List of Members Waiting for their Macbook Air to Ship and Arrive and Photos!

[netdog]

The airline adapter wont work with the MBA because of the angle that the connector forms with the surface of the MBA. That angle is almost perpendicular with the table surface and would put gigantic amounts of stress on the cable. However, Apple released a universal adapter to address that issue.

Are you sure? My understanding was that the airline adapter (mine is almost a year old) would work with an MBA.

[Azurael]

It would physically connect, and should work fine, but from what I can see of the MBA's power socket location, you'd have to raise the machine up about an inch or so on something like a book to not either be bending the cable at an immediate near-90 degree angle or knocking the plug out of the socket.

[rsm5068]

Are you sure? My understanding was that the airline adapter (mine is almost a year old) would work with an MBA.

It will still work connector, voltage and amp-wise. However, because of the stress that would be put on the cable at the point where the cable locks into the adapter it would eventually break the cable off. The same thing happened with my guitar cable and with 4 pair of ear buds I have owned over the years. So maybe I misspoke by saying it wont work at all, but while it does work it wont work for long.

[Cybergypsy]

Why on earth would people lie about it?

not everyone is honest..........attention??

[rsm5068]

Think people are lying about the shipped status?


Anyone whose got one thats shipped post a screen!

No they aren't lying. Apple can control exactly what date your products arrive, short of mechanical failure during transport. If Apple tells Fed-EX/UPS/DHL that the product is not to leave the distribution center until a certain date then that is what happens. So theoretically they could already be in your town waiting to be delivered to your house, Apple just needs to give the courier the go-ahead. At least that is how I understand it to be.

[Cybergypsy]

No they aren't lying. Apple can control exactly what date your products arrive, short of mechanical failure during transport. If Apple tells Fed-EX/UPS/DHL that the product is not to leave the distribution center until a certain date then that is what happens. So theoretically they could already be in your town waiting to be delivered to your house, Apple just needs to give the courier the go-ahead. At least that is how I understand it to be. I would think more then 1 person here would have a Shipped status.....Pleeeeeeezzzzzz::cool:

[aiongiant]

interesting...
that would be cool thought hehe

but i doubt it's in the US already but one can hope LOL

[queuecipher]

I was just at the apple boards and someone there says their mba is in anchorage!

[ahaxton]

I personally will kill anyone who is lying lol.

It does seem a bit odd out of all of who are pre-ordering one or two people report shipped.

[n0de]

we should know soon enough. It is almost 9:00am in China now, if they are really starting to ship them more of us will start getting update emails.

[ahaxton]

So I guess we should see a lot of posts in the next couple hours.

[n0de]

Or smelling some BS ;)

[ahaxton]

Or smelling some BS ;)

lol. Well I think it makes sense that we'd have to start seeing a significant amount of shipping notices since stores are projecting beginning of next week and people having their cards charged / prepared for shipment.

[Martin C]

I personally will kill anyone who is lying lol.

It does seem a bit odd out of all of who are pre-ordering one or two people report shipped.
OT: Why do you have the MacBook Air your ordered as a 'ultra-portable MBP' in your signature? The 13.3" screen and gargantuan bezel nearly as wide as the 15-inch MacBook Pro so it isn't ultraportable and I don't think that the glossy screen or integrated graphics merit it as a professional machine.

[n0de]

Would ADC members get their's with a higher priority?

[ahaxton]

OT: Why do you have the MacBook Air your ordered as a 'ultra-portable MBP' in your signature? The 13.3" screen and gargantuan bezel nearly as wide as the 15-inch MacBook Pro so it isn't ultraportable and I don't think that the glossy screen or integrated graphics merit it as a professional machine.

It was just used to annoy the "professionals" lol.

I personally think it can be called an ultraportable MBP, not by specs, but by design, SOME features and of course price / apple's intent.

[ahaxton]

Would ADC members get their's with a higher priority?


I don't think so.

[scharf10]

I had a small check to see if the displayed shipping time on the online store had decreased at all, which it hasnt. The Air's were released a week today and it said 2 - 3 weeks, so I had the slightest hope that it would say 1 - 2 weeks now but clearly it doesnt, ahwell :)

Scharf.

[sknighti]

apple seem to have released the authorization on my credit card is that normal?

[bitty417]

apple seem to have released the authorization on my credit card is that normal?

same thing here, even though it still says prepared for shipment.

[n0de]

The auth on your cc should release just before the real charge is applied. My card was charged today as well.

[Cybergypsy]

My funds are in the bank also BUT I have had the macbook in my hands before Apple has charged it :)

[mars111]

To be honest, I don't think that the statements of some members - regarding the question if the macbook air is already shipping or not - claiming their device is already shipping is true.

I have ordered the standard 1.6ghz 80gb as soon as possible after the keynote (I think my macbook has a number starting with MB003... which could indicate that I was the third who ordered the macbook air) and my Order Status still hasn't changed from "Prepared for Shipment" to "Shipping".

But I expect this is subject to change within the next few days.. *me bumping up and down*

[orthodoc]

To be honest, I don't think that the statements of some members - regarding the question if the macbook air is already shipping or not - claiming their device is already shipping is true.

I have ordered the standard 1.6ghz 80gb as soon as possible after the keynote (I think my macbook has a number starting with MB003... which could indicate that I was the third who ordered the macbook air) and my Order Status still hasn't changed from "Prepared for Shipment" to "Shipping".

But I expect this is subject to change within the next few days.. *me bumping up and down*

The "MB003..." has nothing to do with how fast your ordered. That is the model number. Mine is MB003LL/A. Just thought you might want to know. :D

[n0de]

I have to agree. I placed my order at 10:50 PST the day of the keynote. My cc was charged today but my status is still "prepared".

The MB003 is a portion of the part number. The last 4 digits would indicate your order in the line. I am 18x.

No one would have it in their hands without payment being processed first.

[mars111]

The "MB003..." has nothing to do with how fast your ordered. That is the model number. Mine is MB003LL/A. Just thought you might want to know. :D

Ok, thanks, I was wrong on that one..

[sosnow]

[QUOTE=sosnow;4809445]Does anyone anticipate long lines like the iphone for the MBA. I am planning on going to my local Apple store as soon as I read someone on this forum has a shipping confirmation. But I am wondering what this group thinks about the demand and if it will be immediately soldout.



Any thoughts on the demand/stock outs in stores?
Thanks

[apattee]

i'm gonna have to wait. though i'm pleased with my mbp

[ahaxton]

Does anyone anticipate long lines like the iphone for the MBA. I am planning on going to my local Apple store as soon as I read someone on this forum has a shipping confirmation. But I am wondering what this group thinks about the demand and if it will be immediately soldout.



Any thoughts on the demand/stock outs in stores?
Thanks

I don't think any product unless totally new for Apple will have long lines like the iPhone. Though of course if they underestimate demand, then there will be problems.

[bidwalj]

I don't think any product unless totally new for Apple will have long lines like the iPhone. Though of course if they underestimate demand, then there will be problems.

i think its safe to assume it will not be like the iphone. It all depends on the supply levels as to how easily you can get one, so it might be hard to get if there are low supplies. I think you will be safe if you go shortly after opening once there is word they are in stores. I'm looking to do the same since its not worth while ordering it this late.

[ahaxton]

i think its safe to assume it will not be like the iphone. It all depends on the supply levels as to how easily you can get one, so it might be hard to get if there are low supplies. I think you will be safe if you go shortly after opening once there is word they are in stores. I'm looking to do the same since its not worth while ordering it this late.


Most definitely, the iPhone was a totally new hyped up product that Apple just started. Although I think the MacBook Air is going to sell like hot cakes, its one of several kinds of Apple notebooks. iPhone version 2 I am sure won't be like the event iPhone 1 was.

[Cybergypsy]

I have to agree. I placed my order at 10:50 PST the day of the keynote. My cc was charged today but my status is still "prepared".

The MB003 is a portion of the part number. The last 4 digits would indicate your order in the line. I am 18x.

No one would have it in their hands without payment being processed first.

I am sorry you think that but bank of america has a 3 day hold on Debit payment, my cash is in the bank at the moment a nd a few times when buying a macbook the cash was till not drawn out untill the next day after i had it...has happend a few times...

[eyemac74119]

my printer cane today. i was so friggen excited when i saw the fedex truck carraying a small package with an apple on it ( my inet was down today i screamed THE AIRBOOKS ARE COMING THE AIRBOOKS ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[etorres]

my printer cane today. i was so friggen excited when i saw the fedex truck carraying a small package with an apple on it ( my inet was down today i screamed THE AIRBOOKS ARE COMING THE AIRBOOKS ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL damn, what a letdown. At least you can play with your new printer until you MBA arrives.

[MBAUser]

I just found this forum/post, and I must say, i'm pretty excited about the mba. But while we're all waiting for them to arrive at our doorsteps or the stores that we ordered them through, I'm wondering if anyone else got a good deal when buying their new MBA or did you pay full Apple price for it? Just another way to pass the time.
:apple:

[villanova329]

For those that are actually getting data from their tracking info, would you be so kind to post what your tracking progress is from the Fedex website or even iSnoop?

Kinda gives legitimacy to the claims that people are starting to get scans=)

Thanks!

[kamilcanada22]

I just found this forum/post, and I must say, i'm pretty excited about the mba. But while we're all waiting for them to arrive at our doorsteps or the stores that we ordered them through, I'm wondering if anyone else got a good deal when buying their new MBA or did you pay full Apple price for it? Just another way to pass the time.
:apple:

I got the student discount, so 100 dollars off.

also apple just billed my cc for the macbook air 30 min ago so shipping must me happening soon, maybe tomorrow. Thats just my guess.

