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butter71 · Mar 31, 2003, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Arch.:
I talked to some guy at the ADC # and he told me to expect my powerbook by the begining of next week.

i just called apple and talked to rusty about my order (ADC 17" BTO ordered 1/7).

he said "a large number went out over the weekend." and he thought that would have "taken care of these". mine should ship out during this week. if not, to call back and they'll have more info.

by "taken care of these", i think he meant the backlogged ADC orders.

if i don't get a tracking number by wednesday, i'm going to call back.

AssassyN · 05:16 PM

Originally posted by ichibod:
well damn, I thought you had. How did I get my number before you? Well good luck to you and blair who I know want these things badly.

Hehe, not sure man, I think Apple just picks it's order to be filled at random or something! And I'm heading home in about 2 minutes from school, I'll be hoping the whole way there to see a tracking # in my inbox once I get there!

EDIT: I'm home, and as of 4:16pm EST, I still have no tracking number! Argh! But my card has been charged...so it better ship tomorrow...please Apple!

javabeans · Mar 31, 2003, 09:25 PM

Just ordered via ADC student:

PowerBook 17TFT/1GHz-L3/512DDR/60G/SuperDrive/64VRAM/56K/AIRPT M8793LL/A 3-5 weeks 1 $2,639.00 $2,639.00
1GHz PowerPC G4
60GB Ultra ATA drive
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card
512MB DDR SDRAM - 1 DIMM
Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
iPod - 10GB (Mac) M8737LL/A 1-3 days 1 $319.00 $319.00
AirPort Extreme Base Station (without modem and antenna port) M8930LL/A Same day 1 $159.00 $159.00

Now I'm officially on the waiting bandwagon! yippie!

PowerTower Fan · Mar 31, 2003, 10:20 PM

I work at the bookstore of a university and we have yet to recieve any 17" Powerbooks. We placed an order for a whole bunch on 1/10, and last week our shipping date was pushed back to 4/25. It seems Apple right now is only shipping out single orders.

iHanhauser · Mar 31, 2003, 10:22 PM

Every Mac that was in Apple Warehouse was shipped, because the Quarter ended. I guess thats what they have to do to report there sales or something ... Thats what the Apple Rep told me at the PSU computer Expo.

ichibod · Mar 31, 2003, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by PowerTower Fan:
I work at the bookstore of a university and we have yet to recieve any 17" Powerbooks. We placed an order for a whole bunch on 1/10, and last week our shipping date was pushed back to 4/25. It seems Apple right now is only shipping out single orders.

My school has one I think, just one. but they opened it and it's a display model. They are probably treating you like a reseller.

AssassyN · Apr 1, 2003, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by javabeans:
Just ordered via ADC student:

PowerBook 17TFT/1GHz-L3/512DDR/60G/SuperDrive/64VRAM/56K/AIRPT M8793LL/A 3-5 weeks 1 $2,639.00 $2,639.00
1GHz PowerPC G4
60GB Ultra ATA drive
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card
512MB DDR SDRAM - 1 DIMM
Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
iPod - 10GB (Mac) M8737LL/A 1-3 days 1 $319.00 $319.00
AirPort Extreme Base Station (without modem and antenna port) M8930LL/A Same day 1 $159.00 $159.00

Now I'm officially on the waiting bandwagon! yippie!

GREAT!!!!

Congrats javabeans, I've followed your pursuit towards the 17" PB from the beginning, and it's great to hear you've purchased one! Best of luck in getting it soon!

Arch. · Apr 1, 2003, 01:38 AM

I wonder why my tracking # has yet to update since Saturday when it was sent?

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by Arch.:
I wonder why my tracking # has yet to update since Saturday when it was sent?

i've been thinking the same thing. i wonder if they're trying to hold us in suspense or something

ichibod · Apr 1, 2003, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Arch.:
I wonder why my tracking # has yet to update since Saturday when it was sent?

As far as I know the shipment has moved out of Alaska and is on its way to wherever it is next, indy tenn or other.

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by ichibod:
As far as I know the shipment has moved out of Alaska and is on its way to wherever it is next, indy tenn or other.

How can you tell if the FedEx status page dosent say? Have other's done the same thing?

Arch. · Apr 1, 2003, 01:55 AM

Mine says the exact same thing that it always has....

Left FedEx Ramp/C.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 03/30/2003 14:49
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/TA YUAN HSIANG TW 03/29/2003 19:51
Left FedEx Origin Location/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 16:32
Pickup status/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 14:47 Package received after FedEx cutoff time

The suspense is KILLING me! Think it will come tomorrow?

