~~~Well that rots. We were told we wouldn't be charged until just before shipping, and several months isn't what I'd call "just before". My pre-order number is unfortunately high because for some reason I stopped receiving emails, I even asked staff to double check as to why & to make sure I was on the mailing list again (after re-joining) but never heard back. :( I just luckily checked in to see that I could pay in August and I did.
I'd like to know about the warranty and all these delays--I certainly hope the warranty period will not be based on the paid date but rather the date we