[spishack]

unfortunately... mine just switched back to "not yet shipped" after having been on "prepared for shipment" for several days. booo!

[aiongiant]

OMG!
my macbook just went back to "not yet shipped status"!!! from "prepared for shipment"!

lame

i guess more waiting..
my ship and delivery date is still the same...

[etorres]

Mine stills says prepared for shipment,but it has been that way a couple of days now. I think they are all pretty much waiting in some warehouse somewhere for authorization to ship. I guess Apple wants to time it so that it can ship as many MBA's as possible at the same time.

[etorres]

Mine stills says prepared for shipment,but it has been that way a couple of days now. I think they are all pretty much waiting in some warehouse somewhere for authorization to ship. I guess Apple wants to time it so that it can ship as many MBA's as possible at the same time.

Correction, my order just changed to "not yet shipped" also.

[dexpot]

How disappointing. :(

[fishkorp]

mine also changed back to "not yet shipped." i thought for sure that was a charge on my card. my bank need to differentiate between authorizations and charges on their website :mad:

[bitty417]

Mine also changed from prepared to not yet shipped.

[zedsdead]

Mine also changed from prepared to not yet shipped.

Same here. What is going on? Does usually does not happen before things ship do they? I was really hoping for shipment today so that I would receive it by saturday, but guess that's not going to happen.

[zapp]

Same here. What is going on? Does usually does not happen before things ship do they? I was really hoping for shipment today so that I would receive it by saturday, but guess that's not going to happen.

Better to have prepared to ship and not ship than to have not yet shipped at all.

Mine was always not yet shipped. Maybe now I can relax a little and not check the status every 15 minutes wondering why it has not been prepared to ship.

[desenso]

Lame. Mine also regressed back to "not yet shipped." What's up with these shenanigans, Apple?

[dexpot]

Bad sign? http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1357915&tstart=0

[zedsdead]

Lame. Mine also regressed back to "not yet shipped." What's up with these shenanigans, Apple?

This has got to be some sort of mistake. "Prepared for Shipment" would imply that all the shipping labels were on the boxes and ready to go out. What did they did, open everything and send prep the boxes for the Apple Store instead of us? Doesn't make sense.

Or, maybe the original "Prepared For Shipment" was the mistake and we got our hopes up for nothing.

[rsm5068]

Lame. Mine also regressed back to "not yet shipped." What's up with these shenanigans, Apple?

I am a little confused. Did it say "not yet shipped" before? If it didn't I would call that progress.

[netdog]

Anybody had one of these phantom "prepared to ship" on a UK order?

Anybody had one of these "prepared to ship" messages appear for an order placed on Jan 16th or later?

[kernyboy]

I just cancelled my second order. This whole prepared to ship, might ship thing got me a lil spooked and I dont want to be sitting around with a delay. So, I'm just going to pick one up at apple retail, or my school book store and get the discount.

Anybody had one of these phantom "prepared to ship" on a UK order?

Anybody had one of these "prepared to ship" messages appear for an order placed on Jan 16th or later?

[Cybergypsy]

Mine went back to Not shipped yet also, as I now call BS on all those who have said they have had them ship...just think we can do this all over again :(

[dual64bit]

My status has changed from "Prepared to Shipment" to "Not Yet Shipped"

[n0de]

Back to Not Yet Shipped.

Crap.:(

[Cybergypsy]

still think they will ship by tomorrow :)

[kernyboy]

still think they will ship by tomorrow :)

nope. MacWorld was the 13th right? so they should ship the 27th. if these things are going out on the 6th and arriving on the 11th. The retail store is starting to look like a much better option.

[n0de]

I am watching so many forums right now I do not remember where I saw this, but someone was speculating that 10.5.2 NEEDS to be released before the MBA's go out.

SJ said the CD/DVD sharing software was on the restore disk, so why do we need to wait for this release. If it is true, some are speculating that it will be released Friday.

[n0de]

I have to pick up my PB from Applecare today, they owe me a favor (their quote) since I had a horrbile experience with them, maybe I can get some info...

[mars111]

jep, back to "Not yet shipped".. crap..
I'am speculating the same: this is because of the Software, not because of something else.

[eyemac74119]

maby they got a problem that every time the crateof mba's pass some guy watching a porno on his dvd drive on laptop all other mba's start playing that?

[illian]

mine is not yet shipped the whole time (germany)
so what exactly is the difference between not yet shipped and prepared to shipment?
steve said 2-3 weeks, so i don't think we'll get our mbas next week :(

but i just can't wait any longer...damn i'm like a little child :rolleyes:

[mars111]

aight, why don't we put it like that: the first macbook air's were ready to ship, then macOS got a major update (presumably 10.5.2) and they decided to update the macbook air's. this means, after the update (a few hours maybe?) the beauty's will be shipping, so I indeed also think that they'll ship very soon..

[PieMac]

I just found this forum/post, and I must say, i'm pretty excited about the mba. But while we're all waiting for them to arrive at our doorsteps or the stores that we ordered them through, I'm wondering if anyone else got a good deal when buying their new MBA or did you pay full Apple price for it? Just another way to pass the time.
:apple:

The Apple online store knocked $100.00 off when I called to cancel my order a few days ago. I was cancelling because I had decided to order my MBA from Amazon instead (which is where I usually get my Macs unless I need a custom configuration). Amazon would still be cheaper by around $30.00 dollars because of the no tax and I have a $25.00 credit, but I figured that I would probably get my MBA quicker if I ordered from Apple. I still have the Amazon order in place-whoever ships first, gets my business!

One thing about Amazon that I love is they have a no hassle returns/exchange policy as well as a price adjustment policy for 30 days, so if there's any problem at all or price drop, they'll take care of it with no issue-great CS!

[kamilcanada22]

I just spoke with apple's online store, asking them why my status went from "prepared to ship" to "not ready to ship". I was told that the macbook airs are being held right now because they need to recieve an update first. So there guess is that none will be shipped before the first of the month.

[dexpot]

Okay, thanks for the information.:rolleyes:

[bearwise]

Although it could be "Customer Service" Speak, perhaps they will be shipped with OS 10.5.2. All this is rally fetishism...counting down the minutes, but I guess I'm hooked too cuz im here.......:o

[bitty417]

Maybe Apple just got tired of all of us constantly refreshing the order status page. :)

[bearwise]

Maybe Apple just got tired of all of us constantly refreshing the order status page. :)

PERFECT

[hobbbz]

This is a bit OT but for you MBA purchasers, I just did a comparison of specs between all the portables and the MB and MBP both have battery life of 6 hrs. (maximum time) but the Air's battery life is listed as 5 hrs. wireless productivity.

1. What does wireless productivity mean (in comparison to "maximum time")?

and 2. How does 5hrs make this a better portable machine than the MB or MBP?

[netdog]

OMG. If that is correct, the MBA battery time will be about 15 minutes.

As for the wireless, it means with wireless on. I find that when I have my iPhone's Wifi turned on, the battery life is abysmal, so that may actually be a good sign.

[hobbbz]

So maybe it's 7 hrs with wifi off but, why would you have wifi off.

[aiongiant]

This is a bit OT but for you MBA purchasers, I just did a comparison of specs between all the portables and the MB and MBP both have battery life of 6 hrs. (maximum time) but the Air's battery life is listed as 5 hrs. wireless productivity.

1. What does wireless productivity mean (in comparison to "maximum time")?

and 2. How does 5hrs make this a better portable machine than the MB or MBP?

means it's with Wifi turned on and that drains alot of battery life
while the rating for the MB and MBP for "maximum time" means lcd at low brightness..and wifi bluetooh all off. with all that on it will prob go down to 2-3 hours

[netdog]

So maybe it's 7 hrs with wifi off but, why would you have wifi off.

To last a full school day. iPhone can handle the data.

[bitty417]

This is a bit OT but for you MBA purchasers, I just did a comparison of specs between all the portables and the MB and MBP both have battery life of 6 hrs. (maximum time) but the Air's battery life is listed as 5 hrs. wireless productivity.

1. What does wireless productivity mean (in comparison to "maximum time")?

and 2. How does 5hrs make this a better portable machine than the MB or MBP?

I would think maximum time is bluetooth and wifi turned off. Screen probably dimmed as well.

MBA battery times are supposed to be with all wireless features turned on.

[JCT]

So maybe it's 7 hrs with wifi off but, why would you have wifi off.

On an airplane.

JT

[netdog]

On an airplane.

JT

And when away from a Wifi cloud.

[rsm5068]

means it's with Wifi turned on and that drains alot of battery life
while the rating for the MB and MBP for "maximum time" means lcd at low brightness..and wifi bluetooh all off. with all that on it will prob go down to 2-3 hours

You will get 3 hours tops if you leave everything on and it is the first charge you hav ever put on the battery. My friends MB gets 2 hours if he's lucky.

[dual64bit]

My Macbook gets about 2 hours 20 minutes of run-time with wifi and bluetooth on. I can dim the screen almost all the way and get about 2 hours 45 minutes.

On the macbook page it says 6 hours depending on use

I'd imagine the macbook air's will get about the same if not slightly more (due to the LED backlight and slower spinning hard drive).

The macbook air pages say 5 hours, but they say that a lot all over the place and are proud to admit that number; therefore I would suggest the macbook airs will get 3-5 hours.

