Apple record 2 million+ iPhone 5 preorders constraining supply

Ars Technica
By Chris ForesmanSep 17, 2012, 6:21 am322 pts
Nathan Mattise Apple announced on Monday that it has taken over 2 million preorders for the iPhone 5 with the first 24 hours of availability. That number is double the previous preorder record set by the iPhone 4S last year, and has pushed online sales availability will into October. "iPhone 5 preorders have…

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