It will come as no surprise that within hours of Apple launching its iPad mini with Retina display we're already hearing reports of supplies running dry.

Although online orders are still showing shipping estimates of just 1 to 3 days for the second-generation iPad mini, this could change at any time if consumer demand is as strong as many analysts expect.

As a result, Apple is reportedly pulling out all the stops to keep the supply chain cranking out these devices as quickly as possible. Even Phil Schiller was quoted in this morning's press release