They were backordered before the phone was even released. Those that ordered their phone once the phone was released most probably did not get the phone on 7/20 because the people that got it then were the ones that didn't get one launch day. So after that, the next shipment due on 8/3 is people that ordered once the phone had shipped. Remember, they were offering the upgrade to the Droid X in place of the DInc. That was a few weeks ago that it started. So maybe not a few days after launch, but those that waited until mid-june to order are still waiting. They were not served on the July release date.
Okay, either you have not been paying attention to the ordered/shipped posts or I am just very confused by what you are saying
The phone has been on a 4-5 week (on average) backorder since launch. The phone was launched on April 29th. People who ordered the phone in mid June ALREADY have the phone.
Like I said, I ordered the phone 6/19 (which is "mid June") and I have had it now for 2 weeks. I am not still waiting. In fact, people who ordered in mid
July are now seeing their shipping confirmations...
see for yourself.
Up until 2 weeks ago, every order that has been placed since launch has been shipped within 4-5 weeks of the order date. The later you ordered, the later it shipped of course. But it was within that 4-5 week period.
At this point, HTC is almost completely caught up. If you order your phone today, 7/26, you will have it by 8/3. That's less than 2 weeks delay.
Yes, once the Droid X was announced, they decided to let people switch if they wanted to. But that doesn't really have anything to do with anything.
