Interestingly enough, I ordered the Wi-Fi iPad in early April along with several accessories. All but the wireless keyboard came from Hong Kong, via China and through Alaska.
I preordered the 3G in the first half of April and my shipping information, finally received last night, indicates it was picked up in Nashville, TN, NOT Hong Kong....
In addition, the origin of all the shipments was not China but Hong Kong....
Just saying....
Here is my actual tracking for the 3G as of a few moments ago:
Apr 30, 2010 6:37 AM At local FedEx facility ROCHESTER
Apr 30, 2010 5:54 AM At dest sort facility ROCHESTER
Apr 30, 2010 4:35 AM Departed FedEx location MEMPHIS, TN
Apr 29, 2010 9:03 PM Arrived at FedEx location MEMPHIS, TN
Apr 29, 2010 4:44 PM Left FedEx origin facility MOUNT JULIET, TN
Apr 29, 2010 6:00 AM Picked up NASHVILLE, TN
Apr 29, 2010 4:36 AM Shipment information sent to FedEx
Here is the tracking info (minus actual delivery city) for the Wi-Fi I received early April:
Apr 9, 2010 11:03 AM Delivered
Apr 9, 2010 9:41 AM On FedEx vehicle for delivery ROCHESTER
Apr 9, 2010 6:07 AM At local FedEx facility ROCHESTER
Apr 9, 2010 5:34 AM At dest sort facility ROCHESTER
Apr 9, 2010 3:58 AM Departed FedEx location MEMPHIS, TN
Apr 9, 2010 12:16 AM Arrived at FedEx location MEMPHIS, TN
Apr 8, 2010 3:10 PM Departed FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 8, 2010 12:40 PM Int'l shipment release ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 8, 2010 12:17 PM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 8, 2010 6:12 PM Left FedEx origin facility SHENZHEN CN
Apr 8, 2010 4:02 PM In transit LANTAU ISLAND HK
Apr 7, 2010 10:22 AM Shipment information sent to FedEx
Apr 7, 2010 7:00 PM Picked up SHENZHEN CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
So, please forgive my doubts at this claim of received already. NC is much closer to Tennessee than China....
Oh, mine is a 64G version as well....
However, IF, you have received yours, as claimed, ENJOY!
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Same here. iPad 3g 64G (3 of 3).. Blow by blow details ..
Apr 29, 2010 9:47 AM Delivered NC
Apr 29, 2010 8:08 AM On Fedex vehicle for delivery NC
Apr 29, 2010 7:10 AM At Local FedEx facility NC
Apr 29, 2010 2:22 AM Arrived at Fedex location INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Apr 28, 2010 4:24 PM Departed Fedex location ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 28, 2010 2:22 PM In transit ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 28, 2010 2:07 PM Int'l shipment release ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 28, 2010 1:59 PM Arrived at Fedex location ANCHORAGE, AK
Apr 28, 2010 8:30 PM In transit SHENZHEN CN
Apr 28, 2010 8:17 PM In transit SHENZHEN CN
Apr 28, 2010 1:39 PM Left FedEx origin facility SHENZHEN CN
Apr 28, 2010 11:53 AM Picked up SHENZHEN CN
Apr 27, 2010 3:25 PM Shipment information sent to FedEx