Apple has begun sending out shipping notices for the first round of iPad mini and 4th-gen iPad customers this morning – a sure sign that Friday will be a pretty exciting day for some of us. And an extraordinarily busy day for FedEx and UPS!
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If you didn’t grab a pre-order in time, you can still stand in line tomorrow – check out our iPad buyer’s guide to decide which one you should buy, and our Launch Day Survival Guide for tips on braving the lines!