Once I get mine I'll do some tests.

http://www.apple.com/batteries/

[Anderson3133]

And when away from a Wifi cloud.

Got to love those Wifi clouds.

[scottkifnw]

So what happens when we all get our MBA's? No more emotional roller coaster? Will that be a let down (like post partum depression)?, or will it open a new thread for MBA war stories?

[Anderson3133]

So what happens when we all get our MBA's? No more emotional roller coaster? Will that be a let down (like post partum depression)?, or will it open a new thread for MBA war stories?

It will definately begin new threads. Such as, Unboxing Videos, pics, problems, likes, dislikes, etc.

OT: love the pun "post partum depression" :)

[Alfadoc]

CTO 1.6, 80GB PATA, Remote and Ethernet dongle

Ordered January 16th, ships February 7th, delivery scheduled for February 16th!

Traditionally, it always seems that I've gotten my orders earlier than they forecast... One can only hope. :D

-Peter

[bearwise]

Gee...... here I was about to add an item castigating you all for having no life, emoting endlessly about when the MBa you just bought will ship, where you'll be and what you'll be doing when it finally comes; and I just realized that I'm sitting here having no life, emoting endlessly about when my MBa I just bought will ship, where I'll be and what I'll be doing when it finally comes...

[n0de]

No wonder they want to wait and ship until 10.5.2 is installed, it is 380MB. No better way to highlight the fact that you do not have the option of a wired network connection than when you turn on your new toy for the first time and see an hour long download waiting for you!!:D

[mark34]

As far as the hours of life is concerned... I thought I read somewhere that the 5 hours was for usual productivity suite... web, spreadsheets, etc. but that watching a movie it would be reduced. Isn't that what the productivity disclaimer is about? OF course WiFi, BT etc. would also impact, but the implication of what I read seemed to me that the 5 hours included having WiFi on.

[aiongiant]

No wonder they want to wait and ship until 10.5.2 is installed, it is 380MB. No better way to highlight the fact that you do not have the option of a wired network connection than when you turn on your new toy for the first time and see an hour long download waiting for you!!:D

haha you mean like a ps3? LOL
i plugged it in and i had to wait forever to get the stupid update lol

[desenso]

No wonder they want to wait and ship until 10.5.2 is installed, it is 380MB. No better way to highlight the fact that you do not have the option of a wired network connection than when you turn on your new toy for the first time and see an hour long download waiting for you!!:D

Huh? 802.11g is about the slowest internal wireless networking standard you'll find today. Even that can move 380MB quickly. You'd obviously be limited by your internet connection to your ISP. At that point, it doesn't matter whether you're using wireless or wired internet.

[jshapnyc]

I just cancelled my online order. There's no way it will be in my hands before it's in the store, absolutely no way. Two weeks from the Keynote is next Tuesday. I don't have a tracking number. I don't care if it's drop shipped from China, Taiwan or Mars, it won't be in my hands tomorrow, Thursday, Friday or Monday.

I'm paying tax on it regardless so I might as well walk 10 blocks up 5th Avenue, put my hands on it, then decide whether or not I want to buy. My EPP discount applies there too. There is also no shot in hell there will be a rush on these like the iPhone. Not even close. We're talking a $1000 difference in price and a PC product, not a consumer electronics product.

I think you'd all be smart to do the same and cancel as well if you're within reasonable distance of an Apple Store.

[aiongiant]

I just cancelled my online order. There's no way it will be in my hands before it's in the store, absolutely no way. Two weeks from the Keynote is next Tuesday. I don't have a tracking number. I don't care if it's drop shipped from China, Taiwan or Mars, it won't be in my hands tomorrow, Thursday, Friday or Monday.

I'm paying tax on it regardless so I might as well walk 10 blocks up 5th Avenue, put my hands on it, then decide whether or not I want to buy. My EPP discount applies there too. There is also no shot in hell there will be a rush on these like the iPhone. Not even close. We're talking a $1000 difference in price and a PC product, not a consumer electronics product.

I think you'd all be smart to do the same and cancel as well if you're within reasonable distance of an Apple Store.

i would prob considered the same thing if i lived near an apple store
unfortunately i don't and i'm in canada
so it's prob still faster to get it from online still for me

[n0de]

I think you'd all be smart to do the same and cancel as well if you're within reasonable distance of an Apple Store.

I would except that service in my local store is horrible.

I do agree though that there will be plenty of inventory and no need to rush. Especially in NYC where you have a couple stores to go to.

[spishack]

I just cancelled my online order. There's no way it will be in my hands before it's in the store, absolutely no way. Two weeks from the Keynote is next Tuesday. I don't have a tracking number. I don't care if it's drop shipped from China, Taiwan or Mars, it won't be in my hands tomorrow, Thursday, Friday or Monday.

[snip]

I think you'd all be smart to do the same and cancel as well if you're within reasonable distance of an Apple Store.

you're making an assumption here that the machines will be in stores within 2 weeks of the announcement, which is just plain stupid. there have been plenty of times in the past when the number isn't accurate for shipping OR stores.

it's more likely you'd receive your machine about the same time they appear in stores... making an assumption they'll be in stores no matter what within 2 weeks isn't a good idea.

now when they don't appear in stores and people start receiving them early, you'll feel a little foolish.

[JackSYi]

Apple realizes that the pre-orders are "strong" as noted in the conference call earlier this week. These are some of Apple's most loyal customers and I don't think they would really screw them over. Also, there is really no way of knowing when the stores will be getting them in.

I personally don't care whether or not the stores get them first. I would rather have it delivered it to me than worry that the ones that shipped to stores would be sold out. Also, the closest Apple store is more than an hour drive for me.

[n0de]

now when they don't appear in stores and people start receiving them early, you'll feel a little foolish.

Don't beat up on him too bad, the idea of waiting until you can actually touch it does have it's merits. Besides, my bet is that those who paid for expedited shipping get them the day before they are in the stores and the rest of us get them a couple of days later.

[netdog]

I just cancelled my online order. There's no way it will be in my hands before it's in the store, absolutely no way. Two weeks from the Keynote is next Tuesday. I don't have a tracking number. I don't care if it's drop shipped from China, Taiwan or Mars, it won't be in my hands tomorrow, Thursday, Friday or Monday.

I'm paying tax on it regardless so I might as well walk 10 blocks up 5th Avenue, put my hands on it, then decide whether or not I want to buy. My EPP discount applies there too. There is also no shot in hell there will be a rush on these like the iPhone. Not even close. We're talking a $1000 difference in price and a PC product, not a consumer electronics product.

I think you'd all be smart to do the same and cancel as well if you're within reasonable distance of an Apple Store.

Don't come crying to us when they start coming in before they start stocking them at The Apple Store near you.

[spishack]

Don't beat up on him too bad, the idea of waiting until you can actually touch it does have it's merits. Besides, my bet is that those who paid for expedited shipping get them the day before they are in the stores and the rest of us get them a couple of days later.

he wasn't saying he canceled because he wanted to touch one in store first, he was saying that they'll be in stores guaranteed next week because it has been two weeks since the keynote, which is stupid.

as everyone knows, apple's "shipping in xx weeks" is rarely every accurate, and basing an order cancelation on it is foolish.

[jshapnyc]

Don't come crying to us when they start coming in before they start stocking them at The Apple Store near you.

Please, I may be a newbie on here but I have been an Apple user for nearly two decades. Several times I have placed pre-orders and the item was well stocked instore before I received mine. Most recently I believe this happened with the first video iPods.

And excuse me, did someone say Apple isn't going to "screw the early adopters?" How about I waited in line to buy an iPhone on 5th Avenue (though thankfully only for a few hours) to find out that they had thousands upon thousands of them, way more than enough to meet demand. Oh, or how about less than 60 days after I dropped $600 for the phone, they drop it $200. No, Apple never screws the early adopters.

[scottkifnw]

As I recall from the Macworld Keynote, Steve Jobs said delivery would be 2 to 3 weeks. Everyone hopes for two, but it might be a week from this Tuesday!

[netdog]

The machines are all sitting in China waiting for 10.5.2 to go gold. That goes for Apple Store units and those being drop-shipped to those who pre-ordered.

As for the iPhone, everybody knew that The Apple Stores in NYC would have plenty of stock. If they hadn't, Apple would have screwed themselves.

[mashoutposse]

I would think having enough stock would be doing their early adopters a favor... better than being forced to pay way over MSRP from a scalper.

[JackSYi]

Please, I may be a newbie on here but I have been an Apple user for nearly two decades. Several times I have placed pre-orders and the item was well stocked instore before I received mine. Most recently I believe this happened with the first video iPods.

And excuse me, did someone say Apple isn't going to "screw the early adopters?" How about I waited in line to buy an iPhone on 5th Avenue (though thankfully only for a few hours) to find out that they had thousands upon thousands of them, way more than enough to meet demand. Oh, or how about less than 60 days after I dropped $600 for the phone, they drop it $200. No, Apple never screws the early adopters.

First off, as early adopters we all got what we paid for. Apple did not force us to fork the $599 for the iPhone, I gladly paid that amount knowing that was the price. They said it would be released on June 29th and they delivered. Whoever complained about the price drop after the fact dumb for doing so IMHO. Price drops happen in the consumer industry, and they happen faster in the technology industry. Albeit the iPhone price drop was unprecedented, Apple had every right to do it. At the time of purchase we as people who wanted the latest and greatest gadget knew that it costs $599 and we didn't get tricked into buying one. I have no regrets whatsoever about buying the phone at $599, it was the cost of owning it first, not Apple screwing over the early adopters. It was a bonus for them to give us all a $100 rebate. Just saying.

