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Bodhi · Jul 25, 2001, 02:01 PM

This is what I think Apple is doing. Getting these into the channels is more important than dealing with BTO machines. That is why stores have been receiving them...they are filling the channels first.

InterfaceGuy · Jul 25, 2001, 07:26 PM

Right now I'm not very happy with Apple. The Cinema display shipped but the computer hasn't. I've called 5 times today and received a different reason each time. The last I heard is that the free printer is on back order and my computer was gonna be held until it shipped. So my order was changed so that each item ships as available. The Cinema was on a separate order otherwise it would not have shipped. It has been 4 business days but Apple doesn't count the first day. So to Apple today is day 3 and it will ship tomorrow or Friday. When I ordered it I was told I would have it Friday, one week from the day I ordered it. Apple does not offer overnight or Saturday delivery, which delays it to next Monday or Tuesday. The only reason I ordered the 733 is cause I didn't wanna wait 2-4 weeks for delivery. I could have went to my local Apple store today and picked up the system, but Apple has put a hold on my account for the funds.

pysan · Jul 25, 2001, 07:42 PM

Hi, just ordered basically a stock 733 with the processor upgraded to the 867 Mhz, hope that doesn't slow it down as much as it seems, but right now being told the usual 4-6 weeks. We'll see how it goes.
Pysan

Jul 25, 2001, 11:25 PM

I ordered a dual 800 a few hours ago. 5-7 weeks until it ships. Of course, I'm hoping for sooner but I doubt it. I may go insane if it takes more than 5 weeks.

InterfaceGuy · Jul 26, 2001, 12:02 AM

Now it shows partially shipped. I'm assuming this means the computer has shipped but not the printer.

SethMonster · Jul 26, 2001, 12:57 AM

Yeeees! It shipped, finally. Now I just have to wait for my new baby to arrive...

SethMonster

njf_osx · Jul 26, 2001, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by SethMonster:
<STRONG>Yeeees! It shipped, finally. Now I just have to wait for my new baby to arrive...

SethMonster

</STRONG>

Darn mine still has not shiped yet

i wish it would. Maybe it well later today.

Bodhi · Jul 26, 2001, 01:11 PM

Has ANYONE who has ordered a BTO 867 received it yet?

Jul 26, 2001, 01:13 PM

So how does one tell what the updated shipping time is? The Order Status page will only who if an item has shipped or not. I guess another question would be, when all the small items ship, software, monitor etc, what happens when they start buliding your machine? Does the status change from partially shipped to Being assembled...

What can I say I'm dying to get my hands on my new machine

This old motorola clone just ain't cutting it anymore. It's going to be sheer torture staring at this Cinema Display waiting for the new machine to arrive...

But it is a reminder that the new machine is coming

Jul 26, 2001, 01:49 PM

Hi
I have been looking at the shipping times you guys have posted for the dual 800. i was just looking at a system and look what i found. Even with a geforce 3.

Power Mac G4 Z03W
Dual 800MHz PowerPC G4 065-3162
DVD/CD-RW 065-2936
56K internal modem 065-3080
Ultra SCSI PCI & cable adapter 065-2023
Country kit 065-2838
GeForce3 - 64MB DDR-SDRAM 065-2976
Apple Pro Keyboard 065-3160
128MB SDRAM - 1 DIMM 065-3001
Mac OS 065-2837
40GB Ultra ATA 065-2914

8 days

That is from the Uk education store.

Osirisis · Jul 26, 2001, 02:50 PM

Looks like that time estimate worked in the normal UK store as well.... Guess you guys are lucking out... You lucky gits

Now I'm feeling all jealous...

