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for any west coasters still waiting, the latest update is that it left Memphis about 30 min ago. So hopefully, it can make it by tomorrow.

Again, im not keeping my hopes up.
 
for any west coasters still waiting, the latest update is that it left Memphis about 30 min ago. So hopefully, it can make it by tomorrow.

Again, im not keeping my hopes up.

Really? Mine is still showing that it is sitting in Memphis...boo. And I am on the west coast - although not due to deliver until Monday, so maybe it will take a later flight out.
 
at last some movement after 15 hrs in MEMPHIS

2011-03-18 15:07:00 Left FedEx Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 00:34:00 Arrived at Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-17 23:39:00 Released for delivery MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 02:30:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 23:11:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 20:03:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 18:59:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-17 16:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 10:48:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 22:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-16 21:48:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,

Waiting for mine to leave there still :( oops, it just left a few minutes ago! :)
 
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Really? Mine is still showing that it is sitting in Memphis...boo. And I am on the west coast - although not due to deliver until Monday, so maybe it will take a later flight out.

what kind of shipping do you have?

i have the international economy. others have international priority.
 
Supply challenges due to Japanese Earthquake

Japanese Earthquake Poses Potential Supply Problems for iPad 2
March 17, 2011
ANDREW RASSWEILER

"The aftermath of the Japanese earthquake may cause logistical disruptions and supply shortages in Apple Inc.’s iPad 2, which employs several components manufactured in the disaster-stricken country—including a hard-to-replace electronic compass, the battery and possibly the advanced technology glass in the display, IHS iSuppli research indicates.
The IHS iSuppli teardown analysis of the iPad 2 so far has been able to identify five parts sourced from Japanese suppliers: NAND flash from Toshiba Corp., dynamic random access memory (DRAM) made by Elpida Memory Inc., an electronic compass from AKM Semiconductor, the touch screen overlay glass likely from Asahi Glass Co. and the system battery from Apple Japan Inc.

There potentially are other components from Japan in the iPad 2, however, the teardown analysis process cannot always identify all components’ countries of origin.

While some of these suppliers reported that their facilities were undamaged, delivery of components from all of these companies is likely to be impacted at least to some degree by logistical issues now plaguing most Japanese industries in the quake zone. Suppliers are expected to encounter difficulties in getting raw materials supplied and distributed as well as in shipping out products. They also are facing difficulties with employee absences because of problems with the transportation system. The various challenges are being compounded by interruptions in the electricity supply, which can have a major impact on delicate processes, such as semiconductor lithography.

Furthermore, semiconductor facilities in Japan that had suspended manufacturing activities following the quake cannot truly commence full production again until the aftershocks cease. “Earthquakes ranging from 4 to 7 on the Richter scale will make it impossible to really restart these fabs until the earthquakes stop happening with such frequency,” said Dale Ford of IHS. “Every time a quake tops 5, the equipment automatically shuts down.”

These issues may come at a time when Apple is rushing to ramp up iPad 2 production to meet stronger-than expected demand for the device. The company this week announced that iPad shipments from the Apple Store have been delayed by one week from previous lead times because of the surge in demand.

Apple’s supply of NAND flash has come under scrutiny in light of a temporary suspension of production and the resulting scrapping of some wafers at Toshiba’s main NAND production facility. However, the NAND devices used in the iPad are available from alternative sources, including South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and U.S. memory maker Micron Technology Inc.

Similarly, the Elpida DRAM component can be alternatively sourced from Samsung.

The compass and glass supply could prove to be more problematic issues for Apple. Although AKM said its fab that produces the electronic compass used in the iPad was undamaged by the quake, the company's shipments are likely to be impacted by the same logistical issues that will plague all Japanese industries during the short term.

Compasses are available from other sources including Yamaha, Aichi Steel, Alps and STMicroelectronics. However, these components are not easily replaceable.

“The calibration of electronic compasses is tricky for a number of reasons,” said Jérémie Bouchaud, director and principal analyst for MEMS and sensors at IHS. “Compasses are sensitive to electromagnetic interference. Furthermore, the iPad 2’s compass works in close coordination with the tablet’s accelerometer and gyroscope. This makes it impossible to simply replace one manufacturer’s compass with another.”

