did you get your 17" C2D MBP yet?

[knoq2wice]

I don't know much about this, but as far as I've understood the whole 64-bit thing, the only difference is that you can have more RAM. But the current 64-bit laptops are not able to use that much RAM anyway, so what's the benefit of it? Of course the C2D processors are great in so many other ways, but it seems to me the whole 64-bit thing is blown a bit out of proportion. Please enlighten me, as it's probably just me who missed out on whatever the big thing about 64-bit is (apart from more RAM).

(sorry for being off topic)

This should help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit

And since that article is waaay too technical these appear to explain it in simpler terms:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,111508-page,1/article.html
http://arstechnica.com/cpu/03q1/x86-64/x86-64-1.html

 

[countach]

Shipping to Australia! 5 hours late, but hey.

 

[danielbriggs]

Shipped!

Can I ask which Model, Shop, day of purchase? origional date etc.
e.g. stock Educational store?

I can't wait!

 

[MichaelLatta]

Shipped

Mine left pickup location. Ordered 10/24 about 10:30am Pacific. Matte basic 17" with 3GB ram.

 

[Garden Knowm]

Those of you that are getting "shipped", did you order the 3GB upgrade?

cheers


OOOOPs thanks Michaelatta.. we must have been typing at the same time..

I ordered the same computer!! No e-mail for me? : (

 

[jkwuc89]

My 17" C2D MBP is now in Anchorage, AK. Estimated delivery according to FedEx is 11/17 at 10:30 AM ET (I am in central Ohio).

 

[countach]

I don't know much about this, but as far as I've understood the whole 64-bit thing, the only difference is that you can have more RAM. But the current 64-bit laptops are not able to use that much RAM anyway, so what's the benefit of it? Of course the C2D processors are great in so many other ways, but it seems to me the whole 64-bit thing is blown a bit out of proportion. Please enlighten me, as it's probably just me who missed out on whatever the big thing about 64-bit is (apart from more RAM).

(sorry for being off topic)

The benefits are (a) you can have a single program with more that 4GB virtual memory (even though less physical memory). Probably not that useful for most people. (b) Any future programs written exclusively for 64bit won't leave you high and dry. (c) Some programs that manipulate large numbers might be faster if they are written specially for 64bit.

All in all, not a reason to upgrade, but still nice to have for future proofing.

 

[stevehp]

My 17" C2D MBP is now in Anchorage, AK. Estimated delivery according to FedEx is 11/17 at 10:30 AM ET (I am in central Ohio).

When/what time did your order "Leave Origin" in Shanghai? Thanks!

 

[countach]

So for any of you who got angry over a few more weeks, how would you like it if you knew you had to wait 4 more MONTHS ?

Already been waiting 4 months matey!!

 

[jkwuc89]

Here you go:

Nov 13, 2006
6:28 PM Package data transmitted to FedEx

Nov 14, 2006
12:20 PM Picked up SHANGHAI CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
12:23 PM Left origin SHANGHAI CN
11:51 AM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK

I am guessing that all of the times listed above are local times and not converted to my time zone which is U.S. EST.

 

[jellomizer]

Here you go:

Nov 13, 2006
6:28 PM Package data transmitted to FedEx

Nov 14, 2006
12:20 PM Picked up SHANGHAI CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
12:23 PM Left origin SHANGHAI CN
11:51 AM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK

I am guessing that all of the times listed above are local times and not converted to my time zone which is U.S. EST.

Yea it stinks doesn't it. I have a dashboard widget with all the timezones So I could figure out when the next update will be.

 

[Dublinstiofán]

Shipped!

Looks like were all on the same flight Can't wait, its about time too.

No tracking information yet but its nice to know that its " In transit to final destination and that the carrier details will be updated shortly"

Sweet cant wait. Should have it next Monday or Tuesday i'd say Thursday at the latest.

 

[stevehp]

Here you go:

Nov 13, 2006
6:28 PM Package data transmitted to FedEx

Nov 14, 2006
12:20 PM Picked up SHANGHAI CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
12:23 PM Left origin SHANGHAI CN
11:51 AM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK

I am guessing that all of the times listed above are local times and not converted to my time zone which is U.S. EST.

lol. Nothing like a computer getting there before it left!!!

According to this, it seems that orders that were shipped yesterday all got on the same planes as orders shipped this morning. My order "Left Origin" at 2:40ish PM Nov 14, (just 2 hours after yours) even though i only got the shipping notice this morning. Does that make sense anyone?

 

[Aelyrin]

Thought I Would add this in for some of you who are still waiting and curious about your MBPs.

I ordered originally on the 23rd of octorber. On the morning of the 24th I awoke to an email from apple stating that the new MBPs C2D were released and they were uprgading my order. I played phone tag for awhile with an apple rep to make sure my order was as it should be and my final order was submitted on the 25th of October. About a week later on the 3rd of November I changed my mind regarding the harddrive I purchased and went from the 100gb 7200rpm drive to the stock 160gig drive. This made my machine a completely stock MMBP.

My estimated ship dates were pushed back to Nov 15th and delivery by the 20th.

I ordered the MBP with an educational discount over the phone with my apple rep.

