List of Members Waiting for their Macbook Air to Ship and Arrive and Photos!

[AKSteve]

i don't think you can actually just "pick it up" haha

You wouldn't think so, but who knows? Years ago, one of the front desk girls at FedEX put her winter gear on and climbed into a shipping container in subzero temps to get my MacBook. Then again, just this past summer my iPhone was sitting in Anchorage, and I was told they weren't going to unload anything and that it would have to ship to Memphis (or maybe it was Indianapolis) to clear customs before being shipped back to Alaska.

I think the key to this is where it actually clears customs. Up until that point, they can't reroute or release anything. In any event, I'm driving over there the minute it says it's arrived in Anchorage to see what's up. You can't imagine how frustrating it would be to actually be in the same building as my MBA and then have to go home empty-handed, knowing it's going to be shipped halfway across America before coming back to me.


Steve

 

[christof]

I'll def be in touch with you then.
Are you planning on buying an SSD from newegg or somewhere similar?

Amazon update: I'm still waiting for both 1.6/80 orders, one of which was placed at 11am on the 15th. The other gold box discounted order was placed on the evening of the 29th.

I'm planning on swapping out the 1.8" 80GB for an SSD also. I figured that since it's an iPod drive, I'd give it a year to year and a half--it'll definitely be put to much greater stress than any iPod classic.

On the technical side, it's interesting that the rumors sites report that Samsung has a 128GB SATA SSD on the way, but no PATA. I'm no engineer, but is the SATA connector backward compatible with the PATA interface? If not, a 32 or 64GB PATA SSD may be on this year's Christmas wishlist... Or AppleCare, if I believe the 80GB 1.8" hard disk drive to be suitable/sustainable for another year or two or three.

 

[lstoll]

On the technical side, it's interesting that the rumors sites report that Samsung has a 128GB SATA SSD on the way, but no PATA. I'm no engineer, but is the SATA connector backward compatible with the PATA interface? If not, a 32 or 64GB PATA SSD may be on this year's Christmas wishlist... Or AppleCare, if I believe the 80GB 1.8" hard disk drive to be suitable/sustainable for another year or two or three.

Nope. PATA and SATA are totally different - also the 128gb is a 2.5" drive, not a 1.8". Generally the 1.8" drives are PATA, and the 2.5"'s are SATA.

So 64gb is biggest for time being.

 

[dexpot]

Button changed from "pre-order now" to "buy now". Amazing.

 

[designed]

Button changed from "pre-order now" to "buy now". Amazing.

Oh great, so everyone buying now gets their machine instantly, whereas preorderers have to wait

But good to know that the SSD machines are beginning to move.

 

[MazingerZ]

New Fedex Status...

Jan 31, 2008 2:18 AM

Departed FedEx location

OAKLAND, CA

Still for Feb 1 delivery. Standard Config, regular shipping, ordered 10:40 am during the keynote.

 

[dexpot]

Oh great, so everyone buying now gets their machine instantly, whereas preorderers have to wait

Nope. Instant orders have 2-3 weeks shipping time.

 

[cliffardo2001]

New Fedex Status...

Jan 31, 2008 2:18 AM

Departed FedEx location

OAKLAND, CA

Still for Feb 1 delivery. Standard Config, regular shipping, ordered 10:40 am during the keynote.

ARGH! I've been refreshing my ship status all night and it still says it's in transit from Shanghai!! Could it be that it's finally landed stateside and they just haven't scanned it early in the morning??? This is maddening!

 

[designed]

Nope. Instant orders have 2-3 weeks shipping time.

I was being sarcastic

Then again, it's a whole different story when will my neighbouring Apple retailer receive their batch and if the initial batch will have any SSDs. Luckily I've been too busy with other stuff to just sit around and wait for the Airs, but I'm beginning to run out of things to do

 

[zapp]

I was being sarcastic

Then again, it's a whole different story when will my neighbouring Apple retailer receive their batch and if the initial batch will have any SSDs. Luckily I've been too busy with other stuff to just sit around and wait for the Airs, but I'm beginning to run out of things to do

Status changed to prepared for shipment on my 1.8/SSD ordered at 10:51AM on the 15th. It changed sometime between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Somehow I found time between refreshing the order status page to sleep.

