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

[JackSYi]

That sucks. I pre-ordered thinking that I would get it before the stores.

No point in pre-ordering anything online anymore.

UNLESS, (while farfetched) Apple could of secretly shipped them already and are being held at the FedEx station for a delayed delivery on tuesday. Apparently the stores got them in on friday.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/

[ahaxton]

I think the only purpose of pre-ordering is to guarantee you a machine.
You don't have to go to the store with the possibility of the machine you want being sold out.

[JackSYi]

I think the only purpose of pre-ordering is to guarantee you a machine.
You don't have to go to the store with the possibility of the machine you want being sold out.

Good point.

[PieMac]

I think if we didn't have this forum to while away our time, we'd all lose our flippin' minds! Sad, but true! LOL
:D

[Cybergypsy]

I called this morning to upgrade my shipping (before I read the posts here, it's just something I had been meaning to do). They upgraded me for free, but my order status still says (Feb. 6/Feb. 12).

For those who were upgraded today, did your ship/delivery dates change to reflect that?

yes, I tried this the other day and spoke to brandon, he never did it then spoke to someone else today and yep they even sent me a update letter
Hello S. Gambino,

Thank you for shopping at the Apple Store online. Your order was
successfully updated. If you requested any additional changes to
this order, you will receive an email confirmation for those changes.

We will let you know by email after each item in your order ships. If
you ordered multiple items, you may receive separate shipments with
no additional shipping charges. Visit Order Status at
http://www.apple.com/OrderStatus to view your order details and track
your shipment.

Best regards,
The Apple Store Team

[illian]

http://blogs.computerworld.com/macbook_air_reccomendation_wait

what the hell is this? i've never seen a 10 reason not to buy a dell laptop or a bmw..so why for the mba? ***** most of his points are just stupid..a little kid could write that. people don't need it and start bitching about it..don't they have something else to do?

uhm well i think i have a sixth sense: I CAN SEE STUPID PEOPLE...everywhere.

[larryj]

yes, I tried this the other day and spoke to brandon, he never did it then spoke to someone else today and yep they even sent me a update letter


I called back and found out that my shipping wasn't changed this morning after all.

"It says here that you were offered the faster shipping, but you turned it down."

The person who changed it tonight said that sometimes the customer service reps realize that they don't know how to change the shipping. It looks like I was told I'd get faster shipping this morning, but she then realized she didn't know how to do this so she put in a note saying she offered it, but I turned it down. :rolleyes:

It was taken care of this time though. My order now shows a ship date of Feb. 6 (no change) but the delivery date is now one day earlier, Feb. 11.

[bjdraw]

I've ordered almost every Apple item I own the day it was announced and I've never seen it in the stores before my pre-order was filled. The only thing I waited in line for was the iPhone cause they didn't do pre-orders.

I would be VERY surprised if EVERYONE who pre-ordered one didn't get it the same day it is available in stores.

Apple is very good at coordinating these things, even Leopard and Tiger showed up at my door (and everyone else's) the same day it was at the store.

[joegomolski]

Guess you will be stopping in here (http://www.apple.com/retail/alamoana/week/20080127.html).

Netdog, Didn't even think about the store in Honolulu, actually I had no idea.

Thanks for the tip.:)

My wife, Barb, and I will actually be staying on Kauai. Best condo deal in the islands.

So if the MBA doesn't arrive at my home I can pick up one at the Apple Store.

I'll just have to convince my wife that I need to go to Honolulu, to um visit Pearl Harbor that's it!.

[bayol05]

Air in retail stores tuesday:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/27/macbook-air-in-stores-tuesday-empty-pocketbook-in-your-future/

[pjohnny]

I called this morning to upgrade my shipping (before I read the posts here, it's just something I had been meaning to do). They upgraded me for free, but my order status still says (Feb. 6/Feb. 12).

For those who were upgraded today, did your ship/delivery dates change to reflect that?

When my shipping was upgraded it took several days for my account status to change to reflect the new shipping.

[JCT]

http://blogs.computerworld.com/macbook_air_reccomendation_wait

what the hell is this? i've never seen a 10 reason not to buy a dell laptop or a bmw..so why for the mba? ***** most of his points are just stupid..a little kid could write that. people don't need it and start bitching about it..don't they have something else to do?

uhm well i think i have a sixth sense: I CAN SEE STUPID PEOPLE...everywhere.

I think part of the problem is that the first impressions of this machine (most of course from people who haven't even seen or touched it ;) ) are very black-and-white. Either it nails your demographic head-on (my situation) or the choices (e.g. "omissions" according to some) that Apple made rendered it impossible for your personal situation. Those who *really* wanted a subnotebook within the latter group are the most vocal MBA-bashers.

I think the pundits are a bit caught up in trying to make sure that the MBA will be sufficient for potential buyer's needs and are trending towards the conservative. Hence somewhat silly articles like the above. Somehow I highly doubt that SSD prices are going to *crash* in the next year.

My guess is that things will moderate once the machines are out in the wild and real people will start using them and posting their impressions.

Meanwhile-- I hope that Apple is about to ship a bunch of these to the pre-order folks, otherwise there are going to be massive cancellations of on-line orders. I would be shocked if the stores were not well-stocked, that would be a very un-Jobs-like screwup.

Looks like we'll at least be able to check them out soon.

JT

[joegomolski]

My wife is making me one:) Waterfield is excellent too

And when posed with the question, her response was, "use your own money

It never hurts to ask

I bought a Waterfield 2 years ago for my MBP. Can't see any wear.

[PieMac]

I bought a Waterfield 2 years ago for my MBP. Can't see any wear.

Yeah, when all is said and done, the manilla envelope sleeve idea is cute, but Waterfield is superb-and nice looking!

[teerexx52]

And when posed with the question, her response was, "use your own money

It never hurts to ask

I bought a Waterfield 2 years ago for my MBP. Can't see any wear.

Yes, we have several Waterfields. One for her MacBook and one for My Macbook Pro. They have been great. She is going to make me a sleeve for the MacBook Air. Honest!!!! She wants to:)

[PieMac]

Just curious, do those of you who have Waterfield sleeves get the flap closure option?

[Cybergypsy]

Yes, we have several Waterfields. One for her MacBook and one for My Macbook Pro. They have been great. She is going to make me a sleeve for the MacBook Air. Honest!!!! She wants to:)
You have a great wife who loves macs, it does not get better then that :)

I hope they are in the US like my 2.2 macbook was :)

[flashframe]

Never buy a computer while Mercury is retrograde.

http://www.icalshare.com/article.php?story=20060111212124905

[teerexx52]

Just curious, do those of you who have Waterfield sleeves get the flap closure option?
I have one with and without plus I have the extra pouch that goes with it. Gadget bag?

[villanova329]

I honestly believe that pre-ordering does not mean that you are supposed to get units before the stores do. If you remember when SJ introduced the first Intel-powered laptops in Macworld 2006 he said the following:

"We will be shipping in February, we are taking orders starting today, if you want I suggest getting your orders in early."

By this he only meant that if you want to guarantee yourself a machine, thats when you would pre-order. I can recall that the very first day I heard of people getting their MacBook Pros on their doorsteps, I was able to briskly walk into an Apple Store and walk out with 2.0gHz MBP under my arm.

Rarely has Apple offered true "pre-ordering" behaviors. The only one that I can truly recall is when they were selling the new aluminum Bluetooth keyboards. Plenty of people received their units, and I was not able to buy one from an Apple Store until 2 weeks after I heard of the initial pre-order deliveries. When the iPhone Bluetooth earpieces came, there were plenty of people who pre-ordered, but I along with some other people were able to walk into a store and get an earpiece, while those who pre-ordered sat there and waited. Proof in my thread unboxing and reviewing the bluetooth earpiece.

Recently, Apple has also offered another kind of "pre-order" opportunity, and that was with Leopard. The only ones who DID receive Leopard early were those that were lucky enough to have a FedEX courier that did not obey the "don't ship till..." stickers. Jobs gave a specific date, and almost all of us pre-ordered.... did you guys really expect to get it any sooner than the day of?

Apple does not practice true "pre-order" behaviors because they don't give exact dates. The only reason they pre-order, aside from a great marketing scheme, is because they cannot guarantee sufficient production and cannot predict manufacture delays (i.e - Intels Penryn delays). The only companies that I know that practice true "pre-order" behaviors are videogame stores. The reason for this is because they actually take money from your hands, and give you a date when you pick up your game. And, if the game is hyped up enough, will even open at midnight so that those who get pre-orders can pick it up and play it right away, leaving the regular consumers to have to find them later in the morning. Does Apple offer you any of these special treatments when you pre-order? No, because they know a pre-order doesn't mean jack other than you'll eventually get one.

I honestly believe that those who pre-ordered don't really have any truck to demand units before the stores get them because Apple doesn't even take money from your hand or give us an exact date of when they'll be shipped. The only thing Apple takes from you is an authorization to your credit card, and the only guarantee they give you is that you'll be refreshing that shipping page like crazy like we're all doing.

So whoever is moaning of what's the point of "pre-ordering," you're getting exactly what its supposed to be, a guarantee you'll get a unit, no special privileges of being a "faithful Apple fan" or an "early adopter."

