Hey guys. I just pre-ordered the new iPad 64 GB WiFI White from the Good Guys in Nunawading. They've set one aside for me and I can rock up anytime from 9am to 9pm. It also cost $729, which is even cheaper than Big W.

    Edit: Can also pre-order from Brighton Good Guys, I can't confirm for other stores but you can give them a call if needed.

    • Evolin on 15/03/2012 - 15:21

      Just called Good Guys Chatswood, they not going to have until next week.

      • pkc on 15/03/2012 - 15:25

        Nunawading still has some in stock when I asked

        • unity1 on 15/03/2012 - 15:57

          They quoted $518 for the 16GB WiFi model. So not as good as $498 from Big W.

    • striker5950 on 15/03/2012 - 19:31

      @mindreko, if the 64gb is cheaper than bigw, would the 32gb be cheaper too??
      just rang up auburn good guys, he said they start from 539!

      • pkc on 15/03/2012 - 23:04

        Hello I did ask them, they said it was $618…….
        Don't know if they're telling the truth or not, maybe I just spoke to a massive troll

  • cooni on 15/03/2012 - 15:05

    Prices confirmed at two stores near me,
    Both opening at 8:30am (not staying open the night before)

  • unity1 on 15/03/2012 - 16:43

    Ended up pre-ordering from Good Guys Bayswater. They will match Big W's price tomorrow when they can confirm the Big W's price on the internet. No deposit required.

  • rainjy on 15/03/2012 - 17:29

    confirmed by apple store that none store could sell new ipad cheaper than apple on 16th march
    when i show this bargain…*suprise and no comment"

    • ATD on 15/03/2012 - 17:41

      Without commenting on the Big W prices, I don't think you can take what some sales person at an apple store says as gospel.

  • aiyoyo on 15/03/2012 - 17:37
    +1

    DSE sell on tomorrow too!!!!!Price match :D

  • striker5950 on 15/03/2012 - 17:45
    +1

    so 16gb or 32gb wifi black?

  • Postulative on 15/03/2012 - 17:49
    -3

    What's the maximum SD card memory I can use with these?

    • MATTDAMON on 15/03/2012 - 17:50
      +1

      Not sure if srs or just terrible troll….

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