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    Lenovo shipped T43 from HK, and then ...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Thinkpadded, Oct 18, 2005.

  1. Thinkpadded

    Thinkpadded Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is the current tracking data
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    Oct 14, 2005
    3:09 A.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US
    IMPORT SCAN

    Oct 13, 2005
    9:25 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US
    2:46 P.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US

    Oct 12, 2005
    10:53 P.M.
    KOWLOON BAY, HK
    PICKUP SCAN
    2:47 A.M. HK BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED
    ==================

    I called Lenovo this morning and they say it is with US Customs -- they are not quite sure when it will be released but the "UPS lady" the CSR talked to hopes "it will be soon".

    I am mildly surprised that Lenovo does not have a ready inventory in USA. Anyone else have similar experiences to share and any insights into what the worst case delay could be?

    I am slightly confused. Buying a Thinkpad isn't that easy it seems. Of course, they have charged my card already.
     
    Thinkpadded, Oct 18, 2005
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  2. Brian

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    They probably charged you when it shipped, which is standard. And getting stuck for a few days in Louisville is also standard.
     
    Brian, Oct 18, 2005
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    I spoke to UPS after seeing nearly identical tracking info on my T42p. the rep said the machines were being "tested." I asked if they were being tested by customs for contraband or if they were being tested by Lenovo, and she said that she was not allowed to tell me. her only advice was to call Lenovo.

    Oct 14, 2005
    2:54 A.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US

    IMPORT SCAN
    Oct 13, 2005
    9:26 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US

    2:46 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US

    Oct 12, 2005
    10:53 P.M.

    KOWLOON BAY, HK

    PICKUP SCAN
    2:47 A.M.
    HK
     
    murphyja, Oct 18, 2005
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  4. Thinkpadded

    Thinkpadded Notebook Enthusiast

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    Brian and Murphyja, thanks!

    Murphyja, any changes in status? Mine is still stuck on Oct 14. I hope I get it before hurricane Wilma (perhaps) strikes Tampa :(
     
    Thinkpadded, Oct 19, 2005
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    nope, no change in status. still chillin' in Kentucky :(
     
    murphyja, Oct 19, 2005
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    don't be too surprised by this, Dell does the exact same thing, they charter a China Airlines Jumbo Jet out of Hong Kong 3-days a week and it flies into Tennessee full to the top with laptops.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 19, 2005
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    the delay was caused by the FDA testing for Bird Flu!!! I guess it makes sense since the packages are coming from Asia.
     
    murphyja, Oct 19, 2005
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    Ahh, now THAT explains! Thanks for sharing,

    BTW, how did you get to know -- did your status get updated? Mine is still stuck on Oct 14, I hope mine doen't have bird flu :(
     
    Thinkpadded, Oct 19, 2005
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    murphyja Notebook Guru

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    Oct 19, 2005
    4:15 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US
    WAREHOUSE ENTRY CLEARANCE DETAILS, NECESSARY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE RECEIVER;BROKERAGE RELEASED SHIPMENT. SHIPMENT IS SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY FOR FURTHER CLEARANCE

    4:15 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US
    PACKAGE WAS DELAYED BY A FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION HOLD.
     
    murphyja, Oct 19, 2005
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    Ha. Now I have an exception.

    Oct 19, 2005
    10:50 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US

    Oct 14, 2005
    3:09 A.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US
    IMPORT SCAN

    Amazing.
     
    Thinkpadded, Oct 19, 2005
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    what? i can't imagine any virus, let alone one that hasn't crossed from birds to humans yet, could survive on the surface of a laptop computer for 4,000 miles. furthermore, i'm 99% sure the assembly plants for lenovo are ISO certified and virtually dust free they're so clean.

    talk about bird brained.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 20, 2005
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  12. little a

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    i think my T43 is on the same flight/package/batch. i've been waiting for it since around the same time. it's been in louisville since the 14th.

    make a whole lotta sense to test brand new laptops for bird flu tho. we all know hong kong is teeming with chicken coops

    a
     
    little a, Oct 23, 2005
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  13. murphyja

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    I can't think of any reason why some strain of the bird flu would be stuck to some laptops, but this is the US government we're talking about, so anything is possible.
     
    murphyja, Oct 23, 2005
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    the number to call the UPS-customs desk in Louisville is 502 247 2429.

    a
     
    little a, Oct 24, 2005
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    Well, perhaps the US Customs suspect China is using trained hens on laptop assembly lines to reduce labor cost.

    My tracking reads interesting ..


    Oct 22, 2005

    4:16 P.M.
    LOUISVILLE, KY, US
    BROKERAGE RELEASED SHIPMENT. SHIPMENT IS SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY FOR FURTHER CLEARANCE

    3:01 A.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US A PROCESSING ERROR AT DESTINATION CAUSED THIS DELAY;THE PACKAGE WAS MISSORTED AT THE HUB. IT HAS BEEN REROUTED TO THE CORRECT DESTINATION SITE

    1:26 A.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US IMPORT SCAN

    This is one memorable experience I must say.
     
    Thinkpadded, Oct 25, 2005
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  16. little a

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    took delivery of mine this morning. hopefully the bird flu didn't have dead pixels as side effect

    a
     
    little a, Oct 25, 2005
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    Mine is OUT FOR DELIVERY yeah!! I'll bail out early from work today ...

    Update: I got it
     
    Thinkpadded, Oct 25, 2005
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