[desenso]

Please, I may be a newbie on here but I have been an Apple user for nearly two decades. Several times I have placed pre-orders and the item was well stocked instore before I received mine. Most recently I believe this happened with the first video iPods.

And excuse me, did someone say Apple isn't going to "screw the early adopters?" How about I waited in line to buy an iPhone on 5th Avenue (though thankfully only for a few hours) to find out that they had thousands upon thousands of them, way more than enough to meet demand. Oh, or how about less than 60 days after I dropped $600 for the phone, they drop it $200. No, Apple never screws the early adopters.

You tried to spin the fact that Apple stocked a large amount of the hottest product of 2007 as proof that they screwed you over as an early adopter. Unfortunately, your powers of persuasion are pathetically weak and your argument falls flat on its face.

[kkat69]

So what happens when we all get our MBA's? No more emotional roller coaster? Will that be a let down (like post partum depression)?, or will it open a new thread for MBA war stories?

It will definately begin new threads. Such as, Unboxing Videos, pics, problems, likes, dislikes, etc.

OT: love the pun "post partum depression" :)

I think there are plenty of those now and most of them from people who have no need for the MBA. I'm sure there'll be even MORE of those once people get them. It's unfortunate but that's one thing the human race does well, b!tch at everything myself included LOL :D

[netdog]

Like I said, don't come crying to us when our drop-shipped Airs start arriving before they do at your store.

[scottkifnw]

Any thoughts on Front Row?

The web site shows it as an accessory, but the specs don't show an Ir sensor. It was my belief that the remote works by Ir?

[netdog]

Any thoughts on Front Row?

The web site shows it as an accessory, but the specs don't show an Ir sensor. It was my belief that the remote works by Ir?

It does have an IR sensor. I forget where it talks about it, but somebody here already pointed us to the info at Apple and I did then read it there.

[dexpot]

It has an IR-Sensor. Right in the front.
You can order the remote control separately.

[scottkifnw]

Thank you so much. Of all who have experience with Front row and a Mac, do you recommend it for the MBA?

[netdog]

Thank you so much. Of all who have experience with Front row and a Mac, do you recommend it for the MBA?

Should be great.

As for the IR, I have been searching for it and haven't found it, but I do know that I was pointed to something about it here before. Maybe you can do a search and find the thread.

[JackSYi]

Thank you so much. Of all who have experience with Front row and a Mac, do you recommend it for the MBA?

I've never used it with my MBP. It just doesn't make sense to me on a laptop. The controls are right there in front of you. It might make more sense on a desktop or a 17-inch.

[aiongiant]

i never used it either for my macbook pro
it's faster opening itunes on the dock and going and trying to find the remote for it

it makes sense on like a mac mini hooked up to your tv or soemthing
but yea i never cared for it

[desenso]

I've never used it with my MBP. It just doesn't make sense to me on a laptop. The controls are right there in front of you. It might make more sense on a desktop or a 17-inch.

It's great if you ever hook your laptop up to a TV. I do this when I travel.

[MBAUser]

The Apple online store knocked $100.00 off when I called to cancel my order a few days ago. I was cancelling because I had decided to order my MBA from Amazon instead (which is where I usually get my Macs unless I need a custom configuration). Amazon would still be cheaper by around $30.00 dollars because of the no tax and I have a $25.00 credit, but I figured that I would probably get my MBA quicker if I ordered from Apple. I still have the Amazon order in place-whoever ships first, gets my business!

One thing about Amazon that I love is they have a no hassle returns/exchange policy as well as a price adjustment policy for 30 days, so if there's any problem at all or price drop, they'll take care of it with no issue-great CS!

I almost got mine with my education discount as well, but then I saw my price that I could get it for through work, which couldn't have been accurate, but I jumped on it anyways. I ended up getting the air for the same price I could have gotten the white macbook for. Just wondered if anyone else got a sick price like that on theirs. Now I'm just sitting and waiting like everyone else for it to ship.

[spishack]

And excuse me, did someone say Apple isn't going to "screw the early adopters?" How about I waited in line to buy an iPhone on 5th Avenue (though thankfully only for a few hours) to find out that they had thousands upon thousands of them, way more than enough to meet demand. Oh, or how about less than 60 days after I dropped $600 for the phone, they drop it $200. No, Apple never screws the early adopters.

apple has never "screwed" anyone. you bought an iphone for 600 because you thought it was worth that price. no one forced you to do it.

and who told you you had to stand in line at all?

i hate people who complain about being "screwed." idiocy.

[hobbbz]

It would be awesome if they did a hidden speed bump kind of like they did with the MBP(or was it macpro?) where in the time between when they announced it and when it shipped they went ahead and threw in faster procs

[Anderson3133]

apple has never "screwed" anyone. you bought an iphone for 600 because you thought it was worth that price. no one forced you to do it.

and who told you you had to stand in line at all?

i hate people who complain about being "screwed." idiocy.

All true. I think an IQ test is needed for people to own and operate keyboards from now on. Too many people complaining about being an early adopter who gets "screwed". That's how the technology world works. Their is always newer and greater things to come out, and as it progresses the older technology becomes less in value/cost. And be greatful that the people who are complaining got $100 store credit. Steve Jobs could have just laughed and said, "Screw you all"

But that's just my view.

[Flyer0815]

It would be awesome if they did a hidden speed bump kind of like they did with the MBP(or was it macpro?) where in the time between when they announced it and when it shipped they went ahead and threw in faster procs

While it would be great if there was some sort of speed bump, it would be highly unlikely since these chips were designed by Intel for Apple specifically, and also since the delay in shipping is a matter of two weeks, not the month or two lag time between the keynote and the original MBP release. However, I would not complain if you were correct :)

My order (placed within 5 minutes of the keynote) also went from "prepared" to "not yet shipped". While patience is a virtue, I am excited for the arrival of my new machine!

[memberako]

should i wait for the MBA to be available in stores or pre-order now?

[Flyer0815]

should i wait for the MBA to be available in stores or pre-order now?

I personally would pre-order now. I have always gotten my Apple equipment faster by pre-ordering than waiting for the stores to receive stock. Exceptions are those announcements (like the June MBP update) that were available immediately online and in store.

If your local Apple store gets stock before your order ships, just cancel your pre-order.

[eyemac74119]

why would you have wifi off.


possibly some people might take this freakishly thin and small thing on a plane?:eek::apple::apple::apple:

[HLdan]

I understand this and I wish the Airbook had a slightly smaller footprint. But, let's not get too sentimental. The 12" PB was a slow as molasses and the screen was, by today's standard's, just awful. And I think it was about the same price as an Airbook. We might have preferred a smaller screen and associated footprint for the MBA, but my gawd, 4 years ago if you had offered a 12" PB user an MBA instead: he would have grabbed it - might have missed the footprint, but not the brick-like thickness, G4 speeds, dull display (and the short batt life).

I have not yet decided whether to get an MBA - I have a bunch of Macs these days - will check it out in store this weekend :) But, I suspect the performance-robbing thinness will be hard to resist...

Question - someone mentioned the airline adaptor: will the adaptor for my MBP not work with the MBA?


Agreed. The 12" Powerbook was a glorified iBook. It never got much fanfare due to it's slowness and limited ram options, no backlit keyboard or ambient light sensor and no PC card slot and the GPU was subpar at best. Now that the Air is released and essentially the replacement of the 12" people are acting like the 12" was a revolutionary product since the lightbulb when in fact the Air offers a lot more.

[HLdan]

And excuse me, did someone say Apple isn't going to "screw the early adopters?" How about I waited in line to buy an iPhone on 5th Avenue (though thankfully only for a few hours) to find out that they had thousands upon thousands of them, way more than enough to meet demand.

Umm, and just how did Apple actually screw their customers or YOU for that matter? Let's see, a new revolutionary product announced for June 29th was released on schedule, plenty copies supplied to the retail stores to meet demand, so many copies available at the Apple store that Ebay sales of the iPhone were slow due to Apple's overstock. Hmm, sounds like you screwed YOURSELF by waiting in line.
Apple told no one to wait in line. That's YOUR fault. :p

[Cybergypsy]

Anything new on shipping status guys????

[etorres]

Anything new on shipping status guys????

Nope, just checked...

[n0de]

unfortunately not

[aiongiant]

nope boooo

more waiting...

[Flyer0815]

Well since I'm impatient, I phoned Apple to inquire as to why my order went from "Prepared" to "Not Yet". She stated that my MBA wont ship until Feb 6th, and the "Prepared" status and credit authorization were done by accident.

I'm aware she could know less than dirt, and I have learned to take service reps word for what its worth.... Nonetheless, it's quite disappointing and not the answer I was looking for.

Has anyone seen this happen before with a pre-order?

[JackSYi]

It would be awesome if they did a hidden speed bump kind of like they did with the MBP(or was it macpro?) where in the time between when they announced it and when it shipped they went ahead and threw in faster procs

That would be awesome.

[eyemac74119]

mine shows shipped now

[jshapnyc]

You tried to spin the fact that Apple stocked a large amount of the hottest product of 2007 as proof that they screwed you over as an early adopter. Unfortunately, your powers of persuasion are pathetically weak and your argument falls flat on its face.

