Online iPad 2 Availability Pushed to 4-5 Weeks, First Deliveries Arrive
iPad 2 availability continues to get worse with Apple's online store citing 4-5 week ship times for new iPad 2 orders. Several Apple Retail stores are planning on opening early tomorrow to accommodate the continued high demand for the iPad. Based on what we've heard from readers, retail stores have remained sold out since the initial launch day. Apple has not released official numbers but it seems supplies have been limited since launch day. Apple's only statement on the matter has been that there has been "amazing" demand for the new product.
Meanwhile, at least some of the first online orders are arriving. One reader reported to us that his first day AT&T order for the new iPad arrived on Monday. Many who have ordered through Apple's online store are still waiting for their initial orders.
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12 months ago
Crossing my fingers that my local store doesn't sell out by my lunch break...
you should take a brunch break
12 months ago
I knew I should've ordered two and sold one! ;)
I think mine's coming Thursday...
I think mine's coming Thursday...
12 months ago
For some reason I can't fall asleep tonight. So I am posting this, wide awake. Wtf.
12 months ago
The demand on this product is just a bit ridiculous. Would love to buy it but I have a macbook air.
12 months ago
Well I guess we now know why they announced it and then waited weeks before even taking orders.
I can only imagine how back-ordered they would be now if they started taking pre-orders on the announce date.
I can only imagine how back-ordered they would be now if they started taking pre-orders on the announce date.
12 months ago
Looks like those rumors of production / manufacturing issues had a sliver of truth to them. Maybe Apple were better off launching April 1 for USA and April 29th for International countries.
Even with those launch dates Apple would still be ahead of the competition so there's no need to be overly agressive and launch early with limited supply just to get a leg up on the competition.
Waiting three extra weeks won't kill anyone...well...at least not me.
Even with those launch dates Apple would still be ahead of the competition so there's no need to be overly agressive and launch early with limited supply just to get a leg up on the competition.
Waiting three extra weeks won't kill anyone...well...at least not me.
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