If you didn't BTO(Build to Order) then your laptop should probably ship from somewhere fairly local to you and be there soon. If you get a BTO one, it gets assembled in china or taiwan and shippped directly to you. It's exciting to watch your laptop travel halfway around the globe to arrive at your doorstep. Much confusion is always caused when the US destined ones arrive in Alaska "before" they leave china.

Enjoy your powerbook!

Matthew