Today Apple started authorizing credit cards for iPad pre-orders. Not out of the ordinary with about one week left until release-day. However, Apple also seems to be authorizing iPad 3G orders as of today.
A quick call to Apple support confirmed that both the iPad and iPad 3G are being “prepared for shipment”. (At least for our orders.)
We’re currently trying to get a hold of a representative to shed some light onto this situation.
Update 4:26pm PST: An Apple representative told us that these authorizations are placed to verify the credit card information. Even though the automated system states that the iPad 3G is “being prepared for shipment” this is not the case, according to the representative. We’ll keep checking into this. Stay tuned.
Update 03/28/2010: Looks like the iPad 3G won’t ship early after-all.
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About Philipp
I got two calls today from Discover Card asking me to confirm a charge to my card. When I called Discover back, I was given an amount that was exactly the cost of the iPad but not the case or keyboard that I also ordered at the same time. I’m certainly hoping that my WiFi + 3G will ship early. I was sorely torn between the two models because I have a particular use for the iPad at the end of April, but decided finally to go with the 3G anyhow and use my PowerBook for my presentation. I certainly hope that the early shipping turns out to be true.