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The Game 161

macrumors Nehalem
Dec 15, 2010
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19,983
UK
It's 1-2 weeks on Apple site here so it's not super easy to get one but I think both models seem decent to get.
 

Chacocliff

macrumors 6502a
Oct 22, 2014
656
569
My ATT order for 256 SG showed two day shipping when I ordered on the 15th, then it was backordered to July 15-20th.
 

bhodinut

macrumors regular
Jan 31, 2013
203
147
I just picked up a Silver 256GB WIFI 12.9 in South Bend. They had gotten a few more in today. Looks like Apple shipped a few more out to stores for the weekend
 

ManyThreads

macrumors member
Jun 9, 2017
94
56
They have been available everywhere since release day where I am. I think they are too expensive to be flying off the shelves for the average user.
 

JPack

macrumors G5
Mar 27, 2017
13,084
24,993
1-2 weeks is normal.

The comparable product is MacBook Air ($999). If you want 256GB or 512GB, it won't arrive until July 6.
 

rui no onna

Contributor
Oct 25, 2013
14,831
13,086
Pro 12.9 64GB and 256GB have been pretty easy to get in Los Angeles area (there are plenty of Apple Stores here) with all configurations available during first week. Dunno about now.

It's the Pro 12.9 512GB that's on backorder everywhere. I think at one point, you couldn't even order it from Best Buy website.
 

AFEPPL

macrumors 68030
Sep 30, 2014
2,644
1,571
England
All colours are pretty much available for immediate walk-in collection in London.
Also checked a few other places and same for those too..

I guess you're just unlucky maybe?
 

rui no onna

Contributor
Oct 25, 2013
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All colours are pretty much available for immediate walk-in collection in London.
Also checked a few other places and same for those too..

I guess you're just unlucky maybe?
Other side of the pond. Los Angeles, California. :rolleyes:
 
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richpjr

macrumors 68040
May 9, 2006
3,752
2,570
Pro 12.9 64GB and 256GB have been pretty easy to get in Los Angeles area (there are plenty of Apple Stores here) with all configurations available during first week. Dunno about now.

It's the Pro 12.9 512GB that's on backorder everywhere. I think at one point, you couldn't even order it from Best Buy website.

Same in San Diego. For my use, the 256GB model seems to be the sweet spot and they aren't available until July 17 in the stores here.
 

Dpwjr

macrumors newbie
Jun 22, 2017
7
11
USA
Same in South Carolina, July 17th. Wish I had picked one up on launch day.
Are they more in demand than I thought or just not enough to go around?
 

rui no onna

Contributor
Oct 25, 2013
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Same in San Diego. For my use, the 256GB model seems to be the sweet spot and they aren't available until July 17 in the stores here.
The Pro 12.9 256GB was available in LA on launch day and the day after (I was checking in-store stock via Apple website and there were 10 Apple Stores within a 20-mile radius, iirc). It was 512GB that was uber scarce.
 

TraceyS/FL

macrumors 601
Jan 11, 2007
4,173
313
North Central Florida
My 512/LTE/SG was supposed to be here today or Monday according to Best Buy for Business logistics (on Tuesday). It hasn't shipped yet, and is once again unavailable. I'm assuming that means I won't get it next week either.

The kids and I are antsy to try it out!!
 

Bryan Bowler

macrumors 601
Sep 27, 2008
4,038
4,388
Around here and everywhere online, you cannot find a 12.9 Space Grey Wifi 512 GB in stock. Plenty of silver and gold, but no space grey. Apple really needs to offer the black bezel on another color! :confused:
 
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kazmac

macrumors G4
Mar 24, 2010
10,099
8,653
Any place but here or there....
All of the Space Gray WiFi models are not available in NYC until July 17th. I did not check the other colors or cellular. When I went in on launch day (early in the morning), I thought for sure they would not have any SG 12.9", very surprised and delighted that they did have the color and storage configuration I wanted.

May the stock improve for everyone so they can get it sooner rather than later.
 
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macdragonfl

macrumors 6502a
Jan 11, 2006
581
305
Ft. Lauderdale,Fl
They are scarce here in S. Fl only one of the 6 Apple stores have silver 64gb wifi 12.9's, and that's for tomorrow, none at AT&T. None at Best Buy, but at Best Buy you can still order some models for quick delivery. I went to Best Buy the other day and ordered one from my phone and received today.
 
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coolbreeze2

macrumors 68000
Sep 24, 2009
1,790
1,478
They are scarce here in S. Fl only one of the 6 Apple stores have silver 64gb wifi 12.9's, and that's for tomorrow, none at AT&T. None at Best Buy, but at Best Buy you can still order some models for quick delivery. I went to Best Buy the other day and ordered one from my phone and received today.
[doublepost=1498273734][/doublepost]They are not available anywhere where I live including my wireless provider. I had to order my 12.9 256GB Space Gray Wifi plus Cellular model from a site other than Apple as Apple was out too.
 
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