[Noonster]

Getting one of these ASAP - Spec below



Summary

• 1GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs
• 160GB Serial ATA drive
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Bluetooth Module + Wireless Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS
• AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac/eMac
• 20-inch TFT display
• 1.8GHz PowerPC G5
• DVD-R/CD-RW drive
• GeForce FX 5200 Ultra - 64MB DDR

Price: £1,503.83
VAT: £263.17
Subtotal: £1,767.00
Usually dispatched:
2 - 3 weeks

Free Shipping

What are peoples thoughts on these??

[Noonster]

Spoke to the nice lady at apple today about ordering the spec i posted and she said, as soon as your ready to go ahead we can finalise details and i can sort you out some discount..

I said discount... sounds good to me - what we talking.

She said half price RAM upgrade

That means a saving of £75 for me

[AliP]

Sounds like a good deal to me. I'm typing this on my 20" G5 and am still blissfully happy with it. The only possible downside with ordering from Apple is the delivery times, mine took quite a while but i did order just after they were announced. Dont know what the delivery time is like now.
KRO
Ali P

[Noonster]

Originally posted by AliP:
Sounds like a good deal to me. I'm typing this on my 20" G5 and am still blissfully happy with it. The only possible downside with ordering from Apple is the delivery times, mine took quite a while but i did order just after they were announced. Dont know what the delivery time is like now.
KRO
Ali P

When i rang this morning for the spec above i was told delivery would be 2-3 weeks and i am hopeing to actually order it 2mora afternoon.

So that takes me right upto xmas - fingers crossed i get it before

Buying direct from apple is the best way right??

OH and i am now jellious you are using the 20" G5
Got any pics of it??

Ive on only seen pics like the one i posted in the first thread and non of the 20" actually in use or on a desk etc...

Thanks
Daz

[Noonster]

Just got a call from the bank the money is all sorted....
Just need to go down this morning and sign a couple of papers and the money will be in my account within a few hours

HOPEFULLY i can order it today (this afternoon), if not then defo first thing in the morning!!

Then i just have to wait the 2-3weeks for it to arrive

[AliP]

OH and i am now jellious you are using the 20" G5
Got any pics of it??

Ive on only seen pics like the one i posted in the first thread and non of the 20" actually in use or on a desk etc...

Thanks
Daz [/B][/QUOTE]

There are a couple of threads showing pics of folks setups, do a quick search, if i get time i will post a picture of my setup.
KRO
Ali P

[Noonster]

Originally posted by AliP:
OH and i am now jellious you are using the 20" G5
Got any pics of it??

Ive on only seen pics like the one i posted in the first thread and non of the 20" actually in use or on a desk etc...

Thanks
Daz

There are a couple of threads showing pics of folks setups, do a quick search, if i get time i will post a picture of my setup.
KRO
Ali P [/B][/QUOTE]

Yeah ive seen the thread a few below - a few iMac G5's in there

Thanks

[Noonster]

Good news...

Just got off the phone with the very nice and helpfull lady.... she ended up giveing me £41. Which is better than nothing

So the total price i paid was £1,726.00 for the spec posted in the first post and including Free delivery....

Just awaiting the confirmation email now (takes about 30mins).

She then said to expect a dispatch confirmation in about a weeks time
However delivery is still expected in 2-3weeks

Quick question... once it been dispatched is there anyway for me to track it (UK) ??


Thanks for the advice and i look forward to getting it even more now.

Daz

[Noonster]

Just another update
- Confirmation email has arrived

Heres the info

Thank you for placing your Apple Store order. We are pleased to send you this order confirmation containing details of your order.

Before your product is dispatched, you will receive a dispatch notification email. To check the current status of your order please visit our URL https://store.apple.com/Your/WebObje...erStatusEurope

^^ Least i know i can track it so thats good

Also....

How long will my order take?
Your order should ship on or before 22.12.2004 (or 12.22.2004 for US people)
Please allow a further 3-7 days from this date to deliver your order.

Please note that these are business days and are estimated leadtimes only.

^^ So looking at that it wont make it for xmas unless i am REALLY lucky.... - However i have heard theres currently a good turn around and to ignore that date - any truth in that ??

