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Hmmm there are a lot of people whose iPad left at 4:02 that live in NY and PA, but also a couple who live more southern. Does it seem more like it's actually an anchorage to Memphis flight then rather than to Newark?

Western PA should go through Indianapolis, not Newark or Memphis. I believe the Philly and NYC folks go through Newark.
 
28 hours after being released from customs mine finally showed up as leaving on the 4:02 flight. I'm in VA.
 
You've got a leg up on me. I'm in the same boat ordering-wise; not a big Apple guy, waited for the 2nd gen for Skype more than anything else. Order processed at 3:55am Eastern on Friday so I wouldn't have to wait in any lines. Mine isn't even processed for shipping. Just a big fat NYS. I'd be glad to trade that for stuck in Alaska...

Ditto except my order was processed at 3:44am
 
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I'm close to Philly. However I don't see why they would route an iPad destined to Florida through Newark, as much as I wish that were the case!
 
28 hours after being released from customs mine finally showed up as leaving on the 4:02 flight. I'm in VA.

Anyone still stuck at Intl Shipment Release.. ?

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Apple has just redeemed themselves... got a comped smart cover since my shipment is still in Alaska and hasn't moved for 24+ hours.... too bad they're backordered and it'll be a few weeks before it arrives... still, pretty darn happy with the customer service!
 
Probably explained before, but why is it held in Alaska? My partners was released and left Alaska at 4PM local time and mine was held at 350... Explanations anyone? Thanks.

2011-03-15 15:52:00 Held at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 15:17:00 Released for delivery ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 12:53:00 Arrived at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 20:57:00 Left FedEx Ramp SHANGHAI,
2011-03-15 19:37:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SHANGHAI,
2011-03-15 18:07:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-15 04:30:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-15 01:38:00 Left FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-14 23:46:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-14 22:32:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 22:32:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-14 17:10:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 16:44:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 13:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-14 05:27:00 Picked up by FedEx SHENZHEN,
 
Probably explained before, but why is it held in Alaska? My partners was released and left Alaska at 4PM local time and mine was held at 350... Explanations anyone? Thanks.

2011-03-15 15:52:00 Held at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 15:17:00 Released for delivery ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 12:53:00 Arrived at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 20:57:00 Left FedEx Ramp SHANGHAI,
2011-03-15 19:37:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SHANGHAI,
2011-03-15 18:07:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-15 04:30:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-15 01:38:00 Left FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-14 23:46:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-14 22:32:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 22:32:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-14 17:10:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 16:44:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 13:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-14 05:27:00 Picked up by FedEx SHENZHEN,

Hope this doesn't happen to me :(
 
Six FedEX flights from AK right now

2 Memphis
2 Indianapolis
1 Fort Worth Alliance
1 Newark Liberty Intl
 
Probably explained before, but why is it held in Alaska? My partners was released and left Alaska at 4PM local time and mine was held at 350... Explanations anyone? Thanks.

2011-03-15 15:52:00 Held at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 15:17:00 Released for delivery ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 12:53:00 Arrived at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK
2011-03-15 20:57:00 Left FedEx Ramp SHANGHAI,
2011-03-15 19:37:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SHANGHAI,
2011-03-15 18:07:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-15 04:30:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-15 01:38:00 Left FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-14 23:46:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp TA YUAN HSIANG,
2011-03-14 22:32:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 22:32:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-14 17:10:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 16:44:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-14 13:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-14 05:27:00 Picked up by FedEx SHENZHEN,

Usually delays can be attributed to customs. It's also not uncommon for packages to skip a step. I remember reading about iPhone 4's that were delivered without any update past "Arrived at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK"

From what I've gathered, a lot of people had their iPad sit in alaska for at least 24 hours before moving out.
 
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Hmmm there are a lot of people whose iPad left at 4:02 that live in NY and PA, but also a couple who live more southern. Does it seem more like it's actually an anchorage to Memphis flight then rather than to Newark?

I am thinking that its on this flight which left at 4:05

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/FDX28
 
Apple has just redeemed themselves... got a comped smart cover since my shipment is still in Alaska and hasn't moved for 24+ hours.... too bad they're backordered and it'll be a few weeks before it arrives... still, pretty darn happy with the customer service!

Do you want to call on my behalf? I'd like some free stuff too.. LOL
 
Usually delays can be attributed to customs. It's also not uncommon for packages to skip a step. I remember reading about iPhone 4's that were delivered without any update past "Arrived at Sort Facility ANCHORAGE, AK"

From what I've gathered, a lot of people had their iPad sit in alaska for at least 24 hours before moving out.

im pushing 36 hours...
 
So, mine is on the flight to Indianapolis.

If I'm 40-ish min west of Chicago, will they fly it from Indianapolis to Chicago or drive it to my local fedex hub? It's about a 4 hr drive w/ no traffic. Wondering if it's even remotely possible to get the iPad tomorrow. The flight lands around midnight central. I know Thursday is more likely, but just looking for opinions.
 
Blk, 64G AT&T 3G/wifi still no news expect ordered

Ordered IPAD WI-FI 3G 64GB BLACK-USA at 1:45 am on march 11 and still sitting in the "NOT YET SHIPPED" category! Soooooo frustrated! Also ordered grey smart pad cover and black leather one. Just received the grey one today but still no movement on black ipad or even a sign of it preparing for shipping? Anyone , anyone, receive IPAD WI-FI 3G 64GB BLACK-USA in san diego?

Mine has done nothing except to say "ordered." I ordered it at 1:12 AM Pacific on Friday. No idea why it has made no progress. The only thing that has changed is the the credit card hold moved from the 14th to the 15th...but it hasn't been paid yet.
 
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