I called the store in Apple store in Michigan Ave. (Chicago) and they received some shipment of 12" PowerBook. I placed a hold on one together with a iPod so that I can qualify for the rebate on the iPod. I called the online Apple store and canceled both my PowerBook and iPod order instead, even though the iPod have been shipped. They say that I can return it to them and get a full refund, so no lost there. So, the moral of the story is: If you live close enough to an Apple store, call them right now, they probably do have some PowerBook in store and place a hold on one like I did and cancel your online order.