Leonard · Jul 26, 2001, 02:58 PM

I just ordered mine from the Canadian Apple Store:

PURCHASE INFORMATION

ORDER

Part Number: M7811LL/B
Product Name: 3yr AppleCare Protection Plan-Power Mac+Display
Unit Price: $249.00
Quantity: 1
Net Price: $249.00
Estimated time to ship: 1 day

Part Number: B5711LL/A
Product Name: Lexmark Z32 Printer - MSRP $69 - FREE
Unit Price: $0.00
Quantity: 1
Net Price: $0.00
Estimated time to ship: 1 day

Part Number: Z03W
Product Name: Power Mac G4 B
Options:
065-2837 Mac OS - U.S. English
065-2936 Combo (DVD/CD-RW)
065-2838 Accessory kit
065-2919 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX w/TwinView (64MB SDRAM)
065-3160 Apple Pro Keyboard - U.S. English
065-3002 256MB SDRAM - 1 DIMM
065-1898 AirPort Card
065-3162 Dual 800MHz PowerPC G4
065-2946 2x60GB Ultra ATA drive
Unit Price: $5,254.00
Quantity: 1
Net Price: $5,254.00
Estimated time to ship: 5-7 wks

Shipping Cost: $54.00

Your chosen shipping method is Fed Ex (Canada).

SUBTOTAL: $5,557.00

I guess I'll see my G4 Dual 800 in September.

Bodhi · Jul 26, 2001, 07:56 PM

I have a buddy that works at Apple (not in executive or engineering way) so he has no information whatsoever on new products. But he DOES work in the customer service department. Apple has not even gone to production yet on the G4 867's...they will next week. So if you got your order in rather early it should ship by next week or at the latest, the week after next.

Jul 26, 2001, 09:05 PM

Then why have some people already gotten there 867's?

natbaker · Jul 26, 2001, 10:49 PM

I talked to ClubMac again today and they said they'll have the 867 in next week!

Bodhi · Jul 27, 2001, 02:15 AM

Supposedly they made initial runs for the Apple retail stores and some select retailers. There may be some production happening but the major ramp up will not happen until next week. Anyway, I just ordered my G4 867 from here. and it will arrive on Saturday. If you can I suggest you order from them since they have some in stock. There is no tax unless you live in Oregon and what they charge for shipping is far less than what you pay for tax at the Apple Store. BTW: I ordered the 867 from them with the CD-RW drive...they are an Apple Specialist and can order BTO machines. I asked how they received these machines so fast and the woman I spoke with said that they were completely screwed with the iBooks and had a lot of cancelled orders because of it, so Apple made it up to them by sending them these machines very quickly.

[ 07-27-2001: Message edited by: Bodhi ]

dream1mac · Jul 27, 2001, 08:39 AM

My BTO 867MHz shiped, I ordered mine late last friday.
My printer and Rio havent fully shiped yet

but I can live with out them for now. I almost unchecked "send items when ready" I would of kicked my self.

POWER MAC G4 CTO Z03W $ 2,099.00 1 $ 2,099.00
Power Mac G4 065-2839
867MHz PowerPC G4 065-2873
128MB SDRAM/1 DIMM 065-3001
60GB Ultra ATA-7200rpm 065-2915
No Zip drive 065-2956
CD-RW Drive 065-2917
NVIDIA GeForce2MX w/32MB SDRAM 065-3023
No Radeon PCI card 065-2348
No Ultra SCSI PCI card 065-1695
56K internal modem 065-3080
No AirPort Card 065-1899
Apple Pro Keyboard 065-3160
Mac OS 065-2837
Country kit Desktop 065-2838

�� POWER MAC G4 CTO; 1 shipped on 07/26/2001 ��

Vampyre · Jul 27, 2001, 11:50 AM

My order started processing Tuesday [25th], and my Printer shipped today [27th]! Not anything useful though! I would like to bounce this PoS printer off of someone's head.

000010 M8282ZM/A APPLE PRO SPEAKER KIT-ZML 1 59.00

000040 B5711LL/A BNDL LEXMARK Z32 PRINTER BTS-U 1 0.00

000050 Z03W POWER MAC G4 CTO 1 2,220.00

With the following configuration:

Base Unit 065-2839 Power Mac G4
Processor 065-2873 867MHz PowerPC G4
Memory 065-3001 128MB SDRAM/1 DIMM
Hard Drive 065-2915 60GB Ultra ATA-7200rpm
Removable Storage 065-2956 No Zip drive
Optical Support 065-2936 Combo drive
Graphics Support 065-3023 NVIDIA GeForce2MX w/32MB SDRAM
Multiple Display Support 065-2348 No Radeon PCI card
PCI Support 065-1695 No Ultra SCSI PCI card
Modem 065-1245 No Modem
AirPort 065-1899 No AirPort Card
Keyboard Language 065-3160 Apple Pro Keyboard
Mac OS Language 065-2837 Mac OS
Country Kit 065-2838 Country kit Desktop

Jul 27, 2001, 12:45 PM

The local reseller has 2 867's right now and has sold 8 since MWNY.

