iMac G5 Ship Dates

[Doctor Q]

This thread is for a single purpose: to compare notes on ship dates for iMac G5s. There are other threads for discussing the new iMac G5 models and who bought what.

Please report what you hear from Apple or the vendor you ordered from about expected ship dates, so we can share the facts/gossip and plan our lives around the big moments when our new iMacs arrive on our doorsteps.

I assume that ship dates depend on vendor, order date, model ordered, and maybe whether it's an education order.

I ordered the 20" model on August 31, 2004 from the online Apple Store, non-education. Currently, Apple says it will ship "on or before 09/29/2004".

[rdowns]

I ordered a 20" ( 1-512MB DIMM, BT) on 8/31 @ 6:17 am ET. Got a call from Apple today wanting verbal verification of different ship to address than bill to address. Asked for a ship date and she told me 9/23. Online order system still says on or before 9/29.

[KeareB]

Order Date: 08/31/2004 10:55 AM PST
Order: IMG5 20/1.8/512MB/250GB/SD/APX/FCE/BT/WL
ETA: 9/29/2004 (on or before).

Unchanged since original order. No calls. But no irregularities in shipping/billing address.

[ebook]

I ordered a 20" stock everything except for the Bluetooth/mouse/keyboard on 9/1/04. Shipping says on or before 9/30/04 a day later than those that ordered a day before me (stupid small credit card limit!!!)

Also, a question about the printer rebate. I ordered the $99.00 and it has already shipped, but the rebate says 30 days after purchasing. What if my computer ships past that 30 days. Am I out of my rebate $$?? I hope not that would make me mad.

P.S. Until I get the iMac I have my desktop on my iMac G3 and iBook G3 set as a picture of the new computer!

[AndiePandie]

I ordered the 20", non-educational, stock with BT/mouse/keyboard, on Aug. 31 2pm. Online shipdate says: Open Est. Ship 09/29/2004

I hope that is the case! Until then I'm stuck with my craptop (non-Mac).

[Jovian9]

17" 1.8GHz G5 iMac
512MB RAM 1-Dim
250GB
SuperDrive
Bluetooth/Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Ordered on 9/1/04 @ 11:02PM Eastern from the Developer Store
3-4 Weeks/On or Before 10/1/04
Status: Open

[KingSleaze]

Order date: 1 Sept 7:02 am PST
Estimated shipping date: On or before 30 Sept.
17" 1.8 GHz w/AE, everything else stock.

[ebook]

Asked for a ship date and she told me 9/23. Online order system still says on or before 9/29.

I hope that is the case rdowns. If yours ships then I'll be happy with mine shipping a day later!

[berkleeboy210]

Hi Guys, New to the Forums.

Just Ordered a 17" 1.8ghz iMac G5 Yesterday. with the following configuration:

1.8ghz G5
1gb RAM
160gb HD
SuperDrive
Bluetooth/wireless mouse/wireless keyboard

Ship Date - On or BEfore 9/30/04 --- My Local Apple Store says they'll have them in the 13th of September, so I'm hoping it's the same for all of us!

[ebook]

My Local Apple Store says they'll have them in the 13th of September, so I'm hoping it's the same for all of us!

That's what I was afraid of. I was worried that I would be able to go to the store to check them out before I actually got mine. I guess I'll just have to take solace in the fact that I BTO'd mine so it would have to be shipped anyway.

[sorryiwasdreami]

ORDER DATE: 08/31/04 - 02:45 PM Pacific Standard Time

SHIP DATE: On or before 09/30/2004

iMac 1.8GHz w/17" TFT
512MB
80GB
SuperDrive
AirPort Extreme Card
Bluetooth Module + Apple Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

I hope "on or before" really means "before."

[Doctor Q]

Apple has been consistent in their claimed ship dates for those of us who ordered an iMac G5.

That's quite a contrast to the claims in this Mac Observer story (http://www.macobserver.com/article/2004/08/31.4.shtml):

Apple dealers are being told that flat-panel iMac G5s will be in very limited supply until late-November, early-December. ...

The flow of new iMacs will be a "trickle" when they initially become available in mid-September. ...

Supply constraints should ease across the product line in late-November or early-December.

Maybe that information is only about resellers, not the Apple Store?

