US and international iPad 2 online shipping estimates drop to 2-3 weeks

Online shipping estimates for the iPad 2 have now dropped to 2-3 weeks. This comes just a few weeks after shipping estimates jumped to 3-4 weeks shortly after the iPad 2 became available in the US. The estimates reflect both US and international availability and go for all 18 models including the Verizon and AT&T 3G options.
A quick check at a couple of local Apple Retail Stores revealed that most locations are still having a difficult time keeping stock on-hand, but when you pair this news with the new iPad 2 commercial Apple started airing last weekend, it seems they're more confident and better positioned than before to meet consumer demand.
Did you recently order an iPad 2 online? Let us know what your own shipping estimates look like in the comments!
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