They seem to have no problem getting them, although they have way more 733's (like more than a dozen)

InterfaceGuy · Jul 27, 2001, 03:09 PM

My 733 arrived this morning. I'm still at work so its still in the box at home waiting for me. I WANNA GO HOME!!

AppleCello · Jul 27, 2001, 03:26 PM

I was going to get a dual 800 with *lots* of goodies, but I decided to wait until september. I will have the temporary use of an iBook for now so I can afford to wait. Its too bad though cause I really was looking forward to getting my powermac ASAP. I was hoping for more from Macworld. I will be ok with an iBook in the meantime.

blakespot · Jul 27, 2001, 03:58 PM

AppleCello: The $3,000 733 is now the low-end $1699 unit. What more do you want from MWNY? A blowjob?! Christ! (Yes, it lacks cache, etc...)

blakespot

ThunderP · Jul 27, 2001, 10:45 PM

how fast is fedex ground? i ordered my machine on saturday and i got the shipping confirmation today. i ordered an 867 w/ combo drive and am getting 384 megs of ram w/ the beast. I cant wait.

Leonard · Jul 27, 2001, 10:48 PM

Hmmm... I had second thoughts about my order today... I phoned up Apple and decided to change the Geforce 2 MX to a Geforce 3... If I'm going to seriously use this machine partly for gaming, why get it with a video card that's over a year old, when you can get it with a 5 (?) month old video card. The games with Geforce 3 optimization will be coming out within 6 months time, and I'll have to upgrade and spend more cash.

macmuncher · Jul 28, 2001, 01:06 AM

I ordered the 867 last Saturday. Status is partially shipped. Only the printer has shipped and not even the speakers yet. Need computer.

Bodhi · Jul 28, 2001, 02:05 AM

867 shipped today from Powermax, I get it tomorrow!

SkiBikeSki · Jul 28, 2001, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by macmuncher:
<STRONG>I ordered the 867 last Saturday. Status is partially shipped. Only the printer has shipped and not even the speakers yet. Need computer.</STRONG>

I also ordered my BTO Mac last Saturday, but have seen nothing on the order status web page, and the over the phone order status is even less helpful. I want mine to ship soon, just like dream1mac;'s did.

Bodhi · Jul 28, 2001, 06:50 PM

blakespot · Jul 28, 2001, 07:49 PM

Bodhi: I see your Info window there shows CL3 RAM. I was glad to see, in the Apple store, that the 867's they had (with two 128MB DIMM's each) were CL2. I was assuming this is what Apple was shipping.

Is one of those SIMM's one that you added?? Is it CL3 (3-2-2 speed)? I paid more for a 2-2-2 512MB DIMM ($125 vs. $70) to get it the faster CL2 to add to the system.

Please let us know!

blakespot

Bodhi · Jul 28, 2001, 08:00 PM

The RAM I added was 3-2-2 but I would bet my ass that Apple isn't shipping these machines with 2-2-2, maybe just on the Apple Stores demo machines.

I am going to sell both of these dimms though and buy one Techworks 512 PC133 2-2-2 dimm. Anyone want these two dimms?

SkiBikeSki · Jul 28, 2001, 11:06 PM

Darn, I ordered my machine a day before bodhi, and he's already got it. I sure hope I don't have to wait much longer for mine to finish assembly. I bet it's the new 80GB hard drive that's holding it up. I can't stand waiting for new toys.

Bodhi · Jul 29, 2001, 01:25 AM

SkiBikeSki ~

I cancelled my Apple Store order and ordered from Powermax and go it overnight. Look back in the thread, I posted a link to them.

