iPad 2 Shipping Estimates Drop to 1-2 Weeks in Several Countries

Apple today once again lowered iPad 2 shipping estimates in many of its online stores around the world, now citing 1-2 weeks for new orders in those markets. Shipping estimates had peaked at 4-5 weeks, but a series of drops brought the window down to 2-3 weeks early this month, and the new decrease suggests that Apple is indeed getting its arms around the supply-demand balance for the popular tablet device.
The new 1-2 week estimates have gone into effect for Apple's online stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand, but the company's stores for European countries are still reflecting 2-3 week estimates. The company does typically maintain separate distribution systems for its North American, European, and Asian markets, making variations in shipping estimates not unusual, although it seems reasonable to assume that European markets should see similar improvements in iPad 2 availability going forward.
Update: Apple's online stores for European countries are now also showing the updated 1-2 week shipping estimates for new iPad 2 orders.
Top Rated Comments
(View all)11 months ago
yipeeeeeeeeee I got one yesterday for my birthday! :D kjhwbgkjsrbkjsbgkjwrbgkjwr bgsrkj!
11 months ago
Soon people will stop the profiteering. Don't know why they think they're still worth $1000+.
11 months ago
Been waiting almost a month for mine to ship, was supposed to ship Monday and just got the email today that China has sent my iPad 2. Booyah! :apple:
11 months ago
Still waiting for my iPad to ship that I ordered 3 weeks + 1 day ago.
Wish I liked the white so I could have stuck with the one I originally picked up from Target.
Wish I liked the white so I could have stuck with the one I originally picked up from Target.
11 months ago
:eek: Oh No, poor asian scalpers need to find a new job soon, they have milked this graveyt train long enough. I cant wait to see the face of that last dang asian who realizes no lines anymore, and that everyone can get their iPad in a few business days.
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