Mac Pro with 8800GT Shipping (Australia)

[redtapemedia]

Anyone had their order status change yet? Mine still says not shipped.

[astroboi]

I replied in the other thread (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=429177&page=21#post4918274) - I ordered from a local reseller so don't have a shipping estimate (every time I ring up and ask for an estimate they say "soon").

Ordered on Jan 10th - stock octo 2.8GHz with the 8800GT.

Whereabouts in oz are you?

[redtapemedia]

I replied in the other thread (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=429177&page=21#post4918274) - I ordered from a local reseller so don't have a shipping estimate (every time I ring up and ask for an estimate they say "soon").

Ordered on Jan 10th - stock octo 2.8GHz with the 8800GT.

Cool. Yeah, well I thought the Aussies deserved their own thread if the Europeans have got their own. I probably should have put New Zealand in the title too.

[redtapemedia]

Whereabouts in oz are you?

Sunbury, North of Melbourne. Didn't see that question earlier for some reason. :p

[Lurgen]

Ordered mine through Myer (the closest thing Melbourne has to an official Apple store at this stage) on Jan 23rd. Standard-spec machine, plus 8800GT. No other customisations though.

The original ETA was today (Feb 8th), but when I called the store yesterday to check on things they told me at least 3 more weeks - apparently there is a parts shortage affecting all of their orders.

Can't say I'm happy, despite being extremely excited about the move from Windows to OSX the purchasing experience has been pretty awful.

I also spoke to the store yesterday about changing my order to a standard config and ordering the video card separately. Unfortunately, even a standard machine is at least a week away, and they won't order the video card for me directly as it would void the warranty if I installed it myself.

I don't believe their estimates of three more weeks. My guess is that it will either turn up next week (well before their estimate) or in 5 - 7 weeks. The 3 week estimate sounds more to me like a guess based on what the Apple site says.

All things considered, I'm really unimpressed. The Apple website has promised 2-3 week shipments for quite a while now, and still says exactly the same thing. The complete lack of communication from the reseller doesn't make me feel any better either.

[imte]

I ordered mine on the 14th of January with the 8800GT, Airport Extreme card and a 500GB HDD instead of a 320GB. I ordered through a reseller so I can't check my online status, I rang them this afternoon to check and they reckon that in Australia you can't check whether it's shipped or not, but they said if they're shipping to Europe that's good news for us because they come from the same place (China I think).
I hope they get here soon though, I'm starting Uni in two weeks and I'd really love it before then :D

[azenis]

If you go to the Aus store and configure a MacPro with the 8800GT it now says shipping is 2-4 days, yay!

Summary

Amount ex GST A$ 3,835.45
GST A$ 383.55
Subtotal A$ 4,219.00

Estimated Ship:
2-4 bus. days
Free Shipping
Click "Update Details" to reflect changes to system price and shipping.


* Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon (8-core)
* 2GB (2 x 1GB)
* 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3GB/s
* 2 x ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB
* One 16x SuperDrive
* Apple Mighty Mouse
* Apple Keyboard

[redtapemedia]

Ordered on 9th Jan 08:

MAC PRO CTO
Z0EM

Custom Configuration
Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeo
2GB (2x1GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb
One 16x SuperDrive
AIRPORT EXTREME-FAE
APPLE MIGHTY MOUSE
WIRED KEYBD/MAC OS X-AUS.
Country Kit-X

Ships by: 14/02/2008
Delivers by: 20/02/2008

[redtapemedia]

If you go to the Aus store and configure a MacPro with the 8800GT it now says shipping is 2-4 days, yay!

That's good news. I'm not gonna be too happy if other's get theirs before mine though!

[DWS]

If you go to the Aus store and configure a MacPro with the 8800GT it now says shipping is 2-4 days, yay!


* Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon (8-core)
* 2GB (2 x 1GB)
* 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3GB/s
* 2 x ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB
* One 16x SuperDrive
* Apple Mighty Mouse
* Apple Keyboard

You hit the wrong button.
Have a look at the order.

