I have two 13" 16/256 on order, delivery estimate 14-20 December, ordered on November 8th.
I have a discount applied to these but nevertheless still look around at what UK stores are offering, so just FYI, if anyone cares, Curry's/PCWorld have stock models which will deliver this month with £100 discount. Also, laptops direct have them also available this month, they specify November 29th, at £1629 for the base 13" TB model.
I too think the way Apple have 'not' dealt with the expectations of Europeans, despite delivery windows having not been missed as of yet, is poor PR and bad business.
I'm obviously late to the ordering process but I feel for the rest of you that placed your orders in all good faith that everything would be on an equal footing globally. Such as shame that lack of action by Apple essentially alienates existing and new potential customers and erodes 'good will' that may have been built up over many years.
Of course we'll all still buy and none of us will truly vote with out wallets and walk away, but a little bit of love is lost every time and one day that might turn into a divorce.
More fool anyone that takes their customer base for granted.
Good luck all.
Yeah man, that's exactly what I'm thinking and feeling.
// btw shipped yesterday with DHL expected delivery 25. November. Same Eindhoven thing