When Apple introduced the iPad in January, it said the device would be made available in late March and starting at $499. One analyst is now saying the launch may be delayed.
(Credit: Apple)
Analyst Peter Misek of Canaccord Adams wrote in a note to investors that a “manufacturing bottleneck” may limit the number of units available, Apple Insider reported Monday.
“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,” Misek wrote.
Wired.com said an Apple spokeswoman told it that the “iPad will be available in late March.” In other words, there is no change in the shipping schedule.
It’s hard to tell if the iPad is facing any challenges or not. One analyst claims to have knowledge of production problems, but Apple says everything is on track. There is less than 30 days to know for sure.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Do you think the Apple iPad is going live up to all it’s hype? I am not sold yet. To me, it just looks like a larger version of the iPod touch. Are you going to get one Phillip?
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I’m not sure if it will live up to everybody’s expectations. I am already disappointed it doesn’t have a desktop OS that supports some of the programs I use frequently.
I will buy another Macbook Pro before I buy an iPad because of my needs. The iPad is fantastic for what it was designed to do: browsing the internet, sharing photos, watching movies, reading books, playing games and all without the need for a mouse or trackpad. I think the iPad is just a stepping stone for what’s to come in the near future, so I wont jump to buy one this year, unless my wife makes me. LOL