Splitting orders due to backordered parts

[grouch]

I placed an order for some X50 accessories today (10% off in the Home section!) - all on one order. When I just checked back, the Rhinoskin hard case appears to be backordered. It was automatically split off the order into a new order, apparently so that the in-stock items can ship faster.

Can it be? Is Dell finally wising up and splitting off backordered items?

Nelia