I received shipping notification this morning saying my MBP had left the origin @ 9:08pm Shanghai time on the 14th. It says I missed the Fedex cutoff and I do not believe it made it onto either of the flights that are in Alaska atm. After reviewing the tracking history on several 15inch users MBPs I believe I will be on tomorrows shipment and be receiving my laptop sometime Friday.

An Apple representative has confirmed this (for whatever that is worth lol).

Hope that helps others with similar situations to myself. My final order that has shipped now was actually placed on November 3rd, while my original order date still states October 23rd.

Gratz to everyone who made the first flights and hopefully the rest of you wil be receiving notification soon!

 

[Triplenickle]

My 17" C2D MBP is now in Anchorage, AK. Estimated delivery according to FedEx is 11/17 at 10:30 AM ET (I am in central Ohio).

same here.. I am in Cleveland, OH.

 

[Terranova]

Those of you that are getting "shipped", did you order the 3GB upgrade?

I ordered 3Gb Ram, 160Gb HD, Glossy Screen, on 24 Oct. Shipped to Western Australia this morning at 2.30am, 15 November.

 

[macs4ever]

Mines shipped too. So glad Apple didnt leave us Europeans out in the cold for too long!!! Im absolutely beaming now that I have a tracking number!!!

It says delivery is in 10 days, does that seem right to other Irish/British people out there??? I know Im 'merge in transit' but still seems like it should be shorter?

Not complaining, just wondering...

 

[usvi4me]

Here you go:

Nov 13, 2006
6:28 PM Package data transmitted to FedEx

Nov 14, 2006
12:20 PM Picked up SHANGHAI CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
12:23 PM Left origin SHANGHAI CN
11:51 AM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK

I am guessing that all of the times listed above are local times and not converted to my time zone which is U.S. EST.

Mine must have been on the second flight

11/14/06 12:30 pm
Arrived At Sort Facility
Anchorage, AK

11/14/06 09:30 pm
Left Fedex Ramp
Shanghai

11/14/06 11:04 am
Left Fedex Origin Location
Shanghai

11/14/06 11:04 am
Pickup Status
Shanghai

 

[Mr.Gadget]

OK... I'm a little ticked. Mine says shipped 11/13 and I had 2 day delivery set. 11/13 shows missed cutoff and shows left facility 11/14.
Now shows in Anchorage Alaska and set for delivery on 11/17.
That is hardly expedited delivery.... Gotta call and gripe...

 

[Mr.Gadget]

OK... I'm a little ticked. Mine says shipped 11/13 and I had 2 day delivery set. 11/13 shows missed cutoff and shows left facility 11/14.
Now shows in Anchorage Alaska and set for delivery on 11/17.
That is hardly expedited delivery.... Gotta call and gripe...

Apple rep says they cannot gaurantee 2 day when shipping from overseas... Isn't that where they all come from? Anyway, she refunded my whopping $15 shipping fee and said she will see if they can get it to me any faster. Not sure how, now... But I'm on hold finding out....

 

[stormj]

"expedited"

OK... I'm a little ticked. Mine says shipped 11/13 and I had 2 day delivery set. 11/13 shows missed cutoff and shows left facility 11/14.
Now shows in Anchorage Alaska and set for delivery on 11/17.
That is hardly expedited delivery.... Gotta call and gripe...

I've seen lots of others complain about this too. Apparently, there's really not much use for the extra $15 you pay.

Mine says it was there after the FedEx cutoff, which, I assume means it won't make it transpacific until tomorrow, so I shouldn't expect it until Thursday at the earliest.... is that right?

 

[stevehp]

I've seen lots of others complain about this too. Apparently, there's really not much use for the extra $15 you pay.

Mine says it was there after the FedEx cutoff, which, I assume means it won't make it transpacific until tomorrow, so I shouldn't expect it until Thursday at the earliest.... is that right?

I don;t know, but does it ever come earlier than the "Delivery Date" it says on my apple email I got this morn? It says Nov. 20th for me, but I would love it on Friday!

 

[AndrewWx]

Peas in a Pod

All of our 'books are sitting in Anchorage getting to know each other, while we all get to know each other here.

Friday is Xmas! (or insert happy holiday of your choosing here)

Cheers All

 

[warrenrb]

Mines shipped too. So glad Apple didnt leave us Europeans out in the cold for too long!!! Im absolutely beaming now that I have a tracking number!!!

It says delivery is in 10 days, does that seem right to other Irish/British people out there??? I know Im 'merge in transit' but still seems like it should be shorter?

Not complaining, just wondering...

Gah! You'd think it would be easier for Apple to ship TWO MBP to Belfast at the same time...

Still waiting on my shipping notification, order status page still shows 14th for shipping and yes, like you 23-24th for delivery. I spoke to Apple CS and they said they'd try and ship it faster, and also that they'd separate the neoprene sleeve I ordered with it, which might help. Mine is also 'Merge in Transit' still. In fact, the status page hasn't changed at all since I spoke to them this morning...

 

[Mr.Gadget]

Apple rep says FedEx website is incorrect and I should receive it on the 16th.... Hum. Nothing I can do any way but wait... At least she refunded my "expedited" delivery fee. I'll just hope for delivery by the 16th. I'm in Idaho... That's not far from Alaska, right?