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In my opinion no I don't think there is a difference. It just depends on what specs you want for your MBP. Like for me I had to order mine online because my local store didn't have the 7200 RPM hard drive in stock. If you are just buying the MBP as it is without any kind of upgrades like 4 GB RAM or the 7200 RPM then the local Mac store should have what you want.

Edit: Here's a helpful link https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/326228/
 
Yikes, now estimated ship times for the 15-inch MBP models have been upped to 7-10 business days from 5-7. I'm so glad I ordered when I did!
 
Ordered mine MBP 5 weeks ago...finally shipping but should I complain?

Ordered my MBP 2.2Ghz standard on June 7, 2007. It shipped yesterday and will arrive by Monday, but should I complain to Apple?? for the loss time and productivity loss, for receiving it so late. Considering free shipping is estimated to be 5 business days, 5 weeks is unacceptably long!!!
 
As I posted elsewhere, I ordered a 15" MBP 2.2 matte on June 30th.
Estimates were Ship by July 10-12 and Deliver by July 12-18.

I received it today, July 11.
 
Mine seems to have been shipped from the depot but I have not had an update for 3 days now? anyone know how long it is until the next stage? or does it take a while for this tracker to update?

Date Time Location Status
12 Jul 2007 21:13 Shanghai Shipped From Originating Depot
12 Jul 2007 13:14 Shanghai Consignment Received At Transit Point
12 Jul 2007 08:56 Shanghai Consignment Picked Up
 
Mine seems to have been shipped from the depot but I have not had an update for 3 days now? anyone know how long it is until the next stage? or does it take a while for this tracker to update?

Date Time Location Status
12 Jul 2007 21:13 Shanghai Shipped From Originating Depot
12 Jul 2007 13:14 Shanghai Consignment Received At Transit Point
12 Jul 2007 08:56 Shanghai Consignment Picked Up

It's most likely because it's the weekend right now. I'm sure you'll have an update by tomorrow.
 
lucky

bump. I got the 2 day shipping to hopefully speed things up a bit too.

you guys (in the States) are so lucky!!!
honestly we here in Europe (Austria but also Germany) haven't received that many MBP;
I have ordered mine (17" hi-res, matte, rest standard specs) on June, 6 (!) and I haven't even been given a shipment date yet!!
It's a disgrace!!!
 
I ordered mine on July 12th and it is scheduled to be shipped today (July 23rd). It hasn't as of yet (12:44 PM AST) but here's hoping.

Here's the details.

Ships by: Jul 23 - Jul 26
Delivers by: Jul 25 - Aug 2

**UPDATE** As of 4:30PM AST... "Prepared for Shipment" so it's getting ready to go!
 
They approved a replacement for me, they put a new order first on 7/19 then it shipped on 7/21, hopefully I will get one without any problem, this will be the 5th one and this is just annoying!
 
ordered mine on july 7, got a confirmation on july 11 and it shipped today
expected delivery: friday july 27
 
you guys (in the States) are so lucky!!!
honestly we here in Europe (Austria but also Germany) haven't received that many MBP;
I have ordered mine (17" hi-res, matte, rest standard specs) on June, 6 (!) and I haven't even been given a shipment date yet!!
It's a disgrace!!!

I understand exactly how you feel. I think (regardless of where you live and I mean anywhere) that if you ordered before someone else you should receive yours first. End of story! I ordered on June 5th and finally received my MBP today. Lots of people ordered after me, but got theirs sooner. It was worth the wait, but I don't think that it is a particularly good way to do business. I hope you get yours soon!
 
thanx

I understand exactly how you feel. I think (regardless of where you live and I mean anywhere) that if you ordered before someone else you should receive yours first. End of story! I ordered on June 5th and finally received my MBP today. Lots of people ordered after me, but got theirs sooner. It was worth the wait, but I don't think that it is a particularly good way to do business. I hope you get yours soon!

thanks for your thoughts Osprey!
Enjoy your new MBP, I just hope mine will arrive soon now!
Best wishes from Austria,
Thomas
 
I have ordered mine yesterday, July 23rd.
I cant see the estimated ship date, because I have ordered mine at a premium reseller store here in Vienna. I think it ll need 2-3 weeks to get ready for shipment though, because I chose a 160GB HD instead of the 120GB one...

the wait begins...
 
I must be extremely lucky or something, and I'm oh so very happy.

I paid for my Macbook Pro on the 22nd. It said it would ship between the 25th and the 27th. I got a email from Apple Today saying it has been shipped. So they shipped it on the 24th, a day before the minimum shipping estimate. It also said I would receive the item at my door by August 1st.

Now they say I should get it by the 27th. I would be so damn happy if I get it before the weekend.

Bought from Apple.com - I am a USA / Oregon Resident.
Heres what I paid for: (Just posting this for those who think it takes longer when you upgrade)

I got the 7200rpm 160G Upgrade
17" Hi-Res Glossy Upgrade
$15 2 Day Shipping - FedEx
-------
Didn't get 4gig from apple, went to Newegg instead.

Jul 24, 2007 4:27 PM

Left origin

SHANGHAI CN

4:11 PM

Picked up

SHANGHAI CN

Package received after FedEx cutoff

1:58 PM

Package data transmitted to FedEx

Maybe I ordered at the right time?
 
25 jul 2007 05:58 Kortrijk Import Received
24 jul 2007 23:19 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
24 jul 2007 23:15 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
24 jul 2007 09:41 Shanghai Shipped From Originating Depot
23 jul 2007 13:01 Shanghai Consignment Received At Transit Point
23 jul 2007 09:26 Shanghai Consignment Picked Up

Kortrijk is like a 20-minute drive away from where i live, so i guess it'll be here today :)
 
crazyone, yours didn't take as long because you got the 17", those are probably not in as high demand as the 15".

that's cool you got yours pretty quickly though
 
MBP 2.2G, 160GB/5400RPM/Querty keyb. ordered 22 july, it says now it will ship today 25th!!!! to Belgium. That is fast.
 
25 jul 2007 05:58 Kortrijk Import Received
24 jul 2007 23:19 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
24 jul 2007 23:15 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
24 jul 2007 09:41 Shanghai Shipped From Originating Depot
23 jul 2007 13:01 Shanghai Consignment Received At Transit Point
23 jul 2007 09:26 Shanghai Consignment Picked Up

Kortrijk is like a 20-minute drive away from where i live, so i guess it'll be here today :)
got it this morning, happy as a child :)
 
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