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gorman · Nov 13, 2002, 01:54 PM

Here's some good news for those of us who ordered Ti SuperDrives. I called up Apple's SoHo store and asked when they would be receiving these elusive laptops. They told me on the 19th, which seems to be the date everyone is giving out, so that's really nothing new. However, what did interest me is he said that's also the date the _online_ orders will start to ship. He mentioned that the Apple stores would actually have them on that date, and that the online orders would only start to ship that date, which made perfect sense. This is definitely good news as it should greatly decrease the wait time most of us were expecting. I had a ship date of December 4th, so November 19th would be excellent. Feel free to call the Apple SoHo store to confirm, that's all I did.

Eug · Nov 13, 2002, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by gorman:
Here's some good news for those of us who ordered Ti SuperDrives. I called up Apple's SoHo store and asked when they would be receiving these elusive laptops. They told me on the 19th, which seems to be the date everyone is giving out, so that's really nothing new. However, what did interest me is he said that's also the date the _online_ orders will start to ship. He mentioned that the Apple stores would actually have them on that date, and that the online orders would only start to ship that date, which made perfect sense. This is definitely good news as it should greatly decrease the wait time most of us were expecting. I had a ship date of December 4th, so November 19th would be excellent. Feel free to call the Apple SoHo store to confirm, that's all I did.

So, basically you're telling us that those of us who ordered in advance may just have wasted our extra $15 for expedited shipping.

I guess I shouldn't complain though. Ordering over the phone/net can be easier than trudging from store to store, and it's better to get it the last week of November than the first week of December.

I still wonder what the hold up is though, considering some stores already have them.

gorman · Nov 13, 2002, 02:03 PM

The cause of the delay is most likely them just needed to ramp up production. They probably had a much smaller first run of them to get into stores as display unties, and the new batch due November 19th is the first large run.

Eug · Nov 13, 2002, 02:09 PM

Ya I figured, but the question is why they would have waited 2 weeks after the announcement before having a SuperDrive run. Supply of parts?

It's not really a big deal in the greater scheme of things tho.

gorman · Nov 13, 2002, 02:11 PM

My guess is that they literally got the SuperDrives working in the PowerBooks just a few weeks before the announcement, thus they didn't really have time to ramp things up prior to the announcement. This has definitely happened before, so is probably the most logical answer.

jambajooz · Nov 13, 2002, 02:23 PM

If I only would have waited and ordered the Superdrive instead of the Combo...now im hitting my head over it

SoCal_BigFoot · Nov 13, 2002, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by jambajooz:
If I only would have waited and ordered the Superdrive instead of the Combo...now im hitting my head over it

I don't want to sound harsh. but those who have chosen to pay taxes in Apple store and get combo drive over ordering superdrive from one of the online resellers (no taxes), paid more. That's weird...

jambajooz · Nov 13, 2002, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by SoCal_BigFoot:

I don't want to sound harsh. but those who have chosen to pay taxes in Apple store and get combo drive over ordering superdrive from one of the online resellers (no taxes), paid more. That's weird...

I got mine for just a little over $2400 with the tax included through Apple Developer, so I couldn't change my order to a Superdrive. Biggest mistake I ever made, but I'll live

sunkist · Nov 13, 2002, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by jambajooz:

I got mine for just a little over $2400 with the tax included through Apple Developer, so I couldn't change my order to a Superdrive. Biggest mistake I ever made, but I'll live

With developer and visa 2% cash back, my 1ghz/1gb/superdrive with applecare was 2861 including tax and faster delivery. 600+ dollars to have it 2 weeks early via apple store at lenox mall, hmm, ok NO.

-Chris

jambajooz · Nov 13, 2002, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by sunkist:
With developer and visa 2% cash back, my 1ghz/1gb/superdrive with applecare was 2861 including tax and faster delivery. 600+ dollars to have it 2 weeks early via apple store at lenox mall, hmm, ok NO.

-Chris

cool cash back

i used Apple's 6 months no interest loan with the insurance option that in case I get laid off, they pay for the whole thing

...by the way im from the Silicon Valley so there are more layoffs here than elsewhere

riverfreak · Nov 13, 2002, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by jambajooz:

cool cash back i used Apple's 6 months no interest loan with the insurance option that in case I get laid off, they pay for the whole thing ...by the way im from the Silicon Valley so there are more layoffs here than elsewhere

Hmmm, is that insurance retroactive? Like if you don't have a job or have been fired within a six month time frame when you buy it, will they pay for the whole thing?

jambajooz · Nov 13, 2002, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by riverfreak:

Hmmm, is that insurance retroactive? Like if you don't have a job or have been fired within a six month time frame when you buy it, will they pay for the whole thing?

