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Simon · May 28, 2006, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by andreas_g4

j/k

andreas_g4 · May 28, 2006, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Simon

j/k

But my battery life is three minutes or so more!

Simon · 07:54 AM

I'm not so sure. Just got my second battery pack (actually, it's just the battery of a presently not used MB we have lying around here).

hsl · May 29, 2006, 11:22 AM

i've just received it, popped in the ram and started installing stuff.. :-)

it's amazing!

Heavy · May 29, 2006, 12:05 PM

That's a sweet pic hsl. I think there is no better looking lap out there than a blackie. It makes that PB looks ancient.

masugu · May 29, 2006, 01:42 PM

Eeeuw. Look at that track pad tho. It looks like it wet itself ;-)

Eug Wanker · May 29, 2006, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by andreas_g4

I got my 2 GB on the 25th, and like Simon, I've got the Core Duo 2.0 too.

P.S. This is the first time I've noticed that "About This Mac" includes the startup disc. (See hsl's and Simon's pix.) I just checked and I've got this on my Cube too. When did that start being listed?

Originally Posted by masugu

Eeeuw. Look at that track pad tho. It looks like it wet itself ;-)

Yeesh. Indeed it does.

mathew_m · May 29, 2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

It looks like it wet itself ;-)

On impulse I ordered a black one only to cancel it today. I'll hold out for my baseline white model from Amazon. At $999 (after rebate) I can wait.

Again the black looks slick and feels good in hand but that $400 premium... I have a feeling that Apple will introduce a 13", 'pro' black model this year for the same price but with a dedicated graphics chip. Not having a dedicated chip is starting to make the premium highly undesirable.

Simon · May 29, 2006, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

P.S. This is the first time I've noticed that "About This Mac" includes the startup disc. (See hsl's and Simon's pix.) I just checked and I've got this on my Cube too. When did that start being listed?

I think it only appears when you have multiple partitions.

Simon · May 29, 2006, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

Eeeuw. Look at that track pad tho. It looks like it wet itself ;-)

Thank god my BlackBook's trackpad is housebroken.

masugu · May 29, 2006, 03:37 PM

I really think I need to wait for Merom...(Core 2 Duo) and any changes to the Pro line up / a fix for some of these annoying things with the BlacBook. My Ti PB is running too nicely.

hsl · May 29, 2006, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

Eeeuw. Look at that track pad tho. It looks like it wet itself ;-)

guess i had sweaty hands from unpacking

jere_69 · May 29, 2006, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

Eeeuw. Look at that track pad tho. It looks like it wet itself ;-)

Wow....it does. I didn't order the black one, but if I had, I'd be using a mouse as much as possible.

bkpbc1 · May 30, 2006, 12:59 AM

My MacBook is being shipped 3 days early (Tuesday)! Is there any possible way it could be here by Friday or Saturday (assuming FedEx ships on the weekend)? I've never had anything delivered by FedEx.

TomR · May 30, 2006, 06:00 AM

If you selected 2-3 day shipping it's possible for Friday MAYBE.

Tom

jokell82 · May 30, 2006, 06:45 AM

My ship date was supposed to be June 2nd, but my MacBook shipped today! I should have it on Thursday!

Jerommeke · May 30, 2006, 08:02 AM

I missed it, I was at work and my housemates were all sleeping at 10 AM. That's how people are today. However, TNT arranged for me it will be delivered again later today, so I'm now hopefully waiting myself.

unix · 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by harrisjamieh

a DAY?!?!? This is why I hate the USA, just because a company is based there, and its a big country, they get top service, and people here in the UK are left waiting for their MBs that are scheduled to be delivered by June 2, because of the lack of option to upgrade shipping!!

OK not really a reason to hate the US, maybe more of a reason to hate Apple's ways......

haha sorry for the late reply but i jst joined the forums...
and sorry to spoil the party but one day delivery is not onli in the states i actually got mine in less than 24 hrs....ordered at 5pm on the 23rd, was delivered at 1pm on the 24th...in singapore..while the website still says subject to agency approval! n the funny part is the order status still says shipped, estimated delivery date 1/6/05. im almost expecting another one....

EDIT: forgot to mention....education discount also!

hsl · May 30, 2006, 11:11 AM

:-)

bettter pics:

harrisjamieh · May 30, 2006, 11:26 AM

The more I see pics of the blackbook, on its own, and especially next to other Apple hardware.. the more I don't like it - I don't like the way its totally different in colour to any other Apple hardware that may be connected to it - cinema display, keyboard, mouse, IR remote etc etc.

