14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has posted a Shipping Info note on its Online Store advising customers to place orders ahead of time, so they get to them, or their loved ones before December 25 / Christmas. The company has also provided a list of all its products in stock with due dates - as in, customers can place their order the latest.
Apple claims that if you need your product by December 25, you will need to place your order by the dates listed below. There you have your product's name, followed by Free Standard Shipping due dates (Order by Midnight on that date), and Overnight Shipping dates for orders that need to be placed by 10am PST. So, have a look below, and see if you can get your loved ones the iPod, iPhone, or Mac they've always wanted for Christmas.
1.Non-engraved iPod Models
iPod shuffle (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
iPod shuffle with Gift Wrap (Standard)12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
iPod nano (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight)12/23/08; iPod nano with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 2/23/08; iPod classic (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
iPod classic with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
iPod touch (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
iPod touch with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08.
2. Engraved iPod Models
Engraved iPod shuffle (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Engraved iPod shuffle with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Engraved iPod nano (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A; Engraved iPod nano with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Engraved iPod classic (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Engraved iPod classic with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Engraved iPod touch (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Engraved iPod touch with Gift Wrap (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - N/A.
3. Standard Mac Models
iMac (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Mac mini (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
MacBook (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
MacBook Pro (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Mac Pro (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08.
4. Popular Configuration Mac Models
iMac (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Mac mini (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
MacBook (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
MacBook Pro (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Mac Pro (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08.
5. Custom Configuration Mac Models
iMac (Standard) - 12/17/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Mac mini (Standard) - 12/17/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
MacBook (Standard) - 12/17/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
MacBook Pro (Standard) - 12/17/08; (Overnight) - N/A;
Mac Pro (Standard) - 12/17/08; (Overnight) - N/A.
6. Popular Accessories
Apple TV (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Apple/iTunes Gift Cards (Standard) - 12/18/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Gift Guide iPhone Accessories (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Gift Guide iPod Accessories (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) - 12/23/08;
Gift Guide Mac Accessories (Standard) - 12/19/08; (Overnight) – 12/23/08.
Visit Apple's online store here for the list of products available for order before Christmas. Each product name links to its own place on the “shelves” of the online store, making it easy to select your preferred version (color, hard drive, performance) and to check out as fast as possible. Remember, Apple also offers free iPod and iPhone engraving, so make sure you get the most out of this year's Christmas presents to your loved ones.