Thanks

[Noonster]

WooHoo wasnt expecting this until next week.

We are pleased to send you this dispatch notification regarding your Apple Store order. Your order has been dispatched and will be delivered to your shipping address. Please keep this email as it contains your reference number W******** and delivery number. Should you have any queries please quote these reference numbers.

Your web order reference number is: W********
Your delivery reference number is: 80********

The expected delivery time for your order is 6 - 7 days.
Please note that these are business days and that this is an estimated lead-time only.

^^^ NICE ONE....

Going by that means i will defo have it by xmas, was not expecting it to be dispatched untill the 22nd and its only the 4th. I know i still have to wait for delivery and anything can happen but for now i am wll excited and fingers crossed i do get it in 6-7 days like it says

[Noonster]

Been to the website, heres the info
04 dez 04 30 60 departed from product source Apple Shanghai
04 dez 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple Shanghai

Clicked the 80** number on the left but it gave no info as yet, as
obviously not in holland yet....

Looking at that info means it left the shanghi today.



When i check it direct from apple website i get this info

01/12/2004
01:21 PM GMT

W********

• APP FOR IMAC/EMAC-E/K-INT
• IMAC20/1.8G5/1GB/160G/SD/APX/BTWLKB/B

Shipped

APP FOR IMAC/EMAC-E/K-INT
Shipped

1 Shipped 04/12/2004

Invoice No. : **********

Carrier : TNT Nederland B.V.

Tracking Number(s) :
C*******

IMAC20/1.8G5/1GB/160G/SD/APX/BTWLKB/B
Shipped

1 Shipped 04/12/2004

Invoice No. : **********

Carrier : TNT Nederland B.V.

# Tracking Number(s) : *****************

I think that looks good and means i am going to defo get it sooner rather than later - maybe week of the 13th December ??

[YYZ]

Noonster, bet you have your imac in hand by Wednesday. Had mine within 48 hours after leaving Shanghai, and that's after it bounced around Anchorage, Memphis, Winnipeg & ended up in Toronto. Apple seems to be really fast with the shipping.
Maybe you should plan on a sick day later this week Enjoy.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by YYZ:
Noonster, bet you have your imac in hand by Wednesday. Had mine within 48 hours after leaving Shanghai, and that's after it bounced around Anchorage, Memphis, Winnipeg & ended up in Toronto. Apple seems to be really fast with the shipping.
Maybe you should plan on a sick day later this week Enjoy.

Wednesday - tell me your joking, your now getting me very excited...
I really hope its here by wednesday now, but as long as its here by xmas i will be happy.

Anyways im not building the table for it too go on till sunday!!!

[Noonster]

Another update...

Spoke to Apple today and they are expecting delivery to me on the 14th or 15th.
However he said if i ring on Friday they will be able to give me an exact date.

[ajprice]

Noonster, will this be your first Mac? What are you using now?

[Noonster]

Originally posted by ajprice:
Noonster, will this be your first Mac? What are you using now?

Yeah it will be the first mac i have owned...
Using Windows XP on a Dell Laptop at the mo.

I lived in Canada for a couple of years 96/97 and used them then... the old cube's. - Loved them.

Came back to the UK and dad bought a PC - as that was the norm over here... so been using them (PC's) up until about 7months ago when my brother bought a 15" powerbook.

Soon as i saw it and played with it i thought, ive got to get into the mac scene - so here i am awaiting the iMac G5 and hopeing i have made the right descision leaving the PC world!!! (I know i have )

[Noonster]

Just thought i would update you all...

06 dez 04 32 55 flight departed Apple Shanghai
06 dez 04 32 05 Flight Booked Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 30 60 departed from product source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 30 64 Departed from source Apple Shanghai
04 dez 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple Shanghai

Its looking good

[Rychiar]

ooh mine departed sganhai 2 days ago i think, ::::crosses fingers::::

i never realized before i ordered this that apple products come from that far away

[PBG4 User]

Originally posted by Rychiar:
ooh mine departed sganhai 2 days ago i think, ::::crosses fingers::::

i never realized before i ordered this that apple products come from that far away

Yea, I mean I picked mine up at the Westfarms mall.

noonster

Believe me, you're going to love your new iMac. They are very capable machines.

