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JasonBourne9

macrumors member
Jan 15, 2008
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My 1.8/80GB ordered 2:37PM on the 15th (actually earlier but the apple customer service people set me back a few hours) just went prepared for shipment.
 

NC MacGuy

macrumors 603
Feb 9, 2005
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The good side of the grass.
A quick field report from the Santa Monica store:

A went with a friend to buy a new Mac Pro desktop today. Since the Santa Monica store is in an outdoor mall, the procedure with big items is to drive around to the back alley, knock on the door, show receipt and they give you the machine. So it was right around 4:00pm when we pulled up to the rear door of the Apple store and saw... A FedEx truck being unloaded! I don't have X-Ray vision, but it looked like pallets of Macbook Air shipping containers all shrinkwrapped together. After we got our computer loaded into the car, I asked one of the store employees who was there if any of them might have the SSD. He smiled wryly and said "That would be nice!"

So if you're in the LA area, I bet that a personal shopping appointment for tomorrow at the 3rd St. store in Santa Monica would be a good way to get a machine!


I have a sneaky feeling that we can see & touch and lust after one at an Apple store but won't be able to buy one until Saturday or Sunday to give all the faithful pre-order macfan's a good chance to get theirs ahead of retail rollout.
 

drew0020

macrumors 68020
Nov 10, 2006
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I have a sneaky feeling that we can see & touch and lust after one at an Apple store but won't be able to buy one until Saturday or Sunday to give all the faithful pre-order macfan's a good chance to get theirs ahead of retail rollout.

That would really suck. I hope the stores get them tomorrow. Keep up with the great NC updates. I hope Southpark can come through for me tomorrow or this weekend!
 

sknighti

macrumors newbie
Jan 19, 2008
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I got my order (a 1.8/80) in at 9:00pm on the 15th, and it is still listed as 'Not yet shipped'. Are there any other first day orderers who are still in waiting mode???

ordered a 1.8/80 too at 8pm on the 15th and still no change from 'Not yet shipped'
 

MazingerZ

macrumors 6502
Aug 22, 2007
262
2
My MBA was delivered today, Jan 31, but nobody was home to sign for it. Fedex was a day early!!!!!! :eek:
 

NC MacGuy

macrumors 603
Feb 9, 2005
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The good side of the grass.
That would really suck. I hope the stores get them tomorrow. Keep up with the great NC updates. I hope Southpark can come through for me tomorrow or this weekend!

They seemed hopeful, my findings:
NC Update

1) Crabtree Raleigh has both SSD & hd units for demo and is hoping for a shipment of sale units tomorrow a.m.

2) Southpoint Durham has none and clueless as can be - "check on line" duhhh

3) SouthPark Charlotte is expecting some hopefully tomorrow - "at least" demo's
 

JasonBourne9

macrumors member
Jan 15, 2008
54
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How long did it take from shipment to delivery for people with "overnight" or "2 day" shipping? I assume at least 48 hrs since it comes from China?

I'm trying to figure out when I'll get delivery if I get shipment tomorrow morning.
 

off in the wood

macrumors regular
Sep 12, 2007
105
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I ordered my 1.6 80gb mba with optical drive same day as keynote from 1-800-apple

-mine shipped yesterday from Shanghai
-optical drive arrived today
-mba supposed to be here by the 4th
 

Khurram

macrumors 6502
Aug 28, 2006
332
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Ordered at 7:30 pm on 1/15
Standard config 1.6/80gb
it has reached anchorage (or departed anchorage?)
It still says delivery on the 4th but i'm getting a bit excited that it might arrive tomorrow!!
Wont get my hopes again but the thought is enticing!
What do you guys thinK?
Here's my delivery status
Ship date
Jan 30, 2008
Estimated delivery
Feb 4, 2008 by 10:30 AM


Destination
NEW YORK, NY
Service type
IP Direct Distribution - Indirect Signature Required
Clearance detail
Weight
3.3 kgs.



Status
Departed FedEx location


Date/Time

Activity

Location

Details

Jan 31, 2008 1:17 PM

Departed FedEx location

ANCHORAGE, AK



9:51 PM

In transit

SHANGHAI CN



Jan 30, 2008 9:11 PM

Picked up

SHANGHAI CN

Package received after FedEx cutoff

9:05 PM

Left origin

SHANGHAI CN



4:42 PM

Package data transmitted to FedEx
 

rsbell

macrumors regular
Jul 5, 2007
118
9
Murrieta, CA
A quick field report from the Santa Monica store:

A went with a friend to buy a new Mac Pro desktop today. Since the Santa Monica store is in an outdoor mall, the procedure with big items is to drive around to the back alley, knock on the door, show receipt and they give you the machine. So it was right around 4:00pm when we pulled up to the rear door of the Apple store and saw... A FedEx truck being unloaded! I don't have X-Ray vision, but it looked like pallets of Macbook Air shipping containers all shrinkwrapped together. After we got our computer loaded into the car, I asked one of the store employees who was there if any of them might have the SSD. He smiled wryly and said "That would be nice!"

