Order placed early morning on the 28th, finally got the shipping notice. Due to arrive on the 28th.
That seems like a long time off, even from China. I mean, I know Apple is a scrappy new startup where every saved cent matters and that the technology for quick delivery from China isn't really there yet, but hopefully in a few years someone who knows something about logistics might graduate to a leadership role with enough profits in the bank that maybe Apple will be able to manage more expedited deliveries.
But for now, I understand that profits must take precedence over customer service, just as I understand the need for soldered rather than user-servicable parts -- a new company must survive before it can thrive, after all.