The "I just bought/ordered/got/shipped my new/refurb MBA" thread, [Merged]

[Wokis]

Gah I'm a bit jelly of those of you who are getting it launch day. The 24GB ones simply don't seem ready no matter how early you booked

I can't LOOK FORWARD to the end of the summer, that's when vacation ends! XD

 

[Apple_Robert]

Some people say memory usage is lower on the M-series, but I've not detected that nor have I heard anyone give a rational explanation for it. I'd recommend at least 16-GB unless you are really doing only web stuff and office apps and not pushing your system very hard; you risk doing a fair amount of memory swapping...

Memory isn't lower on the M series. Anyone that says it is magically lower is magically wrong. lol

 

[alia]

Did your status change on the Apple website? I don’t have it in my ups account (I can’t log with the iCloud email that I used to purchase) and the status is currently “preparing to ship” and “arrives 15 July”.

My status hasn’t updated and probably won’t until the last minute. I don’t usually have a bad ups experience except for the iPhone 13 which just didn’t come on time. Driver had it in his truck but must have ended his shift and took it back. I ended up calling and raising hell so they let me pick it up from the CC on Saturday. I just prefer to go to the CC for launch day products generally.

 

[Caviar_X]

Costco claims to have 256 & 512 GB models ready to ship in SG and silver only. July 13 delivery.

Costco claims to have 256 & 512 GB models ready to ship in SG and silver only. July 13 delivery.

I have yet to see this listed on Costco’s website. Ugh

 

[happyslayer]

Sadly mine still says processing. But it does show the date is still 7/15 on the Apple Store Page. Ordered the base model midnight. I'm in Glendale AZ USA.

 

[Caviar_X]

Anyone think Apple will have any 8/512 configs available for pick up on launch day?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Sadly mine still says processing. But it does show the date is still 7/15 on the Apple Store Page. Ordered the base model midnight. I'm in Glendale AZ USA.

The status won't change until it hits customs.

 

[DHagan4755]

Anyone think Apple will have any 8/512 configs available for pick up on launch day?

If they do, they'll go quick so you'll be best checking your store for inventory in the morning before they open.

 

[Caviar_X]

If they do, they'll go quick so you'll be best checking your store for inventory in the morning before they open.

Any suggestion for how early? I'll def be up early as 7am CT to check.

 

[DHagan4755]

Any suggestion for how early? I'll def be up early as 7am CT to check.

Memory serves between 7:30-8:30. I'm in the eastern time zone so I don't know if that means 6:30-7:30 for you.

 

[T Coma]

I have yet to see this listed on Costco’s website. Ugh

Too late. It was there yesterday. I was checking the site multiple times per day til they discounted the 16” 10/16/16/1TB again, and jumped when they did. I see they have the 16” 10/32/32/1 TB again, but no discount. That was MIA for a good month or so. Just keep trying!

 

[flappah]

Got my confirmation at 4 minutes after opening started for a midnight 10/16/1TB MBA. Delivery already then was at 8/1-8/8.

 

[hooks]

Ordered a Midnight 16GB/1TB config with British keyboard. Wanted to go Starlight, but it was not gold enough for my liking 😄 and I prefer having a unified color between body & keyboard.

Ordered within 2 mins after going live, delivery 2-9 Aug. Which is fine - I won't be in the US until Aug 18th. I'm a patient man.

 

[Axelle838]

The status won't change until it hits customs.

Not true, mine has a 7/15 delivery and is still in China but is showing shipped.

 

[oldcelt]

Finally some movement! Preparing for shipping. Due on Friday, UK.

 

[stringent]

Hmm Bank blocked my payment due to suspicious activity. Went to try again and I get a hung verification screen on Apples site. Won't get as far as allow this transaction from your bank, which I would open up the app and authorise it. Tried a different card as well. Maybe Prime Day having a field day with verification?

 

[mr_jomo]

Just got the dreaded "Issue with your means of payment"-email.

Quickly resolved with a few support calls - and Apple will even refund me the additional bank fee I incurred to solve the issue.

Phew - dodged one 🤪

 

[calstanford]

Gah I'm a bit jelly of those of you who are getting it launch day. The 24GB ones simply don't seem ready no matter how early you booked

I can't LOOK FORWARD to the end of the summer, that's when vacation ends! XD

My 24GB, 2TB midnight is scheduled for 26 Jul - 02 Aug. Hardly the end of summer. It's just two weeks later than the initial shipments.

 

[Wokis]

My 24GB, 2TB midnight is scheduled for 26 Jul - 02 Aug. Hardly the end of summer. It's just two weeks later than the initial shipments.

Mine is scheduled for those dates as well. I count July as the only true summer month and August as “late summer but jikes the evenings are getting kinda chilly” but that’s because I live in Sweden, I guess.

Edit: my card just got charged. Yay! Apple has my money! Err.. 😅

 

[86Hawkeye]

Ordered MBA M2 in Midnight with 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM. Order confirmed at 08h06 CDT (Chicago) on Friday, July 8 (1 hour after orders opened). Estimated Delivery is August 2-9.

Ordered from Education page.

 

[alia]

Mine left Korea, so we will see if it goes to Anchorage next. I usually follow the main delivery thread, but it’s really overwhelming, so I’m just going to post here. LOL

 

[Cirlonde]

Order placed via education site at 7:02am CDT, Starlight 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM with the 35w charger. Initial confirmation email said arriving between 7/20-7/22. Order just went from processing to preparing to ship and now the dates are 7/22-7/26. Can't find it on UPS app or MyChoice yet.

 

[BearInStPete]

Order placed via education site at 7:02am CDT, Starlight 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM with the 35w charger. Initial confirmation email said arriving between 7/20-7/22. Order just went from processing to preparing to ship and now the dates are 7/22-7/26. Can't find it on UPS app or MyChoice yet.

I ordered through the non-education site, but everything else has mapped with your experience on the dates. I have had several Apple products over the years that tracking history lags until just immediately prior to delivery but none has been for an earlier than promised delivery.

 

[86Hawkeye]

I ordered through the non-education site, but everything else has mapped with your experience on the dates. I have had several Apple products over the years that tracking history lags until just immediately prior to delivery but none has been for an earlier than promised delivery.

I have similar experience, though almost all are delivered at the early end of the timeframe given.

 

[darinzook]

Ordered 8:01a ET July 8th via Apple Store app. Starlight, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, 67W Power Adapter. Originally quoted July 20-22.

Updated at some point today, Preparing to Ship, now quoted July 22-26.