OK, jackass, let me explain for your simple mind. I am an early adopter. I want the iPhone first. So I uproot my life to go wait in ****ing line for several hours when THEY HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH IN STOCK TO SATISFY DEMAND. I understand the need to drum up a buzz but I was really annoyed to have been jerked around like that.

[Flyer0815]

mine shows shipped now

Does it really? Thats good news. When did you order and what config did you get?

[JackSYi]

mine shows shipped now

I'm a little skeptical. Can you post screenshot?

[scottkifnw]

Just checked shipping- no change.

Check out this site http://www.manilamac.com/

I just purchased this sleeve for my MBA- I think it is way cool, and funny too. Too bad they don't make one for the superdrive!

[domhnal]

mine shows shipped now

Enough with the rumours...how about some details? If anyone is making these claims how about forwarding on a screen shot of the shipment status.

Can't stand liars.......must be Windows Users still pissed about Vista....

[rsm5068]

Agreed. The 12" Powerbook was a glorified iBook. It never got much fanfare due to it's slowness and limited ram options, no backlit keyboard or ambient light sensor and no PC card slot and the GPU was subpar at best. Now that the Air is released and essentially the replacement of the 12" people are acting like the 12" was a revolutionary product since the lightbulb when in fact the Air offers a lot more.

I liked the 12" iBook and PB. They were small which made them great for high school students (which I was during production) to use in class and travel with. After a few minor 3rd party adjustments they were a pretty cool machine. I never owned one myself but have borrowed them many times from my school to take to school competitions. However, I also noted the shortcomings mentioned that wouldn't make it necessarily a Pro series. The MBA still rules though.

[rsm5068]

Enough with the rumours...how about some details? If anyone is making these claims how about forwarding on a screen shot of the shipment status.

Can't stand liars.......must be Windows Users still pissed about Vista....

And they will be pissed for at least another 5 years!

[mars111]

mine shows shipped now

Well, considering your post history (yes, I checked on you), you seem to be one funny guy! I don't believe one word you are saying.. show me the screenshot!

My status still hasn't changed..

[SteveSparks]

Well since I'm impatient, I phoned Apple to inquire as to why my order went from "Prepared" to "Not Yet". She stated that my MBA wont ship until Feb 6th, and the "Prepared" status and credit authorization were done by accident.


This seems reasonable. I just ordered one from Apple in case I can't get one from the store first.

[n0de]

Can we return an unopened one that was ordered online at a Apple store?

I am thinking that if they hit the stores well before mine is delivered I will buy one from a store and return the delivered one to the store, assuming it will be too late to cancel the ordered one.

[aiongiant]

Can we return an unopened one that was ordered online at a Apple store?

I am thinking that if they hit the stores well before mine is delivered I will buy one from a store and return the delivered one to the store, assuming it will be too late to cancel the ordered one.

i don't think you can.,.. apple sees them are completely seperate things and i onced called them about that and they said thier computer systems are different and can't see each other apprently

u can however return it back to apple online but u'll prob have to pay for this shipping charge back

my status is still the same
i highly doubt that guy had his order shipped already

[shk718]

walt mossberg in his review of the air says it will be available next week

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20080124/apples-macbook-air-is-beautiful-and-thin-but-omits-features/

[JackSYi]

walt mossberg in his review of the air says it will be available next week

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20080124/apples-macbook-air-is-beautiful-and-thin-but-omits-features/

He can just be going by what Steve Jobs said in the keynote about "shipping in two weeks".

[roberts7470]

Just got back from a trip out of town and saw that my MacBook Air has shipped and should arrive on Friday. Freaking awesome!

Here are screen shots - since I have now seen two people say theirs shipped and provided zero confirmation.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2216039102_53eba881fb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2216079838_2a5d0d671d_o.jpg

Hope all of yours ship soon!

[zapp]

He can just be going by what Steve Jobs said in the keynote about "shipping in two weeks".

Nonsense if you want a Macbook Air today just get one off eBay. They got one on there running jaguar and running at 2 GHz, and it is only 900 dollars. Of course the seller has a feedback of 1, but don't let that stop you.

[aiongiant]

thats awesome roberts7470
congrats! i hope mine ships soon!

[rsbell]

@roberts7470

Sweet! I guess I'll be driving the 2 hours to my nearest Apple store to pick one up this weekend!

[memberako]

Ships by: Feb 13
Delivers by: Feb 19

should have pre-ordered earlier...

[diabolic]

I'll be interested to see when the systems with the SSD start shipping.

[SteveSparks]

I would like to see more than 1 person who is in shipped status. It lurk in a lot of boards and this is the first I have seen concerning shipped...

[scottkifnw]

great for you!

I would also like to see other confirmations- for the 1.8 GHz version. Can't wait!!!!!

Just checked mine, and didn't ship. When did you order yours? Mine was around noon, local time

[villanova329]

Man seeing that shipping status made my day.

Here's hoping that they arrive in stores by this weekend. The MacBook I bought to use until the Air's come has about 9 more days until I can return it=)

[bsmoothoperator]

I would like to see more than 1 person who is in shipped status. It lurk in a lot of boards and this is the first I have seen concerning shipped...

I second that; Roberts 7470 is from Gainesville, which means he probably goes to University of Florida. They have a kick-as$ digi-design program from what I know. Considering he's a newbie, it's possible the shots are doctored, though they certainly look legit.

IMPORTANT for all the people who currently have a mac with tiger or Leopard, and are anxiously awaiting their MacBook Air. There is an dashboard widget aptly named "OrderStatus" which will give you updated tracking information for all your Apple purchases (if you're like me, you're waiting for new Apple releases frequently, selling your barely used "newest release" every few months). I've attached a screenshot; I think if you don't already know have it, you too will find it indispensable. (you can get it here, http://www.dashboardwidgets.com/showcase/details.php?wid=1468).

So, back to cold, hard facts; does anyone else have status and tracking to pony up?

[spishack]

Just got back from a trip out of town and saw that my MacBook Air has shipped and should arrive on Friday. Freaking awesome!

it's interesting that i ordered mine 8 minutes before you and yet yours shipped first. i wonder why that is?

[matperk]

it's interesting that i ordered mine 8 minutes before you and yet yours shipped first. i wonder why that is?

well when i got my MBP (ordered day after the keynote) mine shipped a full day before my friend's who ordered an hour after the keynote....so it's possible

[spishack]

well when i got my MBP (ordered day after the keynote) mine shipped a full day before my friend's who ordered an hour after the keynote....so it's possible

oh, yeah, i wasn't doubting that his shipped--i was just saying that it sucks that it's not in the order of ordering! :)

[eyemac74119]

Well, considering your post history (yes, I checked on you), you seem to be one funny guy! I don't believe one word you are saying.. show me the screenshot!

My status still hasn't changed..


yep but i cant put the image screenie up here i dont know how

[btnnaz]

I asked the apple.com chat person and this is what i got

You are chatting with Gary, an Apple Expert
Hi, my name is Gary. Welcome to Apple!
How may I help you today?
hi im not sure if you can answer this or not but by any chance do you knot if any macbook airs have shipped yet
No, it does not appear that they have been shipped as of yet.
ok thanks

[eddietr]

Question to those of you who ordered the 1.8 and SSD:

Does your Air show up as a CTO order?

I stupidly one-click ordered one with iWork pre-installed. Then realized that the less customization the better (in terms of getting it faster), and so I deleted that item and then put one-clicked another which was just a 1.8/SSD with default options.

But it's listed as CTO. Is that the case for all 1.8/SSDs?

[ahaxton]

I asked the apple.com chat person and this is what i got

You are chatting with Gary, an Apple Expert
Hi, my name is Gary. Welcome to Apple!
How may I help you today?
hi im not sure if you can answer this or not but by any chance do you knot if any macbook airs have shipped yet
No, it does not appear that they have been shipped as of yet.
ok thanks

I have a hard time believing that since everything points to in stores next week.

Plus it is an internet chat agent. Just wondering how much access does he really have?

[island]

They might be in the stores as early as this weekend. Worst case, the weekend after 100%.

[ahaxton]

They might be in the stores as early as this weekend. Worst case, the weekend after 100%.


I'm so freakin excited I can't contain myself lol. I have hardly worked this week lol.

[chatster18]

I will order mine ASAP as soon as I convince my parents that getting a product first gen is not bad!!! :D:D

I disagree, I bought first gen MacBook Pro, a month (or so) later they dropped the original 1.8ghz and bumped it up to 2.0/2.2, so I went from top to bottom even before I got mine! :) Then bought iPhone 8gig 2 weeks after it came out....then the price drop!!! I still feel a little cheated.

**/end sob story

But ill wait 6 months and it will be up to 2ghz or more with a 160gig drive. That I could go for :rolleyes:

[BWhaler]

Mine ships on February 12th, arrive Feb 18th.

I bought the 1.8 SSD model.

It was $3,200 for a secondary laptop. I am nervous about this purchase because I am not sure the trade-offs--notably the lack of replaceable battery--will make the size worth it.

But I fly to Asia monthly, so hopefully not having to lug a 17" will be worth it. Fingers crossed.

Either way, I am excited to try it out...

[aiongiant]

I'm so freakin excited I can't contain myself lol. I have hardly worked this week lol.

haha i know!
constantly reloading that order status page is a full time job! HAHA

[steve31]

Mine ships on February 12th, arrive Feb 18th.

I bought the 1.8 SSD model.

It was $3,200 for a secondary laptop. I am nervous about this purchase because I am not sure the trade-offs--notably the lack of replaceable battery--will make the size worth it.

