Apple Store

_DSC3753It may sound like a crazy idea to some, but on Friday myself and a couple of other tech-loving guys from Winnipeg headed south from Winnipeg to Minneapolis, in search of Apple's latest product, the iPad!

Not only was it a chance for Kevin Hnatiuk, Ian McCausland, Lloyd Hannesson to get our hands on the tablet 3 to 4 weeks before others in Canada, but it was a great opportunity to socialize, talk about our Industry and celebrate a long-standing tradition... the Road Trip!

Kevin edited this short video from our trip on his new iPhone app he is developing in about 15 minutes, on the car ride home...

I will have more details in the near future about what I think of the iPad, but in the meantime though I would share a few photos from our visit to the Apple Store!

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iPhone 3G S available at the Apple Store in CanadaThe original iPhone was not officically available in Canada, and the second generation 3G was available on both the Fido and Rogers networks but was only available to be purchased directly from the carriers.

iPhone 3G S available at the Apple Store in Canada

This is all about to change with the iPhone 3G S, as in addition to being available directly from the carrier, you will also be able to purchase it beginning at 8:00 am at Apple Retail Stores across Canada. In fact, I have reserved a 9:00 am appointment for the Apple Store in Calgary, however I live a 15 hour drive away, and my wife just informed me that she would leave me if I drove to Calgary to get an iPhone on Friday!

iPhone 3G S available at the Apple Store in Canada

For iPhone 3G S lusters, you can now avoid the un-informed Rogers' (often licensees) staff, and get all of your iPhone accessories in one quick visit!