The glass used in the iPad 2’s touch screen overlay could present another supply problem for Apple. While the supplier of this glass cannot be confirmed with certainty, the concurrent release of the iPad 2 and the new Dragontrail Glass technology from Asahi Glass of Japan has led to speculation that Asahi may be the supplier of this durable new glass, according to Kevin Keller, principal electronics analyst for IHS.

Physical tests conducted by IHS reveal that the iPad 2 glass is more flexible and durable than the glass used in the iPad 1, possibly indicating that the glass is Asahi’s Dragontrail.

Asahi Glass reported damage to two of its facilities and damage at a third.

The lithium-ion polymer battery in the iPad 2 also is manufactured in Japan, the IHS iSuppli Teardown analysis service has determined.

The iPad 2’s three-cell battery pack on the iPad 2 is labeled “assembled in China.” However, this label refers to the whole battery pack. Further investigation showed the battery itself was made by Apple Japan, which operates as a subsidiary of Apple.

“Typically, battery cells are made at the site of assembly but because the iPad 2’s lithium-ion polymer battery is unusually thin, it likely requires advanced battery cell manufacturing technologies that reside in Japan,” said Wayne Lam, senior analyst, competitive analysis, at IHS.

Logistical disruptions may mean that Apple could have difficulties obtaining this battery, and it may not be able to secure supply from an external, non-Japanese source."


Seems that we early birds are lucky...:D
 
Date/Time Status Location
2011-03-18 00:34:00 Arrived at Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-17 23:35:00 Released for delivery MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 02:30:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 23:11:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 20:03:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 18:59:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-17 16:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 10:48:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 22:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-16 21:48:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,

This is mine...16gb White Wi-Fi..order at 4:20am EST...Looks like there is no one who has recieved their 16gb White yet??
 
Date/Time Status Location
2011-03-18 00:34:00 Arrived at Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-17 23:35:00 Released for delivery MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 02:30:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 23:11:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 20:03:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 18:59:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-17 16:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 10:48:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 22:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-16 21:48:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,

This is mine...16gb White Wi-Fi..order at 4:20am EST...Looks like there is no one who has recieved their 16gb White yet??

Mine looks just like that. I am in Cali. I also ordered a White 16GB Wifi.
 
:mad: FedEx status nomenclature is complete bull$#!t. My iPads have been sitting in Anchorage since last night. Last two statuses were "Int'l shipment release", and the latest is "In transit".

The automated system at FedEx says the packages are on their way to the facility that delivers at zip code xxxxx. When I reached an agent to se when it would be delivered, they transferred me to the International agents. They say the shipment is being held by U.S. Customs waiting for clearance. So I guess "In transit" could mean just about anything. Bottom line, no ETA for my iPads.
 
My Black 32GB Wifi just arrived and its totally awesome. Syncing it now and going to enable the multitasking gestures. No problems that I can see whatsoever. No bleeding or anything so thats great. Fedex earned a lot of respect from me these last 24 hours. In the past day, It managed to go from Hong Kong to New Jersey and didn't stop at all for more than an hour. To tell the truth I didn't think they could get it here on time. Regardless good luck to all you guys who are still waiting and know that if it gets out of China then you are in great shape for travel times.
 
Date/Time Status Location
2011-03-18 00:34:00 Arrived at Sort Facility MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-17 23:35:00 Released for delivery MEMPHIS, TN
2011-03-18 02:30:00 Left FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 23:11:00 Arrived at FedEx Ramp SENNAN-SHI,
2011-03-17 20:03:00 Left FedEx Ramp LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 18:59:00 Left FedEx Ramp CHEK LAP KOK,
2011-03-17 16:50:00 Package status LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-17 10:48:00 In transit LANTAU ISLAND,
2011-03-16 22:58:00 Left FedEx Origin Location SHENZHEN,
2011-03-16 21:48:00 Package received after FedEx cutoff time SHENZHEN,

This is mine...16gb White Wi-Fi..order at 4:20am EST...Looks like there is no one who has recieved their 16gb White yet??

Mine just updated to leaving memphis. historically (noting the travel time of my cover from memphis to chicago) the travel to chicago takes 2.5 days. maybe its being carried by horses.
 
:mad: FedEx status nomenclature is complete bull$#!t. My iPads have been sitting in Anchorage since last night. Last two statuses were "Int'l shipment release", and the latest is "In transit".