[gatorron]

I ordered -- 20", 512, BT, AE, wireless KB-- 20 minutes after it was available 8/31 (3:05 AM PST, for those who HAVE to know).

Order confirmed quickly same day by approx. noon, stated delivery 3-4 weeks. When I checked appline store that evening, shipping listed as 9/29 or before. But, the order was different. It had 1GB, exceeding my budget. Don't know how that happened.

I called, they changed it, and shipping slipped one day, to 9/30 or before. Guess I lost my spot in the que. Shoulda just paid for extra memory.

Also ordered on 8/31, Office. It has already arrived, on 9/2 by noon. Can't run it yet on the ole PC.

I've waited all summer, another day doesn't matter. Be sure to check out Apple's Intro Video w/ Black Eye Peas, Ives. Very cool.

[allroy]

I called 2 of my local Apple Stores and they both said in-stock 9-14.

[ScotRobson]

Just ordered mine today - time to get rid of this old G3 600mhz iMac

iMac 1.8GHz 20" TFT
1GB
160GB
SuperDrive
AirPort Extreme Card
Bluetooth Module + Apple Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Ship Date: On or before 30/09/2004

I've noticed this is the same shipping date as people who have ordered before me! Does this mean there not getting many orders? :confused:

[davey-nb]

I had setup the One Click buying feature at the Apple Store the day before the Keynote, anticipating the new iMac.
I've been thinking of replacing my PowerPC 7600 with the 132mhz processor and 80mb ram for a while. I almost went for the G4 iMac but that basketball sized half hemisphere always seemed too large to me.
I was up early to catch the Apple Store as soon as it was online following the Keynote and was immediately impressed with the value of the new iMac.
I adjusted to the look in about 13 seconds.
I ordered the 20" model right away but when I checked my status I had no order. Somehow I hadn't checked out properly. So I returned to the store and placed my order again. When I checked my status in about an hour I saw I had requested 1gb of ram when I meant to order 512mb. I had to cancel that order and return to the store. I then realized how I had changed the ram. When an item box is selected, the arrow keys on the keyboard will scroll through the options. While I was navigating the page with the arrow keys I inadvertently changed my order.
To make a short story long, by the time I finally orderd the machine I wanted my ship date changed from 9/29 to 9/30.
That doesn't bother me. Since I've waited 7 years to upgrade, an extra day's not bad!

[andrewfee]

20" 1.8GHz G5
1gig ram
250gb hard drive
Bluetooth keyboard & mouse

On or before 30/09/2004



One thing I was wondering; does anyone know if the bluetooth module that comes with the keyboard and mouse is internal? I would assume it is as I'm ordering it with the mac, but this is my first one, and don't know.

[ScotRobson]

One thing I was wondering; does anyone know if the bluetooth module that comes with the keyboard and mouse is internal? I would assume it is as I'm ordering it with the mac, but this is my first one, and don't know.

yeah it will be internal :)

[andrewfee]

yeah it will be internal :)
Thanks :D Can't wait for my mac to arrive!

I've wanted to switch for so long...

[bont]

whilst reading this thread I recieved an e-mail confirming my order, saying it will be shipped out on the 28th, that's a day ahead of most of you! :p

[MacinDoc]

I ordered -- 20", 512, BT, AE, wireless KB-- 20 minutes after it was available 8/31 (3:05 AM PST, for those who HAVE to know).

Order confirmed quickly same day by approx. noon, stated delivery 3-4 weeks. When I checked appline store that evening, shipping listed as 9/29 or before. But, the order was different. It had 1GB, exceeding my budget. Don't know how that happened.

I called, they changed it, and shipping slipped one day, to 9/30 or before. Guess I lost my spot in the que. Shoulda just paid for extra memory.

Also ordered on 8/31, Office. It has already arrived, on 9/2 by noon. Can't run it yet on the ole PC.

I've waited all summer, another day doesn't matter. Be sure to check out Apple's Intro Video w/ Black Eye Peas, Ives. Very cool.
Ordered on Aug 31 @ 6:40 AM PST: iMac G5 20/1.8/512MB/250GB/SD/APX/FCE/BT/WL. Later that day, I received 2 e-mails, the first of which showed the correct configuration, and the second of which had the 1 GB of RAM instead. Phoned Apple, and the rep told me that the original order would have to be cancelled to correct this error. Ship date to Canada: on or before Sept 30/04.

