Base model Macbook Air shipping monday?

[swede123]

Hi,

Just saw this on the order status page of my mothers macbook air (translated it myself):

Not sent
Estimated shipping date: 24 Nov, 2008
Estimated delivery date: 26 Nov, 2008 - 27 Nov, 2008
Product
MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO
"Built to order"

Cancelled
Product
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/120GB

So - what does this mean? (A straight translation of "built to order" would be "order-built" or "configured to order" which i assume CTO stands for? anyone know?) They cancelled her original order due to all the problems with screen/hdd?

So... Yay or nay?

Cheers

 

[goshya]

Hi.

Hm, same here.

I don't think that they cancelled the order, otherwise they would have at least sent an email.

They just changed the order internally.

MBA ordered in the German Apple Store...

I've been waiting for more than three weeks now.

Cheers
goshya

 

[Roberto Alvarez]

Look at the details, they are offering you the SSD

 

[swede123]

Look at the details, they are offering you the SSD

Hope so Been waiting for over 4 weeks...

 

[swede123]

OMG OMG OMG! I thought you were kidding... Didn't see the more info button. This is huge!

MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO
Z0G2

Order configuration
| Show Hide
1.60GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
128GB Solid State Drive
KYBD,User's Guide

And i almost cancelled the order since i forgot to add a rebate printer which she doesn't need.

This would be awesome!!!

love Waiting almost 5 weeks since ordering almost feels worth it now

 

[Cynicalone]

I hope you get your machines soon. After owning the first Air for over 6 months and now the new Air for 3 weeks I can say you won't be dissapointed. The late 08 Air is an incredible laptop, everything the first one should have been.

 

[swede123]

Hmm this reeeaally makes me hope she doesn't get a bad screen or no 4-finger-swipe. Wonder what would happen if she had to get it repaired/replaced. Would she get the SSD drive back?

 

[Roberto Alvarez]

Hmm this reeeaally makes me hope she doesn't get a bad screen or no 4-finger-swipe. Wonder what would happen if she had to get it repaired/replaced. Would she get the SSD drive back?

Don't be pessimist! Let's enjoy our Apple gift

 

[Ironic]

I hope you get your machines soon. After owning the first Air for over 6 months and now the new Air for 3 weeks I can say you won't be dissapointed. The late 08 Air is an incredible laptop, everything the first one should have been.

Yes its amazing!

And you are getting the SSD drive for free!

 

[swede123]

Trust me i am. (Mom too - though she doesn't get what the difference is she does however get that she got a 500$ upgrade for free )This really shows me that Apple cares about their customers.

 

[Ironic]

The SSD is fantastic I would not buy A MPA again without it!

 

[mhnajjar]

Look at the details, they are offering you the SSD

What is the deal? Are they giving SSDs for free to everyone who ordered in Europe?

 

[Roberto Alvarez]

What is the deal? Are they giving SSDs for free to everyone who ordered in Europe?

Nop, it seems to be for everyone who has ordered the MBA 120GB HDD on October 14 (Keynote day).

By the way, don't forget that Europeans pay much more for Apple products than US people (i.e. MBA in US : 1799$, in Europe : 2140$).

 

[tooobe]

What is the deal? Are they giving SSDs for free to everyone who ordered in Europe?

Seems so. Or maybe just those who have been waiting 3-4 weeks+. We have some strong consumer right laws here in europe, so much longer and they would have been forced to compensate somehow since they already debited.

 

[NC MacGuy]

That would be awesome but I can't see Apple doing it. They've had things delayed before and people got crap. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you anyhow.

 

[swede123]

That would be awesome but I can't see Apple doing it. They've had things delayed before and people got crap. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you anyhow.

Yeah, i wanna be realistic too. But how do you explain that they cancelled my original order late friday and put in an order with the 128GB SSD drive clearly present in the description? I'm not holding my breath yet though

 

[Ironic]

either way post in the thread , I do think you will be getting the SSD FREE!

 

[tooobe]

Apple does seem to be having big issues with the implementation of 120GB non-SSD harddrives on the macbook air... (wonder what that problem could be).

 

[swede123]

either way post in the thread , I do think you will be getting the SSD FREE!

Most certainly will! Hope so.

 

[NC MacGuy]

I hope so too but the price disparity is HUGE between a HDD & SSD.

I hope you get it, that would be a big win for the little guy but it would mean a whole bunch of people waiting for a rather affordable Air will be waiting quite a bit longer.

 

[mhnajjar]

There is no way that Apple would do such a thing in the US, but I guess Europe is a lucky place for lucky people who get to pay a lot but then live with high standards that might force companies to compensate the consumer

 

[MazingerZ]

I just got back from my local Apple store here in Rancho Cucamonga, California. They have the base MBA with 120gb HD in stock.

 

[swede123]

I just got back from my local Apple store here in Rancho Cucamonga, California. They have the base MBA with 120gb HD in stock.

Did you actually see it in the system profile/manager? I've heard that beeing said before from store personel without proper info.

 

[NC MacGuy]

^^^^
Hard to believe. I don't think anyone has gotten one yet.

 

[Ironic]

yea, me either!^^^^^