I've given in, ordered an i7 !!!!!!

[jaycee520]

...i absolutely have no idea of whats goin on with these refurbs but i checked the FedEx tracking# this AM and shocked to find out that im getting the IMAC today, sure i didnt order an overnite delivery..is there an Apple warehouse somewhere in North CA? Anyone knows?...excited just the same...

Ok got the Imac 2 hrs ago and find no issues so far...flickering,yellow tinge,
HD noise etc etc...looks perfect to me...this refurb baby is built week 12...thanks everyone who guide me to this purchase...extremely happy so far!! took this gray bar test ...

 

[xSPRINTERx]

Ok got the Imac 2 hrs ago and find no issues so far...flickering,yellow tinge,
HD noise etc etc...looks perfect to me...this refurb baby is built week 12...thanks everyone who guide me to this purchase...extremely happy so far!! took this gray bar test ...

nice

 

[jazz1]

Joining the Club I hope

If the sale of my MacPro desktop goes as planned tomorrow I'll be heading out to the local Apple Store for an iMac i7 and maybe a little extra RAM & Apple Care.

I got the Store Manager in agreement that I can another new one out if I have screen problems in the next 14 days. Beyond that it would be Apple Care process which I assume would be a refurb.

Of course they would have to agree there was indeed a defect.

 

[aixporter]

Ok got the Imac 2 hrs ago and find no issues so far...flickering,yellow tinge,
HD noise etc etc...looks perfect to me...this refurb baby is built week 12...thanks everyone who guide me to this purchase...extremely happy so far!! took this gray bar test ...

a big congrats on your perfect delivery =)

how's the physical condition of the imac? keyboard, mouse? do they look indistinguishable from new? free 2TB upgrade?

the reason you got it so fast is probably because all the refurbs are shipped out from San Francisco.... apparently mine was shipped out today and will be here Wednesday

 

[jaycee520]

a big congrats on your perfect delivery =)

how's the physical condition of the imac? keyboard, mouse? do they look indistinguishable from new? free 2TB upgrade?

the reason you got it so fast is probably because all the refurbs are shipped out from San Francisco.... apparently mine was shipped out today and will be here Wednesday

..Thanks and the IMAC is mint..like spanking new, i cant belieive i got a week 12. I dont like the magic mouse though so im using my Logitech MX and Dinovo keyboard, both are flawless. Nope, no upgrades or anything but the overnite delivery is already a bonus plus another $100 refurb discount...

 

[xSPRINTERx]

..Thanks and the IMAC is mint..like spanking new, i cant belieive i got a week 12. I dont like the magic mouse though so im using my Logitech MX and Dinovo keyboard, both are flawless. Nope, no upgrades or anything but the overnite delivery is already a bonus plus another $100 refurb discount...

What week is it currently ? Still not been despatched.

 

[aixporter]

What week is it currently ? Still not been despatched.

I believe he mentioned a week 12

*thumbs crossed* on my refurb =]

 

[jazz1]

Wow! Set Up My i7 Today

Sold my 2.66 MacPro 2006-2008 and gave up two 21 LCD's and one 24" LCD, and the use four HD's in Raid0. I'm sure the next MacPro's will surpass my iMac i7, but I think I've got a system that fits into my workspace a lot better. I even got spouse and dog approval when I got my workspace squared away. I did away with the sprawling MacPro, 3 LCD system and I have more space, less noise and less heat. I don't miss the rubber necking between the three LCD screen even though I've got less total screen space. I've find tuned my use of Spaces and I'm not missing my old system.

The i7 sure exceeds the performance of my older MacPro, but that is to be expected.

My only disappointment is the my WD Studio II does not work with Time Machine with the i7. I've seen reports of this issue and I've got an tech. support e-mail in to WD. The August 09 firmware did not fix the issue. So know this before you jump in.

 

[jjahshik32]

Looks real nice, congrats!

 

[petetropolis]

Just thought I'd chip in with regards to the shipping time as I'm in the UK too.

I ordered an i7 at the end of february with 8Gb Ram and Apple care. On the store it was still listed as shipping in 2 weeks but it shipped much faster.

Thurs 25th Feb - Ordered in the afternoon
Sat 27th Feb - Shipped (from Shanghai)
Wed 3rd - Got a UPS tracking number
Thurs 4th - Delivered

Was a week 9 and I've had no problems with it so am very happy.

Oh, and it looked a lot bigger on my desk at home compared to in the store!

Pete

 

[IndustrialSpace]

Ok got the Imac 2 hrs ago and find no issues so far...flickering,yellow tinge,
HD noise etc etc...looks perfect to me...this refurb baby is built week 12...thanks everyone who guide me to this purchase...extremely happy so far!! took this gray bar test ...

If you don't see any yellow, than its a "perfect screen." However, perhaps my eyes are deceiving me, but your photos show some yellowing all throughout the screen. Maybe its the way you took the photo, but I detect some color inconsistency. BUT, if YOU don't see it, thats what is important. Hey, if this is the best monitor after making several returns, than keep it. I doubt you're gonna get a better one than this. Good luck with it.