[redtapemedia]

You hit the wrong button.
Have a look at the order.

So he did. I didn't actually read the order itself. Well that sucks then.

[UNO]

Ordered 20th of Jan. with 8800 and WiFi

Mac Pro 2.8Ghz 2xQX/8Gb/2Tb/SD
NVIDIA - Airport Extreme


Ordered in store (Sydney, Castle Towers, NextByte).

Called today - agent said "not arrived yet" but we expect "sometime next week" and promised to call the moment it arrives. Overall looks like they have little clue but still maintain good communication and try to help.

[azenis]

That will teach me to get all excited and press the wrong button :( sorry guys!:eek::eek:

Yeah still 2-3 weeks :( oh well i am still waiting for my money to come thru from the bank so it dosent matter yet ;)

[imte]

So has no one in Australia received official shipment notification yet?

[jatkins123]

hi guys,

im in Sydney Aus, and i've ordered the mac pro with only the 8800 gt as BTO...i ordered on the online store on the 10th of Jan as soon as the education discount was available after the announcement

as at this time 10:40pm on saturday the 9th syd time, no change to the status. Currently it says "Not Yet Shipped" not even prepared for shipping though I will hop on this thread and notify as soon as it does change..

Oh and if any of these other Aussies are students dont forget to get your free iPod nano.

Cheers

[philoye]

My MacPro w/ 8800gt, which I ordered on Day 1, just shipped!
I ordered direct from the Aus Apple Store.

My config
Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeo
2GB (2x1GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb
One 16x SuperDrive
AIRPORT EXTREME-FAE
APPLE WIRELESS MIGHTY MOUSE
WIRELESS KEYBD/ OS X-AUS
Country Kit-X

Order date
Jan 8, 2008 at 03:00 PM PST

[imte]

My MacPro w/ 8800gt, which I ordered on Day 1, just shipped!
I ordered direct from the Aus Apple Store.

My config
Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeo
2GB (2x1GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb
One 16x SuperDrive
AIRPORT EXTREME-FAE
APPLE WIRELESS MIGHTY MOUSE
WIRELESS KEYBD/ OS X-AUS
Country Kit-X

Order date
Jan 8, 2008 at 03:00 PM PST

That's pretty much the same configuration I ordered except for the wireless mouse and keyboard...and whatever the country kit-x is...I ordered on the 14th so hopefully mine ships soon too :D

[richard.mac]

Ordered mine through Myer (the closest thing Melbourne has to an official Apple store at this stage)...

what about Next Byte? they are a much better Apple reseller IMO as they specialise in selling and repairing Apple products. they are closer than a real Apple Store than Myer will ever be.

[astroboi]

My MacPro w/ 8800gt, which I ordered on Day 1, just shipped!


Hey, good to hear they're in the country :)

[redtapemedia]

My MacPro w/ 8800gt, which I ordered on Day 1, just shipped!
I ordered direct from the Aus Apple Store.

My config
Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeo
2GB (2x1GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb
One 16x SuperDrive
AIRPORT EXTREME-FAE
APPLE WIRELESS MIGHTY MOUSE
WIRELESS KEYBD/ OS X-AUS
Country Kit-X

Order date
Jan 8, 2008 at 03:00 PM PST

I'm envious! At least we know they're starting to be shipped out.

[philoye]

I'm envious! At least we know they're starting to be shipped out.

They are, but it mine is still in China. I wonder how long it'll take...

[UNO]

Will call NextByte on Monday... "some Aussies already have'em shipped! when's mine comin?!".

I was hoping that this entire "waiting" story would give Apple some time to release new ACDs before my MP arrives... Now... should I play with it on my HDTV and wait until end-of-Feb apple event or just go for ACD now? Decisions, decisions...

[philoye]

I was hoping that this entire "waiting" story would give Apple some time to release new ACDs before my MP arrives... Now... should I play with it on my HDTV and wait until end-of-Feb apple event or just go for ACD now? Decisions, decisions...

I don't envy you there. I've had my 23" Cinema Display for going on three years now. I want a second display, but I refuse to buy such an old model. Then again, I refuse to put a hideous Dell/Samsung whatever on my desk either (even though they are half the price).

