Dual-CPU Mac G5's Delayed

Dom · Sep 2, 2003, 05:53 PM

Apple Computer has apparently delayed shipments of its new dual-processor G5 machines by about a month, according to customers and Apple employees.

Representatives at Apple retail stores said that while shipments of the single-processor Macintosh G5s were initially sent to customers at the beginning of August, customers were now being told that the dual-processor systems were now due in about two weeks' time.

Posters to several Macintosh-related sites on the Internet as well as store representatives said their machines have been delayed by about a month, from Aug. 29 to between Sept. 26 to Sept. 29.

"The demand for the dual processor PowerMac has been overwhelming and our employees are working around the clock to meet demand," according to a letter sent to customers. "Initial units will be sent to education institutions to meet key back to school deadlines. We currently anticipate shipping your new G5 PowerMac in 3-4 weeks."

The ship date contained in the letters can vary, the posters said. A sales representative at Apple's in-house online store said that customers could preorder G5 systems for shipment in between 10 to 15 days, directly to customers. Single-processor G5 systems are shipping, with new orders being fulfilled in about a week, she said.

"If for any reason this revised shipping date is not acceptable, please let us know and we will promptly change or cancel your order per your instructions," the letter from Apple to its customers continued. "If we do not hear from you prior to shipment, we will assume the revised date is acceptable and will ship your order. If you decide to cancel your order and it was paid for in advance, you will receive a prompt refund."

In mid-August, IBM Microelectronics confirmed that its fab in East Fishkill had been temporarily idled as a result of a widespread blackout that had struck the United States and Canada. IBM representatives said that both the Fishkill plant and a second, unaffected fab in Burlington, Ver. were used to manufacture the G5. However, Apple executives have said that the blackout has not affected the supply of G5 microprocessors.

Apple representatives did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

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Source: ExtremeTech

Sep 2, 2003, 05:53 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,942 Rep Power: 0	Dual-CPU Mac G5's Delayed Apple Computer has apparently delayed shipments of its new dual-processor G5 machines by about a month, according to customers and Apple employees. Representatives at Apple retail stores said that while shipments of the single-processor Macintosh G5s were initially sent to customers at the beginning of August, customers were now being told that the dual-processor systems were now due in about two weeks' time. Posters to several Macintosh-related sites on the Internet as well as store representatives said their machines have been delayed by about a month, from Aug. 29 to between Sept. 26 to Sept. 29. "The demand for the dual processor PowerMac has been overwhelming and our employees are working around the clock to meet demand," according to a letter sent to customers. "Initial units will be sent to education institutions to meet key back to school deadlines. We currently anticipate shipping your new G5 PowerMac in 3-4 weeks." The ship date contained in the letters can vary, the posters said. A sales representative at Apple's in-house online store said that customers could preorder G5 systems for shipment in between 10 to 15 days, directly to customers. Single-processor G5 systems are shipping, with new orders being fulfilled in about a week, she said. "If for any reason this revised shipping date is not acceptable, please let us know and we will promptly change or cancel your order per your instructions," the letter from Apple to its customers continued. "If we do not hear from you prior to shipment, we will assume the revised date is acceptable and will ship your order. If you decide to cancel your order and it was paid for in advance, you will receive a prompt refund." In mid-August, IBM Microelectronics confirmed that its fab in East Fishkill had been temporarily idled as a result of a widespread blackout that had struck the United States and Canada. IBM representatives said that both the Fishkill plant and a second, unaffected fab in Burlington, Ver. were used to manufacture the G5. However, Apple executives have said that the blackout has not affected the supply of G5 microprocessors. Apple representatives did not respond immediately to requests for comment. ________________________ Source: ExtremeTech