💻 👨‍💻 🌎 MacBook Pros 14-Inch and 16-Inch Pre-orders, Orders and Delivery Status Thread - USA & Other Countries (2021) 👩‍💻 💻 🌏

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Idk, I feel like Face ID wouldn't be too useful on a Mac anyway. This article covers it well:

MacBook Pro Face ID missing from the notch for a good reason - 9to5Mac

If there's one complaint I've heard more than any other this week, it's, "Why is there no MacBook Pro Face ID feature in the notch?"

9to5mac.com

That’s a very good point too! It does causes the concerns especially with the webcams. It’s a whole different story.

 

[LFC2020]

@LFC2020 missing Touch ID, definitely a missed opportunity! Hopefully in the future Apple implements it.

No Face ID in MacBook Pro is a missed opportunity

Saying the 2021 MacBook Pro's screen notch is controversial is putting it mildly. But Apple could have made it easier to bear. Building in Face ID would

www.cultofmac.com

Touch ID ?

 

[smithrh]

Well, UPS tried to deliver today, so that's good.

I wasn't at home, taking care of some really stupid banking stuff that I should have been able to do over the phone. So that's bad.

No option from UPS to (reliably) deliver to a holding point,* so I have to wait another day now. But it's here!

Maybe Apple should get more skin in the game and charge you when the package is actually delivered instead of just being shipped...

* Yes, I know UPS supposedly offers to re-route your package to a holding point, but they want money for that, and they also say they can't promise that they'll be able to do it successfully. So, no, not going that route.

 

[ScatteredPixel]

See if you can call Apple and obtain any information, It's weird. the status did not even moved to "Prepare to shipment."

I tried pushing a bit harder, but no dice they seem to just be going out when they go out. I even mentioned it was a bit weird that it was still in processing and no dice.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Well, UPS tried to deliver today, so that's good.

I wasn't at home, taking care of some really stupid banking stuff that I should have been able to do over the phone. So that's bad.

No option from UPS to (reliably) deliver to a holding point,* so I have to wait another day now. But it's here!

Maybe Apple should get more skin in the game and charge you when the package is actually delivered instead of just being shipped...

* Yes, I know UPS supposedly offers to re-route your package to a holding point, but they want money for that, and they also say they can't promise that they'll be able to do it successfully. So, no, not going that route.

Are you able to Call UPS and they can notify the driver to come back around and make a 2nd attempt or If you can go pick it up at the UPS hub? Tell them it's urgent.

 

[beach bum]

Well, UPS tried to deliver today, so that's good.

I wasn't at home, taking care of some really stupid banking stuff that I should have been able to do over the phone. So that's bad.

No option from UPS to (reliably) deliver to a holding point,* so I have to wait another day now. But it's here!

Maybe Apple should get more skin in the game and charge you when the package is actually delivered instead of just being shipped...

* Yes, I know UPS supposedly offers to re-route your package to a holding point, but they want money for that, and they also say they can't promise that they'll be able to do it successfully. So, no, not going that route.

That’s gotta hurt. Sorry that you missed your delivery. But…. AWESOME! 🎉🥳 It will soon be in your hands. Please post pics when you get it.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

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I tried pushing a bit harder, but no dice they seem to just be going out when they go out. I even mentioned it was a bit weird that it was still in processing and no dice.

Ahhh! It looks like you are speaking to a Specialist. They sound very robotic. Try getting in touch with them over the phone. Call this number: 1-800-692-7753. You'll be in touch with the service team.

 

[DB294]

Idk, I feel like Face ID wouldn't be too useful on a Mac anyway. This article covers it well:

MacBook Pro Face ID missing from the notch for a good reason - 9to5Mac

If there's one complaint I've heard more than any other this week, it's, "Why is there no MacBook Pro Face ID feature in the notch?"

9to5mac.com

Disagree. As somebody who daily drove a laptop with Windows Hello for a few years, it's hard to go back once you lose it. It's so fast that half the time it just logs you in while you're opening up the laptop.

 

[ThisBougieLife]

Something fun I just noticed today while using this Mac: the way the "XDR" display displays HDR photos. The iPhone has been capable of HDR photography for a while, and I've taken plenty of HDR photos, but I've never been able to see exactly how they're supposed to look until now. HDR photos I took over the years look stunning on this display. Of course I would've never known before; if your display can't do HDR, you won't know what you're missing until you finally see it as it's intended to be seen.

 

[theliellama]

Disagree. As somebody who daily drove a laptop with Windows Hello for a few years, it's hard to go back once you lose it. It's so fast that half the time it just logs you in while you're opening up the laptop.

Yea, but you're pressing a button when you want to turn on the laptop anyway so might as well just press the Touch ID button. The only time it would be useful is when you're opening the lid and want to wake it up from sleep quickly.