If you want to pre-order something and get some special treatment, go to EBGames and reserve a video game, maybe you'll be special and get a free "I Reserved Halo 7!!!" t-shirt


Just wait.

[teerexx52]

You have a great wife who loves macs, it does not get better then that :)

I hope they are in the US like my 2.2 macbook was :)

Yes, very lucky. She lets me feed my Mac Passion. I remember 3 years ago when i got my first Mac and she kept her Dell. After 2 weeks of "discussion" I got her to try a Powerbook. Told her give it 2 weeks and she'd never go back to a PC. The first few days were tough. Her biggest concern being that closing windows was on the opposite side on a mac but after two weeks she kept it and now you would have to wrestle her Mac away from her. She loves it. Does more on it than I do, pictures, movies, all of it.

[PieMac]

I have one with and without plus I have the extra pouch that goes with it. Gadget bag?

The "piggy back"! I had that too at one time- sold sleeve and all when I sold my 17" Powerbook. Think I'll go without the flap this time-will probably take up less room in my bag.

[joegomolski]

Just curious, do those of you who have Waterfield sleeves get the flap closure option?

Got mine 2 years ago with a flap.

This time I order the vertical with a flap.

[ipodtouchy333]

I wish I was getting a new Macbook Air. I'm really considering getting the revision 2 though. I'm ultimately deciding between the Macbook and Macbook Air and trying to justify myself getting the Air. I heard the stores were getting them in on Tuesday so I might go check em out. Hope you get yours in the mail soon!

[designed]

@Piemac: I got my WF Sleeve in 1,5 years ago with the flap.

I hope it will be just like Steve said in the Keynote that it will be pretty much exactly two weeks for the MBAs to hit the stores and start shipping around. Maybe then I could have mine in early February... :rolleyes:

[aiongiant]

kinda lame if we dont' get our preorders earlier than the store

but for me in vancouver
theres no apple store around well not yet anyways
so the fastest way for me is still online

[applesith]

"pre-order" does not mean that you receive the item before other customers. It simply means you commit to the purchase before an item is in hand to sell. pre-orders are or at least should be filled before offering units to the general public. I work for an online collectibles retailer and 80% of our sales for items are on a pre-order basis. it is just a good way to order something in advance so you wont have to worry about hunting it down when it is released.

[scottkifnw]

As of 7:50 PM, no change in shipping status ("not yet shipped"). As of store closing tonight (6PM), the sales people at the Apple Store "hoped" for Tuesday shipment, but had nothing to confirm one way or another-though they seemed optimistic.

would it be possible/likely that ship thousands of units to the US secretly? Given the 13 hour or so time difference in China, etc. what would happen? At the instant of shipment all of our status notices would change at once? I would like to get my chubby fingers on my MBA on Tuesday, but we are getting close to the wire for that to happen without a change in shipping status.

Any thoughts on that, fellow posters?:eek::

[grandeabc]

Here in TOkyo, with basic configuration but English keeboard:
Ships by: 2008/02/06, Delivers by: 2008/02/13
I had ordered on the first day

[growinglogic]

would it be possible/likely that ship thousands of units to the US secretly? Given the 13 hour or so time difference in China, etc. what would happen? At the instant of shipment all of our status notices would change at once? I would like to get my chubby fingers on my MBA on Tuesday, but we are getting close to the wire for that to happen without a change in shipping status.

Any thoughts on that, fellow posters?:eek::

I am picturing the opening scene in Willy Wonka when all the chocolate is getting packed.

Let's hope Steve is like Willy Wonka. :p

[desenso]

As of 7:50 PM, no change in shipping status ("not yet shipped"). As of store closing tonight (6PM), the sales people at the Apple Store "hoped" for Tuesday shipment, but had nothing to confirm one way or another-though they seemed optimistic.

would it be possible/likely that ship thousands of units to the US secretly? Given the 13 hour or so time difference in China, etc. what would happen? At the instant of shipment all of our status notices would change at once? I would like to get my chubby fingers on my MBA on Tuesday, but we are getting close to the wire for that to happen without a change in shipping status.

Any thoughts on that, fellow posters?:eek::

They're not going to ship it secretly. This is not some massive coverup that Apple doesn't want you to know about. I'm sure there are plenty of Airs in the United States already. Many will probably go to stores next week.

I thought I was getting antsy about getting this thing. Geez.

[flashframe]

But how many pairs of shoes could she buy for nearly $1k ;):p

2 pairs of Jimmy Choo, if she got a good sale and an employee discount (next to impossible).

[Tejasfilm]

I'm looking at the Tom Bihn Empire Builder bag, does anyone have any suggestion's or advice. For my MBP i've got a Brenthaven, and short of not having enough room to fit my school books in it's great. I'm looking for a bag that'll allow me to keep my MBA in it, organize my folders, and keep my school books in it all at the same time having a sexy appeal to it. What do y'all think???

[HLdan]

I think if we didn't have this forum to while away our time, we'd all lose our flippin' minds! Sad, but true! LOL
:D

If we didn't have this forum we would actually LIKE Macs a lot more especially the AIR. Lot's a haters depend on this forum to express their true love for Apple's products.:rolleyes:

[HLdan]

I think part of the problem is that the first impressions of this machine (most of course from people who haven't even seen or touched it ;) ) are very black-and-white.



My guess is that things will moderate once the machines are out in the wild and real people will start using them and posting their impressions.

Meanwhile-- I hope that Apple is about to ship a bunch of these to the pre-order folks, otherwise there are going to be massive cancellations of on-line orders. I would be shocked if the stores were not well-stocked, that would be a very un-Jobs-like screwup.

Looks like we'll at least be able to check them out soon.

JT

Agreed, once the MBA hits the streets people will buy it and love it just as they did when the iPod mini came out. Just before it's release people bitched and bitched about it being $249 and they could get the full sized iPod for $50.00 with more features. When the mini hit the streets it was one of Apple's biggest selling iPods ever.
Ignorance is bliss. This is the same situation about very ignorant Windows PC users. They talk trash about the Mac before even trying it out and then for some reason we see more switchers after they've played with someone else's Mac.

[christof]

Actually, I hate to say it, but I have a Hermès sleeve/pouch that is just perfect got the MacBook Air and I am not a woman. So there!
Which one? Does it hold the MBA tight?

[christof]

Three Things...

MY AMAZON ORDER STATUS... I ordered the base configuration 1.6/80 from Amazon about an hour or so after Steve's keynote. I received an e-mail confirmation at Tue 1/15/08 12:00 PM Pacific. The current status below hasn't changed since my initial order:

Shipping estimate: February 11, 2008
Not Yet Shipped: 1 item - delivery estimate: February 18, 2008 - February 22, 2008
REPRICING TO GOLD BOX PRICE... Also, I wonder about an earlier post regarding a Gold Box 5% off deal. Has anyone tried to get their purchase price readjusted due to the Gold Box deal? If so, when did you have the deal and when did you get the price adjusted?

SLEEVES AND CASES... I eagerly await my MBA and currently consider sleeves from Wrappers (wrappers.typepad) and WaterField. My main concern with Waterfield is my poor experience with my Titanium PowerBook (Gigabit Ethernet) sleeve, which seemed loose for my taste. I believe that a tight fit will be crucially important for the MBA. With my 12" PowerBook, I had a Shinza sleeve, which I loved but eventually stretched over time. Any opinions? Any other cool cases on the market?

[designed]

SLEEVES AND CASES... I eagerly await my MBA and currently consider sleeves from Wrappers (wrappers.typepad) and WaterField. My main concern with Waterfield is my poor experience with my Titanium PowerBook (Gigabit Ethernet) sleeve, which seemed loose for my taste. I believe that a tight fit will be crucially important for the MBA. With my 12" PowerBook, I had a Shiza sleeve, which I loved but eventually stretched over time. Any opinions? Any other cool cases on the market?

We've had some three WF sleeves in my family, two for MacBooks and one for a SZ-series VAIO and all fit absolutely spot on (especially if you fitted an MacBook into the VAIO sleeve :D), so maybe yours was just a Monday unit? But I do agree, a tight fit (especially thickness-wise :cool:) will be an issue with the Air. That's why I'm anxious to test if my ex-MacBooks WF Sleeve will be an acceptable fit for the Air or will it be too loose.

[Particular]

You guys know when you see people do incredibly stupid things and in your stomach you get a sick feeling because you feel sorry for them...? Well thats how I feel about some of the people in this thread.. Its just unbelievable what a bunch of babies you are with not one goddamn percentile of self control! Please folks get a ****en grip of yourselves and stop acting like little girls. It will ship when its ships.

[MacRumorUser]

You guys know when you see people do incredibly stupid things and in your stomach you get a sick feeling because you feel sorry for them...? Well thats how I feel about some of the people in this thread.. Its just unbelievable what a bunch of babies you are with not one goddamn percentile of self control! Please folks get a ****en grip of yourselves and stop acting like little girls. It will ship when its ships.

So you come into a thread created specifically for people who are eagerly anticipating their forthcoming purchase and then tell them they are all stupid and to get a grip ?

If you are not interested then get the hell out of the thread. If all you can contribute is insult then please just go elsewhere.
:rolleyes::rolleyes:





Back on topic.

If anyone wants to know if there is order is actually in the process of getting ready to ship there is an easy way to find out.

