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justinkim · Nov 12, 2002, 08:06 PM

The Indianapolis facility has only sorts packages in the evening/early morning. Ours missed the sort and so had to wait until the next one tonight. FedEx told me this evening that I may have mine in the morning delivery, but couldn't promise it before COB tomorrow.

KidRed · Nov 12, 2002, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by lokjah:

you know u want to go get it now lol

i'm just itchin for my superdrive model...

l�k

Don't give me any ideas

YeLordWindsor · Nov 12, 2002, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by justinkim:
The Indianapolis facility has only sorts packages in the evening/early morning. Ours missed the sort and so had to wait until the next one tonight. FedEx told me this evening that I may have mine in the morning delivery, but couldn't promise it before COB tomorrow.

Oh this is killing me! It's now 7:30pm, and my package supposedly arrived in Boston at 6:30pm (NOTE: I live in Boston). FedEx then got the crazy idea that I wanted the computer to take a scenic route through New Hampshire before delivery to my home in Boston (which is, incidentally, within walking distance of the Boston FedEx ramp). A call to FedEx didn't clear up the issue; in fact, there's a possibility that the package is still in Indianapolis. Why!?!?! Why?!?!?!

At least I have comfort in knowing that my computer is well-travelled.

And, if you want a truly amusing story, ask me to share with you the nightmare UPS put me through about a year ago when I sent my Dell off for repair. Oh golly.

On a positive note, the lady I spoke with at FedEx (who was, by the way, very polite) said that my package has now been flagged to receive "special attention." She said that doing so might help expedite the process of getting it to me. Heh heh.

justinkim · Nov 12, 2002, 09:07 PM

Don't keep us in suspense, Windsor. Tell all!

Mine has finally left Indianapolis. Feels like it was there long enough to be allowed to register to vote.

Christina · Nov 12, 2002, 09:13 PM

I live 4 hours away, and they said I wont have it for 48 more hours. LOL

Originally posted by justinkim:
Don't keep us in suspense, Windsor. Tell all!

Mine has finally left Indianapolis. Feels like it was there long enough to be allowed to register to vote.

justinkim · Nov 12, 2002, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Christina:
I live 4 hours away, and they said I wont have it for 48 more hours. LOL

Did a person tell you that? The automated tracking information system gives different information than the operators. If you're going to call, do it quickly. The Direct Distribution people close earlier than the rest of FedEx.

Christina · Nov 12, 2002, 09:31 PM

Yes, I called them. They said it has to go to O'Hare by plane first, which will happen TOMORROW, and they'll attempt delivery Thursday.

Seems awefully wacked to me.

Originally posted by justinkim:

Did a person tell you that? The automated tracking information system gives different information than the operators. If you're going to call, do it quickly. The Direct Distribution people close earlier than the rest of FedEx.

jambajooz · Nov 12, 2002, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by Christina:
Yes, I called them. They said it has to go to O'Hare by plane first, which will happen TOMORROW, and they'll attempt delivery Thursday.

Seems awefully wacked to me.

do you guys regret not getting the Superdrives? Other threads say that they can come as early as next week. Some on the boards already have them as we speak.

Christina · Nov 12, 2002, 10:17 PM

I personally don't. I really didn't even consider it when I got my machine. I'm sorta peeved about Fedex though.

Originally posted by jambajooz:

do you guys regret not getting the Superdrives? Other threads say that they can come as early as next week. Some on the boards already have them as we speak.

jambajooz · Nov 12, 2002, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by Christina:
I personally don't. I really didn't even consider it when I got my machine. I'm sorta peeved about Fedex though.

Yeah I felt the same way but I should be happy with what I have (or will have) I even got a good deal through ADC. Hey I hope you're not the Christina I know from Chicago

By the way, does everyone who paid $15 for expedited shipping say on Apple's tracking "Requested Carrier: BESTWAY 1 OR 2 DAY SERVICE"? Just wondering...

jhunt5247 · Nov 12, 2002, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by jambajooz:

By the way, does everyone who paid $15 for expedited shipping say on Apple's tracking "Requested Carrier: BESTWAY 1 OR 2 DAY SERVICE"? Just wondering...

Yep, that is what mine said when I checked on www.apple.com/orderstatus However, then I received an email indicating it had shipped with a fedex tracking number.

