So the 5870 was a "soft" launch not really for sale yet ?

[Threader]

After a Week since launch all cards (7 brands of HD 5870) Now in Stock at the Egg.

I would call this a successful enough launch.

now let's see how well the HD 5850 do this week

 

[dnottis]

Noticed that too - now come the price drops if demand has already tapered off.

 

[KaptainKhaos]

yeah i picked up 3 5870's today pics and benchies to follow Sapphire's but that's all that where in stock and impatience is a virtue !