I am also eagerly awaiting the release of the iLiad.
I dont think they will frustrate potential customers even more by doing a pre-order scheme (or i sure hope they dont).
I guess they are a bit overwhelmed by the attention and interest their product receives and they are just working frenetically to iron out last-minute problems.
I also have a question for the European readers of MobileRead:
I will be leaving for Europe at the end of this month and probably i will purchase the iLiad while i'm there. Is the VAT in effect in all european countries?
I will be in Romania for the summer, and i'm wondering if i will have to pay VAT if buying from there.