gatorron said:
You know, I don't recall ever seeing a thread with 900+ posts on it about any of Dell's new models shipping... weird.
Just remember, you're talking about logic, and we all know that Apple doesn't do things logically all the time
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You know, I don't recall ever seeing a thread with 900+ posts on it about any of Dell's new models shipping... weird.
Just remember, you're talking about logic, and we all know that Apple doesn't do things logically all the time
gatorron said:
Actually 1. should be.
1. Random check computer as it comes off the line. If defective send it to the back room where one 85 year old lady will test it out as soon as she can find her glasses.
1.a. Put customer on the "Poor SOB" list.
Finrock said:
No! Hold out for no wires (well, one wire)!!
Then, you'll be living Ives dream.
I'm holding out. I won't give in to temptation! I'm resolute. I'm strong.
(Uh, Finrock, do you have the address for the Tampa store? It's only a 2 1/2 hour drive one way for me....I've got tomorrow off...I could be back before the wife found out...)
Stay away, you devil! Do not cross my doorway!!
gatorron said:
Its in International Plaza, the big upscale mall right next to Raymond James Stadium and TPA. Your best bet tomorrow would be to head down 75 south to 275 south, then follow the signs to TPA. Its really easy to get to.
http://www.apple.com/retail/plaza/
Would Orlando be closer?
Unfortunately, ship happens
Recently I ordered 20 3/4" water meters, 20 1-25 psi gauges, 20 2" galvanized 1/4" nipples (hah), and 40 1" PVC unions for....20 water injection lines at a landfill fill where we're trying stimulate production of landfill gas that is used by electric generators to make "green" energy.
Well, the supplier had only 16 meters, 18 gauges, 20 nipples, and 30 unions.
As a result, we installed 15 new injections lines...the other five await fulfillment of the order.
That's what I'm worried about.
Maybe they only have, well, X amount of BT modules, X-1 amount of 160 HDs, X-4 amount of 250 HDs, and so on.
As I indicated, five injection lines didn't get built, due to shortages of critical parts.
Please if there is a God, whoever she might be, may she grant us an abundance of all parts needed to build all permutations ordered by the loyal customers on 8/31.
I fear reality...the factory will be 1 short of, say, an AX card, and the order will sit there, day after day....And it will be MINE!!!!!!
Recently I ordered 20 3/4" water meters, 20 1-25 psi gauges, 20 2" galvanized 1/4" nipples (hah), and 40 1" PVC unions for....20 water injection lines at a landfill fill where we're trying stimulate production of landfill gas that is used by electric generators to make "green" energy.
Well, the supplier had only 16 meters, 18 gauges, 20 nipples, and 30 unions.
As a result, we installed 15 new injections lines...the other five await fulfillment of the order.
That's what I'm worried about.
Maybe they only have, well, X amount of BT modules, X-1 amount of 160 HDs, X-4 amount of 250 HDs, and so on.
As I indicated, five injection lines didn't get built, due to shortages of critical parts.
Please if there is a God, whoever she might be, may she grant us an abundance of all parts needed to build all permutations ordered by the loyal customers on 8/31.
I fear reality...the factory will be 1 short of, say, an AX card, and the order will sit there, day after day....And it will be MINE!!!!!!
Oy vey!
1. Random check computer as it comes off the line. If defective send it to the back room where one 85 year old lady will test it out as soon as she can find her glasses.
1.a. Put customer on the "Poor SOB" list.
Could that be me? Or you?
LOL
1. Random check computer as it comes off the line. If defective send it to the back room where one 85 year old lady will test it out as soon as she can find her glasses.
1.a. Put customer on the "Poor SOB" list.
Could that be me? Or you?
LOL
What have you done to get ready for the delivery???
I imagine this is what expectant parents go through!
But in anticipation of my new Mac, I have done the following:
1) Got more RAM from Crucial - another 512MB stick for a matched gig in total
2) Ditched my crapola audiovox cell phone and switched mobile providers so I could get a Sony Ericsson bluetooth cell phone (T637 - sweet!) - Can't wait to fire up iSync and watch my Mac and phone talk to each other.
3) Planned a new office and desk layout
4) I even bought a new power bar!
I'm still trying to find a nice white ethernet cable - but those are hard to come by.
What have you done to get ready???
ps I think I need help!
I imagine this is what expectant parents go through!
But in anticipation of my new Mac, I have done the following:
1) Got more RAM from Crucial - another 512MB stick for a matched gig in total
2) Ditched my crapola audiovox cell phone and switched mobile providers so I could get a Sony Ericsson bluetooth cell phone (T637 - sweet!) - Can't wait to fire up iSync and watch my Mac and phone talk to each other.
3) Planned a new office and desk layout
4) I even bought a new power bar!
I'm still trying to find a nice white ethernet cable - but those are hard to come by.
What have you done to get ready???
ps I think I need help!
My preparations include the following.
1. Bought a Belkin UPS to keep the new toy running.
2. Ordered 2 gigs of ram from OWC.
3. Got a 7 port USB2 hub to reduce cable clutter.
4. Got an Airport Express to stream music to my Surround system.
5. Playing lots of Burning Monkey Solitaire to make the waiting easier.
1. Bought a Belkin UPS to keep the new toy running.
2. Ordered 2 gigs of ram from OWC.
3. Got a 7 port USB2 hub to reduce cable clutter.
4. Got an Airport Express to stream music to my Surround system.
5. Playing lots of Burning Monkey Solitaire to make the waiting easier.
MacG said:
Well, I haven't ordered the memory yet, but I have.
