Any M1 orders from B&H being fulfilled yet?

[mactracker75]

So @AndrewWx you’ve been waiting even longer for any updates and are at the one month mark now.

9 months is a wee bit too much for me. I have heard about long delays for certain lenses and camera equipment. I know some of the new Nikon Z lenses got held up for a long time because of the pandemic. I believe the 70-200 was super late. But an amazing lens according to all reviews.

As for these M1s, I would imagine they are going to see a lot of cancellations as time drags on.

I also was unable to find out where I was in the queue. A few days after my order, I wanted to know if I could also upgrade the SSD thinking it will cause a bit of a delay. But nothing like this.

The store rep was like, “No, no! I strongly recommend you don’t do that!”

When I asked why, he mentioned I’d lose my place in the queue. When I asked where I was in that, he couldn’t say but told me things would be very messed up if I made any alterations to my order. When I asked about a possible delivery date, he didn’t know as he had no info to work with.

So they know this is going to be a rough one in terms of order fulfillment.

I wonder if it’s going to be like ordering an iPhone. Over the years, I’ve had some very long and drawn out dates given to me. But then all of a sudden it gets sent earlier than expected.

Hoping there is a chance for that here. I really don’t want to be out of a machine for over a month or 2.

 

[jwpoof]

I found a base stock model M1 mba at a local Best Buy this morning and bought it For curbside pickup. If it actually exists I will be cancelling my B&H order. Its a Christmas gift so paying $125 more was worth it. Not surprised by the delay but B&H is usually more communicative. They have had so little to say. This morning I got an email saying it was still back ordered.

 

[4sallypat]

I found a base stock model M1 mba at a local Best Buy this morning and bought it For curbside pickup. If it actually exists I will be cancelling my B&H order. Its a Christmas gift so paying $125 more was worth it. Not surprised by the delay but B&H is usually more communicative. They have had so little to say. This morning I got an email saying it was still back ordered.

What is Best Buy's return policy on Macs ?

I have had a B&H order on back order since September of this year - since they are working from home, they only send email messages every week that it's still on back order:

 

[deeddawg]

I heard on the radio tech news that all M1 Mac devices are sold out and they don't expect any replenishment till after xmas.

Tons of M1 MBP 8/256 and 8/512 available for pickup today/tomorrow at Atlanta/Augusta/Birmingham/Greenville/Huntsville stores. Same for the M1 Mini base models.

M1 MBA 8/256 and 8/512 not as plentiful and might need to settle for gold or silver vs space gray, but certainly not "sold out".

 

[cuccuttroisong]

My base macbook air has shipped. I ordered it on 11/27. My 16/512 MBP still hasnt shipped.

 

[Rvstphn]

My base macbook air has shipped. I ordered it on 11/27. My 16/512 MBP still hasnt shipped.

When did yours ship? I ordered mine on 11/30. Two base model MBA. I’m hoping they ship soon (obviously) but I kind of figured it probably won’t be until after the new year.

 

[hugodrax]

I think its gonna get crazier now with the Covid situation. The M1 line was something you had to order on the day of the event and get it a week later type deal. What made things worse is word on the street was very positive and then the onslaught of orders came in.

 

[rui no onna]

Tons of M1 MBP 8/256 and 8/512 available for pickup today/tomorrow at Atlanta/Augusta/Birmingham/Greenville/Huntsville stores. Same for the M1 Mini base models.

M1 MBA 8/256 and 8/512 not as plentiful and might need to settle for gold or silver vs space gray, but certainly not "sold out".

In Los Angeles area and the 7C/8GB/256GB Gold and 8C/8GB/512GB Space Gray MBA are both readily available for same/next day delivery via courier (just $5). Same goes for 8GB/256GB Space Gray and 8GB/512GB Silver MBP. Looks like anything BTO is delayed to late January/early February.

Apple Stores are closed again in California, I believe.

 

[cuccuttroisong]

When did yours ship? I ordered mine on 11/30. Two base model MBA. I’m hoping they ship soon (obviously) but I kind of figured it probably won’t be until after the new year.

They shipped it some time last week. I already got it. Im thinking about cancelling the mbp m1 to get a 16 inch instead. Waiting is enduring.

 

[mactracker75]

They shipped it some time last week. I already got it. Im thinking about cancelling the mbp m1 to get a 16 inch instead. Waiting is enduring.

Don’t get the 16 inch. The screen is fantastic but you’ll regret it long term. It’s hot, loud and does not last very long of the charger. I got rid of mine to get the M1.

But if you need something immediately, 16 inch it is. It will get the job done despite the issues.

