Apple Is Now Posting Christmas Order Deadlines
December 2, 2013
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday both in the rearview mirror, attention now turns to Christmas. For those hoping to buy an iOS device and have it delivered before the holiday, Apple has announced its ordering deadlines.
For those ordering an iPad Air with custom engraving, the deadline for Christmas delivery is one week from today, Dec. 9. The custom engraving deadline on the iPad mini with Retina display is this Thursday, Dec. 5.
Engraving deadline for the first-generation iPad mini is Dec. 18, and Dec. 17 for the iPad 2.
Standard and next day shipping deadlines for non-engraved iOS devices are as follows:
Free shipping is available on all orders through Dec. 22. Deadlines for other Apple products, including Macs, iPods, and accessories are available by following this link. See also: Target, Walmart Both Report Strong Black Friday Sales, Credit Apple's New iPads, Top 12 Apps To Buy For Your New iPad Air Or iPad mini, and Apple Retail Stores Get Snowflake Storefront Design In Time For The Holidays.
- iPad mini with Retina display, Dec. 5, not available
- iPad mini, Dec. 18, Dec. 22
- iPad Air, Dec. 9, not available
- iPad 2, Dec. 18, Dec. 22
- iPhone 5s, Dec. 12, not available
- iPhone 5c, Dec. 18, Dec. 22
- iPhone 4s, Dec. 17, Dec. 22