So if you're in the LA area, I bet that a personal shopping appointment for tomorrow at the 3rd St. store in Santa Monica would be a good way to get a machine!

I just walked out of the SM store. I asked 3 people about it and no one is admitting anything.
 

MazingerZ

macrumors 6502
Aug 22, 2007
262
2
Here's my fedex track...


Jan 31, 2008 9:20 AM

Delivery exception

ONTARIO, CA

Customer not available or business closed

7:40 AM

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

ONTARIO, CA



6:44 AM

At local FedEx facility

ONTARIO, CA



3:33 AM

At dest sort facility

ONTARIO, CA



2:18 AM

Departed FedEx location

OAKLAND, CA



Jan 30, 2008 9:41 PM

Int'l shipment release

ANCHORAGE, AK



10:32 AM

Arrived at FedEx location

ANCHORAGE, AK



4:12 PM

In transit

SHANGHAI CN



Jan 29, 2008 7:25 PM

Picked up

SHANGHAI CN

Package received after FedEx cutoff

7:25 PM

Left origin

SHANGHAI CN



3:54 PM

Package data transmitted to FedEx
 

conradlogic

macrumors newbie
Jan 31, 2008
2
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CTO 1.8/64ssd Prepared for Shipment!

CTO 1.8/64ssd Prepared for Shipment! Order Date: Jan 15, 2008 at 11:40 AM PST

That is all!
 

NC MacGuy

macrumors 603
Feb 9, 2005
6,233
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The good side of the grass.
Here's my fedex track...


Jan 31, 2008 9:20 AM

Delivery exception

ONTARIO, CA

Customer not available or business closed

7:40 AM

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

ONTARIO, CA



6:44 AM

At local FedEx facility

ONTARIO, CA



3:33 AM

At dest sort facility

ONTARIO, CA



2:18 AM

Departed FedEx location

OAKLAND, CA



Jan 30, 2008 9:41 PM

Int'l shipment release

ANCHORAGE, AK



10:32 AM

Arrived at FedEx location

ANCHORAGE, AK



4:12 PM

In transit

SHANGHAI CN



Jan 29, 2008 7:25 PM

Picked up

SHANGHAI CN

Package received after FedEx cutoff

7:25 PM

Left origin

SHANGHAI CN



3:54 PM

Package data transmitted to FedEx

Dude - I can't believe it. You missed your package! That always sucks 'cause you don't know when they'll bring it back.
 

MazingerZ

macrumors 6502
Aug 22, 2007
262
2
Dude - I can't believe it. You missed your package! That always sucks 'cause you don't know when they'll bring it back.


Well, I was going to miss it either way. I'm still in Asia on a business trip and won't be home till Sunday. :(
 

Khurram

macrumors 6502
Aug 28, 2006
332
0
Thank god I don't have the signature problem as the valet in my building accepts and signs for all packages no matter when they arrive..(here's hoping for tomorrow!)
 

scottkifnw

macrumors regular
Jan 17, 2008
217
0
Trophy Club, TX
Southlake Texas Apple Store & order update

5 PM Central.

The store had two 1.8 SSD Demo units only, no units for sale. The employee pulled me aside, and actually let me play with the unit- sweet!. It was zippy, and quiet. A real beauty, as others have said.

They do not know when sale units will be available, so you may or may not be disappointed if you go to the store in the AM.

Regarding my order (1.8/80, Ordered 1/15, 12:24 PM PST)


MACBOOK AIR 13 CTO- Not yet shipped
Z0ER


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Custom configuration
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1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo w/2GB
80GB Parallel ATA Drive @ 4200
iWork '08 Preinstalled
No Final Cut Exp Preinstalled
No Aperture Preinstalled
No Logic Exp Preinstalled
Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit

Ships by: Feb 6
Delivers by: Feb 12

Shipped
Shipped on: Jan 31, 2008 via FED EX GROUND

Product / Part No.
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MACBOOK AIR SUPERDRIVE-GEN
MB397G/A
 
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