iMac Shipping Delays 35
Leslie Holland writes "A new article from Mac insider news site Think Secret explains some of the recent iMac shipping delays. According to Think Secret, many of the first-run models were hit by firmware issues, and we shouldn't expect to see the low-end units for some time."
Re:Shameless, Shameless Silliness (Score:1)
Maybe the inspectors are trying to see if any of those new iMacs can dance like in those Pixar animations.
"Hey Sal! Any of those things dancin' yet?"
"Nope. I've gone thru my whole tape collection. I think Celine Dion's just putting them to sleep..."
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my iMac (Score:2, Informative)
Re:my iMac (Score:1)
I ordered the mid range model, and have yet to hear any shipping info...
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Re:my iMac (Score:3, Funny)
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Re:my iMac (Score:3, Informative)
I ordered a new Powerbook in Dec., which took the same route. Seems some of Apple's products are assembled in Taiwan, then routed via FedEx to Anchorage (customs), then the main FedEx hub in Memphis (ala 'Cast Away'), then to destination.
Basically, you're tracking how a Fed Ex package comes into the US from Taiwan! The Apple rep explained to me in December that that was the way direct orders were routed to speed shipping: no need for the Apple middleman.
Re:my iMac (Score:1)
I ordered a new Powerbook in Dec., which took the same route. Seems some of Apple's products are assembled in Taiwan, then routed via FedEx to Anchorage (customs), then the main FedEx hub in Memphis (ala 'Cast Away'), then to destination.
FedEx has multiple hubs. My iMac didn't go through Memphis because I live in southern California.. it went straight from Alaska to California.
Re:my iMac (Score:1)
It goes straight to Sacramento to be exact.
Re:my iMac (Score:1)
Yay International Date Line!
still waiting (Score:1)
I would not pay much attention to that rumour though. They talk about FedEx reporting going from Alaska back to Taiwan. All that is, is the time zones. FedEx reports local time when things are scanned in. The thing did not actually go back to taiwan.
Re:still waiting (Score:1)
I ordered mine on 1/24 and it ships this week.
Better to have any bugs fixed at the factory.
I ordered the 800/SuperDrive model.
Other delay problems (Score:1, Informative)
I don't know this is an honest-to-God fact. It is possible, however.
You think that's bad... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:hearsay (Score:1)
Defective Logos (Score:1)
Saw a few at a reseller yesterday (Score:2, Interesting)
Also, they looked a lot cooler before I saw one in person. They really do resemble a mid-70s industrial desk lamp. Hey, I'd take one in a heartbeat, but the cube was waaaaay sexier!
This report is speculation, Check iMacLinux.net (Score:1, Informative)
Think Secret? iWalk? Scam? (Score:1, Informative)
Re:Think Secret? iWalk? Scam? (Score:2)
Re:Think Secret? iWalk? Scam? (Score:2, Informative)
No, Think Secret did not post news on the "iWalk" -- except to debunk it [thinksecret.com]. The fact is, this report isn't speculation, rumor, hearsay...it's insider news, and it's affecting quite a large number of people right now.
I think our record speaks for itself -- thanks for reading!
-Nick dePlume
Publisher and Editor in Chief, Think Secret
perhaps.... (Score:2)
Shipping to Anchorage (Score:1, Interesting)
When the items are shipped from Tiawan to Anchorage, they will arrive at customs the day BEFORE they were shipped. When Fedex sorts the item's shipping process by data, it will appear in Alaska BEFORE it was shipped form Tiawan because of that pesky ol International Date Line.
This leads the unobservant individual to think their order was in Tiawan after it was in Alaska.
Silly rabbits.
Clock is ticking.. (Score:1)
I ordered the mid-grade "new iMac" on Feb 2.
Haven't heard a peep from my local Mac dealer.
The clock is ticking on my $150 Microsoft Office v.X rebate. I have to receive my box by April 29'th or Microsoft won't give me the rebate (for bundling Office v.X with a new Mac).
My local Mac dealer in St. Louis says all sales are final (so in the end it will be my own fault). I wouldn't normally do this (give up my right to return something), but the evil Microsoft rebate requires:
I think Items (1), (2), and (3) are ridiculous, and that's why I call them "evil"..
I bought it from the local dealer because I could be certain to get a receipt for both the Mac and Office v.X posted the same day.