*** The new MacBook/MacBook Pro thread, all info in here ***

[Sarduk]

You'd be foolish to think they just unbox a standard spec laptop and manually replace the hard drive. If your laptop deviates at all from the standard spec, it is built to order straight from the factory in Asia. Not to mention, they're largely sold out of the new laptops everywhere.

If it bothers you so much, cancel the order and get a custom built laptop from Dell - they take < 4 days

I'd edit out that swear word if I were you, unless you're aiming for a vacation from the forums.

 

[^JP^]

Really constructive post. Thanks for the help...

 

[Sarduk]

You're welcome

 

[Sarduk]

Your order was shipped on 26.10.2008

Estimated Delivery Date (Subject to change) 31 Oct 2008 (Subject to change)

Was originally 6-7th November.

 

[Gog]

My 2.53 MBP is still "Not yet shipped" with an estimate on 6-7 November

Out of interest when did those with shipped orders actually order?

 

[MacMiniBoy]

Your order was shipped on 26.10.2008

Estimated Delivery Date (Subject to change) 31 Oct 2008 (Subject to change)

Was originally 6-7th November.

it may still be, mine was originally the 31st, then once it shipped it changed to the 24th, it now says the 27th, but has been stuck in cologne since friday

 

[Rossmac]

Your order was shipped on 26.10.2008

Estimated Delivery Date (Subject to change) 31 Oct 2008 (Subject to change)

Was originally 6-7th November.

Same here! Sending the one I bought from the retail store back tomorrow!

 

[gord]

Dont Apple know we are in a recession..!? Comon.. drop the prices..

 

[pumaz]

Just checked mine..


Prepared for Shipment
Estimated Shipping: 7 business days
Estimated Delivery: 06 Nov, 2008 - 07 Nov, 2008

Damn you "shipped" guys are lucky

 

[Sarduk]

Dont Apple know we are in a recession..!? Comon.. drop the prices..

There are cheaper computers out there you know. Apple produce premium products at premium prices. They don't do budget stuff.

 

[SIAT]

Dont Apple know we are in a recession..!? Comon.. drop the prices..

They are selling more than ever at their current prices. Why lower them?

 

[Durzel]

My 2.53 MBP is still "Not yet shipped" with an estimate on 6-7 November

Out of interest when did those with shipped orders actually order?

Mine too (BTO 2.53 MBP).

I ordered on October 20th, a friend who ordered about 20 mins after me has had his (BTO Macbook) shipped today.

 

[Ol!ver]

Taking my MB in to the Genius Bar later - the clicking HDD is starting to get on my wick. Hopefully they'll exchange it and if they do, the new one doesn't have something else wrong with it !

 

[schoey]

My status has just changed to 'shipment delayed', getting a bit jacked off now

 

[JAMAL]

My status has just changed to 'shipment delayed', getting a bit jacked off now

Me too

 

[schoey]

i notice they didn't hang about taking my payment though

 

[Sarduk]

i notice they didn't hang about taking my payment though

They didn't take it, they put a hold on it.

 

[pumaz]

Bit of a dumb question maybe but will we be paying interest on our credit cards while our payments are on hold?

 

[Sarduk]

Bit of a dumb question maybe but will we be paying interest on our credit cards while our payments are on hold?

No, it will just affect your available balance. For example, if you had £2000 available and they put a hold on £1000, you will only have £1000 available to you.

Only when the transaction is completed (and logged on your account) will you start being charged interest.

 

[nichorob]

My status has just changed to 'shipment delayed', getting a bit jacked off now

Mine has not changed since I ordered after the keynote, standard build MBP, still on 'Not yet shipped'. At least you got some progress.