 

[4sallypat]

In Los Angeles area and the 7C/8GB/256GB Gold and 8C/8GB/512GB Space Gray MBA are both readily available for same/next day delivery via courier (just $5). Same goes for 8GB/256GB Space Gray and 8GB/512GB Silver MBP. Looks like anything BTO is delayed to late January/early February.

Apple Stores are closed again in California, I believe.

Um where in LA is there the 2 hour delivery by courier ?

I checked around my area (LA, OC, SB counties) and no go:

 

[4sallypat]

Don’t get the 16 inch. The screen is fantastic but you’ll regret it long term. It’s hot, loud and does not last very long of the charger. I got rid of mine to get the M1.

But if you need something immediately, 16 inch it is. It will get the job done despite the issues.

Agree - the 16" MBP is not what I consider a premium Mac anymore - for $2500 you would expect: better battery life, less heating, less throttling, and snappier performance compared to the M1.

I handed my 16" to my wife whose 15" died last week. All she uses a laptop is to watch YT, Pintrest, FB, etc...

 

[rui no onna]

Um where in LA is there the 2 hour delivery by courier ?

I checked around my area (LA, OC, SB counties) and no go:
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Please note, I mentioned same/next day delivery. Not 2-hour delivery.

I've tried Los Angeles (90012) and Glendale (91210, where there are two Apple Stores within walking distance of each other). Both have 8GB/256GB and 8GB/512GB MBA and MBP configurations available if you're not picky about color. I think the MBP might even be available in all colors.

 

[mf44]

So it really sounds like the 16GB models are the hang up. Even might be the case that B&H hasn't shipped ANY 16GB models since launch?!

 

[rui no onna]

P.S. I tried with a Brea zip code (92821) and it's available for next day courier, too.

 

[rui no onna]

So it really sounds like the 16GB models are the hang up. Even might be the case that B&H hasn't shipped ANY 16GB models since launch?!

I believe anything BTO is delayed. I think the only ones you can get before Christmas are their standard SKUs. I really do wish they offered 16GB/512GB as a standard model instead of 8GB/512GB.

 

[4sallypat]

P.S. I tried with a Brea zip code (92821) and it's available for next day courier, too.

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This is GOOD news!
Well worth $5 for courier delivery - same day !

 

[Grainz]

YMMV, Costco's have stock of MBA and MBP. They have some Mac Mini's (online only I think). All 8GB / 256/512GB variants. Best Buys do too.

I cancelled my B&H order and placed an order directly with Apple. 16GB / 512GB Mac Mini. I will updated here with any movements on the order.

Ordered: 12/18/20
Est Delivery: 1/13/21

EDIT: Added dates.

 

[mactracker75]

I’m about to do this myself. That a long way out but better than what we are likely to get with B&H.

 

[Grainz]

I’m about to do this myself. That a long way out but better than what we are likely to get with B&H.

I had an earlier post that mentioned B&H told me 1/25/21 for an order I placed on 11/27 for 16GB/512GB. Someone on the main order status thread in this sub said they ordered 12/11 from Apple with estimated 1/6 but it's being delivered 12/23.

 

[mactracker75]

I had an earlier post that mentioned B&H told me 1/25/21 for an order I placed on 11/27 for 16GB/512GB. Someone on the main order status thread in this sub said they ordered 12/11 from Apple with estimated 1/6 but it's being delivered 12/23.

Well, this is what I'm hoping for. The dates given are the worst-case scenario but we'll actually get them ahead of time. You actually placed your order before mine. I did Cyber Monday. 1/25 is insanely long so I hope you get yours in the next week or two. I guess I'll give it another week or so to hear some sort of update.

 

[Josh1235]

got an email from B&H this morning saying that my 512 16 Air (ordered on Cyber Monday 11/30) is still backordered. no est date. i asked a rep last week who just said by the end of January.

 

[mactracker75]

got an email from B&H this morning saying that my 512 16 Air (ordered on Cyber Monday 11/30) is still backordered. no est date. i asked a rep last week who just said by the end of January.

I got this today also. Got my hopes up for a second. I guess they just want to let everyone know that their orders have not been forgotten about.

 

[mactracker75]

I can confirm this bad news. I just finished a call with B&H and I won’t get mine until some time in February! This is not good. Ordering from Apple gets me the same model but delivery would be 1/21. So a little better but not by a whole lot.

 

[Flint456]

I wonder why B&H is selling the M1 Macs if they are shipping that far out, granted I understand the shipping delays with BTO orders. Kinda of glad I went through with Adoroma’s deal instead. I ordered my M1 Pro 16GB/512 on the 8th of Dec and it’s being shipped this week.