I'm sure some people like it, or else I wouldn't be seeing pictures of them in real world situ! Each man to his own I guess..

jere_69 · May 30, 2006, 11:36 AM

Well, my Macbook is finally here, came this morning....ordered on the 23rd with 2 day shipping. It's still installing all the updates. One comment: A coolpad is definitely needed.

bkpbc1 · May 30, 2006, 11:58 AM

My status was updated!

Ship date
May 30, 2006
Estimated delivery
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM

May 30, 2006
1:53 PM - Left origin - SUZHOU CN
11:23 AM - Picked up - SUZHOU CN
9:38 AM - Package data transmitted to FedEx

My MacBook is going to be delivered from China to the Midwest in 2 days? Oh well, I'm not complaining!

jokell82 · May 30, 2006, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by mascarafiend

My status was updated!

Ship date
May 30, 2006
Estimated delivery
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM

May 30, 2006
1:53 PM - Left origin - SUZHOU CN
11:23 AM - Picked up - SUZHOU CN
9:38 AM - Package data transmitted to FedEx

My MacBook is going to be delivered from China to the Midwest in 2 days? Oh well, I'm not complaining!

I've got the same shipping info. Except mine is coming from China to the Mid-Atlantic in 2 days.

mathew_m · May 30, 2006, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by harrisjamieh

The more I see pics of the blackbook, on its own, and especially next to other Apple hardware.. the more I don't like it...

I agree that it looks out of place with other Appler hardware with exception to the black Nano. However on its own when photographed properly, it looks gorgeous. There are a few very nice photos of it here on Macnn.

bkpbc1 · May 30, 2006, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by jokell82

I've got the same shipping info. Except mine is coming from China to the Mid-Atlantic in 2 days.

When did you order it? I ordered it on Saturday, and I even added to the memory and hard drive.

gjbeprise · May 30, 2006, 03:57 PM

Yep, I got the same shipping update as well - 2 days from China to the southwest (Arizona). I'm a bit skeptical, but sweet!

jokell82 · May 30, 2006, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by mascarafiend

When did you order it? I ordered it on Saturday, and I even added to the memory and hard drive.

Ordered mine yesterday night, maybe 7pm EST. Just got the mid-level model with no upgrades (ordered a bigger HD and more memory from Newegg - $300 for 2gb of ram and a 100gb hard drive).

bkpbc1 · May 30, 2006, 08:46 PM

May 30, 2006
2:40 PM - Departed FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
12:27 PM - Arrived at FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
1:53 PM - Left origin
SUZHOU CN
11:23 AM - Picked up
SUZHOU CN

The estimated delivery is June 1 (in two days), but is it too hopeful to think it might arrive tomorrow?

mrufrufin · May 30, 2006, 09:08 PM

mascarafiend,

where did u order urs from?

jokell82 · May 30, 2006, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by mascarafiend

May 30, 2006
2:40 PM - Departed FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
12:27 PM - Arrived at FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
1:53 PM - Left origin
SUZHOU CN
11:23 AM - Picked up
SUZHOU CN

The estimated delivery is June 1 (in two days), but is it too hopeful to think it might arrive tomorrow?

Somehow I doubt it's getting from Alaska to your door by tomorrow morning.

Oh, and I think our MacBooks are on the same plane. They've got the same times and locations.

bkpbc1 · May 30, 2006, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by doniel

mascarafiend,

where did u order urs from?

apple.com

bkpbc1 · May 31, 2006, 01:33 PM

Mine was just delivered this morning!

WinsOBoogi · May 31, 2006, 01:58 PM

Just placed my order for an EDU discounted, CTO white MacBook with a 100 GB HD and 1 gig ram.

We'll see how long it takes.

I can barely sit still, even though I know it won't be coming for a while.

I'm equating it to the anticipation of a birth. My girlfriend told me I'm weird.

I'm not weird. I'm a mac user.

andreas_g4 · May 31, 2006, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by WinsOBoogi

My girlfriend told me I'm weird.

We're all through that…

WinsOBoogi · May 31, 2006, 03:41 PM

She told me to stop talking about it if we wanted to stay together.

That's why we have these forums, huh?

It's only been 2 hours since I ordered...I need to fall asleep for a week. Someone wake me up when it's here.

Simon · Jun 1, 2006, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by WinsOBoogi

She told me to stop talking about it if we wanted to stay together.
...
It's only been 2 hours since I ordered...I need to fall asleep for a week. Someone wake me up when it's here.

We all know the feeling man.

You might want to consider sedatives or IV drugs like Valium to survive the week. But I'll leave that up to you.

You could also take your g/f on a vacation trip and spend some quality time together. When you get back, the MB will be here and she'll at least have some memories while you deal with more important issues.

jokell82 · Jun 1, 2006, 02:36 PM

Got mine today!