What is CTO?

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What is CTO?

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to know..what is "CTO"? Does that affect my ship date? I ordered a 1.83GHz and ship date is March 10th. 😟 Anyone have theirs shipped early? I can still cancel my order but there has been an authorized transaction for a MBP on my credit card but not yet posted. Still waiting patiently. Keep me updated. Thanks everyone.

Posted on Feb 22, 2006 10:34 PM

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Kaizo Author

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Feb 23, 2006 12:10 AM in response to Kaizo

Thank you for the info. That helps. Basically, all I upgraded was the RAM to 1GB but to see that someone else was in the same situation and theirs was shipped makes it seem better. No problem. Thanks again. everyone.

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Feb 22, 2006 10:57 PM in response to Kaizo

Kaizo,

"CTO" means "Configure To Order." We used to call this a "BTO" order (Built To Order).

Any time you order a computer from the online store and start using the pull-down menus to modify the "stock' configuration, you will be getting a CTO machine. When you place your order, your machine is assembled, then shipped.

Under most circumstances, I would say that a CTO order would affect the shipping time of your computer. Not so for the Macbooks, at least until the supply pipeline is adequately filled with standard configuration machines. Since every Macbook sold or being sold right now must be assembled post-order, the only thing that will affect your shipping time is where in the line you are. Take a number and have a seat, please 😉

Scott

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Feb 22, 2006 10:41 PM in response to Kaizo

Custom To Order.

Kind of like "built to order" It just means your computer is custom.

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Feb 22, 2006 10:46 PM in response to Kaizo

My CTO 1.83 MBP have just shipped, and I had a March 8th ship date.

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