1) Reorganised 3 rooms of the house, buying new furniture for the lounge so it will look nice for the iMac. Got rid of the big computer desk in the office (as the iMac won't be there any more) and converted it into a library (small room with lots of book cases)
2) Got broadband
3) Exchanged wired network hub for wireless
It turns out that the extras that you need to do when buying an iMac is more work than it would appear at first
Worse than not shipped yet
My original Shipping date was 29th, so I was quite happy waiting until then for it to ship, but GREAT, it said it shipped on the 21st.
NOW however the status is
"on hold; aircraft/truck failure"
and it is still in Shanghai.
It's even worse than waiting for it to be shipped, knowing that it has been shipped, and is just sitting there.
I think I'll just go off into the corner and cry for a few minutes.
Peter
My original Shipping date was 29th, so I was quite happy waiting until then for it to ship, but GREAT, it said it shipped on the 21st.
NOW however the status is
"on hold; aircraft/truck failure"
and it is still in Shanghai.
It's even worse than waiting for it to be shipped, knowing that it has been shipped, and is just sitting there.
I think I'll just go off into the corner and cry for a few minutes.
Peter
canada??
does anyone from canada received their imac yet?????
i ordered a stock 17" 1.8ghz with NOTHING else for god'sake how can it be so long to ship such a standard model!?!?!?
argh i'm getting impatient of my damn slow ibook!!!!! GRRRR!!!!
does anyone from canada received their imac yet?????
i ordered a stock 17" 1.8ghz with NOTHING else for god'sake how can it be so long to ship such a standard model!?!?!?
argh i'm getting impatient of my damn slow ibook!!!!! GRRRR!!!!
SHIPPED !!
Now, at the moment the Status changed to shipped.
No email yet.
Konfiguration: IMG5 17/1.8/512MB/250GB/SD/BT/AP/D
Order Date:31/08/2004
11:08 AM GMT
OOB 28.09 was the first shipping date.
But what means this:
Activity Location Date / Time (GMT)
Shipment Picked Up (CNSHA02) 24 Sep 2004 07:40
Is it in China?
bye
birdm1 from Germany
Now, at the moment the Status changed to shipped.
No email yet.
Konfiguration: IMG5 17/1.8/512MB/250GB/SD/BT/AP/D
Order Date:31/08/2004
11:08 AM GMT
OOB 28.09 was the first shipping date.
But what means this:
Activity Location Date / Time (GMT)
Shipment Picked Up (CNSHA02) 24 Sep 2004 07:40
Is it in China?
bye
birdm1 from Germany
Does it take that long to get from the PH to AK? It left the PH yesterday in the early afternoon and it still hasn't arrived. I really hope the projected delivery date of 10/11 is wrong.
Status now "Shipped"
IMG5 20/1.8/256MB/250GB/SD/APX/BT/WL KBL
Order Date
08/31/2004
06:42 PM PST
Step one completed ... hoping the shipping doesn't take too long!
I have 2GB of crucial memory ready to install, plus a Maxtor Onetouch 250 GB hard drive for backup.
No info yet on Fedex site.
IMG5 20/1.8/256MB/250GB/SD/APX/BT/WL KBL
Order Date
08/31/2004
06:42 PM PST
Step one completed ... hoping the shipping doesn't take too long!
I have 2GB of crucial memory ready to install, plus a Maxtor Onetouch 250 GB hard drive for backup.
No info yet on Fedex site.
Twins are born
It would appear our identical twins shipped about the same time.
I'll pass on Fedex info as it changes ... so far it just says:
Sep 24, 2004 1:52 pm
Left FedEx Origin Location
SHANGHAI CN 1:52 pm
Pickup status SHANGHAI CN
Future pickup/delivery requested
Finrock said:
It would appear our identical twins shipped about the same time.
I'll pass on Fedex info as it changes ... so far it just says:
Sep 24, 2004 1:52 pm
Left FedEx Origin Location
SHANGHAI CN 1:52 pm
Pickup status SHANGHAI CN
Future pickup/delivery requested
20" 250GB BT ready for FedEx.
Still at the factory waiting for a truck to pick it up 6 hours after FedEx is advised it's ready. Look like sometime between Monday and Wednesday if things go normally.
At least it came off the line before this thread hit 1,000 - the people waiting for a rig with the 30" display are over 5,000 posts!
I have got to give Apple credit for handling this rollout in a great manner. They beat their projected roll out date by 5 days on the "least available" version, have already shipped a huge percentage of the initial early orders and have done a great job of filling the supply channels for stores and distributors.
I ordered 6 AM on 31 Aug. If you didn't get an e-mail this morning keep looking as my e-mail was sent about 6AM (CDT) - 6 hours after the computer was ready for FedEx.
Now I had better figure out how to tell my wife I bought it . . .
Still at the factory waiting for a truck to pick it up 6 hours after FedEx is advised it's ready. Look like sometime between Monday and Wednesday if things go normally.
At least it came off the line before this thread hit 1,000 - the people waiting for a rig with the 30" display are over 5,000 posts!
I have got to give Apple credit for handling this rollout in a great manner. They beat their projected roll out date by 5 days on the "least available" version, have already shipped a huge percentage of the initial early orders and have done a great job of filling the supply channels for stores and distributors.
I ordered 6 AM on 31 Aug. If you didn't get an e-mail this morning keep looking as my e-mail was sent about 6AM (CDT) - 6 hours after the computer was ready for FedEx.
Now I had better figure out how to tell my wife I bought it . . .