Shipping times for the iPad 2 from the Apple online store have dropped today, with new orders now facing a wait of 2-3 weeks down from the previous 3-4 weeks. The new shipping times aren’t just U.S. specific either – they apply to every country in which the iPad 2 is currently available.
A reduction in the shipping delay of the second generation iPad is a sign Apple is clearly dealing with the overwhelming demand of the device’s international launch.
On March 25th the iPad 2 launched in, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. Customers who weren’t lucky enough to get their hands on the device on launch day were facing a month-long wait for orders placed with Apple – and possibly even longer from third-party suppliers.
Before its launch internationally, a statement from Steve Jobs reassured customers that Apple are working hard to deliver enough iPads to meet the demand:
We’re experiencing amazing demand for iPad 2 in the US, and customers around the world have told us they can’t wait to get their hands on it. We appreciate everyone’s patience and we are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone.
If you’ve ordered an iPad 2 from Apple recently, leave us a comment and let us know when it ships.
[via MacRumors]
