Strong Demand For New iPads Before Launch

Apple offered two ways to pre-order the new iPad: delivery or in-store pick up. It appears that both methods have sold out, with the online Apple store showing 2-3 weeks for shipping of new orders. However, it has been reported that Apple stores will still have new iPads for sale on Friday morning for those willing to wait in line.
Many stores have posted an 8 a.m. opening time for Friday. In the past, stores have formed two separate lines: one for pre-orders that have been paid for in advance, and another for everyone else.
In other news, Apple announced that iWork.com will be shutting down on July 31. The free service allowed users to share Pages, Numbers and Keynote documents online. iCloud also has similar functionality and Apple has decided to concentrate on that instead.