Look, when you wait for something in anticipation and are told that it won't be coming after all, that's very naturally disappointing. People are only cruising through this thread and expressing their disappointment. Some people are more animated about it than others. Welcome to the human race; this is what we do. No need to be disrespectful.
I stated that if you don't like something then don't buy it. Simple enough.
I'm sure you think any criticism is disrespectful. In that case, your post was disrespectful, too. Same goes for your buddies who tried to send angry messages to Tim Cook on this forum (as if he's really reading it). That's messed up.
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But they would have anticipated eventual supply shortages too. You can't develop a mass-produced device without considering supplies. Perhaps it was indeed a risk they didn't want to take, knowing that there would be strong demand for the new iPhones and iPad Air.
Anticipation rarely ever matches reality in this market. Just look at Apple stock if you want proof.