New iMac users: How long did it take to arrive?

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Bit miffed, we ordered a new iMac 27" i5 with no upgrades a little over a week ago now (Noon 24th November) and we haven't received a single update on the order status page, not even prepped for shipment from factory. ("Not yet shipped" is the status)

Despite this the ETA still says tomorrow!

I know a lot of people had long waits back in Sept/October, but are people still having shipping issues?
 
My i7 iMac is meant to be delivered today but so far it has not turned up :(

My house is a bit out of the way so maybe they could not find it but UPS state they can deliver up until 7pm so I have my fingers crossed.
I ordered on the 23rd November btw.
 
Howch said:
My i7 iMac is meant to be delivered today but so far it has not turned up :(

My house is a bit out of the way so maybe they could not find it but UPS state they can deliver up until 7pm so I have my fingers crossed.
I ordered on the 23rd November btw.
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Has your order status page been updated properly thoughout the process? Did you order any addons?

We chucked in a VGA adaptor, which I fear might be the reason.

Edit: Heh, perhaps I should have some patience. Apparently it's just this second shipped, although the tracking function is down.
 
mosfet said:
Has your order status page been updated properly thoughout the process? Did you order any addons?

We chucked in a VGA adaptor, which I fear might be the reason.

Edit: Heh, perhaps I should have some patience. Apparently it's just this second shipped, although the tracking function is down.
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Yep page was updated when it shipped from Shanghai and also when it merged in the UK :)

EDIT - only addon was the new remote
 
A guy at work ordered a stock 27" (cheapest version) on Friday with the Black Friday discount, it was allegedly out for delivery today, I saw the TNT tracking website where it said so. I left work before it was delivered but see no reason that it wouldn't have been.

/edit - Texted him to ask, it arrived today just before 17:00.
 
Tracking information is now available, ETA is now tomorrow :)

Strangely, plugging the tracking number they give into UPS or TNT websites yields nothing, not that it matters.
 
Friend of mine ordered a 27" Core i5 model last friday - no added options as far as I know, and her estimated delivery date is 15th December. Fully expect it to arrive before then, though.

I got somewhat frustrated with the ambiguous delivery dates when I ordered my MacBook in April. So much so I braved the Apple Shop on Saturday to pick up my 27" Quad Core. It's amazing but you all know that anyway. :D
 
Mine arrived today. :D

Unfortunately it was left in the depot yesterday so that is why it did not arrive. Was a little worried when the weight went from 17kg down to .2 kg but my fear has gone now it has arrived :)
 
Just need a little patience :)

You do realise you can get it quicker if you buy a black turtleneck and some jeans, then submit that to Apple CS department.

Just a heads up.
 
It's a beast.

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I've just spent the entire morning lying in bed with Plex and Rowmote. Could get used to this...
 
drone said:
How do you know where it is shipping from? my shipping method just says Merge in Transit?
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99.9% of CTO (custom) models ship direct from Shanghai.

If you've ordered a popular / base configuration it'll come from Apple Ireland.

Check the link I posted a few posts up for more info :)
 
If the Apple site says "7-10 Days" shipping... does that necessarily mean my local Apple store (Bluewater) will not have them in stock? I assume it doesn't mean that, but just thought I'd ask

VERY tempted to get a 27" iMac i5 to replace my Mac Pro... I could always phone the Bluewater store couldn't I :)
 
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