Interesting experience this round. Was annoyed I couldn't do the pre pre with Veterans (swear I did this 2 years ago) but the portal opened right at 8:00. No problem placing two orders but weird thing also with the timing
Deciding:
I was SUREEEE I was getting a navy Pro, coming from a 15Pro.
Then, realized I use almost no pro features on my 15 Pro/didn't want bigger/heavier though liked the 15P size/screen.
Then, realized I like the idea of the thin Air so decided on that.
Then, realized I'm at like $1300 with all the things and it's a decent enough jump width/height from the PM which doesn't make sense for my small hands + would be losing a bunch of things / concerned about the batt life....
10 mins before ordering I decided on a white base 17 and think this will be perfect! A tiny bit bigger than the 15PM, but pretty much around this form that I love and surprising amount of "stuff" / everything I need / only a little over $700!
Ordering:
First order for the white base 17 - got the first pickup time 8:15am on the 19th
Second order for 2 gold airs, said unavailable for pickup a few times so had to do for delivery on the 19th
Soon after, it was showing available for pickup for those but the time slots were much later and that wasn't going to work, so just kept the delivery for those 2 as it was the same day.
As of now (9:17 EST) all of these are still showing for pickup on launch day, as well as the Pro I checked. Does seem slower however we are down to 7pm and later time slots and those are going quickly.