Ermm...2 weeks?! WTF...

Then again, if that email says they're getting them in this week and will have filled all pre-orders by next week, then it still ties in with what Steve said... 3 batches, lots of pre-orders. Filled on a first come first serve basis. First 2 batches this week, more batches next week (batches 3 and 4)... so makes sense that they'll go in to next week for at least the late October and November orders... And they'll spend 2 weeks filling pre-orders before they hit the stores officially for walk in purchases or orders placed now...

EDIT: Oh... I just saw that webchat. I wan't to kill somone...