Long time lurker, first time poster, but I have a theory....
I too have been following the progress of the tbolt and preordered the very first day it was available to do so way back when the 14th was the supposed launch date.
I remember reading quite a few blogs coming out right after CES saying how Skype functionality wouldn't be ready until the 28th. I wish I could find the blogs to back this up, It may have even been in some of the hands on video's....but this could be where this date has come from. I'm thinking the launch date may not necessarily have been "pushed back" but this is the date for Skype functionality. Maybe the 28th is the "update day" instead of the "launch day"
As far as an official launch "date". did anyone ever think that different stores get their shipments different days of the week? The in stock date (or whatever Jay called it) is the 21st. Different stores could get the device any time next week starting with the 21st depending on when your store gets their usual deliveries. Even if it were a FedEx drop shipment like Jay talked about earlier in the thread, those could possibly be different days of the week depending on the store.....Maybe next week is the launch week???
Jay, if you could please, not sure when your working next but just keep us updated with any other info over the weekend! The fact that you have given proof in the form of pic's of the Sunday ad and the computer RSS make be believe you more then anyone else!
Here's the link from Phandroid posted Feb 9th, way before even the supposed original launch date
Skype Mobile with Video Ready For February 28th Launch; Verizon Only? | Android Phone Fans
