My MBA Rev B 1.86 HDD has shipped!

[ercanbas]

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Nov 24, 2008 3:51 PM

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SHANGHAI CN



9:31 AM

Picked up

SHANGHAI CN

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8:15 AM

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Anyone else receive their tracking yet?

[NC MacGuy]

This is certainly good news! Are you located in the U.S.?

[ercanbas]

This is certainly good news! Are you located in the U.S.?

Yes, NJ to be exact. I will keep you posted on the arrival. Hopefully it will arrive by Thanksgiving :)

[Ironic]

After cut off means it will not leave till this time tomorrow, I have been through this 10 times :( No chance for Thursday if it leave tomorrow, it will not make it to Alaska till wens Night, Might sit Thursday,Friday, or Monday for sure:)

[ercanbas]

After cut off means it will not leave till this time tomorrow, I have been through this 10 times :(


Awww boo. Oh well, I'm typing on my MBA Rev A so I have this until Rev B arrives :)

[andreab35]

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When did you place your order?
I placed my order for a rev b yesterday, and Apple said it's going to ship toy house on the 19th of Dec. :(

[jessica.]

:( Irvine Spectrum says no on stock.
Guess I should start carrying my $1650 gift card around in the event I need to run to the Apple store.

[NC MacGuy]

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Apple said it's going to ship toy house on the 19th of Dec. :(

But..... I thought you wanted a computer?:p

[ercanbas]

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When did you place your order?
I placed my order for a rev b yesterday, and Apple said it's going to ship toy house on the 19th of Dec. :(

Apple had placed the order for me. I have the Rev A but when I sent it off for repairs in Texas, it came back damaged so they offered to replace it with the rev B. I had them upgrade to the 1.86. I don't know when they actually placed the order but I do know it was sometime around when the ssd's were released because they had originally told me I would be getting mine alot sooner but surprise surprise, it's been about three weeks now lol.

[jessica.]

I'm guessing it may be easier to order online and hopefully if it happens to come while I'm away I'll still get it.

I just called the Irvine Spectrum again and was told they were in stock. As I was plotting my escape from work I called back because there was a way the girl formed her words that suggested she would be wrong.

Turns out my intuition was correct. The Irvine Spectrum Store does not have the base HDD model in stock, nor have they yet. This time I asked for a manager in hopes I would not be wasting my time.

/shrugs This may be where online prevails.

OP when you get yours I think benchmarks are in order!
:D

[ercanbas]

I'm guessing it may be easier to order online and hopefully if it happens to come while I'm away I'll still get it.

I just called the Irvine Spectrum again and was told they were in stock. As I was plotting my escape from work I called back because there was a way the girl formed her words that suggested she would be wrong.

Turns out my intuition was correct. The Irvine Spectrum Store does not have the base HDD model in stock, nor have they yet. This time I asked for a manager in hopes I would not be wasting my time.

/shrugs This may be where online prevails.

OP when you get yours I think benchmarks are in order!
:D

Absolutely! Just let me know how and I will take care of it. My MBA Rev A was my first Mac so I'm still new to all of the hardware testing but if you let me know how to do it, I certainly will right when I open it. Hell, I'll even give you an unboxing video!

[goshya]

Hi.

Strange. In my case its ups not fedex.

MBA Shippment to Germany:

Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
SHANGHAI,
CN 11/24/2008 9:31 P.M. EXPORT SCAN
11/24/2008 11:44 A.M. ORIGIN SCAN
CN 11/24/2008 11:37 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Tracking results provided by UPS: 11/24/2008 3:58 P.M. ET

Cheers
goshya

[ercanbas]

Hi.

Strange. In my case its ups not fedex.

MBA Shippment to Germany:

Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
SHANGHAI,
CN 11/24/2008 9:31 P.M. EXPORT SCAN
11/24/2008 11:44 A.M. ORIGIN SCAN
CN 11/24/2008 11:37 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Tracking results provided by UPS: 11/24/2008 3:58 P.M. ET

Cheers
goshya

You will probably receive yours before mine because of your location. Let us know how you like it!

[hooper2]

Could this be a SSD? I read on another thread they are upgrading people to the SSD for free who ordered the HDD a month ago and have been waiting... Can you double check the details of the order to confirm HDD?

[ercanbas]

Could this be a SSD? I read on another thread they are upgrading people to the SSD for free who ordered the HDD a month ago and have been waiting... Can you double check the details of the order to confirm HDD?

I haven't heard that but damn I hope it is true! How can I check? I only received a tracking number.

[jessica.]

^^ It was actually stated on their order. It was as though their order was cancelled and replaced by apple with another order but for an SSD model at the same price.

