On April 14th, 2010, Apple released a statement announcing what we pretty much expected to hear by that time. Given the higher than predicted initial demand for the first generation iPad, the tablets international launch was delayed from the end of April to the end of May. Many people are now wondering if Apple will be forced to similarly delay the presently scheduled March 25th iPad 2 international launch. On Tuesday, following word that delivery estimates for iPad 2 orders now stand at 4 to 5 weeks, John Paczkowski of Digital Daily is speculating that the i{ad 2 international launch may be delayed. Although Paczkowski suggests that the domestic product shortages could be evidence of Apple’s plan to continue with the March 25th global roll out as scheduled, it seems much more likely that Apple’s supply is being drained by unbridled demand. Further complicating the international launch is the recent tragic earthquake in Japan. On March 25th, Japan was to join 26 other countries to receive the iPad 2 along with Canada, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and Spain. Given the level of difficulty in getting humanitarian assistance to the Japanese people as of right now, it’s unlikely the shipments of the iPad 2 are on the minds of many Japanese citizens today. Consequently there is no shortage of adverse factors that now make a delay appear inevitable for the iPad 2 international launch. Until Apple says differently though, we have no choice but to proceed as though the launch schedule remains unchanged. What do you think of a possibly international launch delay? Does this effect you? Let us know in the comments below! [Source: Digital Daily] Authors:

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