 

[LFC2020]

Disagree. As somebody who daily drove a laptop with Windows Hello for a few years, it's hard to go back once you lose it. It's so fast that half the time it just logs you in while you're opening up the laptop.

I'm a massive Face ID fan, can't stand Touch ID, it's nowhere near as consistent as the 🐐 Face ID.

 

[LFC2020]

Yea, but you're pressing a button when you want to turn on the laptop anyway so might as well just press the Touch ID button. The only time it would be useful is when you're opening the lid and want to wake it up from sleep quickly.

Keep Touch ID and add Face ID. 👌 Tim Cook is a cheapskate, loves to cut cost, we need him gone.

 

[smithrh]

Are you able to Call UPS and they can notify the driver to come back around and make a 2nd attempt or If you can go pick it up at the UPS hub? Tell them it's urgent.

Nope. In fact, they must be getting this request a lot as they answered this question even before I asked it.

Maybe pre-COVID and pre-supply chain borking this would have been an option but not these days.

 

[LFC2020]

@TheYayAreaLiving the homegirl iJustine has just dropped another video, who would've thought watching a cordless vacuum video would be so enjoyable. 😁

This is what you need 👇 next to your MacBook Pro 😊 plz watch the whole video, no dropping shade on her plz.

 

[jvlfilms]

So I've been using my 14" for a few days now and I love it - haven't had that much time to explore the system, but the size to me is perfect. I'm very happy downsizing from my 15". The screen is beautiful and ProMotion is a much welcome addition.

I'm still iffy on the battery - luckily I don't work too much without being plugged in but we'll see how it performs once the Mac settles.

 

[Wxchaser]

If anyone knows of any resellers with 16" M1 Max in stock - 1 or 2 TB/64GB storage/memory please let me know. Checked Apple, Best Buy, Exper.com, & Adorama earlier - no stock. Adorama shows temporarily out of stock - but in chat received response of "Item is still on Pre-order without any ETA from the manufacturer about its availability. However, you may place the order now so yo u can have a line placement saved." Adorama also said they have no 2TB storage options available to order or stock.

Not depending on Apple pre-order to arrive any time soon so looking for other purchase items. No response from email to Tim Cook (didn't expect a response).

 

[LFC2020]

That’s gotta hurt. Sorry that you missed your delivery. But…. AWESOME! 🎉🥳 It will soon be in your hands. Please post pics when you get it.

Has your sleeve arrived? 📸

 

[Pearus]

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Hoping to see some movement within the next 24 hours

Finally some movement! Hopefully this is the plane currently on its way to South Korea and I'm finally free of sitting in China.

 

[Wxchaser]

@TheYayAreaLiving the homegirl iJustine has just dropped another video, who would've thought watching a cordless vacuum video would be so enjoyable. 😁

This is what you need 👇 next to your MacBook Pro 😊 plz watch the whole video, no dropping shade on her plz.

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I tried pushing a bit harder, but no dice they seem to just be going out when they go out. I even mentioned it was a bit weird that it was still in processing and no dice.

All scripted replies.

 

[Wxchaser]

@TheYayAreaLiving the homegirl iJustine has just dropped another video, who would've thought watching a cordless vacuum video would be so enjoyable. 😁

This is what you need 👇 next to your MacBook Pro 😊 plz watch the whole video, no dropping shade on her plz.

Oh, the humanity

 

[beach bum]

Has your sleeve arrived? ?

Nope, still no word--it's still indicating delivery date unknown. ? It's a little sad that I'm now stalking our postal service. Their service has been steadily going downhill for the past few years.

 

[LFC2020]

Nope, still no word--it's still indicating delivery date unknown. 😩 It's a little sad that I'm now stalking our postal service. Their service has been steadily going downhill for the past few years.

A holes 😠 our postal service isn’t any better, took them 30 days to deliver my iPhone case, called apple, got a refund for $95 kept the case for free. 😊😂

 

[orangesauce]

Two words - Universal Control

That indeed is two separate words! 😂😂

 

[beach bum]

A holes 😠 our postal service isn’t any better, took them 30 days to deliver my iPhone case, called apple, got a refund for $95 kept the case for free. 😊😂

Oh well, the money has already been deducted, so it's not like I can cancel the order. I REALLY want this case so I've been holding off with looking at alternatives.

I have to get into my zen zone 🙏. I'm finding my inner patience... NOT!

 

[SisterBlue22]

Isn't Carlisle's airport privately owned? I don't think UPS flies into that airport. 😆

Correct. Carlisle is an Apple warehouse location, not a UPS facility. From Louisville/Worldport, packages are flown or trucked, depending on distance, to the customer's local UPS hub.