iPad 2 launch at Sanlitun store in Beijing marred by violence
09/05/2011 |
By Sarah Petit:
While the launch of a new product at Apple store often attract long lines of dedicated Apple users, nerds, line lovers, and of course, greedy re-sellers, it’s usually a safe bet that everyone in line is respectful and civil with each other.
A different story, however, emanated from China over the weekend where Apple’s iPad 2 officially launched to extremely long lines. Precise details of what transpired remain somewhat murky, but here’s what we’ve been able...
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