If you ordered from the Apple online store, simply check your order status and then click the 'cancel order' button (DONT WORRY WE ARE NOT CANCELING YOUR ORDER) it will take you to a confirmation page. However if your order is ready to ship you will get the error message that you can not cancel this order. If you are able to cancel the order and choose one of the reasons from the drop down menu then your still no closer to shipping :)

[PieMac]

Three Things...

MY AMAZON ORDER STATUS... I ordered the base configuration 1.6/80 from Amazon about an hour or so after Steve's keynote. I received an e-mail confirmation at Tue 1/15/08 12:00 PM Pacific. The current status below hasn't changed since my initial order:


REPRICING TO GOLD BOX PRICE... Also, I wonder about an earlier post regarding a Gold Box 5% off deal. Has anyone tried to get their purchase price readjusted due to the Gold Box deal? If so, when did you have the deal and when did you get the price adjusted?



I think that you have to re-order the item to get the gold box price and cancel your original order. To me, it was worth it...even if I have to wait a little longer...as I'll save a little over $200.00 with the tax figured in. I ordered over the weekend and cancelled my order with Apple. My delivery date estimate is March 27; however, it will ship way before then per Amazon CS as that's just a blanket date they give until they get their first shipment in. I've pre-ordered a couple of Macs from Amazon and normally they ship within a week from when Apple ships, regardless of the date they give you.
Of course, you could try and talk them into giving you the gold box discount anyway-never hurts to ask...good luck and let us know how it goes! :)

UPDATE: From the Amazon goldbox help page: Gold Box Quick Picks coupons cannot be applied to orders already placed with Amazon.com. So it looks like you would need to re-order :(

[Cybergypsy]

You guys know when you see people do incredibly stupid things and in your stomach you get a sick feeling because you feel sorry for them...? Well thats how I feel about some of the people in this thread.. Its just unbelievable what a bunch of babies you are with not one goddamn percentile of self control! Please folks get a ****en grip of yourselves and stop acting like little girls. It will ship when its ships.

You are whining about our whining.....that makes you a what??? LOL

Dont worry you will get one someday!

[memberako]

REPRICING TO GOLD BOX PRICE... Also, I wonder about an earlier post regarding a Gold Box 5% off deal. Has anyone tried to get their purchase price readjusted due to the Gold Box deal? If so, when did you have the deal and when did you get the price adjusted?

i got an offer for an imac in my gold box yesterday and i'm still waiting for the macbook air to show up...

[PieMac]

You are whining about our whining.....that makes you a what??? LOL

Dont worry you will get one someday!

I second that! People like that always dumbfound me and I have to wonder what they're like outside the message boards.

[Cybergypsy]

I second that! People like that always dumbfound me and I have to wonder what they're like outside the message boards.

hey i am sick of hearing so much negative comments ...about us waiting..

and I am a very happy person outside the internet....thanks for asking

[PieMac]

hey i am sick of hearing so much negative comments ...about us waiting..

and I am a very happy person outside the internet....thanks for asking

Cybergypsy: I was agreeing with you! I was talking about the other guy that you were posting about! LOL! It's all good! ;):)

[Cybergypsy]

Cybergypsy: I was agreeing with you! I was talking about the other guy that you were posting about! LOL! It's all good! ;):)

Sorry buddy I am on the defense to much :) Now ship already!

[PieMac]

PowerPage is saying Weds. for MBA in stores:

http://www.powerpage.org/2008/01/rumor_macbook_air_to_arrive_in_apple_store_locations_this_wednesday.html
:confused:

[Cybergypsy]

PowerPage is saying Weds. for MBA in stores:

http://www.powerpage.org/2008/01/rumor_macbook_air_to_arrive_in_apple_store_locations_this_wednesday.html
:confused:

I remember when the first 20" imac G4 was released Nov 18, I went to my Apple store and talked the manager out of the Demo he did not even put up.....LOL

[PieMac]

I remember when the first 20" imac G4 was released Nov 18, I went to my Apple store and talked the manager out of the Demo he did not even put up.....LOL

You must be a hell of a smooth talker!:D

[Cybergypsy]

You must be a hell of a smooth talker!:D

Just got lucky i guess, however was on spymac in those days, and had 30K hits on the pictures of my 20'' and 17''..lol Bought from the apple store in Boca lol

[n0de]

I was at an Apple location over the weekend, picking up my aging PB from Applecare, and the head Genius said "the 1st week of February" for in the stores and gave sort of "cannot confirm or deny that they are already sitting in the back of the store waiting to sell"...

My bet is that they have already been shipped to the stores, which is causing the rumors, but that they do not appear until the 5th or 6th.

I'll be in Manhattan tomorrow morning on business, as soon as I get out of my meeting I will be calling the 5th Ave store. If they are on sale then I will have to take a later train ;)

[n0de]

Has anyone heard anything new on the battery charge while sleeping problem?

[instant hit]

gizmodo updated their review again and they're now seeing charge times of 3 hours with either the air magsafe or the mbp magsafe.

i'm relieved to hear that since i was getting awfully close to confirming the cancellation of my preorder :D

[zoolaine]

Apple, come on already and ship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I called Apple Customer service to try and change my shipping to overnight and it was a no go, since I have a custom configuration it comes from China and 2-3 days is the fastest shipping method. It sounded like non-custom MBAs are possible already in the USA however. I am sick of carrying around this 7 pound Dell Monster (my company bought it not me)

[n0de]

It sounds like I am not the only one who will be migrating away from my company supplied machine.

Has anyone else considered how to deal with Active Directory authentication without support from your Lan Admins?

Also has anyone else tested out Office 2008 Exchange Compatibility?

[shuffles]

Do u think the release of it in ireland will be the same as the US? I mean, will it hit stores on the same day here as well?? I ordered mine last nite...n i got a mail from apple saying my delivery date will be 8th march!!!!!

[bxs]

I live in USA Northwest corner. ;)

Ordered my CTO 1.6 GHz MBA w/SSD via phone on Jan 19.

It's ship date is Feb 12 and delivery Est. Feb 18.

Also ordered the 1 TB Time Capsule and it's ship date is Feb 29 with delivery Est. Mar 6.

Will be comforting to be able to see MBA in person prior the my ship date just in case I wish to change my mind and Cancel out. ;)

I also wonder if Leopard 10.5.2 will be released in time for supporting the MBA and the Time Capsule.

[joegomolski]

Good Morning! MacUsers

Called the Apple Store this morning and they upgraded my shipping option to overnight.

So I says to Lori, "Lori overnight which night! "That information is unknown at this time".";)

[Cybergypsy]

Good Morning! MacUsers

Called the Apple Store this morning and they upgraded my shipping option to overnight.

So I says to Lori, "Lori overnight which night! "That information is unknown at this time".";)Glad you guys are getting the free overnight, worked for me

[NYCubby]

Thanks Guys -

You inspired me to call and upgrade my shipping from 2-3 day to overnight -- they did so free of charge!

Shipping Feb. 6 --> arriving Feb. 7

I ordered 10:41am PST right after the keynote!
I'm geting the 1.8ghz with the 64gb SSD!!!

Can't Wait!!!!

Aaron

Good Morning! MacUsers

Called the Apple Store this morning and they upgraded my shipping option to overnight.

So I says to Lori, "Lori overnight which night! "That information is unknown at this time".";)

[bjdraw]

It sounds like I am not the only one who will be migrating away from my company supplied machine.

Has anyone else considered how to deal with Active Directory authentication without support from your Lan Admins?

Also has anyone else tested out Office 2008 Exchange Compatibility?

I'm a LAN admin for AD and Exchange by day so I might be able to help.

AD is simply a central authentication system that provides single sign on for AD clients. You can still access resources from your Mac, you'll just have to authenticate each time. You can save time by storing your credentials in keychain. You'll have to have a windows computer to sign into in order to reset your password if your environment requires it. If there is a Terminal Services or Citrix server, you can do it from your mac by signing into one of those servers using the appropriate client. MS Terminal Services and Citrix, both have good Mac clients.

As for Exchange, you can use Entourage. Exchange is licensed per user and as such each CAL (client access license) includes a license for the client software. Whether your Exchange admin will admit it or not, a copy of Entourage comes shipped with every Exchange media pack. If he doesn't want give it to you, find it online and rest assured, your company owns the license.

If you don't want to use Entourage -- which works pretty well -- then you can use Mail.app and Address Book which work ok if IMAP is enabled on the Exchange server. Address Book will even sync with your Exchange address book out of the box. The biggest missing piece is calendar, which you can buy a 3rd party plug-in (Groupcal) or login to OWA whenever you want to send or accept apointments.

The nice thing about using Entourage is it syncs with Address book and iCal so it makes it much easier.

[Flyer0815]

Glad you guys are getting the free overnight, worked for me

Thanks Cyber! I thought i'd give it another shot, after being shot down yesterday. I just called and they changed my order to overnight too! Im getting more excited now! :)

[cliffardo2001]

I called just a few minutes ago and the very nice woman on the phone upgraded me to free overnight shipping. Guys, you all have to try this, since it's so ridiculously easy!

[kming05]

a bit annoyed in that they upgraded me to 2-3 day shipping, but not to overnight. -___- they said the fastest is 2-3day which is annoying.