Oh yeah, you'll have to post pics once you receive your new Mac.

If you're interested, pics of my iMac's arrival can be found here.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by PBG4 User:
Yea, I mean I picked mine up at the Westfarms mall.

noonster

Believe me, you're going to love your new iMac. They are very capable machines.

Oh yeah, you'll have to post pics once you receive your new Mac.

If you're interested, pics of my iMac's arrival can be found here.

Thanks,

I hope i love it as much as i am expecting....

Will defo post pics mate.... will be showing off the iMac and the hand made desk i am currently building.

Looks very nice mate... love the set up - cant wait for mine now

[Rychiar]

i looked at em at westfarms and danbury but i wanted a custom one with a 250 HD, wireless, etc. my damn fedex page hasnt updated in 3 days tho, it still says it left the loading dock

[cenutrio]

Ordered a custom made 20"/250 GB/wireless keyboard, etc las Thursday....It is out for delivery right now (very, very impressed). 6 days!

[Noonster]

Just another update...

08 dez 04 30 10 departed direct Apple Shanghai 09 dez 04
08 dez 04 40 60 Arrived at EDC KN Luxemburg 09 dez 04
06 dez 04 32 55 flight departed Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
06 dez 04 32 05 Flight Booked Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 30 60 departed from product source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 30 64 Departed from source Apple Shanghai
04 dez 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple Shanghai


Not sure what EDC is ??
But looking at that means is "should" leave Luxemburg 2mora, so therefore i should have it by the middle of next week

[PBG4 User]

EDC, hmmm, maybe Euro Distribution Centre?

At any point, at least it's on your continent now.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by PBG4 User:
EDC, hmmm, maybe Euro Distribution Centre?

At any point, at least it's on your continent now.

My brother thought it was that but couldnt be sure... so i thought it best to ask! - Thanks.

YEP at least its on the continent.... fingers crossed nothing goes wrong and i have it soon

SORRY if i am anoying people with the updates, but been wanting a mac for so long and finally saved enough to get one!!

Cheers

[PBG4 User]

No apologies necessary man! I was excited to get my new computer too.

I'm no Euromite so I'm only guessing at the meaning of EDC. It could mean Equine Dung Chunks for all I know *shrug*.

[Rychiar]

mine still says this, so annoying

Dec 5, 2004 - 10:58 pm - Left FedEx Ramp_ - SHANGHAI CN_

Dec 4, 2004 - 8:39 am - Pickup status_ - SHANGHAI CN_ - Future pickup/delivery requested_- 8:38 am - Left FedEx Origin Location_ - SHANGHAI CN_


so where's it been since the 5th?



_

[YYZ]

It shouldn't have any more customs to go through, since its now in a European union counrty, right? If it's in Luxembourg now, I'd say it'll be on the island by Thurs, and in your hands by Friday, not too far off my original guess. They're not in the warehousing business, so they keep it moving.

[cenutrio]

Ok, I´ve been playing for ours with the new 20¨ loaded. It is an incredible machine. Overwhealming, really.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by YYZ:
It shouldn't have any more customs to go through, since its now in a European union counrty, right? If it's in Luxembourg now, I'd say it'll be on the island by Thurs, and in your hands by Friday, not too far off my original guess. They're not in the warehousing business, so they keep it moving.

You really think that soon...

I heard it takes 2days from luxemburg to netherlands
And then another 2days for netherlands to the uk!

Maybe they were wrong?? - Heres hopeing!

[Noonster]

Its getting close now.....

09 dez 04 90 75 truck arrived at final destination Apple Shanghai 09 dez 04
08 dez 04 30 10 departed direct KN Luxemburg
08 dez 04 40 60 Arrived at EDC KN Luxemburg 09 dez 04
06 dez 04 32 55 flight departed Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
06 dez 04 32 05 Flight Booked Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 30 60 departed from product source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
04 dez 04 30 64 Departed from source Apple Shanghai
04 dez 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple Shanghai

Shouldnt be long now.... just a matter of days?