BTW, I believe davey-nb and at least one other MacRumors poster reported the same problem with unauthorized changes in the RAM configuration. What gives? :confused:

[jimsowden]

yeah it will be internal :)Has anyone been able to order it with the bluetooth keyboard and mouse replacing the wired ones?

[Crikey]

( . . . )

BTW, I believe davey-nb and at least one other MacRumors poster reported the same problem with unauthorized changes in the RAM configuration. What gives? :confused:

Just Apple's little way of telling you how much RAM you'll wish you had when Tiger ships. ;-)


Crikey

[sorryiwasdreami]

Has anyone been able to order it with the bluetooth keyboard and mouse replacing the wired ones?

Yes, I did. At least I think that is what it means when you order: "Bluetooth Module + Apple Wireless Keyboard & Mouse + OS X - U.S. English [add $99]"

You don't think they'd give two sets of keyboards and mice, do you?

[KeareB]

Has anyone been able to order it with the bluetooth keyboard and mouse replacing the wired ones?

I thought the request at the top of this thread to keep the discussion focused on SHIP DATES was clear and sensible...

[ebook]

I did receive my printer today. Hopefully the iMac comes soon so I can get the rebate sent in before the 30 days is up? Also, it says my AirPort Express should be arriving on the 10th. I'll be like a kid in a candy store with no money :(

[segundo]

Ordered 20" Aug 31st.
512 MB
250 HD
BT
AE

Had to call in to fix the automatic upgrade to 1 Gig ram.
What's up with that? (!)

Ship date on or before Sept. 29.

[gatorron]

Secundo:

Yep. Same thing happened to me, and I KNOW I didn't submit it by mistake. I have a confirmation email at 512 MB, yet the online order status stated: 1 G.

So, I called in, and after everything, the shipping date slipped one day.

Oh well. Bush happens.

[homerdog]

20"/1gb/BT/AE

Ordered 31/8 18:00 GMT

ship on or before 28/9

[spn]

Here's my details: 20 " w/ BT and extra memory, ordered 31 Aug. at the very moment the AppleStore was up again, delivery on or before 5 Oct.

So I guess it'll be a bit quicker for americans?

[segundo]

Here's my details: 20 " w/ BT and extra memory, ordered 31 Aug. at the very moment the AppleStore was up again, delivery on or before 5 Oct.

So I guess it'll be a bit quicker for americans?

I guess so. I thought these first orders were to be shipped directly from Asia so I'm surprised it would take any longer. Either way, we're all waiting for a bit!

October 5th isn't too bad. I'd like to know what the predicted delivery dates for new orders is now . . . maybe we should be glad we ordered when we did.

[homerdog]

So I guess it'll be a bit quicker for americans?

I'm in the UK :)

[ebook]

Man, Apple is harsh. I received my printer, now I just received my Airport Express...but still I'm an unknown amount of time away from being able to use everything exactly the way I want to.

I think I'm going to order a Aiport Extreme Base Station from the Sale portion of the Education store, the one with out the modem. Then I'll use it along with my Express to set up my wireless network (I should be able to do that with my iBook). That way, as soon as I get the computer I'll just plug it in and be on the network!

Oh Apple, how you make me wait...

[mdelaney123]

So whats the deal?

Online orders are saying the end of September/ early October... The local Apple stores are saying the 12th or 13th of Sept.

Which is right? Or are both right?

Do the retail stores get them before confirmed online orders?

:confused:

[Doctor Q]

More supply news: Apple faces supply constraints.

[tiselday]

Here's my details: 20 " w/ BT and extra memory, ordered 31 Aug. at the very moment the AppleStore was up again, delivery on or before 5 Oct.

So I guess it'll be a bit quicker for americans?

Ordered 31/08, also a few minutes after norwegian the store came up again:

17"/1.8Ghz, all default but AE card

on or before 28/9 :)

[MacinDoc]

This Canadian reseller (http://www.cdw.ca/shop/search/results.aspx?grp=PPC&CompareEDCs=685960) is estimating shipping of new iMac orders in 4-6 days! :eek:

[VooDooPope]

I ordered my first one 8-31 at 9:06am cst. Then I realized I wanted BT and wireless keyboard and mouse so I cancelled my first order and reorderred at 9:36am cst.

