List: Apple Stores with MBA units and/or demo

DVNIEL · Jan 31, 2008, 12:34 AM

I'm not sure if this was established yet. But this is for those that do not want to wait for FedEX and would rather hold the MBA in their hand before pulling the trigger. I'm sure a lot of you are calling, post here of what responses you get.

As of Wednesday 01/30/08
- All major Bay Area, CA stores have none
- Flagship stores Walnut Creek and San Francisco report that a demo unit is indeed coming, but unsure of whether sales will begin this week

bidwalj · Jan 31, 2008, 12:38 AM

add socal to that list as well. Sherman oaks, northridge, santa monica all dont have any demos or stock.

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Originally Posted by villanova329

I'm not sure if this was established yet. But this is for those that do not want to wait for FedEX and would rather hold the MBA in their hand before pulling the trigger. I'm sure a lot of you are calling, post here of what responses you get.

As of Wednesday 01/30/08
- All major Bay Area, CA stores have none
- Flagship stores Walnut Creek and San Francisco report that a demo unit is indeed coming, but unsure of whether sales will begin this week

weeman · Jan 31, 2008, 12:48 AM

Add Brea, South Coast, Irvine Spectrum, and Fashion Island to the list (As of closing on 01/30)

I received confirmation from my university computer store that they have a shipment of apple products coming in tomorrow and they will go on sale on Friday. Also, the Fashion Island store told me Friday is the day.

The other 3 stores however, have no idea with responses ranging from "Mid Februrary" to "I don't know"

DVNIEL · Jan 31, 2008, 09:35 AM

Just wanted to bump this thread for our East Coast congregation...

What are the Apple Stores saying there this morning over there?

ahaxton · Jan 31, 2008, 09:53 AM

I should know soon when the store guy calls me. Im in Atlanta. Got a no go call for today, yesterday. Shouldnt be too long before I get one for tomorrow.

netdog · Jan 31, 2008, 10:36 AM

Regent Street flagship store in London said "anytime in the next two weeks" on the phone this morning. Sounded like a canned response.

skyrider007 · Jan 31, 2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by netdog

Regent Street flagship store in London said "anytime in the next two weeks" on the phone this morning. Sounded like a canned response.

The prices at that store is abysmal!

netdog · Jan 31, 2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by skyrider007

The prices at that store is abysmal!

Huh? They are the same as at any other Apple Store or at apple.com/ukstore

skyrider007 · Jan 31, 2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by netdog

Huh? They are the same as at any other Apple Store or at apple.com/ukstore

I buy Mac products from the online Higher Education Store

As for accessories, Amazon.co.uk is the best!

netdog · Jan 31, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by skyrider007

I buy Mac products from the online Higher Education Store

As for accessories, Amazon.co.uk is the best!

You can get HE prices at Regent Street with your school ID.

macsensei · Jan 31, 2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ahaxton

I should know soon when the store guy calls me. Im in Atlanta. Got a no go call for today, yesterday. Shouldnt be too long before I get one for tomorrow.

What store did you say you were contacting? Lenox, north point, perimeter....?

NC MacGuy · Jan 31, 2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by villanova329

Just wanted to bump this thread for our East Coast congregation...

What are the Apple Stores saying there this morning over there?

None at any of the three NC stores as of 11:45 am on 1/31. One said hoping by weekend.

mashinhead · Jan 31, 2008, 11:18 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xcybergypsyx/2232011099/

read the title

and it turns out its from our own Cybergypsy!

russtic · Jan 31, 2008, 11:20 AM

Just been on phone with apple Meadowhall - they said they will be on sale Monday.

mpetrides · Jan 31, 2008, 11:33 AM

Apple Store West County, St Louis just said they expect to have MBAs in stock tomorrow. We shall see.

MrT8064 · Jan 31, 2008, 11:36 AM

i wonder what's taking them so long to get any UK delivery, its just a different power adapter isn't it, or are the boxes going to be different like the iPhone? (i doubt it)

even if apple just sent out 10 Airs to regent street that would be cool.

russtic · Jan 31, 2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrT8064

i wonder what's taking them so long to get any UK delivery, its just a different power adapter isn't it, or are the boxes going to be different like the iPhone? (i doubt it)

even if apple just sent out 10 Airs to regent street that would be cool.

Well Meadowhall gave me a daft answer to that I quote "they need to be shipped further" Duhhh.

drew0020 · Jan 31, 2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NC MacGuy

None at any of the three NC stores as of 11:45 am on 1/31. One said hoping by weekend.

Thanks for the NC update! I was hoping Charlotte, NC would have them by tomorrow. Oh well...

dyerucf · Jan 31, 2008, 11:52 AM

So answer me this, how are they keeping these display units from walking out the store when there is no security slot?

does each Air get a security guard?

russtic · Jan 31, 2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dyerucf

So answer me this, how are they keeping these display units from walking out the store when there is no security slot?

does each Air get a security guard?