But I fly to Asia monthly, so hopefully not having to lug a 17" will be worth it. Fingers crossed.

Either way, I am excited to try it out...I am also nervous about this too. I ordered the same as you and am a little concerned about how sturdy a notebook this thin will be. I am VERY easy on my notebooks but am worried about how this might handle being placed in a softcase. Still I am looking forward to getting it!

[netdog]

OK, jackass, let me explain for your simple mind. I am an early adopter. I want the iPhone first. So I uproot my life to go wait in ****ing line for several hours when THEY HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH IN STOCK TO SATISFY DEMAND. I understand the need to drum up a buzz but I was really annoyed to have been jerked around like that.

Yeah. They shouldn't have had enough. They really screwed us by being so prepared. Apple never suggested they had shortages nor that anyone should stand on line.

[netdog]

Just got back from a trip out of town and saw that my MacBook Air has shipped and should arrive on Friday. Freaking awesome!
!

When did you order?

Also, what were the original projected dates for your shipment?

Finally, why is a 3lb notebook with no accessories shipping at 8.8 lbs?

[MacRumorUser]

Finally, why is a 3lb notebook with no accessories shipping at 8.8 lbs?

Somthing like...

Packaging 4lbs
Discs, Power Supply, Cables & Plug adapter and other gubbins 1lb

You didn't honestly expect it to arrive in an enveloped did you ? ;):p:D:)

[netdog]

You didn't honestly expect it to arrive in an enveloped did you ? ;):p:D:)

That made my morning. :D

[illian]

so no mb air this week?

[designed]

Just a quick note to share the agony of waiting across the globe. Ordered through my local Apple dealer last week, they're hoping for first machines to arrive next week. Will be interesting to see if there are any differences in delivery times of differently specced models.

[n0de]

I ordered mine 2 minutes after him and it still hasn't shipped....

[Cybergypsy]

Congrats to anyone who has just shipped, really thought today would be shipping day!!!11

[netdog]

Congrats to anyone who has just shipped, really thought today would be shipping day!!!11

It still may be. 10.5.2 must be ready if machines have really started shipping (which it seems they have).

[Cybergypsy]

It still may be. 10.5.2 must be ready if machines have really started shipping (which it seems they have).
Today is my 48th, dang i am old and hoped it would ship

[bdbd]

ordered at Jan 15, 2008 at 07:48 PM GMT

Not yet shipped
Estimated Shipping: 05 Feb, 2008
Estimated Delivery: 15 Feb, 2008

:(:(

[Silentwave]

I guess ordering BTO was a bad idea :)

Hopefully mine will ship soon. I'm also in Gainesville and I'd like to at least be second :p

[Cybergypsy]

I guess ordering BTO was a bad idea :)

Hopefully mine will ship soon. I'm also in Gainesville and I'd like to at least be second :p

Hey I am in Ocala, and I ordered before you lo


lOrder Date
: Jan 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM PST



Shipping Method
Standard Shipping
Shipping Options
Items will be shipped separately as they become available.
Not yet shipped
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA
MB003LL/A


1

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 12

[alpinadvl]

mine was ordered: 1/15/2008 at 10:43 am (the extra 15 minutes were spent debating the SSD drive.....)

Macbook Air 13 "CTO" - with 1.8 / SSD

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 12

-alf

[illian]

Shipping Method
Fast Ship (EMEA)
Shipping Options
Items will be shipped when all items are available.


Not yet shipped
Ships by: 11 Feb, 2008
Delivers by: 15 Feb, 2008
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-DEU
MB003D/A

[dexpot]

Same for me here, illian.

[ozthegweat]

What about ordering the Superdrive with the MBA, do you think that will substantially increase my wait? If it would, I would call the Apple Store and tell them to cancel the Superdrive...

[SteveSparks]

Hey I am in Ocala, and I ordered before you lol

I would like to be wrong, but if they were shipping there would be a lot more posts about order status change.

I believe that:

1. The OS Update needs to be finished. I doubt they are updating the systems but it needs to be released before they send out the new laptop.
2. That they wanted the "release" to be tomorrow and it still might happen but depends on #1.
3. That the systems will hit stores at the same time day 1 people see shipped.
4. There is a small possibility that due to demand they could delay 5 days to let the manufacturing lines produce and Q/A additional systems to meet demand.
5. We (including me) all suffer from a compulsive disorder and need therapy and a sedative.

Thanks.. Mean while things I am doing while checking the order status page:

1. Read a book that you have read before so when you loose your place by thinking about your MBA you can start in any spot.
2. Paint the bedroom a shade of a aluminum so you can pretend you are inside your new MBA
3. Get a new pet Gold Fish and name him "MacBook Air" so you can use MBA in everyday conversation more often.
4. Clean up room where you will be unboxing your MBA by installing an air/dust filter so it will be protected wen it arrive.
5. Shop for bluetooth enabled items to use for the MBA, such as a mouse and speakers. Then return them telling the sales person you where not sure they will work, and then purchase them again
6. Talk to co-workers about how the MBA is today the thinnest computer in the world but you are prepared for the day when that changes, its just you really like Mac's and its going to cool to have that 3rd laptop to carry around.
7. Clean out a closet so you have a place to safely store the MBA box and keep it safe. You could optionally install an air filter in the closet to make the box more comfortable.
8. Practice answering the door, just in case you are home when the MBA arrives. Make sure you have good manners so they delivery guy won't change his mind and "come back tomorrow". This is good idea to role-play with the kids or wife/girlfriend.
9. Spend time moving all your files to a backup disk and then pic what you need to put on the MBA and put in a "Ready to move" directory. Think about color coding the files.
10. Drink more coffee and cola so you can stay awake longer just in case your order status changes so you won't miss that event.

[mars111]

I would like to be wrong, but if they were shipping there would be a lot more posts about order status change.

I believe that:

1. The OS Update needs to be finished. I doubt they are updating the systems but it needs to be released before they send out the new laptop.
2. That they wanted the "release" to be tomorrow and it still might happen but depends on #1.
3. That the systems will hit stores at the same time day 1 people see shipped.
4. There is a small possibility that due to demand they could delay 5 days to let the manufacturing lines produce and Q/A additional systems to meet demand.
5. We (including me) all suffer from a compulsive disorder and need therapy and a sedative.

Thanks.. Mean while things I am doing while checking the order status page:

1. Read a book that you have read before so when you loose your place by thinking about your MBA you can start in any spot.
2. Paint the bedroom a shade of a aluminum so you can pretend you are inside your new MBA
3. Get a new pet Gold Fish and name him "MacBook Air" so you can use MBA in everyday conversation more often.
4. Clean up room where you will be unboxing your MBA by installing an air/dust filter so it will be protected wen it arrive.
5. Shop for bluetooth enabled items to use for the MBA, such as a mouse and speakers. Then return them telling the sales person you where not sure they will work, and then purchase them again
6. Talk to co-workers about how the MBA is today the thinnest computer in the world but you are prepared for the day when that changes, its just you really like Mac's and its going to cool to have that 3rd laptop to carry around.
7. Clean out a closet so you have a place to safely store the MBA box and keep it safe. You could optionally install an air filter in the closet to make the box more comfortable.
8. Practice answering the door, just in case you are home when the MBA arrives. Make sure you have good manners so they delivery guy won't change his mind and "come back tomorrow". This is good idea to role-play with the kids or wife/girlfriend.
9. Spend time moving all your files to a backup disk and then pic what you need to put on the MBA and put in a "Ready to move" directory. Think about color coding the files.
10. Drink more coffee and cola so you can stay awake longer just in case your order status changes so you won't miss that event.

Love it! Thx for the useful list..

[diabolic]

But it's listed as CTO. Is that the case for all 1.8/SSDs?

Mine shows CTO, but instead of just choosing the high end model, I added the 1.8 and SSD options manually to the 1.6/80GB.

Jan 15, 2008 at 10:45 AM PST - Order number W35XXXXXX
Not yet shipped
MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO
Custom configured
Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 11

[fishkorp]

I'm not trying to call anyone a liar, but shouldn't it take more than 2 days for a laptop to go from China to Florida? China to Florida is like a 20+ hour flight, isn't it? Factor in stopping for customs and changing FedEx vehicles, I find it very unlikely this person is getting their MacBook Air on Friday. I hope I'm wrong though.

I'm also putting my money on the fact that SuperDrives and USB ethernet/modems will ship the same time as the laptop.

[mashoutposse]

Guys, I can confirm that "roberts7470" is making a bulls**t claim. The tracking is real alright, but the package is 0.4kg, NOT 4.0kg.

I've confirmed this independently straight from FedEx. For whoever still cares (and for "roberts7470" to know that the jig is really up), this is the current shipping info:

Jan 24, 2008 6:59 AM
Departed FedEx location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
8:52 AM
Int'l shipment release
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
1:40 AM
Arrived at FedEx location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Jan 23, 2008 3:31 PM
Departed FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
5:54 PM
In transit
LANTAU ISLAND HK
11:06 AM
Left origin
SHENZHEN CN
9:16 AM
Picked up
SHENZHEN CN
1:03 AM
Package data transmitted to FedEx

It's probably the MS Office that's on its way.

[diabolic]

If they had really started shipping, you'd see more than 1 or 2 people posting about it.

[xUKHCx]

The tracking is real alright, but the package is 0.4kg, NOT 4.0kg.

:rolleyes:

Well you may want to check your facts first as the MBA itself weighs 1.36 kg. So add to that product packaging, charger, other studd, plus shipping packaging 4 kg is perfectly reasonable, where as 0.4 kg (the weight of half a loaf of bread/ or 3.5 lighter then the actual product) is not.