Later I checked my order and it was spec'ed at 1gb ram (I had ordered 512) but I decided to just let it ride not wanting to slip farther down the list. I just checked my order and Apple had Automatically cancelled the 1gb order and had fixed my order to 512 ram.

My expected ship date is on or before Sept 29.

[jazzman45]

ordered 9.5.04 ship 10.5.04

17" 1.8 edu w/ bt kb+mous

-tyler

[ebook]

This Canadian reseller (http://www.cdw.ca/shop/search/results.aspx?grp=PPC&CompareEDCs=685960) is estimating shipping of new iMac orders in 4-6 days! :eek:

Well, I wouldn't hold my breath because I just checked the US version and their shipping estimate is 2+ weeks.

iMac G5 20" from CDW (http://www.cdw.com/shop/tools/bundles/default.asp?bundleid=10736)

Besides, I can find no reason while Canada would get it before anywhere else.

[Voiteur]

ordered a 20" w/ 250 gb hd on Aug 31 in the am...shipping on or before the 29th as everyone else...
also received printer right away, this must be apple's way of screwing us out of the rebate, eh? Does anyone know if that will happen if the computer doesn't arrive in a timely fashion :o ?

[cyberddot]

If my 17", 1.6 stock ordered on 9-4-04 doesn't arrive on 10-5-04, I shall be very put out. Every time I start to hold my breath I wear out, get dizzy and have to start over again. I'll be glad when it's all over and I can trade-in my v2.2 for an Air'card and the Air'Express. :D

dot

[Elan0204]

Ordered a 20" iMac with 512MB RAM (1 DIMM) over the phone with education pricing.

Order Date: September 10, 2004 at 7:17 PM PST

Estimated Ship Date: October 12, 2004

That's over 4 weeks away, so it looks like iMac ship dates might already be starting to slip as demand builds.

[Voiteur]

just got off the phone with apple... they claim the folks at the rebate center will "understand" that your rebate is sent in late because you had to wait for imac delivery and that the rebate will still be valid, despite the time limits on the rebate claim form.

[johnny_y]

hey!

just ordered a 20in, 1.8 ghz, bluetooth keyboard and mouse with 512 memory.

just for the record, when you order the bluetooth mouse and keyboard, that includes the internal module doesnt it?

anyway, shipping estimate of 11th of october to the uk.

[BigEvan23]

Ship date September 12th!

[Doctor Q]

Ship date September 12th!Nice! I saw the order status screenshots you posted here. It looks like you changed your order from 17" to 20". So how did you manage to get such an early ship date?

[kgarner]

just for the record, when you order the bluetooth mouse and keyboard, that includes the internal module doesnt it?
It does. That will be one sweet setup. i can't wait to order mine (w/o bluetooth and wireless keyboard/mouse unfortunately).

[sorryiwasdreami]

Ship date September 12th!

You lucked out! I am waiting to receive my shipping email now that I saw that your machine shipped. I ordered on 08/31/2004 02:45 PM PST, but the computer wasn't stock.

It may be that the stock ones are shipping starting today.

[VooDooPope]

Ship date September 12th!

When did you order BigE? I'm envious. I ordered mine Aug 31 at 9:36am cst. I checked my status and it still seys Sept 29.

I did go for the BT module keyboard and mouse and I hope that doesn't delay my iMac ship date much.

[AndiePandie]

I did go for the BT module keyboard and mouse and I hope that doesn't delay my iMac ship date much.

I think that it will. I also ordered BT and my order has yet to ship and I placed it on 8-31. In this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=88718&page=1&pp=25) thread others have gotten confirmation ship dates and they are all stock orders.

[bont]

I've got a shipping date, 13th september.
Does this mean shipped out to my address or shipped out to a 3rd party courier?

