iMac G5 Now Shipping

[Ringo]

Classic is automatically installed along with Panther. At least it did in my case. When you open a program that requires Classic, it will automatically startup. You can also have access to Classic by going to preferences and select it to show up in the top menu bar.

well, my imac 20" did also come WHITOUT classic on it... now i cant play install good old game and i dont have a idea of i can install OS 9 because it's would actually need classic to install... quite a problem there... anyway if anyone got an idea tell me...

 

[MarkOUT]

Shipment Notification Question

Alright, for all you lucky buggers who already have your new iMacs, I have a question. Did I read on here somewhere that the Apple order status page might get updated before you recieve an email about it? I want to know if I need to just wait for an email update instead of compulsively checking the order status page twice (or more) a day. Thoughts?

 

[Hannah]

Alright, for all you lucky buggers who already have your new iMacs, I have a question. Did I read on here somewhere that the Apple order status page might get updated before you recieve an email about it? I want to know if I need to just wait for an email update instead of compulsively checking the order status page twice (or more) a day. Thoughts?

Yep my order status was updated about a day before I got the email - so keep checking...

 

[Hannah]

Quick question?

For all you tracking experts out there....
How long after the truck 'has reached final destination' does the tracking number start being recoginised by TNT?

My iMac is being merged with some other items so I guess I should allow another day (at least??!!)

Almost here...

 

[nursers]

Alright, for all you lucky buggers who already have your new iMacs, I have a question. Did I read on here somewhere that the Apple order status page might get updated before you recieve an email about it? I want to know if I need to just wait for an email update instead of compulsively checking the order status page twice (or more) a day. Thoughts?

Bizarrely enough i never got an email at all

 

[RazorD]

Yay! TNT tracking has it listed now

Hopefully it come tomorrow

 

[Hannah]

Yay! TNT tracking has it listed now

Hopefully it come tomorrow

Mine isn't

 

[davey-nb]

Check out your included CDs

well, my imac 20" did also come WHITOUT classic on it... now i cant play install good old game and i dont have a idea of i can install OS 9 because it's would actually need classic to install... quite a problem there... anyway if anyone got an idea tell me...

No problem Ringo!
The included CD called Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test has OS 9 on it. Just pop it in and watch!

 

[wdlove]

Mine isn't

Chin up Hannah your patience will soon be rewarded. All good things come to those who wait.

 

[mpw]

Apple (iM)A(c)nonymous

My name is mpw. It’s been 34days since I last used an Apple Mac.

I’m going crazy waiting for my Mac and it’s so frustrating knowing that I’d get it about as quick had I order today than when I ordered it over a month ago. I’ve bought cars that took less time to arrive!

The US store has been showing a 1-3day despatch for a couple of weeks now.

Other than their iMac what else have people waited so long for from order to delivery?

 

[HydroMan]

The End Is Near

It's only 40 miles away now, I think the're waiting for the rest of my order to arrive (fingers crossed)

Pick up date 10 Nov 2004*
Destination Luton*
Delivery Date **
Signatory **
Date Time Location Status
11 Nov 2004* 21:18* Northampton Hub* Consignment Received At Transit Point*
11 Nov 2004* 18:04* Northampton Hub* Consignment Received At Transit Point*
10 Nov 2004* 23:48* Eindhoven* Shipped From Originating Depot*
10 Nov 2004* 19:31* Arnhem Hub* Consignment Received At Transit Point*
10 Nov 2004* 19:31* Arnhem Hub* Consignment Passed Through Transit Point

 

[Ringo]

No problem Ringo!
The included CD called Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test has OS 9 on it. Just pop it in and watch!

DUH! i didn't check all those gray cd cause the iMac look far more interesting well thx now ill be able to play red faction

 

[Hannah]

Lastest UK delivery news

TNT can't cope will the volume of consignments so there is a back log over in Luxemburg. If your order has been stuck 'at final destination' for a few days. (Mine has since Wednesday) give Apple a call and they'll arrange for yours to be released.

