New iPad launch: Life in the queue at Regent Street

16.03.2012
We headed down to the Apple Store on London's to chat to the dedicated Apple fans waiting patiently to get their hands on the new iPad, which went on sale at 8am this morning.

First in line was Zohaib Ali, who had been waiting since Saturday afternoon. Zohaib told us he would be buying a 64GB 4G white iPad, as well as a second iPad for his Dad. He'll be selling his iPad 2 to his Mum.

Zahaib is most excited about the 1080p capabilities of the new iPad, and the improved camera, as he uses his iPad for filming and watching videos. Zahaib mentioned that he is still very sad about Steve Jobs death, but he thinks that Tim Cook is doing a good job as CEO of Apple. Zahaib was third in the queue for the iPhone 4S.

(Above: Zahaib and his friend about to enter the Apple Store)

Next in line were some . Mike Roberts, Craig Fox, Andrew Brackin and Ben Cook had been waiting since midnight on Tuesday 13 March and call themselves experienced queuers, as they also queued for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPad 2.

The four men told us that they'd be buying WiFi only models, the 32GB or 16GB versions but they hadn't decided on the colour yet. They're most excited about the Retina Display, and 17-year-old Andrew told us that he's planning on using his new iPad as a 'post-PC device', so that he doesn't have to take his MacBook anywhere.