Most models of new computerized Apple watches will be in short supply the first time after the start of sales. It is reported by 9to5Mac, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Due to the large number of different versions of the model number Apple Watch deliveries gadget for many Apple Store in the US and other countries around the world, will be limited.In total, the company will provide shipping 34 different modifications of smart watches that are available in three different collections and two screen sizes. To obtain the desired model edition recommends reserving Apple Watch April 10 - the first day you start taking pre-orders.
"According to our information, on April 24, the day of the start of sales Apple Watch, many models can not be bought in the store. Apple will primarily serve customers who preorder".
Earlier this week, from Asia come rumors of production problems faced by Apple in assembling Apple Watch. As a result, the volume of output of these devices may be significantly lower than previously expected level.
Chinese edition UDN has information according to which only 30-40% of OLED panels for Apple Watch, manufactured in factories LG Display, can be used in commercial products, and the rest - it's a marriage. In addition, the contract manufacturer Quanta Computer, which is responsible for the assembly of "apple" smart watches, has difficulty adapting their capacity to allow for a wearable device. As a result, Apple was forced to reduce the initial plan for the production of "smart" watches from 3 to 1.5 million pieces per month.
Prior to this, Cowen & Co analyst Timothy Arcuri said that the lack of the ability of existing partners Apple releases Apple Watch Watch prompted American corporation to seek help from Foxconn and Samsung. Experts predict that by June 2015 delivery Apple Watch will not exceed 6 million copies.