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Apple conceded Monday it will be forced to delay the release of its Apple TV wireless media hub until the middle of next month.
The comments arrive in stark contrast to those made by the Cupertino-based company earlier in the month, when it denied reports that it would be unable to meet its self-imposed deadline.
Apple had previously said it would ship the $299 device — made for streaming digital movies, music and photos from computers running iTunes to high-definition TV sets — during the month of February.
Customers who had placed early orders for Apple TV through the company's online store were promised shipment by February 28 for delivery by March 5th. Apple had yet to provide updated shipment quotes for those customers as of press time.
Update: Early Apple Store online orders for Apple TV have now been adjusted to reflect shipment by March 20th for delivery by March 23rd.
Apple Store online ship estimate prior to delay.
Apple Store online ship estimate following delay.
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oh man! i was looking forward to hooking it up this weekend !!
come on apple, you announce this thing in september! what's the hold up?
Sucks, I have one on order, I must confess. Muhahahahaha
Plus the fact that the store is still saying shipping February. Which is a lie.
Wierd, I posted that after Kasper's automated slave, abd yet it appears before it . Huh?
Plus the fact that the store is still saying shipping February. Which is a lie.
Wierd, I posted that after Kasper's automated slave, abd yet it appears before it . Huh?
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Maybe its nothing, maybe its something catastrophic. We'll never know what with Apple being such a secretive company. Would it kill them to take the spin off the news and just tell everyone what the hold up is all about? Or maybe they should just quit pre-announcing stuff!