If you listen to the internet you would be led to believe Apple can’t take Pre-orders on the iPad because they haven’t received FCC approval. I believe this is incorrect. The FCC regulation prohibits putting unapproved electronic devices in the hands of consumers prior to FCC approval. There is absolutely no reason Apple can’t take pre-orders. It makes absolutely no sense to have announced the product and then to not even take pre-orders. Some will point to the 1st iPhone, but remember there were no pre-orders, you had to buy directly from AT&T or an Apple store. So just what is Apple up to?