Long Wait for Mac Mini, iPod Shuffle

By Ed Oswald | Published January 19, 2005, 11:12 AM

Users wanting to get their hands on the latest Mac or iPod will have to wait a while. According to Apple's Web site, the Mac Mini and iPod Shuffle are both backordered by about 3-4 weeks. Apple experienced a similar problem during the launch of the iPod Mini, when customers faced wait times of up to 6 weeks through online ordering.

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I'll wait since I hope to be getting a free mini mac (http://elitemrp.net/)

I have to wonder if this was done on purpose though, apple is always short on stock and then people go crazy, it gets more publicity, they sell a ton on auction sites and whatnot.

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