iPad 2 Orders Ship Within 24 Hours For First Time Since Launch… If You’re In The U.S.

By

iPad-2-shipping-times-1-2-days

The huge demand of Apple’s second-generation iPad meant that for some time following its launch back in March, customers purchasing through the Apple online store were faced with a four- to five-week delay before their device left the Foxconn factory. Now, things are a lot different.

Apple has finally caught up with the overwhelming demand of the iPad 2 and shipping times have dropped significantly to the Apple store standard of just 24 hours. This is the same time it would take for Apple to ship you a new iPhone, iPod or Mac.

At the moment, this applies to those in the U.S. only, but usually international Apple stores soon follow. Let us know if you spot 24-hour shipping where you live!

Update: Reader Rich Ramos informs me that the Canadian online store is also shipping within 24 hours. Thanks, Rich!

[via 9to5 Mac]

Newsletters

Daily round-ups or a weekly refresher, straight from Cult of Mac to your inbox.

  • The Weekender

    The week's best Apple news, reviews and how-tos from Cult of Mac, every Saturday morning. Our readers say: "Thank you guys for always posting cool stuff" -- Vaughn Nevins. "Very informative" -- Kenly Xavier.