iMac G5 Now Shipping

[DominicusG]

Replace hard-drive

Of those that have received their new iMacs, how difficult does it appear it would be to swap out the hard-drive?

 

[cyberddot]

TWO DAYS!

The 17" w/512 and no bluetoof is here! It left Shanghai and arrived in rural Oregon in a little over 48 hours.

Funking amazing.

 

[Trekkie]

Of those that have received their new iMacs, how difficult does it appear it would be to swap out the hard-drive?

from the detailed pictures I've seen looks simple.

 

[KeareB]

My Airport Express Base Station shipped on the 16th from Taiwan, and is expected here in CA 9/22 by 10:30am.

I had chosen the option "ship when all items available", and also express 2-day shipping for my iMac 20in BTO w/250GB HD and bluetooth.

Maybe this means my iMac will ship out 9/20 and get here in time to meet my Airport Express on 9/22.

...am...going...crazy...must...get...a...life...

 

[Trekkie]

...am...going...crazy...must...get...a...life...

Heh. You and me both My Airport Express left on 9/16 from China, the iSight left yesterday, but the iMac is still just sitting there.

 

[MacinDoc]

BTO with BT?

Anyone received a BTO with BlueTooth yet? I ordered @ 0640 on Aug 31 and my shipping date is on or before Sept 30...

 

[Devie]

can anyone with a 20" iMac show off some more piccies please? Preferably big ones ... and with the flash off on the camera .

 

[Tom P]

The 431 iMac have been released !!

The 431 iMac G5 have been released!!!! Mine is Memphis TN. right now!!!!

 

[Maaij]

PPl who is getting it next week. Please report of any dead/stuck pixels. Thanx

 

[Fump]

The 431 iMac G5 have been released!!!! Mine is Memphis TN. right now!!!!

Yeah, now that's the way to start the weekend!

 

[Voiteur]

YES!

Yeah, now that's the way to start the weekend!

Just when I gave up checking on the thing... It sure is nice to see Berkeley MO as the location instead of Shanghai.
Sep 18, 2004 7:17 am Left FedEx Ramp* BERKELEY MO* *
* 7:17 am Arrived at FedEx Ramp* BERKELEY MO* *
* 3:42 am Left FedEx Sort Facility* MEMPHIS TN* *
Sep 17, 2004 10:59 pm Package status* SHANGHAI CN* *
* 9:35 pm Left FedEx Ramp* SHANGHAI CN* *
Sep 16, 2004 11:30 pm Package status* SHANGHAI CN* Package in FedEx location*
Sep 14, 2004 2:37 pm
Pickup status*
SHANGHAI CN*
Package received after FedEx cutoff time*
* 2:37 pm
Left FedEx Origin Location*
SHANGHAI CN*

*Do you think this means a monday delivery?

 

[kenaustus]

I have a feeling that FedEx is going to put a priority on those "held up" computers. Not only Monday delivery, but you can also get a refund if you paid for 2nd day delivery.

 

[tliptak]

Have any Edu discount people gotten theres yet? I am wondering if it the the bluetooth that is holding mine up or the Edu discount. Or both

 

[Voiteur]

Have any Edu discount people gotten theres yet? I am wondering if it the the bluetooth that is holding mine up or the Edu discount. Or both

Mine shipped on the 14th and I have a 20", education discount, 250GB hd, NO BLUETOOTH- I don't want to switch the batteries

 

[Trekkie]

Have any Edu discount people gotten theres yet? I am wondering if it the the bluetooth that is holding mine up or the Edu discount. Or both

Mine has Bluetooth and used my employers discount, 20" too. asically I got all the upgrades, RAm, Hard Drive, AX, BT.

No ship yet.

 

[Fump]

Just when I gave up checking on the thing... It sure is nice to see Berkeley MO as the location instead of Shanghai.
Sep 18, 2004 7:17 am Left FedEx Ramp* BERKELEY MO* *
* 7:17 am Arrived at FedEx Ramp* BERKELEY MO* *
* 3:42 am Left FedEx Sort Facility* MEMPHIS TN* *
Sep 17, 2004 10:59 pm Package status* SHANGHAI CN* *
* 9:35 pm Left FedEx Ramp* SHANGHAI CN* *
Sep 16, 2004 11:30 pm Package status* SHANGHAI CN* Package in FedEx location*
Sep 14, 2004 2:37 pm
Pickup status*
SHANGHAI CN*
Package received after FedEx cutoff time*
* 2:37 pm
Left FedEx Origin Location*
SHANGHAI CN*

*Do you think this means a monday delivery?

Sept 18, 2004 9:40 AM At dest sort facility Chicago, IL


Unless something really odd happens, it should be Monday

 

[stillwater]

It seems pretty clear that no units with internal Bluetooth have shipped yet.

I wonder how long it will it be before Apple starts building them ?

My 9/30 ship date is starting to look more realistic with each passing day.
Earlier this week I was excited by all the posts from people who's units shipped already. I couldn't help but think that mine would soon be on its way too. Now I kind of wish I had left off the BT option. I still want it, but I guess I'm envious of all of you that are playing with your shiny new toys while the rest of us wait.

 

[Finrock]

I agree, stillwater. But I keep thinking that when our iMacs do arrive, all nice and custom-built, with our Bluetooth and wireless keyboards and mice, well, I think it will be worth the wait.

Its hard knowing that a 20" iMac is just down the road from me, but considering it doesn't have all of the goodies I wanted I've decided to turn this into an exercise in patience.

Its not as bad as waiting >2 months for my PowerBook G4/500 when it first came out. Not yet at least.

 

[stillwater]

Patience ?

Patience ? What's that ?

Isn't this the era of instant gratification ?

But seriously, I know I'll be happier in the long run by getting a custom configured iMac.

I just felt the need to vent some frustration.

 

[Elan0204]

Mine Shipped!!

I can't believe that mine shipped, as I was expecting it would be at least another week or more, considering when I placed my order.

I ordered a 20" iMac and upgraded the RAM to 512MB (NO Bluetooth, or other changes) from the education store (over the phone) on September 10 at about 9:30PM CDT (Central Daylight Time, U.S.) and my shipping notice is dated September 18. Estimated delivery is next Friday September 24, but I bet (hope) it will get here sooner. My estimated ship date when I placed my order was October 12th.

Question: Does anyone know when the 1 year warranty starts? Did it start when I ordered the iMac on September 10th, did it start when it shipped on the 18th, or will it start when I get my iMac on the 24th?

 

[Voiteur]

Sept 18, 2004 9:40 AM At dest sort facility Chicago, IL


Unless something really odd happens, it should be Monday

mine still says Berkeley, MO. Ours must have gotten separated for some lame reason. Maybe mine got put on the broken plane to chicago-

 

[toti]

Your warranty should start the date you are billed, but then that may be different in different countries....

 

[stillwater]

Your warranty should start the date you are billed, but then that may be different in different countries....

You really think so ?

Shouldn't the warranty start when you take delivery ?

 

[titaniumducky]

Your warranty should start the date you are billed, but then that may be different in different countries....

Actually, in order to activate your warranty, you have to register the Mac. Your warranty starts from the day you put down on their website as the day you received the Mac (or purchased - I can't remember).

 

[toti]

You really think so ?

Shouldn't the warranty start when you take delivery ?

Well, up "here", the only date valid is the date of the receipt, since it acts as a guarantee voucher as well..

As I said, it may vary