To clarify the situation, I called EVP to confirm. They are backed up because of the sheer number of people pre-ordering this phone. It's legit, and we are really set for pre-ordering.
He said pricing and release date are still tenative. EVP WILL BE LESS than store prices. He said they just can't say how much yet. Also, he said they are looking at the 19th, but didn't want to say it's set in concrete.
If you pre-order, give it a day or so, they are really backlogged.
Go EVP!
