Apple Online Store Officially Down

[SandboxGeneral]

I'm trying to buy a MBP today, but the ipad announcement is getting in the way. Does anyone have an idea if the Apple Store will be back up today?

Yes it will. Give it a few hours, when the event is over.

Has the store ever been unofficially down?

Yes all the time for major product releases/events.

 

[53x12]

I'm trying to buy a MBP today, but the ipad announcement is getting in the way. Does anyone have an idea if the Apple Store will be back up today?

Order away: http://www.macmall.com/n/Macbook-Pro/macNavLinks-macNavLinks.222

 

[iPad 2nd Gen]

No they wouldn't. Someone who is interested in a Apple product would just check back later. It isn't like someone is debating between an iMac and a PC and all of a sudden don't want an iMac because the site is down.

Actually, I needed to buy a computer this very moment and I'm not buying it anymore since I can't buy it right now.

Dont assume. Just because you think something doesnt mean eveyone is thinking that same thing.

 

[53x12]

Has the store ever been unofficially down?

Yes.

 

[colmaclean]

Yes.

Does that mean it was down while it still looked up?

 

[Cicatrix]

Order away: http://www.macmall.com/n/Macbook-Pro/macNavLinks-macNavLinks.222

I appreciate the link you provided, but MacMall does not have the model in stock. They said they would have it March 10th.

Here is a question for you though you may be able to help me with if you would be so kind.

If I order from Apple Store, will I get it any sooner than the 10th? If not, I might as well order from MacMall like I originally planned.

Thanks!

 

[53x12]

I appreciate the link you provided, but MacMall does not have the model in stock. They said they would have it March 10th.

Here is a question for you though you may be able to help me with if you would be so kind.

If I order from Apple Store, will I get it any sooner than the 10th? If not, I might as well order from MacMall like I originally planned.

Thanks!

I'm not sure. If you need it quickly, you would probably be better off ordering it from the apple.com site/drop in at your local apple store. However I have no idea about availability. You might be better off popping into the MBP forum: https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/90/

I'm sure if you waited another 1-2hrs you should be fine and be able to order your MBP today.

 

[53x12]

Does that mean it was down while it still looked up?

Not sure what you mean? It is either down or it isn't.

 

[colmaclean]

Not sure what you mean? It is either down or it isn't.

I was just wondering what the difference is between the store being officially or unofficially down.

 

[53x12]

Same thing.

 

[colmaclean]

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[lilj4425]

Thanks for the clarification.

You're welcome.

 

[HunterG]

I'm trying to buy a MBP today, but the ipad announcement is getting in the way. Does anyone have an idea if the Apple Store will be back up today?

Why don't you just call the number on the Store page to order. That is if you don't care about not ordering online.

 

[nmills]

How long do the announcements usually last? When should the store be back up? Any idea? (I know it's not for sure, just wondering based on people's past experiences)

 

[Cicatrix]

I'm not sure. If you need it quickly, you would probably be better off ordering it from the apple.com site/drop in at your local apple store. However I have no idea about availability. You might be better off popping into the MBP forum: https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/90/

I'm sure if you waited another 1-2hrs you should be fine and be able to order your MBP today.

Thank you for your advise. I doubt that the local Apple stores have a 15" 2.0Ghz with a high resolution anti-glare screen though, so I will probably just wait to get it on line.