Looking to snag an iPad 2 this weekend? According to reports, Toys R Us will start selling the coveted tablet on Sunday, the same day that Best Buy is also expected to tap into its iPad 2 inventory.
9to5Mac reports that Toys R Us will have the 16GB and 32GB Wi-Fi versions of the iPad 2, as well as Apple's Smart Covers, starting tomorrow.
Reports of Toys R Us selling the tablet first emerged earlier this month. At the time, a Toys R Us employee supplied modmyi.com with a photo of an employee training guide used to prep workers for the launch. That guide said Toys R Us will also have the iPad Camera Connection Kit and a VGA connector on sale.
The retailer has not responded to requests for comment, but the Toys R Us Web site currently includes a shopping page with an iPad 2 banner.
Best Buy, meanwhile, is reportedly prepping to stock its shelves with more iPad 2s tomorrow. Business Insider reporter Steve Kovach said his local paper featured a prominent ad for the tablet this morning. As he noted, "Best Buy doesn't advertise hot gadgets like this unless they have a few to go around."
Best Buy has not yet made any mention of an iPad 2 influx on its Facebook or Twitter pages.
Earlier this month, there were reports that Apple had banned Best Buy from selling the iPad 2 after it mishandled their sales, an accusation Best Buy denied. The retailer reportedly told shoppers that the device was out of stock, when in reality Best Buy had just reached a pre-determined daily sales quota and was holding iPad 2s in the back.
"This is a customary practice for us when there are supply constraints," Best Buy said at the time. "Best Buy enjoys a great partnership with Apple and we're delighted by customer response to iPad 2."
Given that demand, it's best to call your local Toys R Us or Best Buy before heading out tomorrow.
For more, see PCMag's full reviews of the iPad 2 and the Smart Cover and the slideshow below.