[switched to mac]

I just got off of the phone with Apple Sales and the rep told me that it was there policy to ship pre-orders before the store or anyone else gets the product. I guess we'll all find out in the next day or two since it appears that nobody has gotten any shipping confirmations as of yet?

[Cybergypsy]

Guys you are so welcome....mine also ships the 6th and delivered the 7th....really think they are in the US....and the preparing to ship, was it coming to the US..cross your toes :)

[illian]

someone here tried to get the overnight shipping calling apple germany? or is that not an option for europe?:(

[kming05]

perhaps the people that were granted overnight are coming from the US?

mine, on the other hand, supposedly overnight isn't an option (tried calling and talking to 3 different) and 2-3 days is the fastest.

its going to be a long next few days.

[chp5592]

Apple does have the nicest people on their phones. She said 2-3 days to get to US, then can overnight. She can't control the shipping part to US.

She upgraded for free once I suggested that some of the people on this websites were getting it comped...

Everyone should try. She said they will ship before they sell in store. Obviously that doesn't include shipping time (at least that was what I perceived from her).

I don't yet see the upgraded shipping on my order status. It still says Ship by 2/6 and deliver by 2/12.... Maybe it will change later

[kamilcanada22]

Thats interesting, my order status changed within a min of me getting off the phone with costumer service. However, when i asked if she knew when they were possibly going to ship, she said " Not before the first of Feb"


Apple does have the nicest people on their phones. She said 2-3 days to get to US, then can overnight. She can't control the shipping part to US.

She upgraded for free once I suggested that some of the people on this websites were getting it comped...

Everyone should try. She said they will ship before they sell in store. Obviously that doesn't include shipping time (at least that was what I perceived from her).

I don't yet see the upgraded shipping on my order status. It still says Ship by 2/6 and deliver by 2/12.... Maybe it will change later

[ipodtouchy333]

I heard somewhere the macbook air's may be in Apple stores by Tuesday. Anyone else hear this??? I hope its true cause I wanna go check em out to see if I might get one.

[cliffardo2001]

Thats interesting, my order status changed within a min of me getting off the phone with costumer service. However, when i asked if she knew when they were possibly going to ship, she said " Not before the first of Feb"

I have talked to both an Apple Store rep, and then the nice lady on the phone, and neither of them seemed to know when the MBA would arrive. The person at the Apple Store answered me this way: "Wedonothavethemacbookairandwedontknowwhenwellgetthem." I swear, it was just that rehearsed...

[illian]

aah stop these rumors... or i'll be disappointed when i check my status tomorrow ;)

[villanova329]

You guys act like FedEXing your packages is so cheap. Overnight shipping with major couriers is super expensive and it adds up when impatient people like you nickle and dime them.

Apple gave you guys no specific date on when you should get them and you start whining and demanding fre overnight shipping. its because of your rants for free crap that makes patient people like the rest of us have to take the hit for other nonsense charges from Apple like ipod touch upgrades and wireless n activators. Admit it or not, those opportunities to gain lost revenue.

I just find it hilarious how people think they deserve special treatment due to loyalty. its like when people demand free stuff from cell phone carriers because they pay their bills on time.. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO!!!

Just pipe down and get back to freakin work and worry other more important crap you iPhone-halo noobs.

[JackSYi]

lol. Just changed it to overnight shipping. The sales rep was ridiculously nice and very easy to get it changed.

[n0de]

Just called to upgrade mine and the rep on the phone has one on order too, she was even debating about calling in sick the day it is to be delivered but figured it would be too obvious ;)

I would guess that the few who actually get "overnight" live in California, those of on the East Coast could never get it from China overnight since both UPS and Fedex send everything going East through Indy or Memphis first for usually a full day.

[shk718]

i just got off the phone with someone from the online apple store - here is what she said to me (take it for what its worth):

1. the apple stores have to order products from the online store just like any other cutsomer

2. the air's will be shipped to the stores and to us on the same day.

3. they are not doing overnight delivery because their comming from china (i live in nyc).

4. the fastest they can deliver it is 3 days. so three days after it's shipped it will arrive (wether it be the apple store or your home).

5. there is no way it can be in the stores this wednesday because they haven't shipped any yet.

[cliffardo2001]

You guys act like FedEXing your packages is so cheap. Overnight shipping with major couriers is super expensive and it adds up when impatient people like you nickle and dime them.

Apple gave you guys no specific date on when you should get them and you start whining and demanding fre overnight shipping. its because of your rants for free crap that makes patient people like the rest of us have to take the hit for other nonsense charges from Apple like ipod touch upgrades and wireless n activators. Admit it or not, those opportunities to gain lost revenue.

I just find it hilarious how people think they deserve special treatment due to loyalty. its like when people demand free stuff from cell phone carriers because they pay their bills on time.. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO!!!

Just pipe down and get back to freakin work and worry other more important crap you iPhone-halo noobs.

I actually asked how much it would be to upgrade to overnight and she offered it to me for free. I didn't ask her for it. Also, I am not an "iPhone-halo- noob." In the grand scheme of things, I'm a relatively new user, but I got my first mac (iBook G3 700MHz 256MB RAM and 10GB 2nd Gen iPod) in 2002. This was before the iPod really hit it big.

[Cybergypsy]

i just got off the phone with someone from the online apple store - here is what she said to me (take it for what its worth):

1. the apple stores have to order products from the online store just like any other cutsomer

2. the air's will be shipped to the stores and to us on the same day.

3. they are not doing overnight delivery because their comming from china (i live in nyc).

4. the fastest they can deliver it is 3 days. so three days after it's shipped it will arrive (wether it be the apple store or your home).

5. there is no way it can be in the stores this wednesday because they haven't shipped any yet.

And there is no such thing as the macbook air!

Sorry dont believe any of it :)

[zoolaine]

a bit annoyed in that they upgraded me to 2-3 day shipping, but not to overnight. -___- they said the fastest is 2-3day which is annoying.

Did you custom order yours? I added the iworks to my 1.6ghz 80gb - never thought it was customizing it and would take longer to get the MBA. Anyways, the Apple Customer service rep said that custom orders come from overseas so 2-3 days is the fastest shipping option available. I assume everyone getting overnight shipping has standard orders????????????

[Cybergypsy]

You guys act like FedEXing your packages is so cheap. Overnight shipping with major couriers is super expensive and it adds up when impatient people like you nickle and dime them.

Apple gave you guys no specific date on when you should get them and you start whining and demanding fre overnight shipping. its because of your rants for free crap that makes patient people like the rest of us have to take the hit for other nonsense charges from Apple like ipod touch upgrades and wireless n activators. Admit it or not, those opportunities to gain lost revenue.

I just find it hilarious how people think they deserve special treatment due to loyalty. its like when people demand free stuff from cell phone carriers because they pay their bills on time.. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO!!!

Just pipe down and get back to freakin work and worry other more important crap you iPhone-halo noobs.

My guess is you did not get the free shipping...Sorry.... Oh and I retired at 40....so you need to ge back to work:)

[Khurram]

I called to upgrade for free shipping and the rep on the phone recommended that I do not change the shipping method!
She claimed that they are ready to be shipped and if I change the shipping method to overnight they will have to print new labels, change boxes, etc and that it would delay my ship date.

Either way she did not upgrade my shipping to overnight- i'm in nyc btw

[JackSYi]

Did you custom order yours? I added the iworks to my 1.6ghz 80gb - never thought it was customizing it and would take longer to get the MBA. Anyways, the Apple Customer service rep said that custom orders come from overseas so 2-3 days is the fastest shipping option available. I assume everyone getting overnight shipping has standard orders????????????

I ordered the 1.6 + 80GB. I live in California.

[RicksterMac]

I ordered the 1.6 + 80GB. I live in California.

I just spoke to an online Apple rep as well - slightly different story again - she said because I've order a custom config (1.8/hdd) that 2-3 days shipping (from China) is best she can do - she also stated that if I had ordered a standard config (I assume she means 1.6/hdd or 1.8/ssd) she could have upgraded my shipping to next day - I guess this means the standard configs are in the states already???

Still patiently waiting........

[Cybergypsy]

Just called Apple again, Mine 1.6/80 will be shipped from China....and overnighted, they said that changing the shipping will not delay your order at all ......she did not say much more then that...... I was hoping they were in the states :(

[sturob]

I recall that when I ordered my MBP (15" 2.16 Core Duo) in '05, I think it was, that it came from China and went to a FedEx distribution center in Alaska and avoided FedEx/Tennessee completely. I thought it was interesting that stuff from China would go through Alaska and get here as quickly as it did; I believe that it took less than 2 days.

That was with expedited shipping, to Houston TX.

The only customization on my MBA is having iWork 08 preloaded. My status page currently says ships 2/06 and delivers by 2/11.

We shall see, shall we not?

Stuart

[zoolaine]

I called to upgrade for free shipping and the rep on the phone recommended that I do not change the shipping method!
She claimed that they are ready to be shipped and if I change the shipping method to overnight they will have to print new labels, change boxes, etc and that it would delay my ship date.



That is awesome, hope it's true. I forgot to add that when I was told that 2-3 days is the fastest available for my shipping, the rep said "it may ship sooner". But I couldn't get anymore information out of him than that. Ohhhhhhh, thought I heard the FedEx man but it was only DHL, D'oh.