Nebrie · Nov 12, 2002, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by YeLordWindsor:

Oh this is killing me! It's now 7:30pm, and my package supposedly arrived in Boston at 6:30pm (NOTE: I live in Boston). FedEx then got the crazy idea that I wanted the computer to take a scenic route through New Hampshire before delivery to my home in Boston (which is, incidentally, within walking distance of the Boston FedEx ramp). A call to FedEx didn't clear up the issue; in fact, there's a possibility that the package is still in Indianapolis. Why!?!?! Why?!?!?!

That's Fedex for ya. Once I had a package delivered to me from a place exactly 10 minutes away. (I didnt know they were so close at the time) Fedex somehow decided that it would be better to send the package to Missouri before sending it back! Took an entire week to get it.

jmp998 · Nov 13, 2002, 03:05 AM

Ordered Friday 11/8/02 at 1PM CST PowerBook G4 1GHz/1024MB/60GB/Combo (student purchase). Just shipped 1AM Wednesday 11/13/02. Hoping for Saturday delivery, but maybe Monday or Tuesday is more realistic. Any thoughts?

jambajooz · Nov 13, 2002, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by jmp998:
Ordered Friday 11/8/02 at 1PM CST PowerBook G4 1GHz/1024MB/60GB/Combo (student purchase). Just shipped 1AM Wednesday 11/13/02. Hoping for Saturday delivery, but maybe Monday or Tuesday is more realistic. Any thoughts?

Ordered my combo about the same time as you did, but i used the ADC purchase so it might take a little longer. Were you actively checking the status of your order? Mine is still "being reviewed" but I called Apple and they said that they are in the process of shipping it. So I dont think the tracking is accurate.

jmp998 · Nov 13, 2002, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by jambajooz:

Ordered my combo about the same time as you did, but i used the ADC purchase so it might take a little longer. Were you actively checking the status of your order? Mine is still "being reviewed" but I called Apple and they said that they are in the process of shipping it. So I dont think the tracking is accurate.

I've been checking pathologically (several times a day). It took me about 1 hour to make it through the "being reviewed" stage on Friday, then it stayed at "being assembled" until some time in the last two hours. Now I have a FEDEX number but it's not in the FEDEX system yet.

Edit: Just picked up by FEDEX, listed as on the way to Indianopolis.

BlakIce · Nov 13, 2002, 04:09 AM

if i hadnt been unemployed for almost a year i could have ordered one now i have to wait and read about u guys having all the fun, oh well can you guys post some pictures

SuperGenius · Nov 13, 2002, 10:08 AM

For those that have ordered the 1ghz/superdrive: does anyone have an Order Staus other than "Being Assembled". Had I known that the Apple Stores would get stock first, I would not have placed an order online from Apple. It just seemed logical that Apple would fill backorders before it sent stock to its stores. Oh well, I just hope it comes before December.

cambro · Nov 13, 2002, 10:16 AM

I ordered my 1 Ghz Combo (1 Gig RAM) on 7 November from the online Apple Store for education. It shipped on the 13th from Taiwan.

Can't wait!

Eug · Nov 13, 2002, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by SuperGenius:
For those that have ordered the 1ghz/superdrive: does anyone have an Order Staus other than "Being Assembled". Had I known that the Apple Stores would get stock first, I would not have placed an order online from Apple. It just seemed logical that Apple would fill backorders before it sent stock to its stores. Oh well, I just hope it comes before December.

I ordered mine the first day, so that makes it a week now. It's still "Being Assembled".

If it's any consolation, it doesn't look like the stores here in Toronto are getting any of these any time soon either. Or at least I hope not because then I'll be irritated.

YeLordWindsor · Nov 13, 2002, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Eug:

I ordered mine the first day, so that makes it a week now. It's still "Being Assembled".

If it's any consolation, it doesn't look like the stores here in Toronto are getting any of these any time soon either. Or at least I hope not because then I'll be irritated.

Oh baby, it's here!!!! Will post reviews later this afternoon.

Eug · Nov 13, 2002, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by YeLordWindsor:

Oh baby, it's here!!!! Will post reviews later this afternoon.

Damn you!

You just had to rub it in didn't you.

Anyways, when you review it, please include the model of your hard drive (Fujitsu MHS 4200?), and the model of your combo drive.

jhunt5247 · Nov 13, 2002, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by YeLordWindsor:

Oh baby, it's here!!!! Will post reviews later this afternoon.