Using an HDTV is just crazy though. You gotta have a real monitor.

[redtapemedia]

I was hoping that this entire "waiting" story would give Apple some time to release new ACDs before my MP arrives...

I sure hope they DON'T release new ACDs cause I got a new one the week I ordered my mac. I imagine if they did release them there would be a bunch of angry new MP owners. But then again, look what happened with the iPhone price drop.

[UNO]

Gotta love this Apple game LOL

My gameplan is:

1. wait until MP arrives (obviously) - 15th of Feb (my estimate)
2. go to vacation to GC - from 25th of Feb to 5th of Jan (already planned)
3. track MacRumors from hotel room or iphone (while on the beach)
4. track the rumored end-of-feb apple event (if it's true)
5. Buy new shiny ACD2008

dreamin

[imte]

The Apple Australia site now says 7 - 10 bus days shipping for the Mac Pro with 8800GT!!!

So hopefully those of us who ordered fairly early on get ours within that time frame or sooner. It just seems kind of unfair that someone who ordered theirs 4 weeks ago will basically get it at the same time as someone who orders now. As long as I get mine within ten days I'll be happy.

(Ordered on 14th of Jan)

[Lurgen]

what about Next Byte? they are a much better Apple reseller IMO as they specialise in selling and repairing Apple products. they are closer than a real Apple Store than Myer will ever be.

They would be, except they're a true reseller - Myer's city store has at least a couple of people on the Apple payroll working their store while the new store is built. Doesn't make much of a difference though, for some reason Apple thinks it's a good idea to make buying through a store a bad move. I only went to the store for the staff discount in the end.

[redtapemedia]

The Apple Australia site now says 7 - 10 bus days shipping for the Mac Pro with 8800GT!!!

Awesome. Checked it out myself on the Apple website and it is indeed the case.

[philoye]

2. go to vacation to GC - from 25th of Feb to 5th of Jan (already planned)

An 10.5 month vacation? That's what I call a holiday... Your ACD is the least of your worries.

[UNO]

An 10.5 month vacation? That's what I call a holiday... Your ACD is the least of your worries.

ouch

Too much waiting. Way too much.

[redtapemedia]

An 10.5 month vacation? That's what I call a holiday... Your ACD is the least of your worries.

Sure is one long holiday... I think I'd need a holiday from the holiday if I took that long off.

I was hoping the order status would have changed for me today while I was at work, but looks like I'm out of luck.

[philoye]

Getting closer... my MacPro has cleared customs in Sydney. Maybe I'll get it tomorrow?

[imte]

Getting closer... my MacPro has cleared customs in Sydney. Maybe I'll get it tomorrow?

Just out of interest did you go with standard shipping or express shipping? Because the reseller I ordered through says it usually takes 10 days from when it ships but yours is nearly here in 3 days?

[philoye]

Just out of interest did you go with standard shipping or express shipping? Because the reseller I ordered through says it usually takes 10 days from when it ships but yours is nearly here in 3 days?

When you order direct from apple.com.au, there seems to be only one shipping method available, whether it is an iPod or a CTO Mac Pro. Standard shipping is it. In this case they estimated 3-5 days, I believe.

They are shipping direct from China, so there are really only two options for any shipper, a boat or a plane. A boat takes weeks, a plane takes a day. So standard shipping is a plane. Since Sydney is being used as the port of entry (customs), it seems that you get a time closer to the 3 days (1 day travel, 1 day on either end for customs, ground transport). If it was going to Darwin, I imagine 5 days would be more likely.

[imte]

When you order direct from apple.com.au, there seems to be only one shipping method available, whether it is an iPod or a CTO Mac Pro. Standard shipping is it. In this case they estimated 3-5 days, I believe.

They are shipping direct from China, so there are really only two options for any shipper, a boat or a plane. A boat takes weeks, a plane takes a day. So standard shipping is a plane. Since Sydney is being used as the port of entry (customs), it seems that you get a time closer to the 3 days (1 day travel, 1 day on either end for customs, ground transport). If it was going to Darwin, I imagine 5 days would be more likely.