[Rychiar]

I got mine yesterday!!! damn fedex left it on my front porch tho. its looks so beautiful set up, i just for some reason can't get the firewire transfer to complete. it said 85 hours at first then it got down to 17 and got stuck and then fell asleep. i dunno what to do now...i think thats cus of my old one tho. damn battery on the motherboard is shot as of last week

[Noonster]

Getting very close now

11 Dec 2004 07:34 Northampton Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 23:37 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
10 Dec 2004 16:55 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 16:17 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 16:15 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point

When i rang apple yesterday they told me it would be delivered on Tuesday... but looking at that i would think i should get it on monday - it only needs to go from Northampton to East Yorkshire....

What you think??

[HAL9000]

Originally posted by Noonster:
What you think??

I think you should stop posting your "progress reports". Well, you did ask

[Noonster]

Originally posted by HAL9000:
I think you should stop posting your "progress reports". Well, you did ask

Yeah thanks for that

The idea of the forum is to chat/talk/etc... - if your not interested in this thread then dont read it or post!!!

[PBG4 User]

Originally posted by HAL9000:
I think you should stop posting your "progress reports". Well, you did ask

Dude, noonster's only posted his excitement in this thread. You could've just skipped to the next thread. Geez, talk about raining on someone's parade.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by PBG4 User:
Dude, noonster's only posted his excitement in this thread. You could've just skipped to the next thread. Geez, talk about raining on someone's parade.

^^ Thanks alot mate

[Camali]

Well I dont have a 20" iMac myself, I have a 20" iMac G5 sitting here in my living room waiting to be wrapped as a gift for my cousin's kid!

[YYZ]

So it looks like tomorrow, most likely. Guess I was off on my prediction, must have been because of the time difference
Will you be using the imac for home or business? (or both)

[Noonster]

Originally posted by YYZ:
So it looks like tomorrow, most likely. Guess I was off on my prediction, must have been because of the time difference
Will you be using the imac for home or business? (or both)

Been told it will be here 2mora (Tuesday)!

BUT heres the info from the tracking system

Date Time Location Status
13 Dec 2004 07:54 Leeds Import Received
13 Dec 2004 02:38 Leeds Import Received
13 Dec 2004 02:04 Leeds Out For Delivery
13 Dec 2004 01:56 Leeds Import Received
11 Dec 2004 07:34 Northampton Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 23:37 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
10 Dec 2004 16:55 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 16:17 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 16:15 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point

See the top line now, how can another import be recieved?? Im only expecting the iMac and the Apple Care.

AND From the apple site

Shipment 1 of 2

Carrier Name Tracking Number
TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE

The following items signed for by:

Product Description Product Number Product Quantity
APP FOR IMAC/EMAC-E/K-INT M8851Z/A 1

Activity Location Date / Time (GMT)
Cleared Customs DUIVEN, GE, NL 10 Dec 2004 15:17
Shipment Picked Up EINDHOVEN, NB, NL 10 Dec 2004 22:37
Out For Delivery GILDERSOME, WY, GB 13 Dec 2004 02:04
Arrive Terminal GILDERSOME, WY, GB 13 Dec 2004 02:38

Shipment 2 of 2

Carrier Name Tracking Number
TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE

The following items signed for by:

Product Description Product Number Product Quantity
IMAC20/1.8G5/1GB/160G/SD/APX/BTWLKB/B Z09605LYP 1

Activity Location Date / Time (GMT)
Cleared Customs DUIVEN, GE, NL 10 Dec 2004 15:17
Shipment Picked Up EINDHOVEN, NB, NL 10 Dec 2004 22:37
Out For Delivery GILDERSOME, WY, GB 13 Dec 2004 02:04
Arrive Terminal GILDERSOME, WY, GB 13 Dec 2004 02:38

What you make of that??

[PBG4 User]

Originally posted by Noonster:

Shipment 1 of 2

Carrier Name Tracking Number
TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE

The following items signed for by:

Product Description Product Number Product Quantity
APP FOR IMAC/EMAC-E/K-INT M8851Z/A 1

Activity Location Date / Time (GMT)
Cleared Customs DUIVEN, GE, NL 10 Dec 2004 15:17
Shipment Picked Up EINDHOVEN, NB, NL 10 Dec 2004 22:37
Out For Delivery GILDERSOME, WY, GB 13 Dec 2004 02:04
Arrive Terminal GILDERSOME, WY, GB 13 Dec 2004 02:38

APP (I believe) = Apple Protection Plan, aka AppleCare.

