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I think the more accurate headline would be "iPad tracking numbers are being sent out, UPS to hold delivery until 4/3."

Nope, they are in transit. UPS could hold them when they get to the US, but currently they are on trucks and planes.

Yes, but they most likely will sit at the local shipping depots until 4/3, just like the 3GS pre-orders.

"When the iPhone 3GS shipped last year, Apple commanded UPS to hold on to the packages until launch day, even if they were sitting there, ready and waiting in your local branch like gifts under a Christmas tree."

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