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by Arch.:
Mine says the exact same thing that it always has....

Left FedEx Ramp/C.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 03/30/2003 14:49
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/TA YUAN HSIANG TW 03/29/2003 19:51
Left FedEx Origin Location/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 16:32
Pickup status/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 14:47 Package received after FedEx cutoff time

The suspense is KILLING me! Think it will come tomorrow?

Me too, i think ours is on the "same boat" so to speak. I took the morning off tomorrow just to make sure i'm here if it shows up!!

-M

Arch. · Apr 1, 2003, 02:00 AM

****, I hope its not a boat that they are sending these things in

At least I know that I am not the only one hoping for tomorrow.

iohead · Apr 1, 2003, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by ichibod:
As far as I know the shipment has moved out of Alaska and is on its way to wherever it is next, indy tenn or other.

What does your FedEX tracking page say? Mine does tell me that it has left Alaska. I know from my previous experience (when I ordered an iBook - it was shipped the same way) that I *should* have my PB tomorrow morning. Everything going fine, this is what the shipping stuff would end up looking like:

* Shipped 3/29 Taiwan time (3/28 PST)
* Waited entire day Sunday at Taiwan airport
* Left Taiwan 3/31 Taiwan time
* Reached Alaska 3/31 at 1400 PST
* Left Alaska 3/31 soon after
* (Hopefully) Will be delivered 4/1 California before 10:00 am

-A

Arch. · Apr 1, 2003, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by iohead:
What does your FedEX tracking page say? Mine does tell me that it has left Alaska. I know from my previous experience (when I ordered an iBook - it was shipped the same way) that I *should* have my PB tomorrow morning. Everything going fine, this is what the shipping stuff would end up looking like:

* Shipped 3/29 Taiwan time (3/28 PST)
* Waited entire day Sunday at Taiwan airport
* Left Taiwan 3/31 Taiwan time
* Reached Alaska 3/31 at 1400 PST
* Left Alaska 3/31 soon after
* (Hopefully) Will be delivered 4/1 California before 10:00 am

-A

What did you get as an estimated date for when it will show up?

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by Arch.:
What did you get as an estimated date for when it will show up?

I _do_ find it strange that we haven't seen an update to our tracking status since whenever... I hope it's christmas tomorrow!

Arch. · Apr 1, 2003, 02:11 AM

It's not christmas..
IT'S APRIL FOOLS DAY!!
sorry someone had to say it

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by Arch.:
It's not christmas..
IT'S APRIL FOOLS DAY!!
sorry someone had to say it

haha! c'mon now! I have to say i saw that one coming though

ichibod · Apr 1, 2003, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by iohead:
What does your FedEX tracking page say? Mine does tell me that it has left Alaska. I know from my previous experience (when I ordered an iBook - it was shipped the same way) that I *should* have my PB tomorrow morning.

Thats what I think, because of my other order did the same thing, so hopefully tomorrow.

Delivered/BLOOMINGTON IN 03/05/2003 11:04
On FedEx vehicle for delivery/BLOOMINGTON IN 03/05/2003 07:41
Arrived at FedEx Destination Location/BLOOMINGTON IN 03/05/2003 07:40
Left FedEx Ramp/INDIANAPOLIS IN 03/05/2003 07:20
Left FedEx Ramp/C.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 03/04/2003 20:05
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/TA YUAN HSIANG TW 03/04/2003 16:01
Left FedEx Sort Facility/ANCHORAGE AK 03/04/2003 14:42
Left FedEx Origin Location/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/04/2003 12:14
Picked up by FedEx/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/04/2003 11:19

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 10:04 AM

On FedEx vehicle for delivery/MARIETTA GA 04/01/2003 07:49
Arrived at FedEx Destination Location/MARIETTA GA 04/01/2003 07:29
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/HAPEVILLE GA 04/01/2003 06:05
Left FedEx Ramp/HAPEVILLE GA 04/01/2003 05:48
Left FedEx Sort Facility/INDIANAPOLIS IN 04/01/2003 04:39
Left FedEx Ramp/C.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 03/30/2003 14:49
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/TA YUAN HSIANG TW 03/29/2003 19:51
Left FedEx Origin Location/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 16:32
Pickup status/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 14:47 Package received after FedEx cutoff time

WOAH!! LOTS of activity on mine last night. It's gonna be here today!!!!!

WAHOO!

