Many might have heard of the iPad 2 rumours before it launch, but not all. As usual, we see rant from some small numbers of people that cursed Apple when they bought new first-gen iPad just to realize there’s a new second-gen iPad coming when Apple announce it on March 2.

Well, much like the company did when it suddenly dropped the price of its original iPhone; Apple is giving $100 back to those who purchased an iPad up to a fortnight before the March 2nd unveiling of the iPad 2. If our math is correct, that makes February 16th the cut-off date, and it’s being reported that those in the US will see $100 placed back on their credit card, while those overseas will get £100 / €100 back in their pocket.

Very much unlike the iPhone example, this is cold, hard cash that’s being returned, not some ‘Apple Store Credit’ joke. If you’ve suddenly found yourself in this pool, you’ll need to head back to a brick-and-mortar location with your receipt to get the refund processed, or if you ordered online, you’ll need to call Apple’s 1-800 numbers and use your smoothest late-night voice when asking nicely for your cold hard cash. Good luck!

SOURCE via CNET