That's good to hear, better than the ten days the reseller told me...Man I hope mine ships soon, I'm driving myself mad over it, checking these forums every hour or two.

[sdg]

Ordered on the 21 Jan

MAC PRO CTO
Z0EM

Custom Configuration| Hide
Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeo
2GB (2x1GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/
Two 16x SuperDrives
AIRPORT EXTREME-FAE
APPLE WIRELESS MIGHTY MOUSE
WIRELESS KEYBD/ OS X-AUS

Ships by: 19/02/2008
Delivers by: 25/02/2008

Patiently waiting.....

Awaiting anxiously for new ACD 30" or availability of NEC LCD3090WQXi

[philoye]

Its official. My Mac Pro has arrived. 8am delivery by TNT.

What really sucks is that I can't play with it, as I'm in meetings all day!

[UNO]

This is it. Either they call me now or I go to the store for sleep over. :mad:

..........

It's 9.07AM already. 7 minutes that the store is open and they haven't called. What are they thinking!!!

[redtapemedia]

Prepared for Shipment!!!

[brunacci]

Ordered on the 16th of jan with 8800gt, 500 hd and air port.
Prepared for shipment.

I am in tassie btw

[imte]

Ordered on the 16th of jan with 8800gt, 500 hd and air port.
Prepared for shipment.

I am in tassie btw

If yours has shipped hopefully mine has, I ordered don the 14th, although they have been a bit weird with dates...I'm never ordering from a reseller again, the wait is unbearable when you can't even find out if it's shipped!!! :(

[azenis]

Ordered on the 16th of jan with 8800gt, 500 hd and air port.
Prepared for shipment.

I am in tassie btw

Hey I am in Tassie too. Hobart!

[kingkezz]

Ordered mine through Myer (the closest thing Melbourne has to an official Apple store at this stage) on Jan 23rd. Standard-spec machine, plus 8800GT. No other customisations though.


Eww. How can you say that. Next Byte, Comp Now - there are plenty and they actually offer pro support and flexi-rent etc



All things considered, I'm really unimpressed. The Apple website has promised 2-3 week shipments for quite a while now, and still says exactly the same thing. The complete lack of communication from the reseller doesn't make me feel any better either.

This is what happens when you order a Pro machine from MYER of all places.

[DWS]

Cmon blokes, the Canadians are up to three pages.

Ordered mine through a reseller 19th Jan, still says "Awaiting stock arrival".

I'm in Victoria.

[redtapemedia]

Still says Prepared for shipment. I wonder how long it'll take to get here to Melbourne. I hope it'll be here for the weekend but I have a feeling it will get here Monday or Tuesday.

[philoye]

Still says Prepared for shipment. I wonder how long it'll take to get here to Melbourne. I hope it'll be here for the weekend but I have a feeling it will get here Monday or Tuesday.

Mine was "prepared for shipment" as of 6pm on Saturday, it shipped 11pm Saturday, then arrived in Sydney, Tuesday 8am. Friday is still possible for you.

[redtapemedia]

Mine was "prepared for shipment" as of 6pm on Saturday, it shipped 11pm Saturday, then arrived in Sydney, Tuesday 8am. Friday is still possible for you.

Hopefully you're right. Thanks for the info. How are you finding your machine anyway? Is the video card pretty quiet? I'm using mine as an audio recording hub with logic studio and some minor work in soundtrack pro / final cut.

[philoye]

Hopefully you're right. Thanks for the info. How are you finding your machine anyway? Is the video card pretty quiet? I'm using mine as an audio recording hub with logic studio and some minor work in soundtrack pro / final cut.

Alas, it is still in the box. Christmas won't come until Thursday for me. (Too many meetings, too much work to have any down time)

[DWS]

Alas, it is still in the box. Christmas won't come until Thursday for me. (Too many meetings, too much work to have any down time)

That's so sad.:(

[redtapemedia]

Alas, it is still in the box. Christmas won't come until Thursday for me. (Too many meetings, too much work to have any down time)

:eek: I would go insane! I mean, I'm going insane now, let alone knowing my shiny new mac pro is sitting at my house in a box!

