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iPad 2 shipping time hits 24 hours for the first time

by Steven Sande (Aug 2nd, 2011)

For the first time since the iPad 2 began selling on March 11, 2011, the shipping time for the iconic tablet is 24 hours. That's right -- you can order an iPad 2 right now with the assurance that it be shipped from the factory within one day. It will take a few days longer for it to actually ...

Apple could agree to component price hike to secure touchscreens

by Dana Franklin (Mar 23rd, 2011)

Contending with seemingly insatiable demand for its new iPad 2, Apple is pondering paying higher prices for touch panel components, according to a report from DigiTimes on Wednesday. Manufacturers in Taiwan claim Apple is more open to certain price hikes during negotiations as the California ...