[teerexx52]

Just called Apple again, Mine 1.6/80 will be shipped from China....and overnighted, they said that changing the shipping will not delay your order at all ......she did not say much more then that...... I was hoping they were in the states :(

I just got off the phone with apple. They said the computer is coming from China so no way it can be over nighted. She did credit me back the $18 for "2-3 day" shipping so it was worth it

[zippster]

thats interesting.... im guessing us UK customers will be waiting longer as i have just noticed this on amazon.co.uk

New Apple MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/2GB
by Apple
No customer reviews yet. Be the first. More about this product
Price: £1,179.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Availability: This item is due to be released on February 16, 2008. Please note that release dates are subject to change. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.

ive ordered my 1.8 from apple and it says it will ship on the 7th feb with an expected delivery on the 19th feb :( so im guessing this it to coincide with an official UK release date?????


Bugger.

[Cybergypsy]

I just got off the phone with apple. They said the computer is coming from China so no way it can be over nighted. She did credit me back the $18 for "2-3 day" shipping so it was worth it

it will be overnighted from Alaska :)

[joegomolski]

My guess is you did not get the free shipping...Sorry.... Oh and I retired at 40....so you need to ge back to work:)

You got me beat by 3 years, it's so wonderful. All day to play with my Mac, and follow those rumor trials. I have a life, I get to do what I want every day. No wage slave me, any more!:D

[Cybergypsy]

Now all we have to worry about are dead pixs and yellowing....my macbook pro had it bad

[cliffardo2001]

Now all we have to worry about are dead pixs and yellowing....my macbook pro had it bad

Yeah, I've had nothing but problems with my current macbook pro's screen. I got it a year ago, and two weeks after buying it, I already need to have the first display replaced. But, even the replacement has been showing signs of early aging, and I baby this thing. I'm hoping that the LED display on my MBA will not prove to be as problem ridden as this clunky thing.

[Cybergypsy]

Yeah, I've had nothing but problems with my current macbook pro's screen. I got it a year ago, and two weeks after buying it, I already need to have the first display replaced. But, even the replacement has been showing signs of early aging, and I baby this thing. I'm hoping that the LED display on my MBA will not prove to be as problem ridden as this clunky thing.

One of the reviews would have posted something about it, I think it will be good :)

[illian]

The MacBook Air is number 1 in the top sellers category of the German Apple Store!
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/germanstore

thats awesome :cool:

[teerexx52]

it will be overnighted from Alaska :)

That would be cool!!!!!:)

[JackSYi]

It is completely possible that the standard configs are already in the states and held in a warehouse until they are released. I remember when I bought the first iPod shuffle they shipped from Ontario.

Nobody really knows if all models are being shipped from china.

[teerexx52]

Now all we have to worry about are dead pixs and yellowing....my macbook pro had it bad

No no bad pixels please!!!!!!!!!!

[netdog]

Remember all those pimply-faced gamers posing as marketing experts who claimed the MBA would never sell and would die an early death?

LOL

[akadmon]

The MacBook Air is number 1 in the top sellers category of the German Apple Store!
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/germanstore

thats awesome :cool:

What else did you expect? :cool:

[kming05]

Did you custom order yours? I added the iworks to my 1.6ghz 80gb - never thought it was customizing it and would take longer to get the MBA. Anyways, the Apple Customer service rep said that custom orders come from overseas so 2-3 days is the fastest shipping option available. I assume everyone getting overnight shipping has standard orders????????????

i have two on order, one for my dad in california that is complete factory (1.6) and that was upgraded to 2-3day as well, not overnight and she said it was also coming from china.

as for mine, it was custom ordered with 1.8ghz 80gb, and i live in nyc. upgraded to 2-3 day.

DANG IT. I WANT IT ALREADY. haha

[Shoim32]

I just got off the phone will Apple. The first support rep stated that she couldn't change my 2-3 day shipping to overnight. The second rep gladly told me that she changed it. To confirm, I called a third rep who said I was credited $18 for the 2-3 day shipping but no change had been made because the product is shipping from China to the U.S.

Question - in my order details, my Macbook Air says that is a CTO Custom Configuration. I ordered the 1.8ghz, 64gb SSD, with a superdrive, ethernet adapter, and Applecare, nothing else. None of the reps could explain why my order was CTO. My best guess is because I ordered it through Education, but do any of you guys have any ideas? Also, a reason for not being able to get the Overnight shipping may be because mine is CTO and coming from China?

[diabolic]

What else did you expect? :cool:
If you believed most of the posts here, you'd think they would hardly sell any at all.

[Alfadoc]

Question - in my order details, my Macbook Air says that is a CTO Custom Configuration. I ordered the 1.8ghz, 64gb SSD, with a superdrive, ethernet adapter, and Applecare, nothing else. None of the reps could explain why my order was CTO. My best guess is because I ordered it through Education, but do any of you guys have any ideas?

The CTO reflects the addition of the superdrive, ethernet adapter and Applecare. Anything that is not strictly the computer turns the order into a CTO.

I've got the same problem. By adding the remote and the ethernet adapter, it turned my order into a CTO. Oh well... :o

[aiongiant]

yea but then again it's apples newest toy =)

also it seems to be attracting a new crowd of ppl that usually doesn't get apple products.. well from ppl i know anyways

[akadmon]

If you believed most of the posts here, you'd think they would hardly sell any at all.

Yeah, I bet the iPhone is also near the top of the best seller list on the German Apple store.

Oh wait, I take it back -- just checked and the the iPhone isn't even in the top 10 in its own category! :eek:

http://seekingalpha.com/article/61869-iphone-weak-in-germany-france-avian-securities

[aiongiant]

i heard iphone is nowhere near as popular in europe than it is in the US

[thechidz]

Just called Apple again, Mine 1.6/80 will be shipped from China....and overnighted, they said that changing the shipping will not delay your order at all ......she did not say much more then that...... I was hoping they were in the states :(

I believe all apples are shipped from shanghai where they're made...


they do get here quick though once they get to alaska they are usually at your door within a matter of hours:):apple:

[Cybergypsy]

I believe all apples are shipped from shanghai where they're made...


they do get here quick though once they get to alaska they are usually at your door within a matter of hours:):apple:


My 2.2 macbook came from Tenn, I was suprised at that, I ordered the minute it was announced

[scottkifnw]

PowerPage is saying Weds. for MBA in stores:

http://www.powerpage.org/2008/01/rumor_macbook_air_to_arrive_in_apple_store_locations_this_wednesday.html
:confused:

They were quoting a report by Boy Genius Report, whom MacRumors says is =/- reliable.

[netdog]

They were quoting a report by Boy Genius Report, whom MacRumors says is =/- reliable.

Rumors about hot products like this are very attractive to cite as it insures a lot of ad impressions, and hence $$$. Editors of these blogs couldn't care less if it is true or not.

[mich73]

My 2.2 macbook came from Tenn, I was suprised at that, I ordered the minute it was announced

That would be awesome if that happened this time around. Since I live in the Nashville area, that would be a really quick delivery. :D

[thechidz]

My 2.2 macbook came from Tenn, I was suprised at that, I ordered the minute it was announced

hmmm... I believe the tracking probably only started from tenn for some reason... Memphis is a MAJOR fedex hub so it usually goes shanghai, alaska, tenn, your house

[memberako]

wow! 3 tries and still no go with the free shipping upgrade! i told the CS rep about other people getting free upgrades so she told me this: "well, they might have gotten it but not from me..." just my luck!

[Cybergypsy]

That would be awesome if that happened this time around. Since I live in the Nashville area, that would be a really quick delivery. :D

Heres proof :) Nov 1 was the release date they shipped the same day

[n0de]

Hey Cybergyspsy, what is this in your dock? ;)

[Cybergypsy]

Hey Cybergyspsy, what is this in your dock? ;)Just a leg avatar I used for christmas :)

[CaptainCannabis]

I need this thing delivered now, I hate doing my papers in the computer lab.

I hope they get shipped today around 4-6pm.

If they dont, they might be shipped on wednesday... and if its not wednesday... it will be on the delivery dates that were given to us.

[hv4153]

Yeah, I bet the iPhone is also near the top of the best seller list on the German Apple store.

Oh wait, I take it back -- just checked and the the iPhone isn't even in the top 10 in its own category! :eek:

http://seekingalpha.com/article/61869-iphone-weak-in-germany-france-avian-securities

That is because the iPhone isn´t sold via the Apple Store here in Germany. It is only availbale through T-Mobile...

[desenso]

That would be awesome if that happened this time around. Since I live in the Nashville area, that would be a really quick delivery. :D

Except that it's Fedex delivering it, so it would sit in the warehouse for the requisite time period to make sure that you don't, you know, get anything you didn't pay for.

[Cybergypsy]

Except that it's Fedex delivering it, so it would sit in the warehouse for the requisite time period to make sure that you don't, you know, get anything you didn't pay for.

Like fed ex better the UPS, they are idiots!

[PieMac]

Like fed ex better the UPS, they are idiots!

No kidding- UPS here is totally unreliable.

[cliffardo2001]

I need this thing delivered now, I hate doing my papers in the computer lab.

I hope they get shipped today around 4-6pm.

If they dont, they might be shipped on wednesday... and if its not wednesday... it will be on the delivery dates that were given to us.