 

[pjmckay]

Any news for Aus?

Have any Aussie's had their orders filled yet?
I ordered:16/01/2008 at 07:29 AM JST
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-AUS
and still:
Ships by: 07/02/2008
Delivers by: 11/02/2008


I haven't seen any posts from this side of the world...

 

[netdog]

Have any Aussie's had their orders filled yet?
I ordered:16/01/2008 at 07:29 AM JST
MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-AUS
and still:
Ships by: 07/02/2008
Delivers by: 11/02/2008


I haven't seen any posts from this side of the world...

Nobody but the USA. How can we shame Apple for this in a way that will matter to the company?

 

[Cybergypsy]

Now the real question is-
who is gonna be the brave one to swap out the 80gb hdd for an aftermarket SSD?...please, please work!

We are doing the minute we get it.....

My MBA has been in friggin transit all day...why hasn't it shown up to AK yet?

could be they are sitting there stll thats my worry

 

[netdog]

We are doing the minute we get it.....

Does that mean that you have the SSD ready to install?

 

[Magguss]

Nobody but the USA. How can we shame Apple for this in a way that will matter to the company?

First 'prepared for shipment'-status in Europe:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/424374/

 

[Cybergypsy]

Does that mean that you have the SSD ready to install?

yes it does a 128

 

[netdog]

yes it does a 128

How much was it? Model? Source? Looking forward to doing the same.

 

[jdcrow711]

my mba is 15 minutes from my office at a local facility!!! but it still says it arrives tomorrow. think i can call fedex and go get it??

it arrived there 40 minutes ago!!

 

[bitty417]

I'll def be in touch with you then.
Are you planning on buying an SSD from newegg or somewhere similar?

I was also looking to swap out the 4200RPM drive with an SSD. The units NewEgg carries come in 2 different versions though - 44 & 50 pins. Which model is the MBA going to working with?

I read in a post that 5mm is maximum height. That pretty much leaves one drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147021

32gb would be more than enough for me. Anyone aware of any other drives available?

 

[Herbminke]

MBA STILL stuck on ground in China!

With 14 hours ahead of CST that would mean my MBA has been sitting in a FEDEX facility for almost 24 hours!

Apple Info:

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA
Ordered: Jan 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM PST
Shipped on: Jan 30, 2008 via FEDERAL EXPRESS


FEDEX INfo 1/31/08 6:20CST:
Jan 30, 2008

11:58 AM Left origin SHANGHAI CN
11:48 AM Picked up SHANGHAI CN
Package received after FedEx cutoff
9:03 AM Package data transmitted to FedEx

 

[Cybergypsy]

With 14 hours ahead of CST that would mean my MBA has been sitting in a FEDEX facility for almost 24 hours!

Apple Info:

MACBOOK AIR 13/1.6/2GB/80GB-USA
Ordered: Jan 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM PST
Shipped on: Jan 30, 2008 via FEDERAL EXPRESS


FEDEX INfo 1/31/08 6:20CST:
Jan 30, 2008

11:58 AM Left origin SHANGHAI CN
11:48 AM Picked up SHANGHAI CN
Package received after FedEx cutoff
9:03 AM Package data transmitted to FedEx

I have the same fear, mine as well

 

[pjmckay]

Aussies use this link

https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=4865691#post4865691

 

[lstoll]

yes it does a 128

Who is making a 128gb 1.8 drive at the moment??

 

[jdcrow711]

I have the same fear, mine as well

mine didnt leave shanghai until 312am EST the day AFTER it said picked up. but its at a local facility for delivery as of 625EST this morning so i take back what i said about not getting it Friday Cybergypsy. you have every chance of seeing that laptop tomorrow morning!!!

 

[dual64bit]

I'll def be in touch with you then.
Are you planning on buying an SSD from newegg or somewhere similar?

My plan is to wait 3-4 months, I'll use the 80Gb platter until I can get an SSD 60+Gb for under $700. I think the prices will start to drop now that they are being put in production machines.