thanks alexvi, I'll try apple!
Aura also charged me right away, despite it being a backorder.
update from Apple:
"Order status: Processing
Order comment:
Hi Waba, we will have the aura back in stock in about a week. I will let you know when it ships. Thanks, Nick
Browse to the following page to login to your account and view your order details:
https://www.greenapplebooks.com/user
Thanks again,
Green Apple Books
REAL {books, people, local}"
They also charged my card right away... Grr.