[philoye]

:eek: I would go insane! I mean, I'm going insane now, let alone knowing my shiny new mac pro is sitting at my house in a box!

It is character building!

[indigoreef]

I bought the standard Mac Pro with Airport added, 2600 card on 31-01-08, shipped on 2-2-08 and I still do not have it. I ordered through Domayne (interest Free) with a 23 inch ACD. TNT have listed that the paperwork is ready to go 8-2-08, however they are waiting to get the Mac Pro from Sydney. TNT website shows that it wont be until 15-2-08. They cannot verify where it is and have advised that they will try to find it.
They have also advised that they have no reference of a 23 inch ACD. I will hold off on getting it until after the rumored 26 Feb Mac event.
Spewing this is taking so long, typical of TNT from what I have heard. Reason I didn't get the 8800 was because I wanted to get the Mac Pro as soon as possible and add the 8800 later.
Hopefully they will have some info for me tomorrow.
:mad:

[redtapemedia]

I bought the standard Mac Pro with Airport added, 2600 card on 31-01-08, shipped on 2-2-08 and I still do not have it. I ordered through Domayne (interest Free) with a 23 inch ACD. TNT have listed that the paperwork is ready to go 8-2-08, however they are waiting to get the Mac Pro from Sydney. TNT website shows that it wont be until 15-2-08. They cannot verify where it is and have advised that they will try to find it.
They have also advised that they have no reference of a 23 inch ACD. I will hold off on getting it until after the rumored 26 Feb Mac event.
Spewing this is taking so long, typical of TNT from what I have heard. Reason I didn't get the 8800 was because I wanted to get the Mac Pro as soon as possible and add the 8800 later.
Hopefully they will have some info for me tomorrow.
:mad:

That sucks big time.

[redtapemedia]

My order has shipped! Tracking number isn't working yet, but the important thing is it's on its way!

edit: looks like it's due friday. You were right philoye!

[DWS]

Still no joy.:(
Ordered 19th Jan.

[astroboi]

Just called my reseller (Streetwise in Melbourne) and my Mac Pro still hasn't shipped. I ordered on January 10. They said it could be another two weeks away!!

[DWS]

Just called my reseller (Streetwise in Melbourne) and my Mac Pro still hasn't shipped. I ordered on January 10. They said it could be another two weeks away!!

I also ordered from Streetwise, 19th Jan.
If it takes that much longer, It'll be the last time I order from them.

[kingkezz]

I also ordered from Streetwise, 19th Jan.
If it takes that much longer, It'll be the last time I order from them.

I haven't heard good things about Streetwise. Both Next Byte and Comp Now are exemplary.

Why aren't people using the Apple Store? I assume discounts. God bless students and ADC I guess.

I got mine with Airport in 4 days. Order to delivery.

[astroboi]

I haven't heard good things about Streetwise. Both Next Byte and Comp Now are exemplary.

Why aren't people using the Apple Store? I assume discounts. God bless students and ADC I guess.

I got mine with Airport in 4 days. Order to delivery.

In the past I've had better experiences with Streetwise than NextByte. I went with them mainly because they give a small discount. Guess I'm paying for it now.

[Lurgen]

I just spoke to my reseller, and they assure me that the order I placed on Jan 23rd (standard config, plus 8800) shipped from Shanghai today and will probably be on my desk in 5-7 working days.

The thing is, I'm not sure I believe them. The info is so inconsistent, and I can't figure out where the 5 days comes from (can't be shipped by water, or it'd be longer, and planes are overnight). Very annoying really.

Oh, and no tracking number/mechanism.

[DWS]

I've never had any problems with Streetwise in the past. Although I've never pre-ordered a computer from them before. They always promptly reply to email enquiries.
I really don't think it will be another two week wait for the MP, although I guess it depends how high up the Apple popularity list they are.