An alarm fixed to the usb slot break the connection and the alarm goes off. (they use an ethernet one for other laptops)

dyerucf · Jan 31, 2008, 11:55 AM

Also are the units for sale now or just demos?

dyerucf · Jan 31, 2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by russtic

An alarm fixed to the usb slot break the connection and the alarm goes off. (they use an ethernet one for other laptops)

wow, with a mag safe I bet that thing is CONSTANTLY going off, lol

dyerucf · Jan 31, 2008, 11:57 AM

Wonder if bringing in a bottle of Advil for the sales floor crew will increase my education discount. You know that alarm is going to go off at least 100 times a shift. So rather then manning the notebooks they are just staffing the alarm override.

ahaxton · Jan 31, 2008, 12:09 PM

Apple store has not called me to cancel like they did yesterday, so it looks like a go for tomorrow!

DVNIEL · Jan 31, 2008, 12:13 PM

Stoneridge (Pleasanton, CA) - They said to check back later on today, but for sure tomorrow.

San Francisco (Flagship Store) - More worrisome, they said that it will only be able to PREVIEW tomorrow, but not sure on when actual sales will begin

Walnut Creek - Girl had no idea what the hell I was talking about

Jan 31, 2008, 12:34 AM	#1
DVNIEL macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California	List: Apple Stores with MBA units and/or demo I'm not sure if this was established yet. But this is for those that do not want to wait for FedEX and would rather hold the MBA in their hand before pulling the trigger. I'm sure a lot of you are calling, post here of what responses you get. As of Wednesday 01/30/08 - All major Bay Area, CA stores have none - Flagship stores Walnut Creek and San Francisco report that a demo unit is indeed coming, but unsure of whether sales will begin this week __________________ ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Intel i7 3930K EVGA GTX Titan 2-Way SLI \| Blackberry Z10
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Jan 31, 2008, 09:35 AM	#4
DVNIEL Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California	Just wanted to bump this thread for our East Coast congregation... What are the Apple Stores saying there this morning over there? __________________ ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Intel i7 3930K EVGA GTX Titan 2-Way SLI \| Blackberry Z10
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Jan 31, 2008, 09:53 AM	#5
ahaxton macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	I should know soon when the store guy calls me. Im in Atlanta. Got a no go call for today, yesterday. Shouldnt be too long before I get one for tomorrow. __________________ MacBook Air 1.8 SSD Apple.com - Canceled RESERVED IN STORE AND THEY CAME THROUGH
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Jan 31, 2008, 10:36 AM	#6
netdog macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	Regent Street flagship store in London said "anytime in the next two weeks" on the phone this morning. Sounded like a canned response. __________________ We don't see the world as it is. We see it as we are. -Anais Nin Classical Homeopath and Naturopathic Doctor in London
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:20 AM	#14
russtic macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull, UK	Meadowhall UK Just been on phone with apple Meadowhall - they said they will be on sale Monday.
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:48 AM	#3
weeman macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007	Add Brea, South Coast, Irvine Spectrum, and Fashion Island to the list (As of closing on 01/30) I received confirmation from my university computer store that they have a shipment of apple products coming in tomorrow and they will go on sale on Friday. Also, the Fashion Island store told me Friday is the day. The other 3 stores however, have no idea with responses ranging from "Mid Februrary" to "I don't know"
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:18 AM	#13
mashinhead macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003	http://www.flickr.com/photos/xcybergypsyx/2232011099/ read the title and it turns out its from our own Cybergypsy!
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:33 AM	#15
mpetrides macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2007	West County STL - Friday Apple Store West County, St Louis just said they expect to have MBAs in stock tomorrow. We shall see.
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:36 AM	#16
MrT8064 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK	i wonder what's taking them so long to get any UK delivery, its just a different power adapter isn't it, or are the boxes going to be different like the iPhone? (i doubt it) even if apple just sent out 10 Airs to regent street that would be cool.
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:52 AM	#19
dyerucf macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL	Security So answer me this, how are they keeping these display units from walking out the store when there is no security slot? does each Air get a security guard?
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:55 AM	#21
dyerucf macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL	for sale Also are the units for sale now or just demos?
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Jan 31, 2008, 11:57 AM	#23
dyerucf macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL	Wonder if bringing in a bottle of Advil for the sales floor crew will increase my education discount. You know that alarm is going to go off at least 100 times a shift. So rather then manning the notebooks they are just staffing the alarm override.
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:09 PM	#24
ahaxton macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	Apple store has not called me to cancel like they did yesterday, so it looks like a go for tomorrow! __________________ MacBook Air 1.8 SSD Apple.com - Canceled RESERVED IN STORE AND THEY CAME THROUGH
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:13 PM	#25
DVNIEL Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California	Bay Area, CA update Stoneridge (Pleasanton, CA) - They said to check back later on today, but for sure tomorrow. San Francisco (Flagship Store) - More worrisome, they said that it will only be able to PREVIEW tomorrow, but not sure on when actual sales will begin Walnut Creek - Girl had no idea what the hell I was talking about __________________ ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Intel i7 3930K EVGA GTX Titan 2-Way SLI \| Blackberry Z10
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