[rainman1976]

Hello,

I ordered my iMac G5 with the following configuration:

iMac G5 20"
1GB RAM (two 512's)
250GB SATA
Airport Express 54G
Bluetooth + Bluetooth Kbd/Mouse option

Est ship date: on or before 10/3

Someone mentioned that Apple wouldn't actually send two sets of keyboards (wired and non-wired), and I had to contact Apple over the phone regarding my order, and I asked them that exact question. They told me that "yes" they will be shipping a wired set of keyboard/mouse and a bluetooth set. I was expecting that when you choose the $99 option to get bluetooth / bluetooth kbd and mouse, it would de-select the hardwired keyboard and mouse but it seems this is not the case. Maybe the wired ver is for when the batteries on the kbd/mouse die? lol



-Rainman1976

[AndiePandie]

Most excellent! I thought they might do that as it only makes sense, IMO. Built into the basic price of the iMac is the keyboard and mouse, the BT keyboard and mouse is an add-on so getting both would seem common to me. I'm glad that both are sent because that gives a back up in the event something goes wrong. :)

[Doctor Q]

That also means it is even more of a bargain, compared to the cost of buying a Mac with the standard keyboard and mouse and then adding Bluetooth and the keyboard and mouse as separate purchases.

[jazzman45]

i think the reason for having a wired kb+mouse is that there are still problems with BT not being able to work during boot because the drivers haven't yet initialized.

-tyler

[Doctor Q]

My 20" (non Bluetooth) iMac shipped Saturday! Can you see me doing my "happy dance"? Yessssssssssss!

My order was placed August 31 10:54 AM PST. Shipped September 18.

[AndiePandie]

*claps* Congrats to you Q! You will take some pics of your new arrival for us, won't you? :D

[sorryiwasdreami]

Ordered iMac G5 17" with BT module, keyboard, and mouse on 8/31. There is still no sign of shipping.

Has anyone heard anything about their BT iMac yet?

[ebook]

Ordered iMac G5 17" with BT module, keyboard, and mouse on 8/31. There is still no sign of shipping.

Has anyone heard anything about their BT iMac yet?

Yes, the have started to ship. Check the iMacs Shipping thread in the News Section. Mine shipped to today, and I'm supposed to receive it by Friday. I ordered a 20" model, but I think 17" models with BT had already started shipping.

[Doctor Q]

*claps* Congrats to you Q! You will take some pics of your new arrival for us, won't you? :DI could post pics of the iMac, but it'll look the same as everyone else's. And I won't be taking any pictures of my "happy dance"; we've seen what happens when you do that!

[Finrock]

We've all been hanging out over in this thread (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=88718&page=27&pp=25) talking about ship dates or lack thereof.

[hfarrant]

20-inch screen
1GB DDR400 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
250GB SERIAL ATA DRIVE
SuperDrive
Airport Extreme Card
BT Mod.+Wrless Kybd&Mse+OSX

I ordered my G5 i Mac on Sept. 19, my ship date has remained solid on Oct. 19. I hope they come sooner though. That would be a nice surprise. I got my Airport Express in about 2 or 3 days, super fast. So now I can just stare and imagine what it will be like to have everything else set up. It's a cruel, cruel world.

[newportgti]

I ordered my new iMac on Sept. 21 from the online Apple Store. As of Sept. 27, my order is still listed as "received" and not yet "processed," with a general shipping date of "3 to 4 weeks."

According to the site, most orders begin processing within 40 minutes of receipt.

Has anyone else experienced this delay in processing?

[jazzman45]

Educational w/ BT kb+ mouse shipped

IMAC17/1.8G5/256/80G/SD/BTWLKB/LL
ship:
09/23/2004

order:
09/05/2004 or so


-tyler

[runninsub4]

Ordered 14 SEP
20", 512mb, Blue Tooth, Wireless

Shipped 27 SEP
From Shanghi China though, Delivery Date on FED EX is not until 13 OCT but the Apple e-mail says in 10 or less days until it arrives.

First Apple computer ever for me. Can't wait until it comes. People think I am crazy buying an Apple because I am an IT/Info Systems Management major. But a 64-bit processor that works and has software for it...for sure the way to go.

[tlbrest]

IMAC17/1.8G5/512/160G/SD/APX/BTWLKB/LL
Edu
Ordered: 09/22/04
Shipped: 09/29/04
Was expecting a much longer wait.

[runninsub4]

Posted the other day and said mine shipped on the 27th, I got it at 10am on the 29th. Came a LOT faster from China than I thought it would.