The Apple AUS store now says 3 - 5 Bus Days.

[imte]

I've never had any problems with Streetwise in the past. Although I've never pre-ordered a computer from them before. They always promptly reply to email enquiries.
I really don't think it will be another two week wait for the MP, although I guess it depends how high up the Apple popularity list they are.

The Apple AUS store now says 3 - 5 Bus Days.

So it does...man I'm going to be so annoyed if mine doesn't turn up by the end of next week...considering I ordered a month ago...I thought I might get it today on valentine's day, then I'd at least know that Apple loved me :)

[imte]

MY RESELLER JUST RANG TO TELL ME THAT IT'S TURNED UP!!!

So I have to go and get a bank cheque and then pick it up this afternoon!!!

I'm so excited :D:D:D:D:D

I ordered on the 14th of Jan, it's been a long month but I'm just relieved it's finally here!

[astroboi]

MY RESELLER JUST RANG TO TELL ME THAT IT'S TURNED UP!!!

Awesome :) Enjoy it! Hope mine arrives soon...

[DWS]

MY RESELLER JUST RANG TO TELL ME THAT IT'S TURNED UP!!!



That's great news. Who is your reseller by the way?

[redtapemedia]

Mine's not here yet. Status is "Onforwarded For Delivery." Onforwarded isn't even a real word. :mad: Looks like Monday as it's too late now for it to arrive today.

[DWS]

Still no joy for me, I'm so looking Onforwarded to it.:p

[imte]

That's great news. Who is your reseller by the way?

Lightforce Computers, I think there's only one of them in Byron Bay.

[brunacci]

Mine's not here yet. Status is "Onforwarded For Delivery." Onforwarded isn't even a real word. Looks like Monday as it's too late now for it to arrive today.

Thats interesting Mine came today in tassie no less.

[redtapemedia]

Still no joy for me, I'm so looking Onforwarded to it.:p

I'll pay that. That made me smile at least! :D I'm still slightly annoyed not to have my mac for the weekend though.

[redtapemedia]

Thats interesting Mine came today in tassie no less.

Well I actually live in what is considered by most couriers to be a "regional" area, despite the fact I'm 15 minutes from Melbourne airport. I'm in a town just north of Melbourne, not a suburb. It's the first time I've had an incorrect delivery estimate from Apple though, everything else I've had delivered has been bang on the date quoted.

[DWS]

Well it's the start of a new week, reseller still says "Awaiting Stock Arrival".
Ordered 19th Jan.

[redtapemedia]

GOT IT! Lightning fast, looks beautiful, everything I was hoping for (so far)! Just began the process of transferring everything and then I'm gonna put the other drive in. Put the ram in though, 10 Gigs! Sweet.

[DWS]

GOT IT! Lightning fast, looks beautiful, everything I was hoping for (so far)! Just began the process of transferring everything and then I'm gonna put the other drive in. Put the ram in though, 10 Gigs! Sweet.

That's great news.
So if you ordered on 9th of Jan, and I ordered on 19th of Jan. That means that I should have, let me think, ....about 10 more days to wait.:(

[redtapemedia]

That's great news.
So if you ordered on 9th of Jan, and I ordered on 19th of Jan. That means that I should have, let me think, ....about 10 more days to wait.:(

Maybe not... realistically it should be 3-5 days max, but seeing as you're ordering from a reseller maybe more. Fingers crossed anyway. You'll be blown away when you get it!

[DWS]

You'll be blown away when you get it!

What!
Are the fans that strong?:eek:

[DWS]

Well what do you know.
I just received an email that my MP has shipped. Should arrive tomorrow.
Happy Chappy now. Big:D

[astroboi]

I also ordered from Streetwise, 19th Jan.
If it takes that much longer, It'll be the last time I order from them.

Well what do you know.
I just received an email that my MP has shipped. Should arrive tomorrow.
Happy Chappy now. Big:D

Man.. I ordered from Streetwise on the 10th of Jan.. still haven't heard. I think I'll be calling them again tomorrow.