That would be awesome, but they stated that you need to be employed for 30 days from the date of purchase for it to work. It costs 85cents per $100 every month. you do the math.

Eug · Nov 14, 2002, 01:57 AM

I wonder how much longer we'll have to stare at this painful sight:

lokjah · Nov 14, 2002, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by Eug:
I wonder how much longer we'll have to stare at this painful sight:

ha! not too mention i had to stare at my old beige g3 like the one pictured in stage 2 for a lonnnnnnnnng time till i got my upgraded lombard powerbook.....

i'm really hopin we'll get ours next week man.

l�k

freebird · Nov 14, 2002, 08:43 AM

Way to go Apple! I ordered the day they were announced and was given a 3-4 week ship time. The only thing I added to the base superdrive powerbook was additional ram ($40 doubled the ram to 1gz). I received the shipment notice this morning. Of course it'll probably be next week before it arrives but it shipped 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Nice!

sunkist · Nov 14, 2002, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by freebird:
Way to go Apple! I ordered the day they were announced and was given a 3-4 week ship time. The only thing I added to the base superdrive powerbook was additional ram ($40 doubled the ram to 1gz). I received the shipment notice this morning. Of course it'll probably be next week before it arrives but it shipped 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Nice!

What do you mean shipment notice? (sorry if this is a dumb question, but the excitement as to what it could mean has fried my brain instantly).

riverfreak · Nov 14, 2002, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by freebird:
Way to go Apple! I ordered the day they were announced and was given a 3-4 week ship time. The only thing I added to the base superdrive powerbook was additional ram ($40 doubled the ram to 1gz). I received the shipment notice this morning. Of course it'll probably be next week before it arrives but it shipped 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Nice!

WHAT

Yours has shipped? The superdrive model?

NY152 · Nov 14, 2002, 09:37 AM

Post your email notification from Apple freebird. Can you now get a ETA from FedEx?

Thanks.

freebird · Nov 14, 2002, 09:56 AM

I've X'd out some stuff to protect the innocent (me). It's showing up on FedEx's tracking as having left TAOYUAN CITY TW. I chose the free shipping as often times Apple expedites shipping anyway. There are no estimates for delivery or indications as to whether or not shipping was expedited.

Dear Apple Customer,

The following products shipped on 11/14/2002. Transit time will
depend upon whether you have chosen standard or premium freight
options. If your order is shipping standard freight, it should arrive
within 2 - 5 business days of shipment.

Product # Product Description Qty Ext Price
__________________________
Z07C01L4S PBG4 15/1GHZ/1024/60G/SD/AP/LL 1 3,101.00
With the following configuration:

Processor 065-3935 065-3935
Z07C_C_MEM 065-4035 065-4035
Z07C_D_HD 065-3932 065-3932
Z07C_E_OD 065-3937 065-3937
Z07C_G_KIT 065-3928 065-3928
Z07C_H_OS 065-3929 065-3929
__________________________________________________ _______________________

Promotion Savings 260.00-

The above products have been shipped to:

me!

Carrier Name: FEDERAL EXPRESS
Carrier Tracking Number(s): XXXXXXXXXXXX

You can also check your tracking numbers at:
http://www.fedex.com/us/

For orders shipped Monday through Thursday tracking information will
be available on the carrier sites 12 to 24 hours after shipping.
For orders shipped Friday through Sunday tracking information will be
available on the carrier sites by the following Monday evening.

If your attempt to track this shipment on the carrier's web page is
unsuccessful, please contact your Apple Sales Support Specialist for
assistance.

If a partial shipment was authorized, additional items may ship
separately. This is a record of shipped items only.

Thank you for shopping at Apple.

If you have any questions concerning your order, please call us at
(800) 676-2775 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm CT

freebird · Nov 14, 2002, 10:02 AM

They updated my status at the Apple Store as well. This was ordered from the Apple gov't employee store.

Image
Item Part No. Unit Price Qty Price
Image PBG4 15/1GHZ/1024/60G/SD/AP/LL Z07C01L4S $ 3,101.00 1 $ 3,101.00
1GHz G4 w/1MB L3 065-3935
1GB SDRAM - 2 DIMMs 065-4035
60GB Hard Drive 065-3932
Super Drive 065-3937
Country Kit/Airport 065-3928
Keyboard/Mac OS 065-3929
PBG4 15/1GHZ/1024/60G/SD/AP/LL; 1 shipped on 11/14/2002
Shipped via: FEDERAL EXPRESS Tracking Number:
XXXXXXXXXX
Shipping Charges $ 0.00
Promotion Savings -$ 260.00
Subtotal $ 2,841.00
Sales Tax $ 127.85
Total $ 2,968.85

Eug · Nov 14, 2002, 10:04 AM

You are a lucky man my friend (assuming you're a man).