More on benchmark testing when I get home. :)

[ercanbas]

^^ It was actually stated on their order. It was as though their order was cancelled and replaced by apple with another order but for an SSD model at the same price.

More on benchmark testing when I get home. :)

I doubt I will be receiving the SSD model although I did call the guy I have been dealing with to confirm the specs. I left a message so I will let you know when he gets back to me.

OT: Anyone here from NYC?

[NC MacGuy]

More on benchmark testing when I get home. :)

Does this mean you scored one?? (An Air that is;))

[ercanbas]

Does this mean you scored one?? (An Air that is;))

I think she meant she will elaborate on benchmark testing because I had asked how it is done in an earlier post.

[jessica.]

Does this mean you scored one?? (An Air that is;))
No. :( I would have called everyone I knew and posted in length. And I'd be home right now playing with it!
I think she meant she will elaborate on benchmark testing because I had asked how it is done in an earlier post.
Yeah that. ;)

[swede123]

You can check your order specs on the apple store page. Edit: just realized you didn't order online, then this might not work...

[ercanbas]

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Hey just got word from
Apple. Apparently I am getting the ssd. Was that an error or a reward for being patient? SSD FTW!

[grandmachar2002]

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Hey just got word from
Apple. Apparently I am getting the ssd. Was that an error or a reward for being patient? SSD FTW!

score!

[ercanbas]

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Hey just got word from
Apple. Apparently I am getting the ssd. Was that an error or a reward for being patient? SSD FTW!

score!

Definitely! Now I have to correct my signature that says hdd. This has totally made my day as I asked only to upgrade the processor!

[grandmachar2002]

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Definitely! Now I have to correct my signature that says hdd. This has totally made my day as I asked only to upgrade the processor!

that should really make her fly

[NC MacGuy]

Apple giving stuff this big away? To multiple customers... There must be a much larger problem w. the HDD supply than Apple is letting on.

Anyway, good for you!! Hope you're as pleased with yours as I am mine.:)

[grandmachar2002]

Apple giving stuff this big away? To multiple customers... There must be a much larger problem w. the HDD supply than Apple is letting on.

Anyway, good for you!! Hope you're as pleased with yours as I am mine.:)

do you really think its a problem?

[NC MacGuy]

do you really think its a problem?

Well, yeah. It certainly would appear to be. Why would Apple be giving away a $500 upgrade if there weren't issues? They've been delayed now for going on a month and no one has seen a HDD rev. 2 yet let alone receive one. It's now the end of Nov. and shipping is still listed as 2-3 weeks for units that were supposed to be in stores beginning of Nov.

[Molopo]

When did you order your Rev B MBA? Do you think if I ordered an HDD version now I might be entitled to the same upgrade later? That'd be pretty sweet...

[ashowkati]

I just really hope this gets resolved soon. I WANT MY MBA! Just rip open all the iPod Classics and take the HDDs, no one is buying them anyways!

[mhnajjar]

How many of you think that Apple would give FREE SSDs for the people who start ordering today? :D

[andreab35]

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Wow, comgrats on your so to say, free upgrade!
I think I missed the boat for that surprise because I ordered two days ago. On my order slip, it's coming in like 4-5 weeks. :o
SSD would be amazing if I got upgraded as well. :D
I shall continue to check my order.

[funkyc]

maybe it is a good time to order if apple r replacing hdd with ssd's!

[Ironic]

I agree, must be a big problem not to have them out for the Holidays yet.

[ercanbas]

Well, yeah. It certainly would appear to be. Why would Apple be giving away a $500 upgrade if there weren't issues? They've been delayed now for going on a month and no one has seen a HDD rev. 2 yet let alone receive one. It's now the end of Nov. and shipping is still listed as 2-3 weeks for units that were supposed to be in stores beginning of Nov.


I agree. I think they couldn't meet the expected date to release the hdd so the people who have been waiting for a few weeks now will just get ssd while people who ordered the hdd this week or only last week will have to wait the 3-4 weeks and hopefully it will be out to ship. If not, expect ssd for you too!

[StefanR.]

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Nov 24, 2008 3:51 PM

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Anyone else receive their tracking yet?



this is a very important thread!

[ercanbas]

this is a very important thread!


I think this situation is larger than we think. MacRumors should definitely get to the bottom of this.

[StefanR.]

I think this situation is larger than we think. MacRumors should definitely get to the bottom of this.

yes I agree with you.

soon a lot more of apple gadgets... many! what I already have:
Macbook Air 1.86/128SSD; iPhone 3G Black 16gig; 30gb iPod Classic, 32gb iPod Touch; Mac Pro2,8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon, 4x500gig, 6gig RAM; MacBook Pro 2,4GHz 250GB HHD, 4gig RAM

[ercanbas]

IT ARRIVED!