At the very least, you'll find out tomorrow what APP means.

[Rychiar]

man u got alot of info on your shipping, i only had 4 things listed before i got it
de lovin it, i cant beleieve how clear and bright the screen is next to a crt. all my designs and pix look liek **** on it cus ya see all the flaws, lol

[Noonster]

Originally posted by Rychiar:
man u got alot of info on your shipping, i only had 4 things listed before i got it
de lovin it, i cant beleieve how clear and bright the screen is next to a crt. all my designs and pix look liek **** on it cus ya see all the flaws, lol

Cool,

Pic looks good... i like the background on the iMac, also is that the 17" or the 20" ??

Cheers

[Rychiar]

20 inch, it just looks small in the picture for some reason, damn photographic optical tricks, the desk is huge too but always looks small...

I forgot to clear my screen so part of the background is covered. i designed it the week b4 and had to do alot of work on the photographic part cus the clarity and brightness of the screen brought out so many digital flaws.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by Rychiar:
20 inch, it just looks small in the picture for some reason, damn photographic optical tricks, the desk is huge too but always looks small...

I forgot to clear my screen so part of the background is covered. i designed it the week b4 and had to do alot of work on the photographic part cus the clarity and brightness of the screen brought out so many digital flaws.

Yeah no offence but it does look small in that pic... you got any other pics??

Background looks good - wanna send me it?

Yeah i bet that was anoying - just when you think you have it spot on the 20" iMac comes along and ruins it .... Least you will now have hours of fun tweeking all your other pics!!

[Noonster]

Checked the status this morning and was shocked

13 Dec 2004 17:19 Leeds Not Home On Delivery Attempt To Residential Address
13 Dec 2004 07:54 Leeds Import Received
13 Dec 2004 02:38 Leeds Import Received
13 Dec 2004 02:04 Leeds Out For Delivery
13 Dec 2004 01:56 Leeds Import Received
11 Dec 2004 07:34 Northampton Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 23:37 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
10 Dec 2004 16:55 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 16:17 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
10 Dec 2004 16:15 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point


Look at the top one!!
I know for a Fact someone was in the house as i was there!!!

Rang TNT this morning and they said
"Your good wernt due for delivery until today, however they were ready so a driver took them with him yesterday, as he was going to deliver them if he got chance.... It looks like he didnt get chance BUT they are back out for delivery today with a different driver".

I said that doesnt explain the bit about me not being in when i was.

Her reply "I can only guess, but i think the driver hit the wrong key"

AHHHHH Not happy!!!
It better come today...


Darren

[active]

Originally posted by Noonster:
[B]Checked the status this morning and was shocked
13 Dec 2004 17:19 Leeds Not Home On Delivery Attempt To Residential Address

It's taken two weeks from original order? I never quite understand that 'despatch within 3 days' on the Apple website - I guess that implies they'll despatch within 3 days of receiving the order....but it can take another 10 days to for you to receive your order?

I was hoping to order just before Xmas so I get the machine between Xmas and New Year - so it could be all set up in my spare time

Chris.

[Noonster]

Originally posted by active:
It's taken two weeks from original order? I never quite understand that 'despatch within 3 days' on the Apple website - I guess that implies they'll despatch within 3 days of receiving the order....but it can take another 10 days to for you to receive your order?

I was hoping to order just before Xmas so I get the machine between Xmas and New Year - so it could be all set up in my spare time

Chris.

Mine only took 2week because i customised it - added Ram, Bluetooth, Airport etc...

If you just get a standard one you could have it within a week!

[Noonster]

Just had a call from TNT - same lady i spoke to this morning.
She has contacted the Driver and he should have it delivery to my house by 1pm

Looks like i am going to have to get away from work a couple of hours early - say 2:30/3:00pm as i wont he able to wait untill 5pm to get it, once i know its there LOL

Will keep you informed.


Darren

[Rychiar]

im still shocked you get such detailed shipping info, like i said mine only ever had 4 things written, 3 in shanghair and then one to say it was in indiana, then it was at my house later that day