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Apple Promotes Engraved and Gift-Wrapped iPads as Valentine's Day Gifts

Wednesday January 23, 2013 7:32 AM PST by Ben Lovejoy

Apple is running a Valentine's Day promotion on its online store, drawing attention to its free engraving offer and signature gift-wrapping service. The campaign features the iPad and iPad mini as ideal gifts for the holiday, with the iPod touch and iPod nano also being highlighted.

Apple has also posted a specific webpage with ordering deadlines to ensure delivery by Valentine's Day. Deadlines for standard shipping range from January 30 to February 5 depending on the product and whether or not it is being engraved.

A red email gift card option is also available for the holiday.

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Top Rated Comments

notjustjay

170 months ago

Because nothing is as romantic as an expensive electrical item

... that can't be returned after it's engraved!

Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

alternateroute

170 months ago

Be sure to fill in the form correctly. Here is a picture of the iPad my daughter ordered for herself.:)

Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Battlefield Fan

170 months ago

Having my iPad 3 made with an Apple engraving was the worst Apple purchase that I ever made.

You can't return it and the value is a couple hundred dollars less because of it.

Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

capoeirista

170 months ago

Because nothing is as romantic as an expensive electrical item or an emailed gift code.

Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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