Apple Reportedly Considering iPad Engraving Ahead of Holiday Season

[Michael Essany]

There are reports surfacing that Apple is tinkering with the idea of personal iPad engraving just in time for the holiday season to kick off in a few more months. According to the source from Apple quoted by Erictric, "Apple’s going to be offering customers the option to get their iPads engraved just before the Holidays roll around." Marking the first major shopping season amidst the iPad's availability, the move would likely be a welcome gesture for those with the ability to give such a generous gift - an engraved iPad.

It is believed that Apple may not ultimately proceed with the engraving scheme if supplies are still in such short order by late 2010. Fearing further production delays, the engraving option may only manifest if supply finally catches up with demand. Nonetheless, should Apple roll out an engraving program, it isn't yet clear if engraving would be possible through online orders or if one must be present in store (at an Apple retail outlet) to take advantage of this yet-to-be announced added service.

The source adds that engraving would “most likely free, especially since they’ll be trying to sell a ton more of the tablets during the holiday season.” Then again, with long lines being an issue every holiday season at Apple stores - and retail outlets in general - standing around to have one's iPad engraved may not be a palatable option for busy holiday shoppers already consumed by the hustle and bustle of the season.

Erictric

[n00neimp0rtant]

Let me know what you get on eBay for an iPad with "To my loving husband, Joe."

[lividian1]

^ come on who wouldn't want a used iPad with that engraved on it. 

[santacruzlocal]

iPad 599.99 ... Case 59.99 ... Engraving 129.99 per letter

[GreenMachine]

Have they tried using a label maker instead?

[mastaryan]

I'll take a jailbreak for x-mas! Sorry I had to!

[StealthBravo]

Who engraves their idevices? It totally kills their resale value

[macsoldier]

I have my hopes up for an Ipad with ports on it and one where you can do a little bit more not engraving although it should be a nice gesture from apple.

[Poseidon79]

Who engraves their idevices? It totally kills their resale value

People that want to keep them FOREVER... and cuddle up with them at night. Resale is for suckers who get new ones every year... like me... oh wait.. doh!

[kuhndsn]

wow. So this is news...??? How about...
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[whereswaldo]

Who engraves their idevices? It totally kills their resale value

I engrave my iDevices, because i drop them so much they don't last past 2 years

[piston597]

Engraving means nothing, there's gonna be a new model the year after that, then the next year there's gonna be an even better model, making theirs out dated, and if they try to sell it, they gotta find some sucker who is willing to buy for like what $50-100 less? I mean if you want something with their name on it, just get an iPad and a case with their name on it, so it doesn't affect the iPads resale value.

[StealthBravo]

People that want to keep them FOREVER... and cuddle up with them at night. Resale is for suckers who get new ones every year... like me... oh wait.. doh!

lmao

[LSZ33]

i'll pass on engraving. How about they drop the price of it? That'll be better for the holidays.

[highrider17]

yeah i dont think people who get there ipods or ipads engraved at the time are thinking they will resell it later. I think its cool for close personal gifts

[wolverinemarky]

nice way to give a gift

[tudtran]

That is a great idea. But gonna be hard to resell.

[awesomeSlayer]

OMG! My name is on the iPad!!

Really? What's the point of engraving? Stones is understandable, but iDevices, no.

[Xtremeiphone]

another reason for apple not to have any ipads in stock.

[macsoldier]

what about releasing an updated Ipad with ports, anybody have any insight?