Since the original iPad wasn't released in Canada until a month after the US, I drove from Montreal to the Albany, NY Apple Store to buy one on launch day.
It's a really straight forward drive, through some beautiful mountains, but it's a long way to go
The Apple Store had given me a business appointment, so I didn't have to wait in line (I didn't ask questions, I just said thanks!) I got there early enough that I waited anyway.
I love Apple launch events, they're the tailgate party of gadgets, and Apple always puts on a great show. I got my iPad quickly and did an unboxing video then and there, and did a quick interview with the local news.
Funniest part was US customs on the way down:
"Why are you going to the US? To buy an iPad?" (Look of disgust on the old dude's face) "Go ON!"
Canadian customs on the way back:
"Lucky you declared that iPad, we've been stopping people all day. Best Buy or the Apple Store? Did you go with 64 gigs? Why didn't wait for the 3G version..." (Young guy and girl chatted with me for 20 minutes or so while I paid the hefty taxes).
What was your experience like, when you got the original iPad?
It's a really straight forward drive, through some beautiful mountains, but it's a long way to go
The Apple Store had given me a business appointment, so I didn't have to wait in line (I didn't ask questions, I just said thanks!) I got there early enough that I waited anyway.
I love Apple launch events, they're the tailgate party of gadgets, and Apple always puts on a great show. I got my iPad quickly and did an unboxing video then and there, and did a quick interview with the local news.
Funniest part was US customs on the way down:
"Why are you going to the US? To buy an iPad?" (Look of disgust on the old dude's face) "Go ON!"
Canadian customs on the way back:
"Lucky you declared that iPad, we've been stopping people all day. Best Buy or the Apple Store? Did you go with 64 gigs? Why didn't wait for the 3G version..." (Young guy and girl chatted with me for 20 minutes or so while I paid the hefty taxes).
What was your experience like, when you got the original iPad?