“Order yours today. Limited quantities available,” says Apple

Oct 26, 2012 07:27 GMT  ·  By

The Apple online store is back from the dead showing pre-order availability for the latest tablet PCs, the iPad mini and the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display.

After several hours of outage, the Apple online store is now back up and running for customers keen on getting their hands on the latest iPads modeled by Jony Ive and his team of industrial designers.

Apple advises eager customers to order theirs today as quantities are limited. The usual production hurdles could be the cause, coupled with big demand for the diminutive tablet.

Alternately, customers can buy the Wi-Fi model outright at their local Apple retail store starting at 8:00 a.m. on November 2. Cellular models will be available a couple of weeks thereafter.

The fourth-generation iPad comes with the powerful A6X chip for blazing-fast performance.