Archive for September, 2009

So close, and yet so far away

My first ever Apple notebook, the MacBook Pro 13″, is on its way. Although it’s been traveling faster than expected (Apple promised a delivery on the 9th of September, whereas UPS’s status shows Monday the 7th as the delivery date), it’s actually quite frustrating to know that the package is currently only 20 kilometers away but will stay there for at least two more days. Add that to the fact that I’m not home this Monday (or Tuesday) so I’ll probably won’t have it before the 9th after all.

UPS Packet Tracking ReportApple Tracking Report of my MacBook Pro

But let’s take a look at Apple’s order status thingy. For a manufacturer (or should I say ‘designer’) that’s hailed for it’s intuitive ease-of-use systems, the order tracking process is rather blunt. Where’s the world map with the exact location of my divine shipment? Mac users are addicted to Apple’s products as if they shoot it directly into their veins. Ordering a new Mac is as important to them as Jesus’ second resurrection is to the catholics. How on earth can Apple leave their zealous followers continually hit F5 in their browser hoping for a new bit of information that never comes? If seldom updated order statuses isn’t bad enough, I have to look at a second website (UPS.com in my case) to track the location of my shipment!

Alright, time to cool down now. I sound like a Apple fanboi already. I’ll keep you updated :)

Update: Just bought myself a Case Logic sleeve for the MacBook 13″, including space for the power charger. The babyroom is ready ;)


  • Aah...for your sake I hope it'll be delivered shortly! Keep us posted!
    Steven van Vessum
  • Published On Sep. 05, 2009 by admin
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