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More than a month ago, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad to the world, with an ambiguous "late March" shipping date for the Wi-Fi version of the device. In the ensuing weeks, no further information about a specific date or pre-order options (despite rumors) have been made available.
AllThingsD cites Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek as the source of the most recent rumor regarding the launch date. Misek claims that "an unspecified production problem at the iPad's manufacturer, Hon Hai Precision" may limit the initial launch to the U.S. only. In addition, Misek claims that the delays will limit the launch to 300,000 units.
It's important to note that the only source of this rumor -- and this is very much a rumor -- is Misek. The source of Misek's information hasn't been revealed, but given the nature of the report, our guess is someone in Asian manufacturing.
Our own sources with similar connections to the Asian manufacturing industry have not heard any information that gives any credence to these claims.