Of course, I had to check yet again, but alas, mine's still:

What time did you order?

RoofusPennymore · Nov 14, 2002, 10:13 AM

excellent...

freebird · Nov 14, 2002, 10:23 AM

I am a woman

I hit the order button just before 9am Eastern on Wed., Nov. 6.

Eug · Nov 14, 2002, 10:40 AM

I am a woman

OK then. You are a lucky woman my friend.

I hit the order button just before 9am Eastern on Wed., Nov. 6.

So you were one of the first to order. I didn't order until 5 hours later.

jmelrose · Nov 14, 2002, 10:47 AM

My Powerbook also shipped yesterday. Apparently missed the Fed Ex pickup, but its in their hands as of now. I got the 1-2 day ship option, not sure when I can expect ot see it.

Anyway, quite cool. Anyone see the Macs Only review of the 867 mhz model? Seems it benchmarks at the level of a 667...

off/lang · 12:21 PM

I ordered mine at 9:06 Eastern (according to apple) and mine hasn't shipped yet...oh well, maybe tomorrow.

RoofusPennymore · Nov 14, 2002, 11:26 AM

SmallDog (where I ordered mine) now lists the Superdive model available Nov 21, where it was previously listed as back ordered. Hopefully they will get mine a little earlier. At least its not a month away.

freebird · Nov 14, 2002, 12:37 PM

I called FedEx to get an estimated delivery date. My package arrived at the airport too late for shipment out of Taiwan this morning (their evening)so it'll be on the next plane which goes out tomorrow morning (1 flight a day apparently). It's labeled as a 3-day delivery so it should arrive at my door next Wednesday (I live in eastern Va). It would appear at this time that all powerbooks are being shipped in this manner regardless of what type of shipment was chosen (I chose the free ground shipment).

Delivery date is highly dependent upon customs of course.

mbperk · Nov 14, 2002, 03:14 PM

At the Apple store at Southpoint in Durham. They have the new Superdrive Powerbooks in stock. Ask for Emily. Just picked one up for myself.

higuy83 · 05:04 PM

Hey...

I ordered mine at 8:32 PST Wed morning, but my Apple email with the order number says it was confirmed at 9:23 PST. So, hopefully I will see mine soon. Any more shippments made to anyone? If so, what time does your confirmation email say?

-Brian

P.S.: Perhaps the fact that freebird's was ordered through the gov't store has something to do with her early shipment?

aplmd · Nov 14, 2002, 04:38 PM

Freebird, When did you put the order in?? I put mine in at 0815 CST the day they came out (6-Nov).

freebird · Nov 14, 2002, 05:23 PM

ORDER DATE: 11/06/02 - 06:08 AM Pacific Standard Time

mrtew · 05:55 PM

Originally posted by lokjah:
ha! not too mention i had to stare at my old beige g3 like the one pictured in stage 2 for a lonnnnnnnnng time till i got my upgraded lombard powerbook.....

Yeah, they really need to update that picture! They haven't assembled computers that look like that in 4 years!

The apple store in Detroit said that they've already gotten two in and they went to the first people on the list. Why oh why couldn't it have been me? They said I could come in a pick up an 887 if I can't wait! Yeah, right!

MadBrowser · Nov 14, 2002, 05:52 PM

I ordered on 11/6, afternoon PST.

I was told today to expect it on 12/7...

UnixMac · Nov 14, 2002, 07:01 PM

CompUSA is telling me its at their distribution centers and will be in the store by Tue.... We'll see...

mrchin · Nov 14, 2002, 08:13 PM

Actually, the stores didn't get any 1GHz as demos, only 867s. Some stores, though, did get 3 or 4 Superdrive Gigs on monday or so, which all disappeared quite quickly.

aplmd · Nov 14, 2002, 11:27 PM

AWESOME!!! Placed my order at 8:15 CST on 11/6 and just recieved this message at 9:30pm.

Dear Apple Customer,

The following products shipped on 11/15/2002. Transit time will
depend upon whether you have chosen standard or premium freight
options. If your order is shipping standard freight, it should arrive
within 2 - 5 business days of shipment.

Product # _Product Description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Qty _ _ _ _Ext Price

Z07C01L4S _PBG4 15/1GHZ/1024/60G/SD/AP/LL _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 _ _ _ _ 3,101.00
_ _ _ _ _ With the following configuration:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _Processor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 065-3935 _065-3935
_ _ _ _ _ _ _Z07C_C_MEM _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _065-4035 _065-4035
_ _ _ _ _ _ _Z07C_D_HD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 065-3932 _065-3932
_ _ _ _ _ _ _Z07C_E_OD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 065-3937 _065-3937
_ _ _ _ _ _ _Z07C_G_KIT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _065-3928 _065-3928
_ _ _ _ _ _ _Z07C_H_OS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 065-3929 _065-3929
__________________________________________________ _______________________

_ _ _ _ _ Promotion Savings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 242.00-

I am so excited. Will definately be a step up from my Pismo. They are slowly making it out!!!!!

