iPad 2 launch sales expected to beat first iPad and be easier to get
According to one analyst, initial sales of iPad 2 should surpass those of the first generation iPad, with lines to purchase iPad 2 expected to be shorter due to the variety of places one can pick up the device tomorrow.
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray believes Tuesday the original iPad, launching at 221 U.S. Apple retail stores and a majority of Best Buy locations last year, while successful, will no doubt be surpassed by iPad 2 and it’s availability at 10,000 retail stores and 236 Apple retail stores.
iPad 2 will go on sale in the U.S. tomorrow at Walmart, Target, and AT&T and Verizon stores. Munster also believes iPad will outsell the first generation iPad which experienced 1 million sales in 28 days:
“Generally, the length of the lines at Apple retail stores on launch day have been a helpful early indication of demand. However, factors like online pre-orders, simultaneous international launches, weather, timing in the day and the day of the week can all impact a consumer’s willingness to go stand in line, but may not necessarily be indicative of immediate purchase intentions.”
Not only will iPad 2 be available at more locations, but unlike the first iPad, both the Wi-Fi-only and 3G-capable models will be available for purchase from day one.
Do you plan on purchasing iPad 2 online tomorrow, or will you venture to one of the retail launch partners and purchase yours?
