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MacGorilla · Oct 24, 2003, 12:09 PM

I got mine at 10am EDT as well. Its sitting here next to me in its Big Black Box.

midwinter · Oct 24, 2003, 12:13 PM

I'm still waiting on mine (I actually have *three* unrelated packages currently out for delivery), and I have to go teach in 30 minutes.

I imagine it'll be here when I get back.

PBG4 User · Oct 24, 2003, 12:14 PM

FedEx just dropped it off now! Woohoo!!

Now I get to go back to work.

gthyb · Oct 24, 2003, 12:19 PM

GOT MINE! now if only my roommate would will let me use his HD to back up my user folder...

damn...plus i have a few netflix dvds i need to burn.

double damn.

maybe i'll upgrade rather than format.

aapljack · Oct 24, 2003, 12:24 PM

For those of you who have got it, did you have to sign for it? I left a signed note on my doorstep asking them to leave it for me. It is out for delivery right now. I hope they leave it.

-b

midwinter · Oct 24, 2003, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by aapljack:
For those of you who have got it, did you have to sign for it? I left a signed note on my doorstep asking them to leave it for me. It is out for delivery right now. I hope they leave it.

-b

They should. That's usually all it takes.

dole · Oct 24, 2003, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by aapljack:
For those of you who have got it, did you have to sign for it? I left a signed note on my doorstep asking them to leave it for me. It is out for delivery right now. I hope they leave it.

-b

I had to sign whenever FedEx delivered it. Since you left the signed note, they will most likely leave it for you.

Kenstee · Oct 24, 2003, 12:53 PM

The Panther Has Landed!!!

Arrived Via FedEx Friday 12:45PM in NYC.

Was upgraded to 2nd Day from Free Standard Shipping. Way to go Apple!!!

BZ · Oct 24, 2003, 12:55 PM

UPDATE: Panther landed at 11:00am this morning in NYC for me. Sadly, I am at work.

BZ

imago dei · Oct 24, 2003, 01:29 PM

Recieved about one minute ago. Installing now

-imago dei

StevenWRX · Oct 24, 2003, 01:31 PM

Just got mine too! Fixin to install! w00t w00t!

CatOne · Oct 24, 2003, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by -Q-:
Dumbass. You obviously don't understand the concept of overnite shipping.

Here let me explain it: I paid for a service to have a package delivered to me within 24-hours of shipping. I received a shipping notice on Wednesday. Therefore I should receive my package on Thursday as I paid for that service.

If you have any trouble with that concept, let me know. Moron.

I understand the concept. I also understand that Apple is trying to ensure shipments aren't received until Friday, and you're trying to beat the system, and you lost.

I'm laughing at you, and your waste of money.

jango · Oct 24, 2003, 01:41 PM

kinda sucks that it didn't come in the box, but oh well. Fedex dropped it off 5 min ago and I'm installing now.

nobitacu · Oct 24, 2003, 01:46 PM

I just got mine! YEAH!!!! I got mine in a nice black Panther Box. I think you didn't get a box because you have the upgrade version that is free for you.

Ming

Drakino · Oct 24, 2003, 01:59 PM

FedEx just delivered my upgrade package.

For anyone wondering, here is what came with the upgrade orders:

Upgrade bundle

graphics84 · Oct 24, 2003, 01:59 PM

got it @ 9:05am today 10/24/03

TPmac · Oct 24, 2003, 02:08 PM

I currently live in Asia but will get Panther deliver to my sister in CA. She will then mail me the discs. Talk about desperately waiting.

Can someone tell me what exactly is in the Panther package that needs to be forwarded to me. How many discs are there and is there anything else besides the discs that I will need?

My sister is absolutely clueless about computers so I want to be exactly clear in my instruction to her on what to mail. I want her to use the smallest envelope possible to avoid any problems or delays with local customs' inspections or charges. Thanks.

hyperizer · Oct 24, 2003, 02:14 PM

They left mine without a note or signature. But things are a little more casual in Santa Fe.

hardcat1970 · Oct 24, 2003, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by jango:
kinda sucks that it didn't come in the box, but oh well. Fedex dropped it off 5 min ago and I'm installing now.

Extremely disappointed not getting a boxed version. I got 7b85 earlier already, and spend $20 just for the box.

