How long before i will be able to get a Powebook?

here in the US, the online store say 1-3 days.

2A Batterie said:

here in the US, the online store say 1-3 days.

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Same on the UK store, but as we know, what Apple say, and what they deliver on are two very different things.

My local apple store said stock would be in by Wednesday.

James - chill a little. I realise you're stressing about getting it before you go on your trip but since nothing you can do will make it get here faster, there's little to gain. It was your choice to wait until the new configuration came out.

Apple announced it yesterday - it will take a few days for them to get to the UK. Customs, freight schedules all take their toll so it's probably true that the Apple Store aren't sure exactly when they'll arrive - hence saying 'give us a call each day' - I do agree that you can wait a while on the phone which is annoying. It would be better if they could call you.

It won't take long to get set up and get used to it - so if you don't get it til Thursday, it really shouldn't be too bad. Think of it as something to play with at the airport.

I'm pretty sure that Apple will charge a 10% restocking fee if you buy an iBook today and then return it on Thursday (opened) for a Powerbook so I'm not sure what you'll gain since you'll have to reload everything again in any case. Use the time to investigate what programs you might want to download from the web (Macstumbler for finding wifi networks, Quicksilver for launching apps, Adium for chatting) and getting them on a CD ready to install when you get your Mac.

As far as I can see, you have 3 options
1. Keep your fingers crossed that they arrive by Thursday. Even if you have to call each day, you can do other things while your ear is attached to the receiver waiting.
2. Try to buy an old PB at a discount from John Lewis, Micro Anvika etc
3. Buy the iBook for your trip (might be better for travelling since sturdier and better battery life) and sell it afterwards (you may not lose much more than the restocking fee.

Good luck - enjoy your Mac and your trip.

I went into the Regent Street store today (Tuesday) and one muppet said they had the new PBs in stock. All excited I said I'll take one (then cancel my web order).

Muppet 1 went off to talk to Muppet 2 who said they won't be into the shop until at least Friday.

I told them I'll wait patiently for my web order then. I then played in the store for an hour then walked out empty handed.

I am in the same boat. I bought a 12" pb on friday before the update but did not open it. Now I 'm waiting for my local apple store to get them in stock. My local store just recieved the new 15" pb but they are not exactly sure when they will recieve the 12".

Well I ordered a 12sd on Monday, all the emails and jazz went through very quickly (obviously) and I have an email from them by Tuesday morning saying that the PB will ship "on or before Feb. 3", the printer on or before Feb.2 (couldn't pass the $100 USD back).

So far I have been very pleased 😀

efoto said:

Well I ordered a 12sd on Monday, all the emails and jazz went through very quickly (obviously) and I have an email from them by Tuesday morning saying that the PB will ship "on or before Feb. 3", the printer on or before Feb.2 (couldn't pass the $100 USD back).

So far I have been very pleased 😀

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Is this the new model? I just ordered mine today.. am hoping to see it shipped as soon as yours. Neat!

TheSith said:

Is this the new model? I just ordered mine today.. am hoping to see it shipped as soon as yours. Neat!

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It sure has he** better be 😛, yes it is.

I placed the order as soon as I decided which model to get and I did not change a single thing to the actual laptop itself (someone else is getting a longer leadtime but 'upgraded' to 768 from Apple). I wish you the best, I know I can't wait for mine.