-M

digitalpimp · Apr 1, 2003, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by digitalpimp:
On FedEx vehicle for delivery/MARIETTA GA 04/01/2003 07:49
Arrived at FedEx Destination Location/MARIETTA GA 04/01/2003 07:29
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/HAPEVILLE GA 04/01/2003 06:05
Left FedEx Ramp/HAPEVILLE GA 04/01/2003 05:48
Left FedEx Sort Facility/INDIANAPOLIS IN 04/01/2003 04:39
Left FedEx Ramp/C.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 03/30/2003 14:49
Arrived at FedEx Ramp/TA YUAN HSIANG TW 03/29/2003 19:51
Left FedEx Origin Location/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 16:32
Pickup status/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 14:47 Package received after FedEx cutoff time

WOAH!! LOTS of activity on mine last night. It's gonna be here today!!!!!

WAHOO!

-M

IT JUST SHOWED UP! Hell, I'm typing on it now! This thing is SUHWEET!!

-Mark

sjponzo · Apr 1, 2003, 02:00 PM

My University bookstore order just came in, it shipped out friday unbeknownst to me. I ordered stock on feb 5th, and quoted delivery date was oob 4/4. The bookstroe got two other pb17s in with mine, all to fill backorders. Hope everone else sees a 17 soon!

S.

badnewsblair · Apr 1, 2003, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
No problem man! Be sure to let us know how it all goes w/ the portfolio and such!

Any other new ADC shipments today? It's been ~72 hours since Apple charged my credit card, so I'm expecting a tracking number by the end of today, or tomorrow at the very latest...hopefully when I get home today I'll have a wonderful "[email protected]" email in my inbox! *crosses fingers!*

Well, the portfolio is in and as soon as I print out my resume and turn it in, I am cleared for graduation. I had my intro. exit interview and everything is done except the resume.

I called and they basically didn't explain anything. They told me that the original ship time of 6-8 weeks was correct and I'd probably get my 17" at the end of that spectrum. So with any luck I'll have it in two weeks

Thanks for letting me gripe to you guys.

Arch. · Apr 1, 2003, 08:03 PM

Left FedEx Sort Facility/INDIANAPOLIS IN 04/01/2003 16:22 Held at Sort Facility/INDIANAPOLIS IN 03/31/2003 20:52 Left FedEx Ramp/C.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 03/30/2003 14:49 Arrived at FedEx Ramp/TA YUAN HSIANG TW 03/29/2003 19:51 Left FedEx Origin Location/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 16:32 Pickup status/TAOYUAN CITY TW 03/29/2003 14:47 Package received after FedEx cutoff time

I wonder if they will let me pick it up at the sorting center tonight.....

AssassyN · Apr 1, 2003, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by badnewsblair:
Well, the portfolio is in and as soon as I print out my resume and turn it in, I am cleared for graduation. I had my intro. exit interview and everything is done except the resume.

I called and they basically didn't explain anything. They told me that the original ship time of 6-8 weeks was correct and I'd probably get my 17" at the end of that spectrum. So with any luck I'll have it in two weeks Thanks for letting me gripe to you guys.

CONGRATS!!!!

Glad to hear everything went well on the graduation end of things! And as for your sorrowful news about your PB, don't worry, my credit card has been charged but Apple seemingly likes to make me overly excited for no reason, as it's been 5 days since then and STILL no tracking number or shipping email.

badnewsblair · Apr 1, 2003, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
CONGRATS!!!! Glad to hear everything went well on the graduation end of things! And as for your sorrowful news about your PB, don't worry, my credit card has been charged but Apple seemingly likes to make me overly excited for no reason, as it's been 5 days since then and STILL no tracking number or shipping email.

Bah. Tyson's got a shipment in today and my friend that works their snagged one for me, but alas, I am 100 miles from my credit card and they will only take VISA over the phone. I had to let it go.

I heard a story from someone about how they called Apple about their late order. Well, Apple said they couldn't do anything but the next day the Powerbook shipped. Coincidence?

I'm just hoping that my two calls (the first was quite weak I must admit, but I got a firm hand on the second) might end in the same result. Fingers crossed!

AssassyN · Apr 1, 2003, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by badnewsblair:
Bah. Tyson's got a shipment in today and my friend that works their snagged one for me, but alas, I am 100 miles from my credit card and they will only take VISA over the phone. I had to let it go.

I heard a story from someone about how they called Apple about their late order. Well, Apple said they couldn't do anything but the next day the Powerbook shipped. Coincidence?

I'm just hoping that my two calls (the first was quite weak I must admit, but I got a firm hand on the second) might end in the same result. Fingers crossed!