ThunderP · Jul 29, 2001, 03:24 AM

Bhodi, i read on www.xlr8yourmac.com that apple system profiler is that the best at telling ram speed, im not sure exatly what mike said, but he was saying somthing like ram that he had used that was labled 2-2-2 was showing as 3-2-2 in the system profiler, sorry i dont have any more details than this.

ThunderPoit

Jul 29, 2001, 06:13 AM

>Bodhi, you were talking about techworks memory ... but i've only seen 3-2-2 dimms ?!
Anybody knows (a good site) where to find some cheap good quality 512 Mb CL2 memory dimms for my dual 800 (... not having it yet

)?
p.s: i'm in europe, so i need a manufacturer that ships internationally
thanx

andrewbw · Jul 29, 2001, 12:20 PM

Ordered my custom 867 last Friday (7/20). Swapped CD-RW for SuperDrive, added a SCSI card. I got the "shipped" e-mail almost to-the-hour one week later, late this Friday evening.

Woohoo! Opted for faster shipping, so I should have it tomorrow or Tuesday.

-A.

SkiBikeSki · Jul 29, 2001, 05:00 PM

Has anyone heard of anyone recieving a G4 with the 80GB hard drive? I think it might be holding my order up. Is anyone else waiting for a machine with the 80 GB drive?

njf_osx · Jul 29, 2001, 06:43 PM

I got some bad news from apple today looks like there has been a huge request for the 733 and they are slow at getting them out the door this is an email i got from them today.

To Our Valued Apple Customer:

Thank you for your recent Apple Store order for a PowerMac G4. We
apologize for the delay in fulfilling your order. We expect to ship
your order within 3 to 6 business days.

You will receive an email
notification once your order has been shipped.

If you would like to change or cancel your order, please contact the
Apple Store Sales Support team at 1-800-676-2775, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
central time, Monday-Friday; or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. central time, Saturday
and Sunday.

We appreciate your patience and thank you again for shopping at the
Apple Store!

Contact Information:

Fax # (512) 674-2226
Phone # (800) 676-2775 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm (Central)

You may check order status and get most carrier tracking information within
one business day of shipment by visiting the following web site:
<http://www.apple.com/OrderStatus>

To better serve our customers, Apple may ship products from multiple
locations. If there are other items in your order, we will send you a
separate confirmation email as soon as they ship.

Sales & Returns Policies:
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Im...spolicies.html

Sincerely,
Apple Computer Consumer

Bodhi · Jul 30, 2001, 01:17 AM

Well there was a "Post A Pic of Your Computer Setup" thread at AI but I cannot find one here so I will throw them in here. Here is my setup, taken this weekend:

and may I present to you....BODHI....

Treebeard · Jul 30, 2001, 01:20 AM

POWER MAC G4 CTO Z03W $ 2,395.00
Power Mac G4 065-2839
867MHz PowerPC G4 065-2873
128MB SDRAM/1 DIMM 065-3001
60GB Ultra ATA-7200rpm 065-2915
No Zip drive 065-2956
SuperDrive 065-2918
NVIDIA GeForce2MX w/32MB SDRAM 065-3023
No Radeon PCI card 065-2348
Ultra SCSI PCI card w/adapter 065-2023
56K internal modem 065-3080
No AirPort Card 065-1899
Apple Pro Keyboard 065-3160
Mac OS 065-2837
Country kit Desktop 065-2838
--------------------------------------
Status: Being assembled

We ordered ours today!

We BTO'd a SCSI card, but I hope that doesn't slow the order down much.

And we're getting a 512MB chip too, but not from Apple. Now we just have to figure out which monitor to buy. We want a 19", but want to keep it to around $400. Hopefully below. Neither of us are graphic designers, but we don't want to look at a crappy picture on our new baby either. Any suggestions?

One more question: What's a country kit desktop?

slipjack · Jul 30, 2001, 03:22 AM

Jeez Bodhi, did you have to get the Quicksilver, the 22 inch cinema display, the titanium, AND the dog? Don't you think that's overdooing it a bit?

