Another thing to keep in mind, this was only offered on the Educational discount site and not open to the general masses. The only way that you could have ordered one was if you were eligible for said discount. Apple saw a huge influx of orders for this new version, they likely realized that many of them were from people "cheating the system." It is no secret that this very forum, along with others, had some post that announced this "great deal" and new configuration to anyone and everyone. Of course not just anyone and everyone can techincally order one, so they cheat the system and have their: brother, sister, cousin, neighbor, friend, long lost uncle twice removed...etc. order it for them since that person WAS eligible for the discount, yet had no intention of ever purchasing or using the computer for themselves. Apple isn't stupid, and probably pulled the plug before too many people abused the system. That way, they can actually have the computers to supply the initial and intended audience (SCHOOLS, not the average joe having his/her buddy buy it for them using said school discount) first and ensure that they aren't shortened on stock by those who would obtain them by loopholes in the order process.