I also checked my order status on 12/2, and was told that my order shipped 12/1. I ordered my unit on 11/1.

They were unable to provide me w/a tracking number either, but this is not terribly unusual in a drop-ship situation.

They *should* know whether the item has shipped or not, because that is the time that the CC is charged. (I assume, since the charge did not show up on my last Amex bill..)

Will report status.