It would be a total pisser if we had to wait all the way until next week. I don't see how you can do work in the computer lab. I sold my computer, too, but I'm not giving it up until I get my MBA and Time Capsule.

[jshapnyc]

So now it really appears as though the pre-order people are screwed... can't wait to go pick mine up at the 5th Ave store after work tomorrow while the rest of you who gave me crap about cancelling are hitting refresh on either a FedEx site (if you're lucky) or the Apple Store (if you're not).

[Cybergypsy]

So now it really appears as though the pre-order people are screwed... can't wait to go pick mine up at the 5th Ave store after work tomorrow while the rest of you who gave me crap about cancelling are hitting refresh on either a FedEx site (if you're lucky) or the Apple Store (if you're not). may your screen be pisss yellow and plagued by many red dots :) and remember its a rumor....

[illian]

well all we got are rumors...nothin else.

[Cybergypsy]

well all we got are rumors...nothin else.

yep but dont think they will be in store tomorrow.......

[illian]

yep but dont think they will be in store tomorrow.......

yap...as steve said. 2 - 3 weeks...so we still got one week left!:(

[netdog]

So now it really appears as though the pre-order people are screwed... can't wait to go pick mine up at the 5th Ave store after work tomorrow while the rest of you who gave me crap about cancelling are hitting refresh on either a FedEx site (if you're lucky) or the Apple Store (if you're not).

There is nothing to suggest that these are going to be in the store tomorrow.

[Cybergypsy]

There is nothing to suggest that these are going to be in the store tomorrow.

lol...i know but just laughing, i have court on the 6th, my ship date....ugh....

[PieMac]

yap...as steve said. 2 - 3 weeks...so we still got one week left!:(

Actually, I just watched the part of the keynote where Steve says this and he says "will be shipping in two weeks" and emphasizes again, "Two weeks".

For what it's worth, anyway.

[Cybergypsy]

Actually, I just watched the part of the keynote where Steve says this and he says "will be shipping in two weeks" and emphasizes again, "Two weeks".

For what it's worth, anyway.


love for them to ship tomorrow :)

[illian]

Actually, I just watched the part of the keynote where Steve says this and he says "will be shipping in two weeks" and emphasizes again, "Two weeks".

For what it's worth, anyway.

really...kk my mistake. thx for checking ;)

[PieMac]

really...kk my mistake. thx for checking ;)

We can only hope he keeps his word :rolleyes::D

[thedealmaker]

@ illian:

no idea when the MBA will hit the German market. My Apple Premium Reseller (based in Cologne) told me last week that they expect arrival within this week (until Feb 1st) but not sure on this. The guys at Gravis told me the same story.

I'm not sure if it was a smart move to cancel my online order (Feb 5th / Feb 14th delivery) and switch to my local dealer.

But let' see... a colleague of mine is in NYC near the 5th Ave. store until Thursday.

[illian]

We can only hope he keeps his word :rolleyes::D

he will...called him today and told him that I'm about to switch to mac os x. He won't disappoint me ..nooooo way :p:D

that just reminds me of stewie griffin (family guy) who flew all the way to a star, knocked on the door, up his ladder and slapped him.... ok sry for ot. this waiting drives me nuts ^^

[scottkifnw]

lol...i know but just laughing, i have court on the 6th, my ship date....ugh....

I hope you are out of prison before the MBA arrives, otherwise that would really suck.:eek:

[Cybergypsy]

I hope you are out of prison before the MBA arrives, otherwise that would really suck.:eek:


LOL on a old WC case......merit meeting :)

[joegomolski]

lol...i know but just laughing, i have court on the 6th, my ship date....ugh....

Gosh Cybergypsy who's gonna take over while you're in the slammer?

Oh, will they let you take your MBA with you when they lock you up?

Betcha there's no WiFi!

[PieMac]

he will...called him today and told him that I'm about to switch to mac os x. He won't disappoint me ..nooooo way :p:D

that just reminds me of stewie griffin (family guy) who flew all the way to a star, knocked on the door, up his ladder and slapped him.... ok sry for ot. this waiting drives me nuts ^^

LOL...I saw that one-love that show Stewie and Brain are a riot! :D

[PieMac]

There is nothing to suggest that these are going to be in the store tomorrow.

But Steve said so! :rolleyes::D

[Ratty]

thats interesting.... im guessing us UK customers will be waiting longer as i have just noticed this on amazon.co.uk

New Apple MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/2GB
by Apple
No customer reviews yet. Be the first. More about this product
Price: £1,179.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Availability: This item is due to be released on February 16, 2008. Please note that release dates are subject to change. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.

ive ordered my 1.8 from apple and it says it will ship on the 7th feb with an expected delivery on the 19th feb :( so im guessing this it to coincide with an official UK release date?????

Bugger.


I'm based in the UK and ordered with the 1.8GHz option on January 17 with a ship date of February 7 and delivery February 19 so I guess we just have to wait and see......:eek:

[netdog]

Amazon is just guessing.

[orangeandwhite]

Not sure why people from NYC or other high sales tax locations are ordering from the Apple site when you can get it from Amazon and not pay sales tax. Saves $150.

You can also follow a known procedure to get Amazon to put the MacBook Air in your gold box and get a 5% discount. That saves you another $90.

If Apple is true to form, they will stuff the sales channels all at once and differences in delivery dates will be measured in days...

[n0de]

Hopefully the snow in China doesn't slow production/shipping down.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/01/28/asia/china.php

[NYCMacFan]

really...kk my mistake. thx for checking ;)

Normally in a production environment you would know in this period that 2 weeks was 2 weeks. Any production related issues would have been detected and addressed (e.g. some sealant doesn't work, a part is loose).

In fact, they would have already started a production run prior to his speech and so unless they had a major glitch and had to literally tear those units open, they would have some ready.

They certainly would want to start shipping in limited quantities, if for no other reason that a lot of working capital is tied up in things like those SSDs.

So it might be more an issue of wanting to have really large volumes to go to the stores so they do not sell out quickly, but who knows.

[dexpot]

What a pitty.

[desenso]

Like fed ex better the UPS, they are idiots!

Really? I've probably received about 150 UPS packages over the last year. Only one has arrived later than expected. 20%+ arrive earlier than I paid for.

Fedex has never delivered a package early. Usually they arrive on time.

DHL packages are almost always delivered late to me. In fact, I can't think of the last time DHL got anything to me on time.

[pjmurphy77]

Exactly - as Mac becomes more and more popular with the "masses", sites like this cannot be looked at as a barometer for product-adoption.

Almost everyone I know (my wife, some friends) that will buy the MBA are not on these sites...


If you believed most of the posts here, you'd think they would hardly sell any at all.

[zoolaine]

Called one of the Seattle area Apple stores over lunch. The guy I talked to said they didn't know when they would be getting them in, but it's usually the same time as you would get one if ordered online. I asked if they were carrying the SSD and he had to ask a co-worker. I could hear in the background "as far as I know we are just carrying the base model". He also said that they get packages in big unmarked boxes, so they often don't know what or how many they are getting until opening the box.

[desenso]

I'm sure the Apple store employees are loving this bombardment of the same question over and over again.

Then again, if Apple wouldn't be so vague, they wouldn't have this problem.

[CaptainCannabis]

ughh, I don't understand why they are taking so long to ship, I just need it to do my papers, I cant concentrate in the computer lab...

Now I am just hoping that Steve-O keeps his word and they start shipping tomorrow.

[sosnow]

Not sure why people from NYC or other high sales tax locations are ordering from the Apple site when you can get it from Amazon and not pay sales tax. Saves $150.

You can also follow a known procedure to get Amazon to put the MacBook Air in your gold box and get a 5% discount. That saves you another $90.

If Apple is true to form, they will stuff the sales channels all at once and differences in delivery dates will be measured in days...

do tell or point me in the right direction:)

I found this link
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=707149

[jdiddy]

do tell or point me in the right direction:)

Same here pretty please :)

[n0de]

I tried to get the MBAir into my goldbox, but only got the superdrive ;)

[ahaxton]

ughh, I don't understand why they are taking so long to ship, I just need it to do my papers, I cant concentrate in the computer lab...

Now I am just hoping that Steve-O keeps his word and they start shipping tomorrow.



I think the concentration problem is because you keep thinking about the MacBook Air lol. I know I have been having issues. I sent a client an email instead of just letting them know their package will be in the mail tomorrow, I wrote: Your MacBook Air will be in the mail tomorrow.

I only caught myself after I sent it lol. That was an interesting apology to send.

[teerexx52]

I tried to get the MBAir into my goldbox, but only got the superdrive ;)

I have not quick picks possible. It doesn't show up. I have purchased a lot from Amazon so not sure why it isn't there.

[zoolaine]

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=7215987&Redir=1&description=Brenthaven-Apple%20MacBook%2013.3"%20Edge%20I%20Shoulder%20Case%20-%20%20Black/Titanium-Carrying%20Cases

anyone know if this will work for the MBA?????????

[eyemac74119]

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!

lol wheres the unboxing pics? or pics? we've already seen all the online pics

[JackSYi]

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=7215987&Redir=1&description=Brenthaven-Apple%20MacBook%2013.3"%20Edge%20I%20Shoulder%20Case%20-%20%20Black/Titanium-Carrying%20Cases

anyone know if this will work for the MBA?????????

