Interesting update, I had called to see if an Apple Store near me possibly had gotten a config like I ordered he had told me no and said they wouldn't and anyone posting was not being honest. I just chatted with a tech online who told me the person had expedited my order and didn't charge me. My window is December 15 - 21. But I am hoping it will ship sooner, as my current mbp is having issues. We will see.