Perhaps making table space for iPhones?
People in London, grab a camera and head to Regent's Street! I don't get to London until Thursday, so I can't do it myself.
But I will need a phone when I arrive! -Matt
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Apple London Event update - store shrouded, closed until Tuesday afternoon.
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Perhaps making table space for iPhones?
People in London, grab a camera and head to Regent's Street! I don't get to London until Thursday, so I can't do it myself.
But I will need a phone when I arrive! -Matt
I would think that'd be a pretty insulting move. Where are you getting your info from, other than general pessimism?
O2 Online Shop Down?
Not sure if this has already been posted but the O2 online shop is currently saying:
Thanks for visiting the O2 Online Shop
We're sorry you're unable to access the Online Shop at the moment.
We are currently making improvements to the site to provide customers with an even better shopping experience.
Buy Now
To buy now, please call 0870 225 7879
Could be a coincidence.
Not sure if this has already been posted but the O2 online shop is currently saying:
Thanks for visiting the O2 Online Shop
We're sorry you're unable to access the Online Shop at the moment.
We are currently making improvements to the site to provide customers with an even better shopping experience.
Buy Now
To buy now, please call 0870 225 7879
Could be a coincidence.
Possibly. But the fact that the store is open until 10pm tonight might suggest otherwise.
once the apple store goes down we'll know its for sure. The store doesnt go down unless theyre gonna be adding new products!
Did the store close on the US launch even, MWSF, a whole 8 months ago!
Did the store close on the US launch even, MWSF, a whole 8 months ago!
I am just going there now, camera in hand!!
Here are some images
http://www.zooomr.com/search/photos/?q=istore
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We'll try to process pictures as fast as possible and upload them during the livecast.
We'll try to process pictures as fast as possible and upload them during the livecast.
Perhaps making table space for iPhones?
People in London, grab a camera and head to Regent's Street! I don't get to London until Thursday, so I can't do it myself.
-Matt
So long as the announcements herald going there I will certainly post up some eye candy for the MR crowd
There's a thread on the iPhone forum with this
No, I don't think it's insulting at all, it's the same as having the Keynote speech that the iPhone won't be released until June, it builds up the momentum and pre-orders for when it eventually goes on sale.
Plus, not everyone is aware of the event today so it generates media attention in tomorrow's papers for the masses and makes them aware of the launch date, that way first day sales will be boosted.
No, I don't think it's insulting at all, it's the same as having the Keynote speech that the iPhone won't be released until June, it builds up the momentum and pre-orders for when it eventually goes on sale.
Plus, not everyone is aware of the event today so it generates media attention in tomorrow's papers for the masses and makes them aware of the launch date, that way first day sales will be boosted.
There's a thread on the iPhone forum with this
No, I don't think it's insulting at all, it's the same as having the Keynote speech that the iPhone won't be released until June, it builds up the momentum and pre-orders for when it eventually goes on sale.
Plus, not everyone is aware of the event today so it generates media attention in tomorrow's papers for the masses and makes them aware of the launch date, that way first day sales will be boosted.
There was no pre-order for the US iPhone, and that had 6 months pre-hype. The media are already covering this event like its the launch day, before its even happened. I cant see your logic behind this argument!
ok, so by about 11 this morning, we should know if it is out today, that gives me 30 mins to drive to the station, and after a 2.5hour train journey, i will arrive in london at 2pm, get some lunch, wander down the regent street, by which time the clock will strike 3.30, i then wait in line for 30 mins, get my iphone, hop back on the train, and are home for supper: happy, and poor.
apple wont be extra generous to the first few customers will they?
(like when regent street was opened, or the PS3 uk launch?)
apple wont be extra generous to the first few customers will they?
(like when regent street was opened, or the PS3 uk launch?)
Mum is no longer the word?
Could Aunty be the new word (aunty being the british pet name for the bbc) As it is meant to be about now that a mac version of iplayer is announced, this could be the big story, now the itms has been tested with the limited american content.
BBC recent content with limited DRM - free
BBC library of shows with regular video DRM - £X
Could Aunty be the new word (aunty being the british pet name for the bbc) As it is meant to be about now that a mac version of iplayer is announced, this could be the big story, now the itms has been tested with the limited american content.
BBC recent content with limited DRM - free
BBC library of shows with regular video DRM - £X
I doubt this would need the store to be shrouded and for mr jobs to make that announcement. That would be something Mr BBC (or Mrs BBC) would make!
I suspect you may be heading home for supper a little later than 4.00
. Nothing against you, but I kinda hope you are--the long line will be good for all of us iPhone users
I hope its not just london store that gets it, and I have to wait a month for online store delivery! I really dont want to waste £100 going to london and back!
"The Government set up the BBC Trust to represent the interests of licence fee payers, and to ensure good governance of the BBC.
The BBC Trust has responsibility for ensuring that the correct degree of scrutiny is given to all proposals from the BBC Executive for new services (such as the iPlayer) and any significant changes to existing services. To fulfill this duty, the Trust conducted a Public Value Test on the BBC Executive's proposals to launch new on-demand services, including BBC iPlayer. This included a public consultation and a market impact assessment by Ofcom.
In the case of the iPlayer, following the consultation, the Trust noted the strong public demand for the service to be available on a variety of operating systems. The BBC Trust made it a condition of approval for the BBC's on-demand services that the iPlayer is available to users of a range of operating systems, and has given a commitment that it will ensure that the BBC meets this demand as soon as possible. They will measure the BBC's progress on this every six months and publish the findings."
http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page13090.asp
I'm fairly sure that's delayed. Probably contingent on Microsoft's Avalon technology.
last store update
I just walk by the apple store in regent street (9.10 am) on my way to work and i snapped a couple of pictures from the outside. the window display is still the same as the past days, but the inside has been emptied out. on each table there are only two imacs on each end of the table and that's it. all the ipod nano and classic have been removed and posted on the side tables close to the wall. a lot of people already waiting outside for the press conference.
more news to come at lunch time.
I just walk by the apple store in regent street (9.10 am) on my way to work and i snapped a couple of pictures from the outside. the window display is still the same as the past days, but the inside has been emptied out. on each table there are only two imacs on each end of the table and that's it. all the ipod nano and classic have been removed and posted on the side tables close to the wall. a lot of people already waiting outside for the press conference.
more news to come at lunch time.
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I just walk by the apple store in regent street (9.10 am) on my way to work and i snapped a couple of pictures from the outside. the window display is still the same as the past days, but the inside has been emptied out. on each table there are only two imacs on each end of the table and that's it. all the ipod nano and classic have been removed and posted on the side tables close to the wall. a lot of people already waiting outside for the press conference.
more news to come at lunch time.
Nice one. Any chance you will post after 4pm so we can see who is mingling?