GhettoDalaiLama · Oct 24, 2003, 02:20 PM

Oct 24, 2003
8:16 am

On FedEx vehicle for delivery_

ANCHORAGE AK_

FedEx always delivers between 11:30 and noon since it's going to a Private Mail Box place.

waxcrash · Oct 24, 2003, 02:26 PM

Just checked the FedEx web site from work. I can't wait to get home.

nobitacu · Oct 24, 2003, 02:28 PM

Yea, I'm backing all my stuff up right now so i can do a clean install.

Ming

TheJoshu · Oct 24, 2003, 02:31 PM

Panther shipped overnight and arrived at 9:16 AM Eastern today in Red Hook, New York. Picked it up from Annandale-on-Hudson at 11:30, installed it and started playing by 1PM. (That's about two hours north of NYC, btw.)

TheIceMan · Oct 24, 2003, 02:33 PM

Arrived Via FedEx Friday 12:35PM.

I have mixed feelings because:

1. I just sold my PowerBook
2. Now I don't have anything to use Panther on.
3. Of course this gives me a GREAT reason to go out and get another laptop!

RH · Oct 24, 2003, 02:34 PM

Got it about an hour ago and setting it up after a fresh install. So far I am lovin everything about Panther!

RH
PowerBook G4 12" 867, SoundSticks & iSub
Blueberry imac G4 433

emark · Oct 24, 2003, 02:48 PM

Pittsburgh PA - arrived 12:30 Fed Ex

hang in there, you'll still probably_receive it today...

final sys update run, permissions repaired, backup done, and installer estimating 11 minutes to go....

(logged in from ibook, next victim....)

Anyone w/ thoughts on Apple not allowing one person to operate OS on Desktop and Laptop for one person? I know they did thru 10.1, or at least Apple Store Rep said so when ordered then. When placed this order, rep asked me what machines I would run this on, and tried to get me to purchase additional licenses.

I could see it, for a family, or multiple individuals, but if I am the only one switching back and forth, seems unfair....like the good ol' days...when we walked uphill to school 7 miles in a blizzard...

Less than 1 minute, got to go!!!

spiderbyte · Oct 24, 2003, 02:51 PM

just arrived... friday 2:00 pm

////

\\\\ spiderbyte

nforcer · Oct 24, 2003, 03:04 PM

Arrived 10 minutes ago. Now comes the fun reformatting and partition setup time.

forcelite · Oct 24, 2003, 03:12 PM

got it but have to go to work, I already installed it though

-Q- · Oct 24, 2003, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by CatOne:
I understand the concept. I also understand that Apple is trying to ensure shipments aren't received until Friday, and you're trying to beat the system, and you lost.

I'm laughing at you, and your waste of money.

No, I think you're still too stupid to get it (although don't get me wrong, I'm glad people like you exist. Otherwise, who would collect the garbage?). I just got off the phone and they happily refunded my money.

And I got it at 9 AM EST so I still got it before most anyone else.

Let me know if I used too many syllables in the above sentences.

The Mick · Oct 24, 2003, 03:39 PM

Delivered at 12:19PM at my house. Now I have to finish work and get home to install. Looking forward to it!

HvyMtlMdns · Oct 24, 2003, 03:46 PM

Ughh

- Of all days for my apartment office to close for meetings, they choose today. FedEx attempted a delivery but no one was there. FedEx didn't leave a note, so I'm hoping they will make a return trip to my complex later this afternoon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If they don't, I'm going down to the FedEx depot and camping out until the driver shows up

BrunoBruin · Oct 24, 2003, 03:47 PM

Mine arrived about 1 p.m. Unfortunately, I ordered two copies and Apple only saw fit to ship one.

Someone else in my office ordered two and got two, so I assume there was a foul-up somewhere. I'll call Apple Monday, just in case the second copy arrives in a separate box.

midwinter · Oct 24, 2003, 03:48 PM

Ow.

I think I've hurt my neck from constantly looking out the window every time a white car goes by.

sandsl · Oct 24, 2003, 03:54 PM

I'm in the UK, and mine hasn't arrived. Plus they haven't provided me with any working tracking details.