I'm looking at next Wednesday 'at the lastest'

 

[RazorD]

Hmm.. strange, tnt handled mine ok, here's my full tracking info from day 1, incase it helps anyone

TNT:
12 Nov 2004 09:01 Bristol Out For Delivery
12 Nov 2004 08:44 Bristol Import Received
12 Nov 2004 06:41 Cardiff Airport Import Received
12 Nov 2004 06:00 Cardiff Airport Potential Linehaul Delay Due To Technical Problems
11 Nov 2004 23:46 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
11 Nov 2004 19:12 Eindhoven Consignment Received At Transit Point
(11 Nov 2004 13:30 - Appeared on TNT's site with no info other than destination)
APECODE:
09 nov 04 30 10 departed direct Apple, Shanghai (appeared on 10th nov)
06 nov 04 32 05 Flight Booked Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 nov 04 30 60 departed from product source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 nov 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 nov 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple, Shanghai
04 nov 04 30 64 Departed from source Apple, Shanghai

 

[asif786]

Hmm.. strange, tnt handled mine ok:

12 Nov 2004 09:01 Bristol Out For Delivery
12 Nov 2004 08:44 Bristol Import Received
12 Nov 2004 06:41 Cardiff Airport Import Received
12 Nov 2004 06:00 Cardiff Airport Potential Linehaul Delay Due To Technical Problems
11 Nov 2004 23:46 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
11 Nov 2004 19:12 Eindhoven Consignment Received At Transit Point

ermm.. arent you ordering an ipod? theres a big size difference between ipod and imac that may explain why yours left at the same time

 

[RazorD]

Yeh, but Hannah said TNT couldnt handle the backlog of consignments... which, as mine was shipped with all the iMacs doesnt make much sense

Hopefully someone can use that info - i know i spent days looking through what other people have said to estimate my delivery (which worked out to be right )

 

[RazorD]

Delivered @ 11:45

 

[oldmovieguy]

Mixed Memory

The store I'm ordering my ig5 from has suggested leaving the original 256 of memory in one bay (as a gift, they put it) while putting the 1 meg of memory I have ordered into the other slot. Sounds a bit iffy to me, any thoughts anyone?

 

[HydroMan]

THE END!

Finally put out of my misery and in wide screen heaven, it's HUGE and quiet, the only problem I have now is configuring my wireless adsl modem/router

 

[Fredstar]

Congrats Hydroman Hope you enjoy
2 Weeks and counting for moi, the time seems to be going so slowly.
What is the worst is that i have to use our family Dell pc with windoze for the next two weeks...it really is torture. I sold my old ibook and am thinking of getting a new one as well but that won't be for a month or so or even at the Apple store opening if i get the 10% discount in my lucky bag...which i will get! .
Anyways counting the days and suffering with XP.

 

[fastred]

2 months to the day.... its here...

Well.. my wait is over too...

I ordered on 14 September, and it arrived today (14 Nov) in New Zealand.

Was a bit of a wait, but at least I have bluetooth built in, etc.

Its a very nice machine, even if my old Pismo feels a bit left out now...

Oh well, it will still get to go travelling with me...

Cheers

Jeremy

 

[HydroMan]

Congrats Hydroman Hope you enjoy
2 Weeks and counting for moi, the time seems to be going so slowly.
What is the worst is that i have to use our family Dell pc with windoze for the next two weeks...it really is torture. I sold my old ibook and am thinking of getting a new one as well but that won't be for a month or so or even at the Apple store opening if i get the 10% discount in my lucky bag...which i will get! .
Anyways counting the days and suffering with XP.

Yeah good luck to you Fredstar, after all my gripes I really do love this machine, it's bad for my health though, I can't get off the bloody thing! and all the peripherals I'm thinking of getting, it's gonna cost me a fortune

It really is worth the wait

 

[Andy_UK]

Finally put out of my misery and in wide screen heaven, it's HUGE and quiet, the only problem I have now is configuring my wireless adsl modem/router

Congratulations.

If you need help configuring, PM me. But these things have no problem configuring *usually* !

 

[HydroMan]

Congratulations.

If you need help configuring, PM me. But these things have no problem configuring *usually* !

Thanks for the offer of help but like you said these things have no probs configuring, I created my home network in about 5 mins (G5 iMac wireless/G3 ethernet- must get an airport card though but ebayers are robbers )

 

[wdlove]

Congrats Hydroman Hope you enjoy
2 Weeks and counting for moi, the time seems to be going so slowly.
What is the worst is that i have to use our family Dell pc with windoze for the next two weeks...it really is torture. I sold my old ibook and am thinking of getting a new one as well but that won't be for a month or so or even at the Apple store opening if i get the 10% discount in my lucky bag...which i will get! .
Anyways counting the days and suffering with XP.

Just as the saying don't quit your job until you get a new one applies here. I personally would have held on to my iBook until my new Mac arrived. Hope that you will be able to get that 10% discount at the Apple Store opening.