The release of iPod mini internationally is drawing closer, with rumors that production of the hard drives have now been increased. Apple still maintains that July will be month when we can get our hands of these little devices, lets hope Apple does get it right with the price and delivery times (4-6 weeks will prove unpopular). Apple may claim to be the market leader but in the UKt there is a more of a competitive market and people will turn to alternatives.
It is widely known that Apple often stock has surplus stock of hardware to satisfy its US market, which analysts in the UK in believe damages Apples ability to increase its market share as the built times are often unacceptable.