New Core 2 Duo MPB

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Did anyone receive these from a South African retailer yet?
I ordered from the Zastore site after I called them, they said I should order everything on their site and only arange payment when they called me and confirm when they get their stock. It is almost 2 weeks now and everytime I called it is "we will receive it soon". Will I get it before xmas, otherwise does anyone know how to procure a MBP core 2 in a short while?
 
digicape are getting in shipments each week

It just sux that u cant get a custom model

im getting the 2.33 glossy 160gb model when im in london later this month
 
@dotcat: Glossy? Is that your preference?

I don't like the glossy ones. They look like cheap @ss Fujitsu Siemens machines :p
 
Played with a Fujitsu with a glossy screen last week, and the image seems crisper and richer, but there were a lot of reflections even in low light conditions. It was really bad when it was bright.
Don't think I'll be going for glossy anytime soon.
 
I was playing around with a MB that had a glossy screen - really was not impressed.

Given the choice I'd go for matt any day. Still, if it suits your needs and the environment (lighting) then go for it if thats what you prefer. :)
 
Well - I first have to compare them side by side - only then will I be able to make an informed decision. Thats what my visit to the regents street apple store will be for.
 
dotcat said:
Well - I first have to compare them side by side - only then will I be able to make an informed decision. Thats what my visit to the regents street apple store will be for.
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Comparison - Thats the best option.

Too bad you're buying in the UK - they're pretty pricey there too. Got time for a quick trip across the pond to NY? :)

17" MBP from Amazon.com (USA) - $2,799.00 (£1415.00)
17" from Apple UK - £1,899.00 ($3,757.00)

For 400 squid I'd make the trip - it would pay for itself! :D
 
Apple usually waits for their old stock to be depleted before ordering new stock. hence their 'waiting for shipment' story.
 
Does anyone have the Istore in Menlyn's contact details? Directory service is useless as they are mostly anyway.
 
I've read you will have less problems with the latest production models. Some MBPs do strange things like turn themselves off or make wheezing noises. Seems the Chinese are still learning about QC ;)
 
Skeptik said:
I've read you will have less problems with the latest production models. Some MBPs do strange things like turn themselves off or make wheezing noises. Seems the Chinese are still learning about QC ;)
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Please elaborate on these problems, cuz the only problems that you *may* be refering to is the "moo" and RSS, but they both affected mostly MacBooks.
I don't know of RSS being a problem with MBP's at all.

BTW just got a mail from Apple IMC/Core offering 25%/15% off a mac if I own a PPC mac. Can anyone say C2D?
 
BobJones said:
Please elaborate on these problems, cuz the only problems that you *may* be refering to is the "moo" and RSS, but they both affected mostly MacBooks.
I don't know of RSS being a problem with MBP's at all.

BTW just got a mail from Apple IMC/Core offering 25%/15% off a mac if I own a PPC mac. Can anyone say C2D?
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RSS?

Wouldnt mind that email :) I can say C2D :D
 
I also got the e-mail .. I can fw it to you bwana, oh wait, no iStore on PE :p
 
LandyMan said:
I also got the e-mail .. I can fw it to you bwana, oh wait, no iStore on PE :p
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Ok - didnt realise it was only for a b&m.

Unfortunately we don't have much in PE - hasnt dissuaded the hillbillies from invading though. I have to wonder what it would take!
 
BobJones said:
Random Shutdown Syndrome... last I heard they were swopping out logic boards and heatsinks for some of the aflicted MacBooks.
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Ah - yes - I've heard of that.

They've since sorted out all those rev a issues, correct?
 
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