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27" Delivery time thread.

torana355 said:
Im surprised how many people have only ordered the 1TB fusion drive, my storage needs surpassed 1TB years ago. Why did you choose the 1TB option? For bootcamp compatibility? Storage on externals? Not much to store?
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I have a home server and external when needed. No need keeping all that on one drive that could fail.
 
torana355 said:
Im surprised how many people have only ordered the 1TB fusion drive, my storage needs surpassed 1TB years ago. Why did you choose the 1TB option? For bootcamp compatibility? Storage on externals? Not much to store?
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for exactly the bootcamp compatibility and really to save some money and still have that ssd speed boost, if I need more storage, which eventually I will, then ill get an external storage solution there's no point on getting big internal hard drives imo, the internals are meant for the OS and applications everything else can be stored on externals if needed.
 
crows said:
for exactly the bootcamp compatibility and really to save some money and still have that ssd speed boost, if I need more storage, which eventually I will, then ill get an external storage solution there's no point on getting big internal hard drives imo, the internals are meant for the OS and applications everything else can be stored on externals if needed.
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So do you back up the data on your externals to other externals?
 
photoz said:
called for expedited shipping - added for free. bingo.
Asked if I could switch my magic mouse to a magic trackpad, they said would have to cancel order, I said no thanks, I'll just keep my current order.
Rep gave me the trackpad for free!! double bingo!

Its like Christmas or something!!! ;-)
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DOUBLE BINGO TOO!!!!! Expedited delivery free of charge, magic trackpad free of charge. Thank you Apple! I guess all the iPhones, Macbook Pro's, and Apple TV's I ordered in the past payed off 😀
 
Arman said:
DOUBLE BINGO TOO!!!!! Expedited delivery free of charge, magic trackpad free of charge. Thank you Apple! I guess all the iPhones, Macbook Pro's, and Apple TV's I ordered in the past payed off 😀
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Haha, that's awesome, I should give it a try. How did you go about it exactly?
 
CoreyLahey said:
Haha, that's awesome, I should give it a try. How did you go about it exactly?
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Me: Hi,umm...I was curious, is it possible to change my order to expedited handling?
Apple: Let me see, yes it's possible.
Me: Do you know how much that would run?
Apple: Actually, I can do it for free today. Let me put you on hold while I take care of that.
Me: Awesome. thank you.
Apple: Ok, I have your expedited handling in. It will still take 2-3 weeks for the iMac to be available to ship. Anything else I can help with?
Me: Oh, yeah, I was wondering is it possible to change my order to a Magic Trackpad instead of the Magic Mouse? I was in a hurry trying to order today and realized I probably should have gotten the Magic Trackpad.
Apple: Hmm..you know I would have to cancel you order to do that but you know what, I'll just put it on there free of charge as a separate order.
Me: Wow, thank you so much. You guys are awesome.
Apple: Yes we know (just kidding, he didn't say that but he was super nice, mentioned who they were so busy today with all the iMac orders).
 
I just called apple service to ask for expedited delivery too...They said they wouldn't be shipping until 3-4 weeks and people won't be getting them until early January. Hope that's not right though. I really want this thing before Christmas 😡


oh yeah. The person said they were all expedited anyways.
 
Couldn't make up my mind...

I went to the store (again) to size them up (again). Then I played around with all the different configurations, all of which are far more sophisticated than I need, but what I want is a different matter...

I finally think I struck a balance:

27-inch iMac
•3.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
•16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X8GB
•1TB Fusion Drive
•NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 1GB GDDR5
•Magic Trackpad

Dispatched: 3 - 4 Weeks
Delivers 02 Jan, 2013 - 07 Jan, 2013

Which is fine by me!

🙂
 
i7 / GeForce GTX 680MX / 768 SSD

Hello everyone,

I also frustratingly "tried" to get a better than EDU discount, but without success and in-turn lost time.....

But it's done and dusted now.
And so starts the long wait..... 😀

I've got a -
Dispatches in 3-4 Weeks
"Delivers 28/12/2012 - 07/01/2013"

Looking forward to watching some unboxing's on YouTube soon!

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BTO Ordered First Imac

2.9GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 660MX 512MB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) & User's Guide

ETA Dec 27 - Jan 3
 
blufire080 said:
I just called apple service to ask for expedited delivery too...They said they wouldn't be shipping until 3-4 weeks and people won't be getting them until early January. Hope that's not right though. I really want this thing before Christmas 😡


oh yeah. The person said they were all expedited anyways.
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Heh. And yet the guy I just talked to on the phone spoke with shipping which said they're all expedited, and to expect them before Christmas. Even the 3-4 week ones.
 
Ordered mine.. dec 24-31st delivery.

No fusion for me, I'd rather replace the internal 3.5" drive with a 512gb SSD or put a OWC Aura in the SSD socket, or both 🙂. Large storage via Thunderbolt array.

27-inch iMac
Available to ship: 2 - 3 Weeks
Delivers Dec 24 - Dec 31 by Standard Shipping
Part Number: Z0MS
With the following configuration:

3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
 
Ships: 3 - 4 Weeks
Receive it 2 Jan - 7 Jan by Expedited Shipping

I picked expedited because in hopes of the new iMac having a safer ride to me...

Oh and I'm a bit excited
 
Ordered in Hong Kong (30/11/2012 ~5:45pm; GMT +8)

27-inch iMac
Ships: 2 - 3 Weeks
Delivers 21/12/2012 - 28/12/2012

Ah... Btw, there's only standard shipping in Hong Kong.

