Obviously, Microsoft must believe certain computers, even new ones, are going to react violently to this new update and so have it on pause for whatever reason. I would rather wait till the spring or next summer to get it, especially if it means an exploding laptop should I receive it now or force it now.
I do find it strange though, since one new laptop here received the update several weeks ago and this unit, also a new machine, isn't getting it. The grief of it all.