Woke up to an unexpected treat this morning! They said it would be here around Friday. So they did give me the 128ssd after all and yes I have four finger swipe. Man the ssd is fast, I ran it against my MBA hdd and it blew it out of the water. I don't think I will ever go back to hdd. I did some checks, flawless design, no scratches, wobbly feet, everything is PERFECT!

[McGilli]

IT ARRIVED!

Woke up to an unexpected treat this morning! They said it would be here around Friday. So they did give me the 128ssd after all and yes I have four finger swipe. Man the ssd is fast, I ran it against my MBA hdd and it blew it out of the water. I don't think I will ever go back to hdd. I did some checks, flawless design, no scratches, wobbly feet, everything is PERFECT!

Hahaha awesome news.... i 'would' be jealous that I paid full price for mine - except I think it is worth it! Good things to those who wait!

[NC MacGuy]

IT ARRIVED!

Woke up to an unexpected treat this morning! They said it would be here around Friday. So they did give me the 128ssd after all and yes I have four finger swipe. Man the ssd is fast, I ran it against my MBA hdd and it blew it out of the water. I don't think I will ever go back to hdd. I did some checks, flawless design, no scratches, wobbly feet, everything is PERFECT!

Very happy to hear it! You've got to be one happy camper!!:D

When will Apple ship a new HDD Air?

[Ironic]

I am so happy for you guys!

Now please change your sig. line :)

[Cynicalone]

When will Apple ship a new HDD Air?

I'm wonder what is going on with the HDD themselves. Does Apple have a supply problem? It's the same HDD that is in the iPod Classic so I would think that they would have plenty of them available for the Macbook Air.

[jessica.]

I called Apple this morning because I was curious. I was told there is only one model of MacBook Airs and that was one with a SSD. In protest I asked the champion rep to go online and check out the site. When he did that, he replied with "that is the model that was released back in the beginning of 2008". :eek: REALLY NOW?

I hung up and called back. Another conversation another answer. "We are currently only offering the MB Airs with SSD drives. However, you are free to order our 80 gb hard drive model currently selling for $1799."

Frustrated I decided to inquire about the delay and was told there was no delay, they have stock of SSD models and if I want one they will be happy to place my order and provide free overnight shipping since I'm leaving town on Monday. :cool:

[ercanbas]

Very happy to hear it! You've got to be one happy camper!!:D

When will Apple ship a new HDD Air?

Some sad news, I think I have been plagued with the thin horizontal line issue. Although I should not complain about anything since they gave me ssd for free, it is kind of a nuisance. Hopefully it will be resolved in an upcoming software update. I hope it isn't a hardware issue.

[Cynicalone]

Unless Apple is planning to phase out the HDD model this really doesn't make any sense.

Now I agree that Apple employees are sometimes a bit dumb. As I said in another thread when I bought my Air they actually asked me what size SSD I wanted.:rolleyes:

[jessica.]

That is just it. I called the Southpoint Mall store yesterday and the guy was trying to tell me there is only one model. I am almost wondering if they were told this is it for now. However, I believe watching a keynote should be madatory after all this.

I questioned the guy on knowing the product line, he snapped back with "I know more than you could ever know." I gave in and said probably so, but this was too weird that he'd tell me there was one MB Air on the market and it's $2499.

[Molopo]

Obviously there aren't THAT many Apple employees simply being misinformed. It's probably just some protocol that they have to follow to prevent masses of people from asking questions.

[byke]

After hearing the story of another thread where a customer was upgraded for
free as they could fulfill his original order, I decided to see if I could wiggle
my way a similar offering by ringing up apple directly (online store sweden)

I spoke to the lady on the phone and explained I had been checking daily
since they were announced, but not committing to order one as I wanted to get it asap so I waiting to see if their online store dates or local store would arrive first and buy which ever was quicker.

She assured me that the HD model was is in stock at their central hub in
holland and that I just needed to order one and would have it in 3 days.

I was super excited, yet somewhat skeptical also and asked to double check,
triple check etc .... after a while she started to get a little annoyed with me
for asking her to make sure as I had my credit card ready to pass over the
details for an order.

And then she said no.
it wasnt in stock and there were absolutely NO HD MBA available at present.
Furthermore she had no idea when they may arrive as even the official
online apple store has no set date for the release of these.

So after a lot of ear time on the phone with this customer rep, i gave up.
she was nice and everything and at no time did I even try to execute the
plan of trying to scrounge a free upgrade since she didnt sound like she was
"all there", i gave up.

Nice lady but not the sharpest knife in the draw.

so the moral of this story .... even calling apples online store direct where they can see all there virtual stock from around the world and they still can be thick as 2 short Planck's.

new MBA HD will be available ..... when apple knows (which they dont)