That might work. But most likely, since the air is thinner than the normal macbook, it is going to flop around in there. You can maybe lay some material inside to give it a more snug fit. I personally bought the Brenthaven ProLite I and velcroed some of the edges for my ordered Air.

[JCT]

Regarding MBA-specific sleeves -- I think that Belkin announced a nice set of them at MWSF. Haven't seen them on sale yet.

Belkin (http://www.belkin.com)

For those of you thinking Waterfield -- you can always ask the owner directly about the sleeve fit: heygary@sfbags.com

JT

[stillwater]

lol wheres the unboxing pics? or pics? we've already seen all the online pics

That was the only post by that person. He/she faked it. :rolleyes:

[PieMac]

That was the only post by that person. He/she faked it. :rolleyes:

Some people have waaaaay too much time on their hands :rolleyes:

[zoolaine]

The Brenthaven Edge I case is free after rebate at macmall, so if that works it would be a sweet deal

[Cybergypsy]

Time is all i have at the moment

[netdog]

And so another day passes with no shipments.

[Cybergypsy]

And so another day passes with no shipments.
tomorrow will be our day!

[CaptainCannabis]

And so another day passes with no shipments.

Lets hope they do ship tomorrow as Steve-O said :p

[kming05]

just got the waterfield case today in the mail,

it looks impeccable to say the least. can't wait till i have something to put inside ;)

[teerexx52]

tomorrow will be our day!

I hope so!!!:D

[mich73]

Apple just charged my debit card!!!!!!!!! It's pending!!!! This could be it. :D

[mich73]

Just checked the Apple website and my status has changed to "Prepared for Shipment".

[teerexx52]

Apple just charged my debit card!!!!!!!!! It's pending!!!! This could be it. :D

Did your order status change?

[orangeandwhite]

do tell or point me in the right direction:)



1. Create new amzn account.
2. Go to recommendations tab, click "rate these items," find the MacBook Air Superdrive, mark it as "I own it"
3. Go to "recommended for you" and click "not interested" on everything except the MacBook Air. Keep doing this until nothing else is left.
4. Go to Gold Box and (hopefully) find the MacBook Air
5. You can switch to your normal account when you go to check out.

Lots of luck.

[Flyer0815]

Just checked the Apple website and my status has changed to "Prepared for Shipment".

Just checked mine... Prepared to ship... Im Psyched!

[jdiddy]

1. Create new amzn account.
2. Go to recommendations tab, click "rate these items," find the MacBook Air Superdrive, mark it as "I own it"
3. Go to "recommended for you" and click "not interested" on everything except the MacBook Air. Keep doing this until nothing else is left.
4. Go to Gold Box and (hopefully) find the MacBook Air
5. You can switch to your normal account when you go to check out.

Lots of luck.

This method worked for me. I just did it right now. Too bad the expected ship date is March 28

[diabolic]

No change on my 1.8/SSD CTO.

[kming05]

both mba orders still showing "not yet shipped" :(

[aiongiant]

i just checked mine also..

no change either
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA

[eddietr]

No change on my 1.8/SSD CTO.

Mine either. But I thought about the computer for a few days before ordering.

What day is yours supposed to ship by?

[kming05]

refreshed, and voila

1.6 80gb prepared for shipment.

as for my 1.8 80gb, still not yet.

[diabolic]

What day is yours supposed to ship by?

Ships Feb. 6th according to Apple. I tried upgrading to overnight shipping today, but because it's a CTO I couldn't get any better than 2 day.

[mich73]

i just checked mine also..

no change either
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA

That's the same one I ordered. I think all of the standard configs will start changing status tonight.
(I ordered an hour after the keynote)

[nintendude]

I just called the Apple Store in Towson, MD. They said the MacBook airs were "postponed"

[thehuhman]

I visited my Apple store in Durham, NC yesterday (1-27-08), where I was told they would not have any MBA's to even look at for another 3 weeks. I came home, and pre-ordered one. MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA. Got the confirmation email today, in less than 24-hours. States a ship date of 2-12-08, which is of course, the same 3 weeks as stated at the local store.

[cliffardo2001]

Mine's prepared for shipment, too! Though, nothing's yet happened to my credit card...I bet that will show up when the bank opens back up tomorrow...

[mars111]

I am psyched too.. "prepared for shipment" I actually can't believe it

[Cybergypsy]

Just checked mine... Prepared to ship... Im Psyched!

Mine too!!!!!yea!!!!

[aiongiant]

come on apple i want prepared for shipment status too!! LOL
maybe canadian apple works slower haha

[memberako]

for those who are now prepared for shipment: what was your previous shipping and delivery dates? i ordered the standard one but my status hasn't changed yet... i have feb 13 and 19...

[CaptainCannabis]

it has begun... Can you guys also say what your configuration is? I bought 1.8 with ssd.. Not yet shipped.

[matt4077]

for those who are now prepared for shipment: what was your previous shipping and delivery dates? i ordered the standard one but my status hasn't changed yet... i have feb 13 and 19...

I believe these are all those with a shipping date of feb6th. Mine is 8th and hasn't changed yet.

[cliffardo2001]

come on apple i want prepared for shipment status too!! LOL
maybe canadian apple works slower haha

Maybe it's because Apple ships it on some sort of Maple syrup river...

[zapp]

Mine's prepared for shipment, too! Though, nothing's yet happened to my credit card...I bet that will show up when the bank opens back up tomorrow...

Great I have a big test tomorrow and now all i can do is refresh the apple order page and look enviously on all of you who's status is changing, while mine says not yet shipped.

[Cybergypsy]

OK guys, its real they just took the money out of my Bank account........
1.6/80....

[aiongiant]

mine is

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA
Ships by: 6 Feb
Delivers by: 18 Feb

but ship to canada
no change in status

[Flyer0815]

for those who are now prepared for shipment: what was your previous shipping and delivery dates? i ordered the standard one but my status hasn't changed yet... i have feb 13 and 19...

My delivery date still remains Feb 7th. Usually once the item ships the expected delivery date adjusts to match the tracking data.

Lets hope this isn't a false alarm like last week. :rolleyes:

[JackSYi]

Prepared for Shipment! Glad I got it changed to overnight.

[scottkifnw]

First- congrats on those with prepared for shipment!

Mine is no change- "not yet shipped".

For what it is worth-As of 6:30 Central, the Apple store employees said no MBA's were in (they were as curious as we are, and snooped but no new boxes!). They diddn't know when they would be in the store.
They have had the display material the back since last week. They also said that night crews set up the new displays and finish around 5AM. I then asked, and guess what? No night crews scheduled for tonight.

I hope mine gets shipped tomorrow!

:mad:

[HLdan]

I tried to get the MBAir into my goldbox, but only got the superdrive ;)

Maybe it's not thin enough. :D

[ahaxton]

This MacBook Air stuff is about to give me a hernia. So much secrecy! I wish I could just walk in tomorrow and get it.

[memberako]

man i am so jealous lol... hope mine changes too...

[PieMac]

This method worked for me. I just did it right now. Too bad the expected ship date is March 28

That's just a blanket date...they will ship out very soon, trust me-I've bought many pre-order Macs from Amazon! :p:)

[ipodtouchy333]

wish mine said prepared for shipment... but im too poor.. right now that is I'm gonna see how people like em and then probably go buy one

[Cybergypsy]

First- congrats on those with prepared for shipment!

Mine is no change- "not yet shipped".

For what it is worth-As of 6:30 Central, the Apple store employees said no MBA's were in (they were as curious as we are, and snooped but no new boxes!). They diddn't know when they would be in the store.
They have had the display material the back since last week. They also said that night crews set up the new displays and finish around 5AM. I then asked, and guess what? No night crews scheduled for tonight.

I hope mine gets shipped tomorrow!

:mad:

thanks I hope so too!!!!!!!!

[bsmoothoperator]

I wish it were in my hands right now, looks like we should have them by Friday or Monday (provided they are coming from China, and Wonka-Steve didn't ship a stockpile secretly last week). :)

[mich73]

Ordered day of keynote with an original ship by date of 2/6.

MBA 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA

[Cybergypsy]

Yaaaaa Hooooo!

I cant wait!

[darthraige]

Let's see if I can say this right: Anyone know if Apple will release a "Remote Disc" update down the road for all the other Apple Laptops? Only reason I'm asking is that my Powerbook G4 is pretty much on its death bed and the DVD Drive does not work anymore, and even if I replaced it it wont work because the side of the laptop is severely damaged. Don't ask how. lol

Either way, my next laptop after the MacBook will definitely be the MacBook Air.

[ahaxton]

I wonder if I should just cancel my Amazon pre-order and go in store. Gosh I wish I knew what would be first.

[Cybergypsy]

I wonder if I should just cancel my Amazon pre-order and go in store. Gosh I wish I knew what would be first.

keep it you will be fine!!!

[cnhminics]

Ordered: Jan 17th
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA
Ships by: Feb 8
Delivers by: Feb 11

Not yet shipped :(

Anyone with Feb 8th ship date seen any change in status?

[etorres]

Prepared for shipment.... again!
Hopefully this time its real

[ahaxton]

keep it you will be fine!!!

Im leaning towards that since I pre-ordered on amazon asap.

