iPhone 5 will only be available for sale as early as October 7 2011?
This clarifies the rumors that iPhone 5 might be launched in September/October.
From what I understand, I believe that iPhone 5 will be launched in September 2011 as rumored but will be available to consumers in October 2011.
Another rumor that iPhone 5 will be available for pre-orders as early as end of September 2011 adds weight to the statement above