[netdog]

It's probably the MS Office that's on its way.

From China? :eek:

[mashoutposse]

:rolleyes:

Well you may want to check your facts first as the MBA itself weighs 1.36 kg. So add to that product packaging, charger, other studd, plus shipping packaging 4 kg is perfectly reasonable, where as 0.4 kg (the weight of half a loaf of bread/ or 3.5 lighter then the actual product) is not.

what the heck are you talking about? FEDEX is reporting a package weight of 0.4kg. they are delivering a 0.4kg package. It is of course NOT an mba.

From China? :eek:

who knows what it is? The only thing certain is that it is not an mba.

[PieMac]

what the heck are you talking about? FEDEX is reporting a package weight of 0.4kg. they are delivering a 0.4kg package. It is of course NOT an mba.

Just curious, but how would you have the information to check directly with FedEx? The tracking info was wiped out on the screen shot...also, it doesn't make sense that they would be shipping software from China. Too, the Apple order status clearly states the the MBA was shipped on the 23rd. :confused:

[diabolic]

Tracking based on what's in the image, there are more items that shipped at the exact same time from the exact same place: 9:16 AM from SHENZHEN CN. They all have package weights of 0.4 kgs. Oddly enough, they are being delivered early, today in fact. I'd guess that the weight was changed in the image.

[xUKHCx]

what the heck are you talking about? FEDEX is reporting a package weight of 0.4kg. they are delivering a 0.4kg package. It is of course NOT an mba.

who knows what it is? The only thing certain is that it is not an mba.

a.) the only information I have seen is that it is showing as 4.0 kg, I don't know where you are getting your information from

b.) My computers have shipped from China before so why can't the MBA.

[DocSmitty]

Interesting also that you had to violate the FedEx terms of use to "verify" that information. Only the shipper and the intended recipient of the package are to have access to tracking information.

[PieMac]

a.) the only information I have seen is that it is showing as 4.0 kg, I don't know where you are getting your information from

b.) My computers have shipped from China before so why can't the MBA.

My 24" iMac shipped directly from China this past October and was here in 3 days and I live in GA.

[diabolic]

Interesting also that you had to violate the FedEx terms of use to "verify" that information. Only the shipper and the intended recipient of the package are to have access to tracking information.

Unfortunately, I just mis-typed my own personal tracking numbers and something else came up.

Does anyone honestly think we'd only see one or two people confirming shipment if they really started shipping them?

[PieMac]

Unfortunately, I just mis-typed my own personal tracking numbers and something else came up.

Does anyone honestly think we'd only see one or two people confirming shipment if they really started shipping them?

Perhaps Apple screwed up and let a few slip out the door early...I mean, they did mess up with changing a lot of people's orders to "prepared for shipment". Maybe a few of these progressed to shipped...?

[eyemac74119]

yeah but i wish i was jon mayer or wharever that guy was that was posted here that already had a mba

[neilk2350]

mine says order canceled and replaced with new product. still showing the 6th for the 1.8 with ssd...

Not yet shipped
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO
Z0FS


1

Custom configuration
| Show Hide
1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
64GB Solid State Drive
No iWork Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 11

Cancelled - Replaced with new product
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.8/2GB/64GB-USA
Z0FS0LL/A


1

[villanova329]

Why don't all of you impatient people just pipe down and get back to work?

If seriously stripping apart a jpeg, and calling FedEX to confirm someone else's package, is the most important of your day, then you need to seriously get a life.

Stop whistle blowing and just be patient, damn.

[mcvaughan]

Question to those of you who ordered the 1.8 and SSD:

Does your Air show up as a CTO order?

I stupidly one-click ordered one with iWork pre-installed. Then realized that the less customization the better (in terms of getting it faster), and so I deleted that item and then put one-clicked another which was just a 1.8/SSD with default options.

But it's listed as CTO. Is that the case for all 1.8/SSDs?

Yes, mine shows the order as CTO. My config:

1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
64GB Solid State Drive
No iWork Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

[4God]

mine says order canceled and replaced with new product. still showing the 6th for the 1.8 with ssd...

Not yet shipped
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO
Z0FS


1

Custom configuration
| Show Hide
1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
64GB Solid State Drive
No iWork Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 11

Cancelled - Replaced with new product
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.8/2GB/64GB-USA
Z0FS0LL/A


1


Okay, now that's interesting. Maybe now it will come with 10.5.2?

[mashoutposse]

a.) the only information I have seen is that it is showing as 4.0 kg, I don't know where you are getting your information from

b.) My computers have shipped from China before so why can't the MBA.

I've read over my posts and the language is quite clear. What is it exactly that you don't understand about the following simple fact:

-FedEx reports that the package that they accepted from Apple weighs only 0.4kg.

...?

Let me make it yet more clear: 'roberts' doctored his screenshots.

I want the MBAs to start shipping as much as anyone, but "roberts" lied. Fullstop.

[xUKHCx]

-FedEx reports that the package that they accepted from Apple weighs only 0.4kg.

What proof are you offering to backup this claim.

[netdog]

I've read over my posts and the language is quite clear. What is it exactly that you don't understand about the following simple fact:

-FedEx reports that the package that they accepted from Apple weighs only 0.4kg.

...?

Let me make it yet more clear: 'roberts' doctored his screenshots.

I want the MBAs to start shipping as much as anyone, but "roberts" lied. Fullstop.

Get over it and move on. LOL

[malone]

Ditto. I ordered the high-end model (1.8/SSD): in the email confirmation, it doesn't show as a CTO, but in the web order confirmation, it shows as CTO.

Yes, mine shows the order as CTO. My config:

1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
64GB Solid State Drive
No iWork Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

[pkr]

I'm tempted to order an MBA but wonder about a couple of things. Given the somewhat unique processor used I have to wonder what we might see in future versions of the MBA - minor speed bumps or ??? It also seems obvious that prices for SSD drives will drop substantially with increased adoption, or at least that capacities will grow. What do y'all see for the MBA down the road ?

[mashoutposse]

What proof are you offering to backup this claim.

If roberts allows, I can forward you the actual tracking number and you can run it independently.

The point (the ONLY point) is that MBAs have not begun to ship yet. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about roberts and his order.

[CaptainCaveMann]

I'm getting a macbook air to! Heres my future set up:

Macbook Air
Time Capsule (with printer plugged in for wireless printing)
External super drive sitting on top of Time Capsule
Usb hub for desktop use
And some external speakers

The only problem is the external speakers have a mass of wires. Anyone have a solution for this? Maybe some wireless speakers? Those would be sweet.

[netdog]

I'm getting a macbook air to! Heres my future set up:

Macbook Air
Time Capsule (with printer plugged in for wireless printing)
External super drive sitting on top of Time Capsule
Usb hub for desktop use
And some external speakers

The only problem is the external speakers have a mass of wires. Anyone have a solution for this? Maybe some wireless speakers? Those would be sweet.

I think you are going to find that the external superdrive needs to be connected directly to the MBA.

[Cybergypsy]

I'm not trying to call anyone a liar, but shouldn't it take more than 2 days for a laptop to go from China to Florida? China to Florida is like a 20+ hour flight, isn't it? Factor in stopping for customs and changing FedEx vehicles, I find it very unlikely this person is getting their MacBook Air on Friday. I hope I'm wrong though.

I'm also putting my money on the fact that SuperDrives and USB ethernet/modems will ship the same time as the laptop.

I am a hour away from him and every one of the many i had this year took 5 days from china :)

[CaptainCaveMann]

I think you are going to find that the external superdrive needs to be connected directly to the MBA.

I already know that, I'm saying it's just gonna sit on top of the time capsule until I need it. :)

[diabolic]

The point (the ONLY point) is that MBAs have not begun to ship yet. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about roberts and his order.

Same goes for me. I just don't like people posting BS and getting everyone excited when it's not true. Sorry if it's a buzzkill for those who are already excited seeing a shipping confirmation.

It took very little effort to check it out. Definitely not the most important thing in my day though. :)

[scottkifnw]

As of 11:23 Central, I have no changes whatsoever in my status:

MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO
Z0ER


1

Custom configuration
| Show Hide
1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
80GB Parallel ATA Drive @ 4200
iWork '08 Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 12

[sayagain]

Originally Posted by fishkorp View Post
I'm not trying to call anyone a liar, but shouldn't it take more than 2 days for a laptop to go from China to Florida? China to Florida is like a 20+ hour flight, isn't it? Factor in stopping for customs and changing FedEx vehicles, I find it very unlikely this person is getting their MacBook Air on Friday. I hope I'm wrong though.

I'm also putting my money on the fact that SuperDrives and USB ethernet/modems will ship the same time as the laptop.

Keep in mind that China (Shenzen county) is a full day ahead of the US, and that FedEx package pick-up time is based on Local (China) time.

[zoolaine]

My 24" iMac shipped directly from China this past October and was here in 3 days and I live in GA.

When I called Apple to change which credit card I was using to pay for the MBA, I asked about the shipping and was told it would be shipping from an overseas facility. My shipping date is Feb 6 with delivery date of Feb 11th. I paid the extra for faster shipping so wanted to know why its 5 days to deliver, their answer was it is 2 to 3 business days for delivery. Dang weekend. Geez never thought I would say that!

[prashy21]

I am seeing same on my order Feb6 ship and delivery by Feb 12
also the airline adaptor to be shipped on Feb 21.
:confused:
why wud airline adaptor be that late ?