Congrats! Post *lots* of pictures! We all like pictures.

YeLordWindsor · Nov 13, 2002, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by jhunt5247:

Congrats! Post *lots* of pictures! We all like pictures.

Oh man, haha, I have no idea how to use this thing. Figuring it out as I go. But, you'll be happy to know that I'm using it to type this post. Reviews later.

Eug · Nov 13, 2002, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by YeLordWindsor:

Oh man, haha, I have no idea how to use this thing. Figuring it out as I go. But, you'll be happy to know that I'm using it to type this post. Reviews later.

If you don't already know:

Open the Finder --> Applications --> Utilities --> Apple System Profiler.

That will give you a summary of your hardware. Stuff like memory, vid card, etc. I believe are in the overall summary, and the drives are on the second tabbed page.

Christina · Nov 13, 2002, 11:49 AM

Yay, Fedex was wrong, it came this morning. All I can say is, WOW, this is one amazingly nice laptop. I mean, wow. LOL

kluau88 · Nov 13, 2002, 12:01 PM

Fedex is now saying I won't get my laptop til Friday

It left TPE at 19:56. Unfortunately I can't tell where it's headed. The Fedex site says the laptop is heading to San Jose, but from what people have said packages are either clearing customs in ANC or IND. Given the flight time to ANC is about 11 hours I guess there's still hope it will clear customs this afternoon and get to me tomorrow.

KidRed · Nov 13, 2002, 12:01 PM

I just got mine! I'm taking pics now.

justinkim · Nov 13, 2002, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Christina:
Yay, Fedex was wrong, it came this morning. All I can say is, WOW, this is one amazingly nice laptop. I mean, wow. LOL

Congrats! Mine's been on the freaking truck since 8:30. WHERE IS IT ALREADY? You would think they'd be nice enough to make a special trip out to my house just to deliver my new toy.

hook · Nov 13, 2002, 12:25 PM

Anybody know what the time difference in Taiwan is? My combo pb was picked up at Toayuan City at 11:28 today. Looks like its getting ready to go on the plane. Probably having a drink at the airport bar.

kluau88 · Nov 13, 2002, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by hook:
Anybody know what the time difference in Taiwan is? My combo pb was picked up at Toayuan City at 11:28 today. Looks like its getting ready to go on the plane. Probably having a drink at the airport bar.

Taiwan is 13 hours ahead if you're in New York and 16 in San Francisco.

KidRed · 02:46 PM

Here are the pics-

Pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

Pic4

Pic5

Pic 6

justinkim · Nov 13, 2002, 12:44 PM

The freaking truck came. Wow, this is *so* much faster than my old 400MHz machine (like that should be a surprise!). The screen is much brighter, but I'm not sure if I like the keyboard as much. Anyway, now to transfer all my stuff over and reinstall all my software.

cowerd · Nov 13, 2002, 12:46 PM

its here. indulging in tech-porn. interesting factlet: software install and restore disk is a DVD. is this olds news?

Christina · Nov 13, 2002, 12:47 PM

You know what is nice....

Firewire target disk mode. Mounted my G3 that I'd backed up all my old Quicksilver stuff to do, and copied all my data over the firewire cable.

men$an · Nov 13, 2002, 12:50 PM

*drool*

cant wait for my 1GHz, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD with Combo.

but i ordered it friday night =[

/me waits

*sigh*
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*drool*
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*sigh*

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Sawtooth2000 · Nov 13, 2002, 12:50 PM

If you buy from an Apple retail store (either in store or online) do you get the $40 double your RAM deal, or is that only good on Apple online store orders (not specific to one retail store)?

claughery · Nov 13, 2002, 12:58 PM

Does anybody have any dead or stuck pixels on theirs???

hook · Nov 13, 2002, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by kluau88:

Taiwan is 13 hours ahead if you're in New York and 16 in San Francisco.

Thanks. NYC. Actually looks like it made it to the airport at 19:56. Fed Ex just told me it would be delivered Monday. Friday if there was no trouble with customs. I paid the $15 for 2 day. Seems like I should get it Friday.

claughery · Nov 13, 2002, 01:04 PM

Also... Are you going to benchmark it??? Post some scores so we can compare it with the 800...
You will be the first one to benchmark a 1ghz ti!!!

kluau88 · Nov 13, 2002, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Sawtooth2000:
If you buy from an Apple retail store (either in store or online) do you get the $40 double your RAM deal, or is that only good on Apple online store orders (not specific to one retail store)?

