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Source: iClarified

Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek believes a production problem at a Hon Hai Precision plant could limit the iPad launch to the USA or even delay the launch for a month

“We have … heard that the upcoming iPad launch may be somewhat limited as a manufacturing bottleneck has impacted production of Apple’s newest device,” Misek writes. “An unspecified production problem at the iPad’s manufacturer, Hon Hai Precision, will likely limit the launch region to the US and the number of units available to roughly 300K in the month of March, far lower than the company’s initial estimate of 1,000K units. The delay in production ramp will likely impact Apple’s April unit estimate of 800K as well. It is also possible that, given the limited number of units available in March, the launch will be delayed for a month.”

If Misek is right, make sure you hit that buy button as soon as possible.

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By the way, if you read Hon Hai Precision and go, "huh? I've never heard of the company and they're a major bottleneck for Apple?", that's because you normally hear of this top Fortune 500 (132 as of 2008) Taiwanese company and world's largest electronics and computer components manufacturer by its trade name Foxconn, which has been manufacturing Macs, iPods and iPhones for Apple.

Now you know.

Source : AppleInsider.com

A new rumor suggests Apple store employees will get their first hands-on experience with the iPad and begin training on March 10, while consumers could be able to purchase one Friday, March 26.

Citing an unnamed Apple store manager in Souther California, Daryl Deino of The Examiner reported Tuesday evening that the definitive release date has not yet been determined, but the March 26 date is "very likely." As was announced at its unveiling, the 3G-enabled models will arrive about a month later.

And while employees will be trained starting March 10, commercials will allegedly begin to air on TV starting March 15. Those TV spots are expected to emphasize the e-book capabilities of the device.

Finally, the report claimed that those who camp out for the iPad will receive a "special gift."

If accurate, the report would suggest that an alleged "manufacturing bottleneck" will not delay the launch of Apple's new multi-touch device. However, initial supplies could still be constrained, as rumors of an "unspecified production problem" have surfaced from Apple's manufacturing partner, Foxconn.

Initial demand for the iPad is predicted to be strong, with most analysts on Wall Street forecasting first-year sales of between 1 million and 5 million.

Source: iClarified

Responding to reports of a manufacturing bottleneck in iPad production, Foxconn component suppliers say they are on schedule, according to a DigiTimes report.

In response to reports that initial volumes of Apple's iPad in late March will be lower than originally planned and the launch will be only in the US market because production by Foxconn Electronics has been delayed, Foxconn's component suppliers have said their supplies are on schedule and Foxconn should be able to ship 600,000-700,000 iPads in March and one million units in April.

Their sources say that Apple is unlikely to change or delay launch plans.

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Wi-Fi models will be available in the U.S. on April 3 and models with Wi-Fi and 3G will be available in late April. Apple will introduce the device internationally in late April as well. Customers can pre-order any iPad, for a starting price of $499, from Apple's online store beginning March 12....

Source: money.cnn.com/2010/03/05/news/companies/...lease_date/index.htm

Its always been a marketing strategy for Apple to hoard and limit its 1st initial production of its amazing products. So i would'nt be surprise if they do the same thing with IPAD.

With this in mind, we took the initiative to contact our Apple Distributor in California and have us reserved 30pcs. (5pcs.) for the Wifi (16gb,32gb,64gb) a total of (15pcs.) and (5pcs) for the Wifi +3G (16,32,64GB) a total of 15pcs. GRAND TOTAL : 30pcs.

FYI