Cards1 · Nov 14, 2002, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by mrchin:
Actually, the stores didn't get any 1GHz as demos, only 867s. Some stores, though, did get 3 or 4 Superdrive Gigs on monday or so, which all disappeared quite quickly.

I thought I would let everyone know that my PB Superdrive has been shipped!!!! I just received an email from Apple. Just to let you know that I ordered this at 8:57 (approximately 1 minute after the Apple Store came online with the new PB's). Therefore, line up boys, there a comin'!!!!! Also, mine is an educational order.

lokjah · Nov 15, 2002, 12:18 AM

thats very good news!

l�k

gg1234 · Nov 15, 2002, 12:59 AM

I just got an email saying my 1GHz/1GB/60G/SD powerbook has shipped

FWIW: my order was placed at 6:44 AM PST on 11/6....

aplmd · Nov 15, 2002, 12:43 PM

Just checked this morning... Probably somewhere over the ocean. Probably will be in San Antonio on Monday.

Scan Activity Date/Time Comments
Left FedEx RampC.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 11/15/2002 20:35 _
Left FedEx Origin LocationTAOYUAN CITY TW 11/15/2002 15:08 _
Picked up by FedExTAOYUAN CITY TW 11/15/2002 14:40 _

sunkist · Nov 15, 2002, 01:04 PM

What's the latest order time on Nov. 6th that has resulted in a Powerbook with superdrive being already delivered or at least shipped by today?

-Chris

freebird · Nov 15, 2002, 01:43 PM

Mine is on that same plane (left 11/15). It missed last night's flight and there's only one flight per day. Still FedEx says they have three business days and they're projecting delivery on Wednesday.

Eug · Nov 15, 2002, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by sunkist:
What's the latest order time on Nov. 6th that has resulted in a Powerbook with superdrive being already delivered or at least shipped by today?

-Chris

Well, mine has NOT shipped - still "Being Assembled".

I ordered mine Nov. 6 around 11 am PST, which is afternoon EST.

And given that it's now early, early am on Saturday in Taipei, I don't expect to see my TiBook until maybe the end of next week if I'm lucky.

The anticipation is growing.

It wasn't such a big deal waiting... until I found out the new SuperDrive seems to be a Panasonic DVD-Multi drive, which can burn to DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. See this thread.

riverfreak · Nov 15, 2002, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Eug:
Well, mine has NOT shipped - still "Being Assembled".

I ordered mine Nov. 6 around 11 am PST, which is afternoon EST.

I hear ya, Eug, I hear ya. I ordered mine at just about the exact same time.
Man, I work seven days a week, is it too much to ask someone to go and put my Ti on a freakin' plane? Sheesh.

gg1234 · Nov 15, 2002, 04:32 PM

Man, I work seven days a week, is it too much to ask someone to go and put my Ti on a freakin' plane? Sheesh.

I know how it feels but they have to put your 'book together first...

riverfreak · Nov 15, 2002, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by gg1234:
I know how it feels but they have to put your 'book together first...

Ah, but it's been in the "Being Assembled" phase for weeks and weeks on end already. Well, a little more than a week, but you know how it goes.

Eug · Nov 15, 2002, 06:25 PM

For those of you lucky people who have already gotten the new Ti SuperDrive: Can a couple of you confirm in the Apple System Profiler that you got the Matshita UJ-815 DVD-R burner, and post your confirmation in this thread?

I'm not sure if there is only one model of SuperDrive, ie. the one that Karim has, or if there are multiple models of the SuperDrive.

Cards1 · Nov 16, 2002, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by Eug:
For those of you lucky people who have already gotten the new Ti SuperDrive: Can a couple of you confirm in the Apple System Profiler that you got the Matshita UJ-815 DVD-R burner, and post your confirmation in this thread?

I'm not sure if there is only one model of SuperDrive, ie. the one that Karim has, or if there are multiple models of the SuperDrive.

Yea, I will IF I get my Superdrive model tomorrow. If not tomorrow, then Monday. FedEx has it leaving Alaska. I believe mine is probably in the first Superdrive shipment leaving Taiwan (ordered 1 minute after apple store came online on that Wed).

remohomer · Nov 16, 2002, 01:53 AM

Ordered mine at 6:06 am PST and still not shipped. The news in this thread sounds positive! Too bad I will be on a business trip ALL week

Oh, well congrats to all those whose PBs are shipping!