Apple started pre-orders for the iPad Mini at 3AM ET. It’s already outta initial stock of White iPad Minis, with shipping times having now slipped by 2 weeks from the original “Delivers 11/2” promise. The black Wi-Fi iPad mini remains available for delivery by November 2nd. For now.
https://gizmodo.com/you-can-pre-order-the-ipad-mini-right-now-5955114
It’s tough to say whether the white iPad selling out so fast is down to high demand or low supply. Some other countries have been listing the 2 week wait from the off, though, which suggests that Apple isn’t sitting on as much stock as it would like.
If you missed your pre-order chance, Apple will be selling the iPad Mini in stores on launch day, November 2nd. [Apple via MacRumors]