IMac 2011 Spring - SSD Drive - Shipping

I want to buy my new iMac with a SSD Drive, but, if i click it, ship goes from 4 days to 4-6 weeks? How can it be? I have to wait 6 weeks!? For only an SSD?

Luxamor wrote:
When I called Apple and asked why there was a 4-6 week delay caused by an SSD order, the rep said it was because they had to install a different type of motherboard (?) . So I ordered the 2 TB drive and decided to take advantage of the future Thunderbolt capabilities instead.
I just talked to a rep that said the same, but when I asked why, he said because the SSD was like a Macbook Air, it's built into the motherboard!!!
Is this a good thing? I'm not so sure! what if it fails when out of warranty, omg, the repair cost would be through the roof! Plus upgradability would be completely shot in the foot!
ARRGgg!!! The rep I talked to was with the business group division, not sure if that would make any difference on validity of his statement.
Can anyone confirm this? If so I may well cancel and get the standard w/o and look to upgrade it later.

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