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"I just bought it!" 2011 MacBook Air Thread
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It seems a bit odd that they actually need to ship you the $100 gift card. Given that you need an Apple ID to use either iTunes or the App store why not just credit it to your account. There must be some aesthetic value to the card I'm missing.
It's that chalky one I assume. But what about first time buyers? Are you going to tell them that they need to go and setup an account before they can purchase? I'm a web developer as well and we do a lot of iOS apps now, I would not allow a "2nd party" (I'm assuming that's what it's called) application touch confidential information like that. What if there is a flaw in _their_ programming? It's probably for security and what not.
I am very surprised though that I paid $10 for 2day shipping and my card is sent with 2day shipping. I'm also shocked that they sent it now because in the cart it said that it ships after the computer. Today passed quick though, hope they all do until it arrives (maxed out, Tuesday - Thursday).
I ordered 13" base config, no extra bells or whistles. I ordered at 12:45am PDT. Its 5:14pm PDT and still no email confirmation.
When I check the site, it still shows my MBA and gift card not yet shipped. I can still cancel my order.
If nothing happens in a few hours, i'm going to cancel and try to pick it up in store tomorrow morning.
When I check the site, it still shows my MBA and gift card not yet shipped. I can still cancel my order.
If nothing happens in a few hours, i'm going to cancel and try to pick it up in store tomorrow morning.
I got a good lol at that as well, but mine is 13" and it's Z0MG too, or did you get the size wrong?
Also it seems that the 13 inch runs cooler than the 2010 models. (according to the comparison on the laptopmag.com review.)
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Strobe, I still haven't gotten an email confirmation! Hmmm...Still says I can cancel it too. I ordered around the same time you did too... Website says: "Ships: 1 - 3 business days
Delivers: Jul 27 - Jul 29 "
ordered the 11/i5/4/128 going to try and use it as my primary machine, 128 should let me boot camp and well 4gb is kind of a nobrainer since i want to do more than web browse. when i compared the 13 mba with the mbp i honestly didn't see that big of a difference size wise. the 11 will fit in my little netbook tucano bag though 
@honggil - yes you should be able to
@honggil - yes you should be able to
Well I was worried about mine taking so long because it says it ships within 24 hours. Delivers Jul. 21-22. I know it will at least make friday, but was hoping for the earlier day.
Hadnt really been thinking about first time buyers, but what difference would it make. How could they use the card without setting up an account?
You've completely lost me with the 2nd party reasoning. If I buy an MBA online and Apple credits the $100 card to my iTunes/App store acount using my Apple ID instead of physically shipping me the card how is there a second party involved? Apple and I are the only ones involved in the transaction. For that matter its only when they physically ship you the card that an outside party is involved (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
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Yes, of course. The first Mac that I bought using the discount was from a brick-and-mortar store.
Finally moved to "prepared for shipment". Getting excited lol.
Anyone know if there is something like airplay but for video on these? I know That some discrete cards on windows laptops have WiDi that transmit the display to a receiver plugged into a TV. Wondering if there is something to do that with this MBA to my apple TV.
Anyone know if there is something like airplay but for video on these? I know That some discrete cards on windows laptops have WiDi that transmit the display to a receiver plugged into a TV. Wondering if there is something to do that with this MBA to my apple TV.
Congrats. Still hoping for mine to move soon. I really hope it is here tomorrow.
What time did you order yours?
Because you want the customer's money ASAP. You don't want to inconvience them. And hell, if they don't redeem it, good for the company.
What I was trying to say is, just because it's all Apple product's, doesn't mean that they can talk to each other. I don't think the iTunes developers would let the Apple store tell it to credit an account. ALSO, what if I had my mom buy it for me? I still have my own Apple account, but then she would get the $100. And that would have been the case if I was under eighteen, just a few months ago.
Placed an order for a 1.8GHz i7, 4GB, 128GB 11" MBA about 6 hours ago with 2-3 day shipping. Hoping for it on the 26th or sooner!