Apple iPad launched might be delayed by a month

Apple’s iPad launch might be postponed by a month and would be released only in the U.S. initially. In a research note, published on March 1, 2010, Peter Misek, an analyst from Canaccord Adams, claimed hearing a rumor of “manufacturing bottleneck” which would limit the production of iPad to 300,000 units. Earlier, Apple announced that 1000k iPads would be ready to be released. Channel Register.co.uk reports:

"An unspecified production problem at the iPad's manufacturer, Hon Hai Precision, will likely limit the launch region to the US," Misek said in the note. "It is also possible that, given the limited number of units available in March, the launch will be delayed for a month."

Misek also said that this delay would not have a major impact on the demand of Apple iPad except few unhappy Apple fans. Misek predicted that Apple would sell roughly 1.2 million iPads in 2010 and 3.5 million in 2011. He also raised the forecast of his iPhone sales in the current quarter to 7.9 million units from his previous prediction of 7.2 million.