It seems to me that you can just call telesales and get it the next day. im not too sure but with most device launch dates, you can buy before hand and get it shipped to you so you can get it on the actual launch day. The IPad was like this as well as the Touch Pro2, as a UPS driver i remember those days 'cause every Ipad or TP2 I delivered people were running upto my truck to get their packages . so everybody set your alarm clocks & speed dial to telesales and order on the 3th to get your phone on Fri and enjoy thru the long weekend, its worth a shot.