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Apple delaying new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pros again
Apple delaying new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pros again
First Apple bumped the new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pros past the original self-imposed "end of January" deadline. Then they were set to ship soon...ish . Now, just a few days into February, Ars readers are telling us that orders for even stock models are getting delayed further ...
17" Unibody MacBook Pro Begins Shipping
17" Unibody MacBook Pro Begins Shipping
macrumors.com — Apple has quietly updated their pages for the new 17" unibody MacBook Pro to reflect a change... from accepting pre-orders to offering shipment in 7-10 business days for new orders. In addition, several international Apple online stores have added a "N... (more) 17" Unibody MacBook Pro Begins Shipping
17-inch unibody MacBook Pro begins shipping
macnn.com — The new unibody version of the 17-inch MacBook Pro has started shipping, its Apple Store product page... reveals. Shipping information has quietly switched over from pre-order status, to an estimated delivery time of seven to 10 business days. The ... (more) 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro begins shipping
Apple says 17-inch MacBook Pros will see further delays
appleinsider.com — Apple said Wednesday that its facing unexpected delays related to its new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pros and... won't be capable of shipping orders for at least another two weeks. (more) Apple says 17-inch MacBook Pros will see further delays
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TheAppleBlog — ... 17-inch MacBook Pro Shipments Get Delayed - Apparently it wasn’t late January, like we reported earlier. In fact, its now early February, and users are receiving notices of delays instead of shiny new 17-inch MacBook Pros. The new ship date of 3-4 weeks puts delivery into March. Apple give the reason as “wrapping” difficulties. The new packaging must be amazingly complicated. ...

Apple delays shipment of new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro
MacDailyNews — ... getting delayed further into the month," David Chartier reports for Ars Technica. Apple has recently been emailing customers "with the message 'Wrapping up the new 17-inch MacBook Pro is taking a few days longer than we projected. As a result, we will be unable to ship your 17-inch MacBook Pro until February 19, 2009,'" Chartier reports. "Apple's online store now also says '3-4 weeks,' which would cause orders placed today not to ship until March," Chartier reports. Full article here . MacDailyNews Take: Good things come to those who wait. ...

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17" unibody MacBook Pro deliveries not as speedy as hopedThe Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
If you've been waiting by the mailbox for that slightly oversized package to arrive... the wait just got a bit longer. Our correspondents have been sending in the news this afternoon that the expected ship date on the 17" unibody MacBook Pro has been pushed to February 19 -- the original ship ...