[HLdan]

Yes, mine shows the order as CTO. My config:

1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
64GB Solid State Drive
No iWork Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

Ahhh, nice set up I'm jealous. That's the one I want to order. Time Capsule was all I could buy for now. :)

[HLdan]

I would like to be wrong, but if they were shipping there would be a lot more posts about order status change.

I believe that:

1. The OS Update needs to be finished. I doubt they are updating the systems but it needs to be released before they send out the new laptop.

What does the new OS update have to do with the MBA?

[ryuenten]

What does the new OS update have to do with the MBA?
minimum for Remote DISK to work is 10.5.2.

[NYCMacFan]

Keep in mind that China (Shenzen county) is a full day ahead of the US, and that FedEx package pick-up time is based on Local (China) time.

It will likely go Shenzhen (next to Hong Kong) to Anchorage (precleared for customs there) and then directly on to florida or I guess via Memphis. That was the way my past Apple orders have worked.

[bjdraw]

I believe that just about everyone's ship date will change. Based on what I've seen here and my own order, the ship date is 3 weeks after the order date. This syncs with the promise of 2 to 3 weeks.

While I don't believe anyone's has shipped yet, I do believe it is imminent. All the big sites released their reviews yesterday and based on Apple's previously releases, the product hits store shelves within a few days.

The reason why all the reviews come out the same day is because they are embargoed. Apple sends them the equipment early with their commitment that they won't publish until Apple says they can. Apple wants the reviews to be out just before the product as part of their grand marketing plan.

I'd be surprised if they didn't ship by Sunday (or Tuesday at the latest as that is 2 weeks). I'd also be surprised if every order wasn't shipped the same day despite what your ship date states, because if they'd already sold out, the Apple Store wouldn't still say 2-3 weeks.

[eddietr]

It will likely go Shenzhen (next to Hong Kong) to Anchorage (precleared for customs there) and then directly on to florida or I guess via Memphis. That was the way my past Apple orders have worked.

My MP shipped from China on a Monday night their time and I was surprised to see it here in Virginia at 10am Tues morning our time.

[aiongiant]

only takes like 12-14 hours to fly from china to here i think so i'm not surprise

it would suck if it was on a boat LOL

[mashoutposse]

Excellent analysis. I believe this scenario to be the most likely one. I expect to be able to walk into an Apple Store on Tuesday and leave with an MBA.

I believe that just about everyone's ship date will change. Based on what I've seen here and my own order, the ship date is 3 weeks after the order date. This syncs with the promise of 2 to 3 weeks.

While I don't believe anyone's has shipped yet, I do believe it is imminent. All the big sites released their reviews yesterday and based on Apple's previously releases, the product hits store shelves within a few days.

The reason why all the reviews come out the same day is because they are embargoed. Apple sends them the equipment early with their commitment that they won't publish until Apple says they can. Apple wants the reviews to be out just before the product as part of their grand marketing plan.

I'd be surprised if they didn't ship by Sunday (or Tuesday at the latest as that is 2 weeks). I'd also be surprised if every order wasn't shipped the same day despite what your ship date states, because if they'd already sold out, the Apple Store wouldn't still say 2-3 weeks.

[NYCMacFan]

My MP shipped from China on a Monday night their time and I was surprised to see it here in Virginia at 10am Tues morning our time.

This is partly due to the time difference. They are 13 hours ahead and across the dateline. If you fly back direct you actually can basically arrive when you leave.

I actually have gone to Shenzhen (alas not to visit Apple, most of whose stuff is hidden away in places like the Foxconn compound) and so am always mindful of this.

[NYCMacFan]

I believe that just about everyone's ship date will change. Based on what I've seen here and my own order, the ship date is 3 weeks after the order date. This syncs with the promise of 2 to 3 weeks.

While I don't believe anyone's has shipped yet, I do believe it is imminent. All the big sites released their reviews yesterday and based on Apple's previously releases, the product hits store shelves within a few days.

The reason why all the reviews come out the same day is because they are embargoed. Apple sends them the equipment early with their commitment that they won't publish until Apple says they can. Apple wants the reviews to be out just before the product as part of their grand marketing plan.

I'd be surprised if they didn't ship by Sunday (or Tuesday at the latest as that is 2 weeks). I'd also be surprised if every order wasn't shipped the same day despite what your ship date states, because if they'd already sold out, the Apple Store wouldn't still say 2-3 weeks.

Yeah. Also with the shipping times, it will typically come faster. The cost is the same when sending out from China. If it has to go, it has to go. There are only 2 issues: 1. Occasionally there is high demand to send stuff out of Shenzhen and people with discounted volume rates may agree to delay normal shipments on more packed flights for a few hours or a day as part of their price discount. 2. Slightly slower delivery from Fedex depending on how you asked for it to ship. (But in a way, they are still sending by plane and so it is almost like they choose to slow down as an excuse to charge people more for a good - a classic "price discrimination" marketing strategy for Fedex).

[dexpot]

Engadget and Gizmodo got their first units. It seems like Apple deleted the thread "shipping status" from the discussion.apple.com-forums.

Woo?

[PieMac]

Engadget and Gizmodo got their first units. It seems like Apple deleted the thread "shipping status" from the discussion.apple.com-forums.

Woo?

Yep, the thread has definitely been deleted...I was subscribing to it. Hmmmm....

[PieMac]

:rolleyes:

Well you may want to check your facts first as the MBA itself weighs 1.36 kg. So add to that product packaging, charger, other studd, plus shipping packaging 4 kg is perfectly reasonable, where as 0.4 kg (the weight of half a loaf of bread/ or 3.5 lighter then the actual product) is not.

Just noticed that Amazon lists the shipping weight as 7.2 pounds.

[JCT]

Engadget and Gizmodo got their first units. It seems like Apple deleted the thread "shipping status" from the discussion.apple.com-forums.

Woo?

Yup--- I'll bet "real" shipping is imminent.

JT

[mich73]

Macworld just got theres today as well.

http://www.macworld.com/article/131794/2008/01/mba_arrives.html

[dexpot]

Wireless Booting via Remote Disc. That's pretty cool, isn't itl? :eek:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/remote-disc-no-movie-playback-no-hd-support-and-everything-el/

[jjd]

So, Uncle Walt is saying you cannot install Windows wirelessly - you have to have the superdrive. That's a problem if true. What about a disc image on a USB-connected external drive - might that work? Any thoughts?

[aiongiant]

yea thats interesting..
however if you plan to use parallels you can install xp using a image file so thats fine
the problem will be for bootcamp..

[mcvaughan]

If they show up in the stores before mine ships (very possible), I'll be canceling my online order!

[Fyodor]

can you get an education discount at the retail store or is it only online?

[JCT]

can you get an education discount at the retail store or is it only online?

You can get EDU prices on hardware at the store with your school ID.

JT

[dual64bit]

Engadget and Gizmodo got their first units. It seems like Apple deleted the thread "shipping status" from the discussion.apple.com-forums.

Woo?

Like I said, Woo peed on the rug....

Haha, anyhow, I too noticed the thread is no more.

[btnnaz]

I know if i want to run final cut studio really well i should get a macbook pro but will the macbook air still run final cut studio. :apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple:

[Tejasfilm]

I'm not sure about Final Cut Studio, but why would you want to use a MBA for editing in FCP?? I've got my 17" MBP for editing in the field and while at conferences, I've got a brand new Mac Pro coming to me for work. I do a lot of video editing and graphic work, and needed more power. I've been pushing my MBP to it's limit's. Now for school work, general papers to be written, email, and general day to day stuff I've got an MBA coming to me.

So has anyone else seen there's as having been shipped yet?? Also I've got the 1.8 ghz with nothing added on or any custom configurations, and it's telling me that it's CTO. Any ideas???

[capitanbuzo]

I know if i want to run final cut studio really well i should get a macbook pro but will the macbook air still run final cut studio. :apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple::apple:

I am pretty sure it will not run on a MBA. I am pretty sure that one requirement is a dedicated video card.

[memberako]

http://gizmodo.com/348733/first-macbook-air-benchmarks

the macbook air did pretty well against the macbook...

[aiongiant]

http://gizmodo.com/348733/first-macbook-air-benchmarks

the macbook air did pretty well against the macbook...

yea i was surprise too
however not the newest generation still not bad
it's not like we expect it to be crazy fast

engadget's benchmark was interesting too however
we all know a 2+Ghz new macs will be faster than a 1.6ghz macbook air..

[bogman12]

my bet is that the early adopters will get screwed by means of getting a product plaqued with some major deficiency..

I hope I'm right because that is my bet and I'm not an early adopter no more..

[Cybergypsy]

my bet is that the early adopters will get screwed by means of getting a product plaqued with some major deficiency..

I hope I'm right because that is my bet and I'm not an early adopter no more..

Wow you are negative....you must be a :) person

[CaptainCaveMann]

yea i was surprise too
however not the newest generation still not bad
it's not like we expect it to be crazy fast

engadget's benchmark was interesting too however
we all know a 2+Ghz new macs will be faster than a 1.6ghz macbook air..

Ya but none of them will have a faster hdd than the macbook air's ssd drive. I want to see some benchmarks of the 1.8 version with ssd.

[mcvaughan]

Wow you are negative....you must be a :) person

:D

Not to mention fun to be around in real life! :)

[ahaxton]

I wonder what will be the store configs? Guessing just 1.6 pata and 1.8 ssd?