 

[turbineseaplane]

If you don't see any yellow, than its a "perfect screen." However, perhaps my eyes are deceiving me, but your photos show some yellowing all throughout the screen. Maybe its the way you took the photo, but I detect some color inconsistency. BUT, if YOU don't see it, thats what is important. Hey, if this is the best monitor after making several returns, than keep it. I doubt you're gonna get a better one than this. Good luck with it.

I was just thinking the same thing.

Those pics show definite yellowing at the bottom to my eyes. But as long as the owner doesn't see it, all's well!

That's *precisely* what Apple is betting on when they re-pack 'em and send them right back out the door to a new customer.

 

[IndustrialSpace]

I was just thinking the same thing.

Those pics show definite yellowing at the bottom to my eyes. But as long as the owner doesn't see it, all's well!

That's *precisely* what Apple is betting on when they re-pack 'em and send them right back out the door to a new customer.

To be honest, when I first saw those pics, I thought the posters was playing a joke on us by showing us a yellow-laden screen and saying its perfect. To me, the yellowing is apparent, but if the owner doesnt see it, than it should be okay.

Oh yeah, Apple is definately reselling the yellow tint returns as refurbished. Totally agree. Obviously, some customers wont be bothered with a little yellowing on their screens. These tend to be casual users who generally wouldn't know any better. Ignorance is bliss, as they say.

 

[turbineseaplane]

To be honest, when I first saw those pics, I thought the posters was playing a joke on us by showing us a yellow-laden screen and saying its perfect. To me, the yellowing is apparent, but if the owner doesnt see it, than it should be okay.

Oh yeah, Apple is definately reselling the yellow tint returns as refurbished. Totally agree. Obviously, some customers wont be bothered with a little yellowing on their screens. These tend to be casual users who generally wouldn't know any better. Ignorance is bliss, as they say.

We should probably stop talking about it. I'd hate for the OP to start questioning a screen he currently is OK with. Haha.

 

[xSPRINTERx]

We should probably stop talking about it. I'd hate for the OP to start questioning a screen he currently is OK with. Haha.

Its not mine !!!. (I could not see any yellow in the pictures ).

Mine still says not yet shipped. I have had the email telling me it should be delivered on or before the 7th April. I'm that excited I may not sleep on the 6th. Have got to move 1/2 the kitchen around to get the corner desk unit in for it to sit on.

 

[xSPRINTERx]

Just thought I'd chip in with regards to the shipping time as I'm in the UK too.

I ordered an i7 at the end of february with 8Gb Ram and Apple care. On the store it was still listed as shipping in 2 weeks but it shipped much faster.

Thurs 25th Feb - Ordered in the afternoon
Sat 27th Feb - Shipped (from Shanghai)
Wed 3rd - Got a UPS tracking number
Thurs 4th - Delivered

Was a week 9 and I've had no problems with it so am very happy.

Oh, and it looked a lot bigger on my desk at home compared to in the store!

Pete

Cool, I got apple care with mine as well. I ordered another 4GB ram from crucial that turned up this morning....

 

[jaycee520]

If you don't see any yellow, than its a "perfect screen." However, perhaps my eyes are deceiving me, but your photos show some yellowing all throughout the screen. Maybe its the way you took the photo, but I detect some color inconsistency. BUT, if YOU don't see it, thats what is important. Hey, if this is the best monitor after making several returns, than keep it. I doubt you're gonna get a better one than this. Good luck with it.

I agree with you with the pictures...i took these pics with my Iphone..I invited 2 of my friends to look closely for any yellow tinge when i fired it up and they both swear they dont see any...did the white background as well otherwise this machine has already been shipped back...its only day 3 so...fingers crossed
oh btw the box says manufactured in the USA...i thought they make the IMACS in China...

 

[aixporter]

I agree with you with the pictures...i took these pics with my Iphone..I invited 2 of my friends to look closely for any yellow tinge when i fired it up and they both swear they dont see any...did the white background as well otherwise this machine has already been shipped back...its only day 3 so...fingers crossed
oh btw the box says manufactured in the USA...i thought they make the IMACS in China...

i believe Apple has plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Since refurb means putting US labor into it, it can "legally" be labelled as made in USA.

 

[aixporter]

To be honest, when I first saw those pics, I thought the posters was playing a joke on us by showing us a yellow-laden screen and saying its perfect. To me, the yellowing is apparent, but if the owner doesnt see it, than it should be okay.

Oh yeah, Apple is definately reselling the yellow tint returns as refurbished. Totally agree. Obviously, some customers wont be bothered with a little yellowing on their screens. These tend to be casual users who generally wouldn't know any better. Ignorance is bliss, as they say.

I couldn't see it the first time, but now I do. Strangely, this could be due to the angle from which it was taken..

 

[xSPRINTERx]

Its Shipped !!!!!!

It's on its way. The tracking system seems a bit funny though. The email say's should be with me on the 8th April. When I go to the link and log into my account its says estimated delivery date 12th.

Current delivery status In Transit to Customer - Shipment on Schedule 5th April 2010. The 5th is a bank holiday (national holiday) in the uk.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me ?

 

[xSPRINTERx]

It's on its way. The tracking system seems a bit funny though. The email say's should be with me on the 8th April. When I go to the link and log into my account its says estimated delivery date 12th.

Current delivery status In Transit to Customer - Shipment on Schedule 5th April 2010. The 5th is a bank holiday (national holiday) in the uk.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me ?

bump can anyone help??