The automated system at FedEx says the packages are on their way to the facility that delivers at zip code xxxxx. When I reached an agent to se when it would be delivered, they transferred me to the International agents. They say the shipment is being held by U.S. Customs waiting for clearance. So I guess "In transit" could mean just about anything. Bottom line, no ETA for my iPads.

Use the Yahoo Fedex tracking tool, it tells you exactly what it is doing, much better than Fedex's

Mine has been on hold since yesterday @ 17:00 in Alaska
 
:mad: FedEx status nomenclature is complete bull$#!t. My iPads have been sitting in Anchorage since last night. Last two statuses were "Int'l shipment release", and the latest is "In transit".

The automated system at FedEx says the packages are on their way to the facility that delivers at zip code xxxxx. When I reached an agent to se when it would be delivered, they transferred me to the International agents. They say the shipment is being held by U.S. Customs waiting for clearance. So I guess "In transit" could mean just about anything. Bottom line, no ETA for my iPads.

Apple's shipping from Asia is absolute crap. I ordered a Smart Cover that went from being scheduled to being delivered 3/17 to being delivered 3/22. So far, it has sat in HK for a day and a half and in Alaska for at least 24 hours. In the year 2011, this is just unacceptable, really. I should at least have the option to choose expedited shipping! In the end, I know it was my choice to order directly from Apple, but I have now officially learned my lesson!!
 
Terrible release by Apple

It really irks me to have ordered my iPad 3/11 and 1 hr after they went on sale on the Apple website - only to find that mine ships 3/18 (!) and others who ordered after me already RECEIVED theirs! Still yet, people who ordered them a day or two after me from AT&T have ALREADY received them!

What a bunch of CRAP! It makes me feel like my order was held up for units coming off the line to fulfill orders made AFTER mine!

I ordered a 16GB black AT&T model - 3/11 @ 2:00 AM; it went to "Prepared for shipment" status on 3/14 but didn't ship until 3/18! Sat in "prepared for shipment" for FOUR DAYS!!!!
 
love it. i should have coordinated with you for my original post.

BTW: if Apple missed the 3-5 ship window (which it sounds like they did), I hear you can get them to throw in a free Leather Smart Cover if you call customer service.

This is definitely true, I just did this earlier today, expressed frustration about the sporadic tracking and voila free case of my choice, opted for the red leather, but after hearing that it would be shipping in April some time, I quickly opted for black instead (ships in 1-2days), deja vu all over again (haven't we met before)

Anyone that has 3-5days shipping still "vacationing" China should call CS if they haven't already...
 
Sitting in Sennan-Shi?

It appears that there was a Fedex flight that left Kansai International Airport (next door to Sennan-Shi) on 3/19/11 at 2:35am JST enroute to Memphis arriving there at 12:12am CDT...

It is currently 6:09 AM at Kansai International Airport...

Still no updates on mine on Yahoo or Fedex.... Might want to check yours
 
Apple's shipping from Asia is absolute crap. I ordered a Smart Cover that went from being scheduled to being delivered 3/17 to being delivered 3/22. So far, it has sat in HK for a day and a half and in Alaska for at least 24 hours. In the year 2011, this is just unacceptable, really. I should at least have the option to choose expedited shipping! In the end, I know it was my choice to order directly from Apple, but I have now officially learned my lesson!!

I ordered 2 Smart Covers at the same time as the iPads. The first one arrived 3 days ago and the second one arrived yesterday. The FedEx estimated delivery date for the iPads was today but I guess I'm looking at Monday at the earliest. I checked the Yahoo Tracking Tool (Thanks nikster21!) and it indicates they are "Held at sort facility" in Anchorage since last night.

I guess I can use the Smart Covers as fridge magnets to amuse myself until the iPads arrive . . . :D
 
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Nope, I started making jokes instead of yelling, people that don't get angry are discriminated against.

Not true, all you have to do is show that your frustrated and they comp you... make valid points that they have no answer for or can't explain... I simply pointed out the fact that I received the Apple notice that it shipped on 3-17 and that Fedex tracking said shipped 3-18... bam! "would you like a free cover" ... I didn't yell or even come off as angry... just concerned
 
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