Just like my phone I like to protect it the second it gets out of the box. Trackpad cover and keyboard cover prevent grease stains.
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💻 👨‍💻 🌎 MacBook Pros 14-Inch and 16-Inch Pre-orders, Orders and Delivery Status Thread - USA & Other Countries (2021) 👩‍💻 💻 🌏
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Keep an eye on the keyboard cover resting against the screen when closed. This happened to me and permanently damaged the screen. Not sure the risk is worth it for this expensive new display.
Tried to contact Apple about changing to Express/Next Day. They’re giving me the run around, saying because I paid in “monthly installments” - they can’t apply a shipping charge to upgrade it.
The first person said no, they have no option I’d have to cancel and reorder. 🤷🏼‍♀️
The first person said no, they have no option I’d have to cancel and reorder. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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I’d recommend getting a screen protector but not anything for the keyboard or the trackpad. Especially not the trackpad.
I definitely don’t want a screen protector that might ruin the visual beauty of my screen. I don’t think that they are needed for laptops when it is not a touch-screen.
This. I'd wait to see what comes out. Most makers of accessories will wait until the new model is out in the field before they start to sell any protectors for the devices. Give about 3 weeks and then you should start to see something.
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There doesnt seem to be many Australian pre-orderers in here..
I’ve been at prepare to ship for 18 or so hrs now but still no update on delivery, still at 3-8th Nov.
Never pre-ordered anything from the Apple store with delivery, I normally just do in-store p/u, so this process is new to me.
I am wondering what happens with shipping now? It seems US buyers are getting USPS updates but there order isn’t moving to ”Shipped” yet? Do Australians just get an AusPost/Toll/DHL update once it lands in AU?
I’m hoping to get it next week now, as it has move to PTS ?
I’ve been at prepare to ship for 18 or so hrs now but still no update on delivery, still at 3-8th Nov.
Never pre-ordered anything from the Apple store with delivery, I normally just do in-store p/u, so this process is new to me.
I am wondering what happens with shipping now? It seems US buyers are getting USPS updates but there order isn’t moving to ”Shipped” yet? Do Australians just get an AusPost/Toll/DHL update once it lands in AU?
I’m hoping to get it next week now, as it has move to PTS ?
keyboard protectors are not a wise thing to use. they tend to not be safe for your mac.
I have a friend who is a DJ and his keyboard protector saved his 2013 MBP at least a gazillion times. He's only using it when playing live though.
It’s easier to clean the dust and smudges of the screen with a protector but to each their own. And it’s not gonna change the look of your screen as long as you don’t use a matte.
So did mine, except I literally changed my shipping address two hours ago thinking it wasn't going to get here before my trip on the 28th ? and now it is too late to change it back ???
Wasn't there just not too long ago those reports that anything between the keyboard and the screen can crack the displays on the M1 macs, would be pretty risky imo
Thanks for your input everyone on the keyboard and trackpad protector. I also do it to retain the value if I sell in the future…as I just did my M1 Air. I guess it will help me not trade this in and keep it long term…which I should do because I shouldn’t keep spending this money!
No update with tracking on Apple, but ups shows:
To people posting UPS screenshots, can you please post your location with the estimated arrival?
I'm in southern California, ordered 10:55am Cupertino time on launch. I found my label by reference but it's not showing up on mychoice. Still Oct 26 shipping.
Like @TheYayAreaLiving mentioned on her call with the Apple manager, the shipments should cross the pacific so it makes sense that orders for eastern US are the first ones to go out
I'm in southern California, ordered 10:55am Cupertino time on launch. I found my label by reference but it's not showing up on mychoice. Still Oct 26 shipping.
Like @TheYayAreaLiving mentioned on her call with the Apple manager, the shipments should cross the pacific so it makes sense that orders for eastern US are the first ones to go out
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Yup, apple counts on air circulation through and around the keyboard for thermal control. That's also why running in clamshell mode isn't recommended.
The negative air pressure should not be an issue in clamshell mode, I do not think is any official recommendation against this either? Even less so for these models since they have vents on the bottom sides and intake air from the top middle.
How is everyone finding it by reference? I tried my phone number but nothing.
Pictures from the Apple event that show the MacBook Pro...
Looking GOOD
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That's not really going to retain value - all reseller conditions care about is that the keyboard and trackpad are functional.
Yes, I did this on Tuesday, I have Nov 10-17 and after they changed it, they were able to identify that my order is originating from the U.S. I'm not expecting it to deliver earlier than Nov 10, but the express should mean I get it next day after shipment.