[desenso]

Same.. prepared for shipment. Hope it goes out tomorrow.

Anyone know if you can return a "sealed" version of the computer without paying a restocking fee? If they really do come out in the stores tomorrow I'd consider going and buying one, and then returning the MacBook Air that gets shipped to me.

[Cybergypsy]

[QUOTE=etorres;4849327]Prepared for shipment.... again!
Hopefully this time its real[/QUOTEthey pulled cash from my bank last time the did not :)

[RicksterMac]

Looks like only stock configs getting "prepared for shipment" - I ordered at 10:41am on the 15th - my 18/HDD still "not yet shipped". If in fact the Apple stores get stock of the 1.6/HDD, do you think there would be a noticeable performance difference from the 1.8? I'll mostly be using for travel and light office work stuff - email, web browsing, itunes, etc......

thoughts?

[kamilcanada22]

Looks like apple is updating order status in terms of original ship dates. Sounds like everyone with a ship date of Feb 6th is getting there status changed to "prepared for shipment. Can people please confirm this by posting there original ship date when there status changes. My ship date is feb 7th and so far nothing has changed.

[Cybergypsy]

Looks like only stock configs getting "prepared for shipment" - I ordered at 10:41am on the 15th - my 18/HDD still "not yet shipped". If in fact the Apple stores get stock of the 1.6/HDD, do you think there would be a noticeable performance difference from the 1.8? I'll mostly be using for travel and light office work stuff - email, web browsing, itunes, etc......

thoughts?

Nope nothing you will notice.......

[RicksterMac]

Looks like apple is updating order status in terms of original ship dates. Sounds like everyone with a ship date of Feb 6th is getting there status changed to "prepared for shipment. Can people please confirm this by posting there original ship date when there status changes. My ship date is feb 7th and so far nothing has changed.

Mine (1.8/HDD) was ordered on 1/15 at 10:41am - ship date of Feb. 6 - still showing "not yet shipped"....

[mich73]

Same here, last time our status' changed on the 19th to 'Prepared for Shipment', they didn't take the entire amount out. This time all of it came out. Last time they pended just $14. Not sure why it was $14.

[diabolic]

Looks like apple is updating order status in terms of original ship dates. Sounds like everyone with a ship date of Feb 6th is getting there status changed to "prepared for shipment.

Not everyone. I haven't seen anyone with the 1.8/SSD that had their status change. My ship date is Feb 6 and it still says "Not yet shipped".

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 11

[scottkifnw]

Looks like apple is updating order status in terms of original ship dates. Sounds like everyone with a ship date of Feb 6th is getting there status changed to "prepared for shipment. Can people please confirm this by posting there original ship date when there status changes. My ship date is feb 7th and so far nothing has changed.


Not yet shipped
Product / Part No.
Qty

MACBOOK AIR SUPERDRIVE-GEN
MB397G/A


1


Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 12

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

[instant hit]

must be on the next boat (preordered next day), but congrats to those getting "prepared to ship" notices (hopefully for real)!

shipping status for mine still unchanged
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA
Ships by: Feb 7
Delivers by: Feb 13

[NYCubby]

Same here fellow 1.8/64gb SSD pre-orderees....

I ordered mine at 10:41am PST the day of the keynote and my status hasn't changed. Mine shows shipping by the 6th and arrival on the 7th...

Aaron

Not everyone. I haven't seen anyone with the 1.8/SSD that had their status change. My ship date is Feb 6 and it still says "Not yet shipped".

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 11

[aiongiant]

Looks like apple is updating order status in terms of original ship dates. Sounds like everyone with a ship date of Feb 6th is getting there status changed to "prepared for shipment. Can people please confirm this by posting there original ship date when there status changes. My ship date is feb 7th and so far nothing has changed.

not everyone mine is Feb 6 ship date
but still not yet shipped status

[brendanryder]

i ordered a stock air with iwork installed with expediated shipping to canada and it ships before feb 6 and arrieves before feb 11

[Cybergypsy]

guys it might take a bit maybe we will get them by monday :) ship6/arrive 7

[JCT]

Hah-- when I signed on and saw the thread had bumped 3 pages I *knew* something was up.

Congrats to all of you guys with the changed status-- don't forget to post pics and impressions for those of us still waiting.

I'll bet they'll be in stores any day now...

JT

[cnhminics]

Just hope mine arrives by Feb 8th - I'm giving a presentation to our Mac User Group and would love to use my new MacBook Air. :)

[JtheLemur]

I went for 1.8ghz and 64 gb SSD. I bought it yesterday and it ships by Feb 19th. I really hope it actually arrives earlier! (Should have bought earlier but I was debating...)

Ditto. Apple Enterprise put the order through just this morning unfortunately. Ships by Feb. 19th as well. Hoping a stream of them come down the pipeline soon!

[ahaxton]

I am calling right when they open in the morning to find out if tomorrow is the day for stores. With prepared for shipments today, who knows!

[PieMac]

I wonder if I should just cancel my Amazon pre-order and go in store. Gosh I wish I knew what would be first.

It will ship out faster than you think...hang in there! I cancelled my order with $100.00 off from Apple online b/c I got an even better deal with Amazon...but it will be worth it!

[ahaxton]

It will ship out faster than you think...hang in there! I cancelled my order with $100.00 off from Apple online b/c I got an even better deal with Amazon...but it will be worth it!


I guess I might as well, I can always last minute cancel if they happen to be in stores staring at me.

[zedsdead]

1.8/64 SSD with an ship date on Feb 6. Not Yet Shipped. My card has not been charged in any way and it seems the CTO orders are not ready yet.

[mars111]

Although I ordered mine on the day of the keynote, got the student discount and my status just changed to "Prepared for shipment" I decided to at least order the goldbox deal from amazon.com to save $100.

What do you guys think, Amazon.com estimated March 28 as their shipping date.. will it ship earlier? I strongly hope so..

[scottkifnw]

Is it possible that more could convert to "ready to ship" overnight?

[ahaxton]

Is it possible that more could convert to "ready to ship" overnight?


Yes because its morning in China. Unless of course its like a per day basis where orders are prepped to ship in the mornings and thats it for that day.

[treacle]

Has anyone with a SSD been charged or had had a status change?
I ordered 1.8 SSD within 2 hours of the keynote.
My order says CTO not shipped yet ships by Feb 6. Though it's a standard MB Air with SSD nothing else ordered with it or changed.

[scottkifnw]

Yes because its morning in China. Unless of course its like a per day basis where orders are prepped to ship in the mornings and thats it for that day.

Thanks! I want my MBA (whine)

[n0de]

I ordered a standard 1.6/80GB with no options or upgrades @ 10:50Am the day of the keynote and mine has not changed....:(

[n0de]

In the time it took me to write the above post, it switched...

I wonder how close this is to being manic? It seems very close to what my DW describes...

[zapp]

In the time it took me to write the above post, it switched...

great more justification to check the order status every 5 minutes thanks

[kanon14]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but with all the blizzards going on in China, it is highly possible that the shipment of Air will be delayed. And don't forget it is the Chinese new year in the early Feb and the earliest day people will go back to work is around mid Feb, so it's possible the Air won't hit US till the end of Feb...

[etorres]

Looks like only stock configs getting "prepared for shipment" - I ordered at 10:41am on the 15th - my 18/HDD still "not yet shipped". If in fact the Apple stores get stock of the 1.6/HDD, do you think there would be a noticeable performance difference from the 1.8? I'll mostly be using for travel and light office work stuff - email, web browsing, itunes, etc......

thoughts?

I know this is the "waiting for the macbook air" thread, but I couldnt help answering his question.
The extra 200 Mhz wont make much of a difference at all. The macbook air was designed for use as a second computer, one where mobility was emphasized over power. For what most people are going to use it, 1.6 is more than enough. Remember that Rev 1 macbook PRO's had core duo chips that were less powerful than the core 2 duo shipped in the macbook air. For most any computing needs it has more than enough power. If you are into games, 3D or HD video editing then the macbook air might not be what you are looking for.
To me, the $300 premium does not justify the small boost of only 200 Mhz. It really wont make a difference in normal computer use anyway, which is why I decided on the 1.6 Ghz. Saying that, if I had money to burn then I wouldnt mind an extra 200 Mhz, even if it only made a difference in my head. ;)

[joegomolski]

Crapatoa,

My 1.8 with 64 ssd still shows not yet shipped.:(

And congrads to those who are at the next stage of waiting.:)

[chaseardoin7]

so i have been checking my status all day. it's been saying 'not yet shipped' but apple JUST changed the status 'prepared for shipment'

guess they're going out tomorrow on schedule.


chase :apple:

[cliffardo2001]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but with all the blizzards going on in China, it is highly possible that the shipment of Air will be delayed. And don't forget it is the Chinese new year in the early Feb and the earliest day people will go back to work is around mid Feb, so it's possible the Air won't hit US till the end of Feb...

Don't you think Apple would have taken in to consideration the new year and would have avoided not making good on their promise of "two weeks" by having them in the US already for the shipment? I doubt Apple would have screwed up shipping due to the holiday.

[zapp]

Don't you think Apple would have taken in to consideration the new year and would have avoided not making good on their promise of "two weeks" by having them in the US already for the shipment? I doubt Apple would have screwed up shipping due to the holiday.

if there is money involved people will work