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Apple Order Status system down until May 22
A few readers have tipped us that Apple's order status system for its online store is down until May 22. As you can see from the image above, the familiar sticky note is accompanied by text informing users of the downtime. We do want to note that Apple's online store is open and fully operational. It is only the order status system, which allows users to check the status of current orders, that will not be back online until May 22. Curiously, the order status system also went offline just over a year ago.
iPad Frenzy: Getting yours
If you're looking to pick up an iPad on Saturday without having pre-ordered or if you're concerned about your pre-ordered iPad arriving safely at your door, TUAW has some helpful updates for you. Ignore your tracking data. Does your iPad tracking show that it is still sitting in China? Mine does. But according to Boy Genius Reports, your iPad is actually here and waiting under guard. They write, "Don't worry if your tracking info still shows the package hasn't left China, it's probably only 10 miles from you, sitting comfortably under the watchful eyes of Top Flight security." On his Twitter account, Thomas from UPS agrees. He is busy reassuring freaked-out Apple customers that, in fact, the tracking information they're seeing on UPS's site is inaccurate. It doesn't help that Apple's Order Status system has been up and then down and then up again all morning. Buying one on Saturday. Did you not order your iPad in advance? We called around to a number of Apple Stores today and spoke with representatives, all of whom confirmed that they will be receiving stock in addition to preorder stock. This stock will be sold on a first come, first serve basis using the same two line system (one reserved line, one drop in line) you saw back during the 3GS release. Any remaining reserved stock will be released at 3PM. Thanks, JP Checa
