Thanks for the advice. I'm going to have to add the Applecare now because I want the discount and I don't live anywhere near an apple store (so phone support comes in v. useful if/when things go wrong). I guess I'll just have to wait a bit longer and take up residence in this thread.
Good luck mate.
For your reference, I ordered a MBP on the 16th with a F*ucking Apple remote (excuse my French).
Delivery date quoted as 10th May at the earliest. I have no idea where my order is at the moment (nor does Apple).
Even the bloody Post Office gives you a tracking number for God's sake!
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