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Old 12-21-2011, 03:03 PM
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For those who love all things automotive, and that have an iPad, I highly recommend buying this in the app store today for 99˘ (reg $9.99).

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/20/r...-it-for-a-spi/
Old 12-21-2011, 04:50 PM
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I don't get my ipad until this weekend! Let's hope it's still on sale. Can't buy it on the iphone.
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Originally Posted by The Stig
I don't get my ipad until this weekend! Let's hope it's still on sale. Can't buy it on the iphone.
You don't need your iPad to buy an app. Just buy it at the iTunes app store and sinc your iPad when you get it.
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D'oh. Brilliant. Thanks Adamant!
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I'm on itunes and it says its $4.99. WTF?
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Originally Posted by Cowboys5
I'm on itunes and it says its $4.99. WTF?
Supply and Demand.
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Prices fluctuate on the app store for sure. That said, it provides more entertainment (for less money) than any car mag I've purchased.
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Funny thing is the text for the app says its on sales for $0.99 but the price is listed at $4.99. I asked iTunes customer service for clarification. Looks damn good though.
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The app store is sometimes slow to propagate price changes and the like. They won't do **** for you. Besides, the developer deserves the extra $4. Totally worth it.
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You're probably seeing the disparity between the US and Canadian app stores: that article is likely referring to a US promotion.
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Guess I can't get it on my Playbook eh?
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EVO Magazine is also available for the iPad. I can't recall the exact price for a yearly subscription but it is less than $40.
I must say that it does not replace the magazine experience for me but the videos are a bonus.
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@geoff - totally agree. It's a pittance compared to the effort required to make something like that.
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Uh...yah, thanks for that.
Your 99 cent tease just cost me $900.



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