iPhone 5 preorder delivery pushed back 3 to 4 weeks

iPhone 5 preorder delivery pushed back 3 to 4 weeks
The new shipping estimates come after Apple announced yesterday that the iPhone 5 logged more than 2 million preorders in its first 24 hours, more than doubling the tally of the iPhone 4S last year. Apple's next-generation smartphone is benefiting from pent-up demand among consumers seeking a new design, bigger display, and a 4G LTE connection.While a majority of the orders are expected to be fulfilled on September 21, both Apple and its partner carriers had previously pushed back the shipment dates by a couple of weeks.The iPhone 5 is also proving to be a hit among reviewers, including CNET's Scott Stein, who praised the addition of 4G LTE and the larger screen. "The iPhone 5 has them, plus a new processor, plus a new design, plus iOS 6, plus a lot more. It's the best iPhone that's been made," Stein wrote. Hands-on with the sharp, slim iPhone 5 (...See full gallery1 - 4 / 24NextPrev