Are they still open right now today? If so, I'm gonna give them a call and try my best to get the ball rolling using the fact that they're tying up my credit line and so they best give me some proof of why they're doing so, and hopefully get overnight shipping in the process.

badnewsblair · Apr 1, 2003, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Are they still open right now today? If so, I'm gonna give them a call and try my best to get the ball rolling using the fact that they're tying up my credit line and so they best give me some proof of why they're doing so, and hopefully get overnight shipping in the process.

Well, I'm not sure. They close at 9 PM though so you better get hopping.

What do yo umean that they are tying up your credit line?

AssassyN · Apr 1, 2003, 09:27 PM

Well I just called and they close at 6pm, argh, so no luck today, but I'll try again tomorrow.

And Apple has charged my credit card, therefore dramatically reducing my credit limit that I have avilable for other purchases, and I refuse to have such a burden on my card without a product in my hand to justify it.

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 08:21 AM

OH YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!

As of early this morning, 4/2/03, Apple has SHIPPED my 17" PB (BTO, ordered 2/23/03, beat the OOB date of 4/7/03)!!! See my post in the forums for more details!

Moose · Apr 2, 2003, 04:57 PM

It's here.

So big.

Currently pimping, moving things over, etc.

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Moose:
It's here.

So big.

Currently pimping, moving things over, etc.

CONGRATS MOOSE!!!!! You got yours today man?! Sweet deal! Transferring files from a Wintel machine onto it or a Mac? You doing it via your network or using a program like Move2Mac? I plan on moving all my mp3's, Word docs., etc. to my PB from my Wintel machine via my home network...I'm kinda scared of how well that's gonna work considering I'm a bit of a Mac newbie, this being my first Mac and all.

Again, congrats man, enjoy it!

forcelite · Apr 2, 2003, 05:12 PM

Its will work fine, I do it all the time

Moose when was yours shipped? Was it thursday the 29th from TW?

If so mine was on the same shipment, which would be cool

Thanks
Force

tanhauser · Apr 2, 2003, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
CONGRATS MOOSE!!!!! You got yours today man?! Sweet deal! Transferring files from a Wintel machine onto it or a Mac? You doing it via your network or using a program like Move2Mac? I plan on moving all my mp3's, Word docs., etc. to my PB from my Wintel machine via my home network...I'm kinda scared of how well that's gonna work considering I'm a bit of a Mac newbie, this being my first Mac and all.

Again, congrats man, enjoy it!

Don't worry, we can walk you through it... we've been dealing with stuff like that for ages

F

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by tanhauser:
Don't worry, we can walk you through it... we've been dealing with stuff like that for ages

F

Phew! Great to know I'm got this community to help in the final switch one the machine finally arrives...I'm sure I'll have to post some questions in dealing w/ files transfers, AirPort setup, and other various things, but I'm sure I'll find the answers here.

badnewsblair · Apr 2, 2003, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Phew! Great to know I'm got this community to help in the final switch one the machine finally arrives...I'm sure I'll have to post some questions in dealing w/ files transfers, AirPort setup, and other various things, but I'm sure I'll find the answers here.

Yeah AssassyN, I'm a PEECEE switcher here too, but I've prepped what I have to do to transfer all of my files. I have a firewire card in my desktop PEECEE, so I have two choices I believe. The first would be doing what you are doing over a home network. However, I believe that target disk mode (connecting the laptop to the desktop then holding "T" on the 17) works even with PEECEEs. The laptop harddrive just becomes an external harddrive to the PEECEE. Hopefully that works because its faster, however if it doesn't, I'll be doing the home network and I can help you if you need too.

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by badnewsblair:
Yeah AssassyN, I'm a PEECEE switcher here too, but I've prepped what I have to do to transfer all of my files. I have a firewire card in my desktop PEECEE, so I have two choices I believe. The first would be doing what you are doing over a home network. However, I believe that target disk mode (connecting the laptop to the desktop then holding "T" on the 17) works even with PEECEEs. The laptop harddrive just becomes an external harddrive to the PEECEE. Hopefully that works because its faster, however if it doesn't, I'll be doing the home network and I can help you if you need too.

Thanks man! I'll be sure to hit you guys up if I run into problems...has your OOB been updated or anything?

Moose · Apr 2, 2003, 06:20 PM

Moving from old PowerBook to this one, as this is my third PowerBook G4 (400->667/DVI->17"). I'm what people would call a "mixer." My job is to run a Windows 2000 network. I have WinXP on the desktop at both home and work. WinXP at home I only use for games now.

Shipped the 29th. Picked up at the FedEx station this morning before the van to my house left.

