I ordered online on 7/16, roughly 1pm, I don't know when the order was actually processed, but from what others have posted i can only assume 8+ hrs from that time....
I still have the generic "your order has been processed, you will be updated with tracking or back order info when/if necessary" message when i check my order status. Called vzw and was told there not shipping until 7/27 due to back orders, I politely let her know that I had placed my order on 7/16 BEFORE the vzw website was updated with such information, I was even given the option to pay for next day air (which I opted out of).
Her only reply was that they couldn't "keep up" with the online orders and that my order was defiantly confirmed, It just will not ship until 7/27. What the hell, i just spent all weekend psyching myself up for this thing, now i have to wait another week and a half