[ 07-30-2001: Message edited by: slipjack ]

Jul 30, 2001, 04:33 AM

So I'm a swiss guy and made my order like follows:

POWER MAC G4 CTO Z03W CHF 5.906,21 1 CHF 5.906,21
PMG4 BASE UNIT 065-2839
DUAL 800MHZ PPC G4 065-3162
128MB SDRAM-1 DIMM 065-3001
60GB Ultra ATA-7200rpm 065-2915
No Zip 065-2956
Apple Super Drive FN/SM ZM065-2918
NVIDIA GeForce3 64MB DDR SDRAM 065-2976
None 065-2348
No Ultra SCSI PCI Card 065-1695
56K Internal Spring Modem P57 B065-3080
No AirPort Card 065-1899
USB Keyboard- PMG4 -SM SM065-3160
MAC'OS MINI KIT-D D065-2837
Accessory kit-PMG4/SM SM065-2838

The estimated time was 8 days on July 23 .....status is still beeing assembled.

Hopefully the dream come true soon...

Shaft

dtriska · Jul 30, 2001, 04:58 AM

Regarding Bodhi's setup: I wish university didn't cost so damn much, 'cause I'd love to have the same setup.

Mr. Mxyzptlk · Jul 30, 2001, 09:41 AM

Wow Bodhi, very nice setup. Looks really impressive. I'd maybe use one of those velcro wraps or something so you wouldn't see the power cords under the desk...

(of course I am beine really picky because I am extremely jealous)

Bodhi · Jul 30, 2001, 12:27 PM

Actually the velcro straps are my next step.

Thanks man!

kronkiness · Jul 30, 2001, 02:10 PM

Cant wait for the new 'Quicksilver' to arrive! My babies will have a new family member to keep them company.

Oh, btw - here are my babies waiting in anticipation...hehehe.

Note: If images fail to load, go to:-

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bender · Jul 30, 2001, 04:01 PM

Geesh Bodhi,

I'd love to have either one of your Macs right now. I'm currently stuck using an AMD Duron 750 box while I await my dual 800...oh the agony!

Euphrates · Jul 30, 2001, 04:22 PM

Yeah, waiting for the dualies is terrible. I'm stuck on my beige knowing that I have already spent money on a new computer, yet I don't see any squeaky-clean tower in front of me. I'm still typing on my ADB keyboard mouse, oh the agony!

Jul 30, 2001, 05:45 PM

"Status going back a step"

If your status goes back a step (say, from "Being Assembled" to Being Reviewed")
You should call Apple's Credit Dept. @ (800) 676-2775 Ext. 55200 to see what happened
to your order. They are not likely to call you soon to let you know what the problem was.

My order status went back a step last Saturday and called them today (Monday) to see
what was going on. Turns out that the debit card I used had a daily spending limit (even
though it had money to cover the purchase). I requested a temporary increase, called
Apple back and boom, my status went back to "Being Assembled". The rep. said it should
ship out within 48hrs.

MY ORDER:

POWER MAC G4 CTO $ 2,570.00
Power Mac G4 065-2839
867MHz PowerPC G4 065-2873
128MB SDRAM/1 DIMM 065-3001
60GB Ultra ATA-7200rpm 065-2915
250MB Zip drive 065-2957
SuperDrive 065-2918
NVIDIA GeForce2MX w/32MB SDRAM 065-3023
No Radeon PCI card 065-2348
No Ultra SCSI PCI card 065-1695
No Modem 065-1245
No AirPort Card 065-1899
Apple Pro Keyboard 065-3160
Mac OS 065-2837
Country kit Desktop

AppleCello · Jul 30, 2001, 06:51 PM

Im putting it all on my dad's AmEx. That way I can pay it all off at once, while still having the benefits of the power to dispute problems, withhold payments, etc. This is just for flexibility. Im placing my order when 10.1 is the defualt OS. hopefully in September. CANT WAIT.

SkiBikeSki · Jul 30, 2001, 07:04 PM

I finally spoke to someone at apple store that gave me a better ship date. They said it would take no more than 2-4 weeks from today. That would bring the total time up to 3-5 weeks. Better than before, and I hope it gets even better than that. I wish I didn't have to wait for that 80GB drive, but I need the space and already have a 15GB drive that I want to add. And I don't want to get a 60GB and at 20GB more later, since 3 internal drives is just too much.