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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Glad you'll be our guinea pig then.
Proud to be. Ive been wanting this for a long time.

The only complaint I think Ill have is the one port. A way to charge and to do other things is a big deal to me.

Apple put the fastest fanless system available in it. As the tech grows it will get faster.

But for me, I really only need a basic Ipad system with a good keyboard and trackpad on the road. This is what I need.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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Yeah Working for Apple reseller paying off - Getting the 512GB 1.3 for $1600 - Ships in 2 days.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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What's wrong with the 50 iPads, 25 MacBooks and surface pro 3 that you have?
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
What's wrong with the 50 iPads, 25 MacBooks and surface pro 3 that you have?
I recently consolidated down to 3 tablets and only 2 laptops. I feel like I need a 3rd.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 06:10 AM
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Well, I did all I could do. Asked my wife to order me the watch for my bday and ordered the Macbook. Now the waiting game.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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I bet you got the  watch edition
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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Not quite - 4-6 weeks
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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Pre-ordered a Sport, hopefully get it by end of April/Early May.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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At the Apple Store now - Played with the watch and Macbook...Gonna be a long 4-6 weeks.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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At the Apple Store now - Played with the watch and Macbook...Gonna be a long 4-6 weeks.
Did you reserve an appointment? Or walked in?
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Bummer... I don't want to buy it, just try it on
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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come in.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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come in.
No appoinents left for today.

Not gonna walk into the downtown SF, it's ALWAYS a mad house there.

Damn tourists
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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You can go in and play with the units in a plastic display thing, just need to reserve to put it on.

Looks like the new Macbook will run Bootcamp.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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You can go in and play with the units in a plastic display thing, just need to reserve to put it on.

Looks like the new Macbook will run Bootcamp.
Like I said, the downtown SF store is a mad house. No thank you!

Took me 30 minutes just to fiddle with the iPhone 6 Plus when that came out.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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Why would I not try it on?

The wait wasn't so bad, 10 minutes.











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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Im getting antsy....
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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When are your 5 MacBooks delivered?
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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I can't get a shipping date yet. I got the max model (512GB 1.3 Ghz) not even sure if they are built yet
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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So not the speediest thing in the world, but I like it so far. Getting used to the keyboard and installing my stuff on now.

So I found in a shop the 512GB model with 1.2 Ghz processor in stock and couldnt wait, so I bought it. I also have on order a 512GB 1.3 Ghz Space Grey model which I got for a discount of $1605 plus tax (usually $1499+150=$1744). Im going to sell it most likely, so if anyone wants to buy it off me let me know and we will talk about it.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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$34.50
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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$1834.50
sold
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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sold
dun be so cheep
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 06:17 AM
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Charging my macbook with an external battery is awesome. going to get the $20 USB adapter today so I can install Bootcamp.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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Yeah, I like this thing.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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I'm praying for a shipping time update tomorrow, I figure a week out things may change?
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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Apple just charged me for my watch and the order status has changed to "Preparing for Shipment"

I've never been more excited for someone to take my money.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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I hate you
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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I hate you
My body hates me too for waking up at 2:01 Central to order the damn thing, but hey that's life, some people will like you, some will hate you, no matter what you do.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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I wasnt getting it unless I let my wife buy it for me....
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
I wasnt getting it unless I let my wife buy it for me....
haha.


Just got my tracking number and UPS populated delivery date:
Scheduled Delivery:
Friday, 04/24/2015, by 3:00 P.M
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Hate.....Hate!!

Im going to be the only shlub without an Apple Watch on launch day!!
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Hate.....Hate!!

Im going to be the only shlub without an Apple Watch on launch day!!
You could tie that fancy new Macbook on your wrist. It's light isn't it?
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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You could tie that fancy new Macbook on your wrist. It's light isn't it?
Thats pimp.....
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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I think you're all crazy for jumping on gen 1 of this kind of product. Then again I probably don't have near the amount of disposable income as you guys.

I feel like gen 2 will be 5x better than g1 in this niche. And it'll be worth the wait.
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