Friday, January 18, 2013

iPad Mini cellular model debuts in China with two-week delay


The iPad Mini.


(Credit: Apple)

The cellular edition of the iPad Mini debuted in China today, but buyers will have to wait two weeks before it ships.


That delay also applies to the Wi-Fi only version. A check of the Apple Store in China finds that all capacities of both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models are stuck with a two-week ship time.


iPad Mini buyers in the U.K., Japan, and other countries face the same delay, though the wait time in the U.S. is only one week.


Apple has been battling to meet global demand for its diminutive tablet, which has outshined that of its larger 4th-generation cousin. The newest 9.7-inch tablet is in stock at most online Apple stores around the world. In China, the Wi-Fi version is immediately available, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version offers a wait time of just a few days.


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