Jordan Kahn, writing for 9to5mac:
Ahead of Apple’s WWDC in June and an expected Apple TV refresh, shipping times for its current generation Apple TV have just slipped from in stock to 1-2 weeks. Apple’s estimates for shipping Apple TV from its online store often jump between being “in stock” and “1 day”, but a longer delay in shipping could signal Apple’s intent to introduce a refreshed Apple TV in the near future.
For the record, my Apple Store mining efforts show Apple TV in stock and available for in store pickup at all 4 Apple Stores in my area. Online ordering shows a delivery date, via standard shipping, of May 5th (in four days).
This availability doesn’t mean the shipping time isn’t fluctuating, but I’m not seeing the fluctuation in my neck of the woods. Clearly, other people are seeing things differently. Here’s hoping for that refresh.
Jim? Oh Jim! We crave input from the divine bearded one on this rumor! 🙂
More than a month away from WWDC? If there was a refresh, I would think it’d be after the first of June.
In the past, it wasn’t unusual for Apple product supplies to start dwindling well before announced refreshes, although it’s (IME) become rarer since Tim Cook took over.
I know it won’t happen, but I want an Apple TV that is also a bluray player. I want less things connected to the dang tv.