Screen's big. Speakers are magnificent. The keyboard's gonna take awhile to get used to if you're accustomed to the traditional PowerBook keyboard. It's a bit halfway between the 15"'s keyboard and that of a Dell. The keys feel a little more plasticky but the feel's still better than that of the Dell.

This thing is the perfect size.

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by Moose:
Moving from old PowerBook to this one, as this is my third PowerBook G4 (400->667/DVI->17"). I'm what people would call a "mixer." My job is to run a Windows 2000 network. I have WinXP on the desktop at both home and work. WinXP at home I only use for games now.

Shipped the 29th. Picked up at the FedEx station this morning before the van to my house left.

Screen's big. Speakers are magnificent. The keyboard's gonna take awhile to get used to if you're accustomed to the traditional PowerBook keyboard. It's a bit halfway between the 15"'s keyboard and that of a Dell. The keys feel a little more plasticky but the feel's still better than that of the Dell.

This thing is the perfect size.

Wow, sounds incredible man...glad you're lovin' it!

And post a link to pics if you have the means to take them/post them!

forcelite · Apr 2, 2003, 06:32 PM

moose yours must have been on a different shipment cause mine is still in customs, thats what the fedex lady said, err.

Anyway glad to hear you like it.

One question, does the battery come pre charged?

Thanks

Moose · Apr 2, 2003, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by forcelite:
moose yours must have been on a different shipment cause mine is still in customs, thats what the fedex lady said, err.

Anyway glad to hear you like it.

One question, does the battery come pre charged?

Thanks

Could have been the same shipment, but different pallet. They clear Customs pallet-by-pallet.

Battery comes pre-charged, but you're supposed to condition it as one of the first things you do.

badnewsblair · Apr 2, 2003, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Thanks man! I'll be sure to hit you guys up if I run into problems...has your OOB been updated or anything?

Nope. No news. Still an Open order unfortunately

Oh well. I'll have it in two weeks at the latest from what Apple told me.

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by badnewsblair:
Nope. No news. Still an Open order unfortunately Oh well. I'll have it in two weeks at the latest from what Apple told me.

Argh! What was your order date again? Hmm...I'd definitely get on the phone w/ the ADC (1-800-793-9378, and then hit #3 when that lady starts talking) and find out what's up w/ your order. Pressuring them may help, may not, but if you call let us know what they tell you. I'm hoping it ships out soon for you man!

badnewsblair · Apr 2, 2003, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Argh! What was your order date again? Hmm...I'd definitely get on the phone w/ the ADC (1-800-793-9378, and then hit #3 when that lady starts talking) and find out what's up w/ your order. Pressuring them may help, may not, but if you call let us know what they tell you. I'm hoping it ships out soon for you man!

My order was placed on February 19th! It's starting to tick me off!

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by badnewsblair:
My order was placed on February 19th! It's starting to tick me off!

Dang bro, I placed my order on Feb. 23rd, 4 days after yours...did you get any other things as well? I'm starting to believe Apple seriously picks at random which orders to fulfill and in what order. Dang man, here's to hoping for a shipping notice soon!

badnewsblair · Apr 2, 2003, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Dang bro, I placed my order on Feb. 23rd, 4 days after yours...did you get any other things as well? I'm starting to believe Apple seriously picks at random which orders to fulfill and in what order. Dang man, here's to hoping for a shipping notice soon!

Nope. Nothing else. Just the Powerbook. Stock.

javabeans · Apr 2, 2003, 09:10 PM

Darn...my order was cancelled even though i already faxed in the student id and class schedule. Any chance that the proof was rejected?

AssassyN · Apr 2, 2003, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by javabeans:
Darn...my order was cancelled even though i already faxed in the student id and class schedule. Any chance that the proof was rejected?

I doubt it was rejected, I bet there was just some sort of bad timing going on. If you've faxed it in, just called ADC during their normal business hours (9am-6pm CST) at 1-800-793-9378, and once that automated person begins speaking, hit #3, and it'll take you a live person. Explain to them your situation, tell them your name & that you've faxed your stuff in, and that person should be able to activate your account & go ahead & process your order. Good luck!

wedgewood · Apr 2, 2003, 09:17 PM

I placed an order on Febrary 4th and my OOB is toay. I have not received any notice about shipping so far. I called Apple toay morning and the teller said he did not know why the shipping delayed. I am very disappointed with Apple's treatment. Anyway, I would wait a couple of days more. What I learned by waiting is how silly it is to buy Apple products at online store.

Shame on you, Apple.