On the first day the iPad was available, I was one of the diehards to order it. I debated between picking it up or having it shipped to me. Instead of dealing with the hordes waiting in line at the Apple Store, I pictured myself at home, leisurely waiting for UPS or FedEx to arrive at my door. At the time, I didn't realize that April 3rd, 2010 was Easter weekend.
When I realized that I would be out of town for Easter, I began scheming how I could pick up the package first thing Saturday morning. When I had the tracking number from UPS, I discovered that UPS will call isn't open on Saturdays, besides UPS couldn't do anything since Apple hadn't shipped the product. When I received a FedEx tracking number for Saturday delivery, I was very excited, I would be able to show my iPad to my 20 relatives for Easter! I wondered if the change of shipper happened because of the rumored iPad production problems. Anyways, I was excited that I could work with FedEx to pick up my package. After arranging will call pick-up with FedEx, and getting the car fully packed up for our Easter trip, we drove to the FedEx warehouse. After waiting what seemed like eons, I had my iPad finally in my hands! Then I realized it felt awfully light. I opened it to discover not my iPad, but only an iPad case!
After my disappointment faded away, I realized that they had done split shipments. Instead of my iPad arriving on Saturday, as advertised, my iPad would be arriving on Monday.
I had looked forward to showing my iPad to all my relatives during Easter brunch. I thought it was brilliant that Apple was releasing it this social weekend. Now, I get to show all my relatives my empty case and tell a fun, yet disappointing story.
Update: My iPod arrived on Monday morning and it certainly is magical!