Buck_W · Oct 24, 2003, 03:55 PM

I ordered my copy this past Monday and it arrived today (10/24) a few minutes past noon

Rain · Oct 24, 2003, 04:04 PM

Is there such thing as a (Mac) mail curse? First my pb sleeve goes MIA in the mail, then FedEx loses track of my panther package, which was scheduled to arrive before noon today (it's currently 1pm). The last known activity was on Wednesday! Oiy. Now I have to wait for them to call me back.

ETA: so to answer your question - no, FedEx hasn't delivered Panther yet

noka · Oct 24, 2003, 04:05 PM

got mine at 9am, almost on the dot... awesome.

just curious, does anyone know if the G5 "free" upgrade will work with other systems?

-Q- · Oct 24, 2003, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by noka:
got mine at 9am, almost on the dot... awesome.

just curious, does anyone know if the G5 "free" upgrade will work with other systems?

It might have been tested on a G4 powerbook with everything running fine so far.

MacFreak · Oct 24, 2003, 05:04 PM

Received mine today, Friday, 10/24, at 12:00 PM...just got home...ready to install...

brapper · Oct 24, 2003, 05:14 PM

i got mine today at 10am...
the delivery woman commented on my looking hung over...I was.

Naz · Oct 24, 2003, 05:24 PM

damn mines left Memphis around noon how can it get to CT today?

guess monday for me, thats okay since I was right in the middle of a design project

Chinasaur · Oct 24, 2003, 05:43 PM

Wooohooo!!! FedEx delivered at 2.42PM PST!!

Rockin' Apple!!!!

nredman · Oct 24, 2003, 05:46 PM

got here at 11:30am, was at my apartments office when i got off work

good work apple

Mr. Blur · Oct 24, 2003, 05:51 PM

just arrived here too......i will install on the powerbook first while the desktop runs a backup......

HvyMtlMdns · Oct 24, 2003, 06:00 PM

It's here !!! FedEx made a second delivery attempt. I'm currently loading it up on the tower. Very nice box by the way. I send feedback later.

MindFad · Oct 24, 2003, 06:02 PM

No, UPS delivered Pumas instead.

Sorry.

mandm1 · Oct 24, 2003, 06:07 PM

First, congrats to those that received their up-to-date Panther today.

My order status on Thursday night was still listed as open, so I called Apple and the rep said not to worry - it would be here Friday. I called again this afternoon and another rep said it would maybe *ship* Friday, but since its ground I wouldn't get it for a few days anway. I explained that according to many people on different forums, ground was upgraded to 2nd day or overnight so everyone would have Panther on Friday (people that paid for overnight are even getting refunds); or I would have paid for overnight.

Now I check my order status and it says est. ship - on or before 10/29/03.

Not very happy ... calling Apple again now, but I don't really expect much to be done.

Oh, well; something to be thankful for: my 10 day old PB 17" 1.33 is a dream, no bad pixels or other problems at this point!

Sorry for the rant, everyone

PS, just got off the phone and was "upgraded" to standard overnight when it does ship. Better than nothing.

RyanG3 · Oct 24, 2003, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by mandm1:
First, congrats to those that received their up-to-date Panther today.

My order status on Thursday night was still listed as open, so I called Apple and the rep said not to worry - it would be here Friday. I called again this afternoon and another rep said it would maybe *ship* Friday, but since its ground I wouldn't get it for a few days anway. I explained that according to many people on different forums, ground was upgraded to 2nd day or overnight so everyone would have Panther on Friday (people that paid for overnight are even getting refunds); or I would have paid for overnight.

Now I check my order status and it says est. ship - on or before 10/29/03.

Not very happy ... calling Apple again now, but I don't really expect much to be done.

Oh, well; something to be thankful for: my 10 day old PB 17" 1.33 is a dream, no bad pixels or other problems at this point!

Sorry for the rant, everyone

PS, just got off the phone and was "upgraded" to standard overnight when it does ship. Better than nothing.

I'm with ya on this rant, same thing happened to me hear at work! It's been bumped to the 29th, what the f*$k? It's just really frustrating.

aapljack · Oct 24, 2003, 06:37 PM

Alright! According to the Fed-Ex tracking page, my copy was delivered at 1pm! It is sitting there waiting for me. Only an hour left of the workday! I'm such a geek!

-b