The $40 double your RAM deal is good at the Apple brick and mortar stores as well as the Online store.

KidRed · Nov 13, 2002, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by claughery:
Does anybody have any dead or stuck pixels on theirs???

Everything here looks perfect so far

Christina · Nov 13, 2002, 01:05 PM

Not -1- pixel has an issue on mine...

Originally posted by claughery:
Does anybody have any dead or stuck pixels on theirs???

KidRed · Nov 13, 2002, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Sawtooth2000:
If you buy from an Apple retail store (either in store or online) do you get the $40 double your RAM deal, or is that only good on Apple online store orders (not specific to one retail store)?

Only at apple.com I believe.

hook · Nov 13, 2002, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by Sawtooth2000:
If you buy from an Apple retail store (either in store or online) do you get the $40 double your RAM deal, or is that only good on Apple online store orders (not specific to one retail store)?

If you ask for it, they'll honor it (at the nyc SOHO store). However, they told me they wouldn't give me the student discount ($50 in the store) as well as the ram discount. Also, your only options are the 867 w combo drive and the 1ghz with superdrive. No 1ghz w combo available in store.

Dave Hagan · Nov 13, 2002, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Eug:

If you don't already know:

Open the Finder --> Applications --> Utilities --> Apple System Profiler.

That will give you a summary of your hardware. Stuff like memory, vid card, etc. I believe are in the overall summary, and the drives are on the second tabbed page.

Or even easier, you could go to About this Mac and click the "More info..." button which will spring open Apple System Profiler.

Dave Hagan · Nov 13, 2002, 01:16 PM

According to the online tracking, my dad has signed for the package. So it's there. I just have to wait another two more (or so) hours to get home and play with it.

YeLordWindsor · Nov 13, 2002, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by claughery:
Does anybody have any dead or stuck pixels on theirs???

No problematic pixels on mine. Everything seems to be in perfect condition. It'll be a few hours until
I get to play with it though.

I did a quick check of the system profiler before leaving home. Everything appears to be in order; I'm not exactly sure what you guys are wanting me to look for. I thought that the hard drive type/model was already established. If not though, I'd be more than happy to look up any info. Just tell me what you want me to find out, and I'll give the details in a few hours.

Eug · Nov 13, 2002, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by YeLordWindsor:

No problematic pixels on mine. Everything seems to be in perfect condition. It'll be a few hours until
I get to play with it though.

I did a quick check of the system profiler before leaving home. Everything appears to be in order; I'm not exactly sure what you guys are wanting me to look for. I thought that the hard drive type/model was already established. If not though, I'd be more than happy to look up any info. Just tell me what you want me to find out, and I'll give the details in a few hours.

Thanks. All we know for sure is that:

JayTi's laptop has a 5400 rpm drive. Thus it is likely NOT a Fujitsu. It's also likely not representative either, since it's a pre-release model.

emerrill's laptop has a 4200 rpm Fujitsu drive. All I can find from Fujitsu in the 60 GB size is the MHS series. Thus it's probably that one but I've had no confirmation of that yet.

In any case, I have yet to find ANY review of the Fujitsu MHS series. Apple and Fujitsu seem to espouse the virtues of high-density platters, but nobody knows if the Fujitsu is really any faster than other 4200 rpm laptop drives.

Also, what's the model of the combo drive? Just wondering.

Thanks.

BlakIce · Nov 13, 2002, 02:48 PM

more pictures please, put me deeper in misery

KidRed · Nov 13, 2002, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by Eug:

Thanks. All we know for sure is that:

JayTi's laptop has a 5400 rpm drive. Thus it is likely NOT a Fujitsu. It's also likely not representative either, since it's a pre-release model.

emerrill's laptop has a 4200 rpm Fujitsu drive. All I can find from Fujitsu in the 60 GB size is the MHS series. Thus it's probably that one but I've had no confirmation of that yet.

In any case, I have yet to find ANY review of the Fujitsu MHS series. Apple and Fujitsu seem to espouse the virtues of high-density platters, but nobody knows if the Fujitsu is really any faster than other 4200 rpm laptop drives.

Also, what's the model of the combo drive? Just wondering.

Thanks.

Matshita FUJITSU MHS2060AT