Out of interest, what configuration did you order? Mine was a stock octo 2.8, with the 8800GT the only BTO option.

[DWS]

Man.. I ordered from Streetwise on the 10th of Jan.. still haven't heard. I think I'll be calling them again tomorrow.

Out of interest, what configuration did you order? Mine was a stock octo 2.8, with the 8800GT the only BTO option.

I ordered the single processor option, with 8800, airport card, everything else stock. Plus parallels and Vista premium OEM.
I suppose that they can only send them out as they receive them, Apple seem to be very random in the way they're delivering. None of this first in best dressed business.
I'd be surprised if you don't get an email soon.

[UNO]

Ordered through NextByte on 20th of Jan. Been calling every day, and today they said that it's been shipped on 14th and should arrive to the store on Wednesday at 10-30

Going to grab it at 10-31 at the earliest. :D

[redtapemedia]

What!
Are the fans that strong?:eek:

They are, yet oh so quiet :p

[astroboi]

Just called and got a scheduled arrival date of the 21st. That'll be exactly 6 weeks since I ordered. Oh well.. only two more days to wait.

[astroboi]

Well what do you know, it came in a day early. Setting it up now :D

[DWS]

TNT picked mine up from reseller yesterday, still hasn't arrived.
So sad.:(

[UNO]

Yes! Arrived today. Ordered from NexByte on 20th of Jan. So it was just 1 month and 1 day of crazy waiting.

No wake-up or graphics problems, no choppy videos, no noise. Blazing fast.

2.8 Octo
8800
2x1TB from Apple (now in RAID0).
Airport
16GB (4Gb from Apple + 4Gb from MacFixit.com.au)
Applecare

and a lovely 30" ACD

Now, how am I supposed to sleep today?!
:):D:apple::p:cool:;):rolleyes:

[Lurgen]

I notice that this thread has gone quiet all of a sudden... does this mean everybody's Mac Pro has arrived, or that everybody gave up waiting?

Mine is still not here (Jan order), despite Myer promising it will be here "tomorrow" for over a week now. TNT held onto it for at least 2 or 3 days, and the Myer distribution centre has held it for 4 calendar days so far, but at least I know for sure it is in the country.

The experience of buying this thing has almost completely turned me off the whole Mac thing BTW... constant delays, piles of problems with the machines once they actually turn up, and horrible customer relations from both Apple and the resellers... :( I was contemplating ordering a Macbook Pro next for when I'm out at customer sites but now I'm not so sure - unless it's off-the-shelf and instantly available I don't think I could bring myself to do it.

[redtapemedia]

I notice that this thread has gone quiet all of a sudden... does this mean everybody's Mac Pro has arrived, or that everybody gave up waiting?

Mine is still not here (Jan order), despite Myer promising it will be here "tomorrow" for over a week now. TNT held onto it for at least 2 or 3 days, and the Myer distribution centre has held it for 4 calendar days so far, but at least I know for sure it is in the country.

The experience of buying this thing has almost completely turned me off the whole Mac thing BTW... constant delays, piles of problems with the machines once they actually turn up, and horrible customer relations from both Apple and the resellers... :( I was contemplating ordering a Macbook Pro next for when I'm out at customer sites but now I'm not so sure - unless it's off-the-shelf and instantly available I don't think I could bring myself to do it.

I'm sure your machine will be fine once you get it. It must suck to still be waiting. I can say that the only issue I have had with mine so far has been setting up bootcamp & parallels. Parallels wiped out the bootcamp partition and I had to reinstall. Other than that, awesome. But I hope yours turn up soon.

[Lurgen]

Mine finally arrived, after I spent almost every spare minute last week calling and hassling the vendor. The machine is excellent. The service from the reseller was abysmal.

[astroboi]

Yeah the whole ordering/waiting process was pretty bad. It sounds like most people have got their boxes by now. Hopefully Apple will get their supply chain issues sorted out for next time (not holding my breath).

[azenis]

I ordered mine via a friend at nextbyte in sydney (i am in Hobart) on Friday 22/02/08. Hope it wont take too long to get here...