Configuration:
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X4GB
3TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 675MX 1G GDDR5
APPLE MAGIC MOUSE
Apple WL Kybd+User's Guide-ZP
COUNTRY KIT-ZP

Hopefully it'll be earlier than that as I'll not be home on 21/12/2012 - 31/12/2012...
 
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kidwei said:
Wow, I'm stunned at how the vast majority of people on this thread have opted for the $200 i7 upgrade. In researching the cost/benefit of each upgrade, the i7 vs i5 upgrade seemed the most controversial. Is everyone on this thread a hard core video/photo editor? Or is there a benefit to i7 that I'm missing? Or is it just an attempt to future proof your purchase?

Shipping times seem pretty stably pegged to Dec 24-31, so I can always change my config. But I haven't found a compelling reason to get an i7 processor, and instead stuck with the 3.2Ghz i5.
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I'm a designer using many CS5/6 apps. Also infrequently use FCP. There are times when i7 would be beneficial for me, and like others stated, why skimp over $200 when you're paying so much anyway. Also a matter of wishing later that I had more juice, especially when taking the iMac to a video production with live recording and streaming.
 
Rocafella said:
i have ordered my 27" from apple UAE from dubai
3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
32GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x8GB
3TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5

delivery date : Delivers — 20 Dec, 2012 - 26 Dec, 2012 by Standard Shipping

hope i receive it before the end of the world 🙂
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i have changed my order to save some money and went out and bought a macbook pro retina 15" 2.3 16gb 256

now my imac order looks like this

3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Apple Magic Mouse
Apple Wireless Keyboard
but it now ships in 3 - 4 Weeks Delivers 27 Dec, 2012 - 06 Jan, 2013 insted of 20 to 26 dec
 
Arman said:
Me: Hi,umm...I was curious, is it possible to change my order to expedited handling?
Apple: Let me see, yes it's possible.
Me: Do you know how much that would run?
Apple: Actually, I can do it for free today. Let me put you on hold while I take care of that.
Me: Awesome. thank you.
Apple: Ok, I have your expedited handling in. It will still take 2-3 weeks for the iMac to be available to ship. Anything else I can help with?
Me: Oh, yeah, I was wondering is it possible to change my order to a Magic Trackpad instead of the Magic Mouse? I was in a hurry trying to order today and realized I probably should have gotten the Magic Trackpad.
Apple: Hmm..you know I would have to cancel you order to do that but you know what, I'll just put it on there free of charge as a separate order.
Me: Wow, thank you so much. You guys are awesome.
Apple: Yes we know (just kidding, he didn't say that but he was super nice, mentioned who they were so busy today with all the iMac orders).
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Are expedited orders just an American thing? I couldn't see that option when ordering mine on the online UK store.
 
shokunin said:
Ordered mine.. dec 24-31st delivery.

No fusion for me, I'd rather replace the internal 3.5" drive with a 512gb SSD or put a OWC Aura in the SSD socket, or both 🙂. Large storage via Thunderbolt array.

27-inch iMac
Available to ship: 2 - 3 Weeks
Delivers Dec 24 - Dec 31 by Standard Shipping
Part Number: Z0MS
With the following configuration:

3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
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How do you know it's able to be replaced? I have heard its a propritary connector.
 
UK customer here

27"
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X4GB
1TB Fusion Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 680MX 2G GDDR5

Expected delivery: 02 Jan, 2013 - 04 Jan, 2013
 
blastair said:
What exactly did you say when you called to get expedited delivery? I'm going to call when I'm off work and give it a shot.
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I just said I would like to have it before Christmas and if there was a chance I could upgrade to expedited shipping. The gentleman then told me all iMacs leave the factory with standard shipping but they could expedite the delivery free of charge. Just be honest and tell them you want it faster and they will be happy to oblige 😀
 
Ordered yesterday, UK Higher Ed pricing.

'Base' 27" (2.9GHz i5) plus 1TB Fusion Drive. Delivers 21 Dec - 2 Jan.

Will max out the RAM once it gets here - 32GB from Crucial is £120 at the moment, beats Apple's £460 with a big stick. Have a 3TB USB3 HD that I currently use with my MBP that'll cover most of my storage needs...
 
Hide Configuration Details
Available to ship: 7- 10 business days
Delivers Dec 12 - Dec 17 via Next Day Shipping
Configuration

2.7GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X8GB
1TB 5400-rpm Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GT 640M 512M GDDR5
APPLE MAGIC MOUSE
Apple WL Kybd (English)+UG
COUNTRY KIT
Recycling Fee

education discount, ordered yesterday. got a tip from a fellow MacRumor member to call Apple for expedited shipping and was granted the request free of charge.
 
clunkmess said:
Hide Configuration Details
Available to ship: 7- 10 business days
Delivers Dec 12 - Dec 17 via Next Day Shipping
Configuration

2.7GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X8GB
1TB 5400-rpm Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIAGeFrc GT 640M 512M GDDR5
APPLE MAGIC MOUSE
Apple WL Kybd (English)+UG
COUNTRY KIT
Recycling Fee

education discount, ordered yesterday. got a tip from a fellow MacRumor member to call Apple for expedited shipping and was granted the request free of charge.
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wrong thread hehe i jumped when i saw your delivery times.
 
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