Yeah, you aren't getting jack sh** until 6pm like everyone else. Sorry to burst your bubble there dude.
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I have an iPhone on hold!
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what are you smoking. Apple has a long history at failing to meet demand. How long where people waiting for the G5 power macs, Some new G4 Powerbooks when they where first released.
I have a way out of a current contract on my business phone, but will need to do it this week / next week. My question is if I go to AT&T right now and buy a cheap phone and service, come june 29th can I go and buy the iPhone and just upgrade my service with no problems? Otherwise my boss is stuck with my current phone and contract for at least another year.
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Having been in wireless retail, I just want to tell you that you are an awesome customer for trying to get them to hold one... but frankly even the biggest commission on one person on the coolest new $500 phone and accompanying voice and data plan... is not much of a big deal, especially with this kind of demand. Hopefully "first come, first serve" will help you out and ensure you get one, but anything could happen. Best of luck to you.
As long as you buy and exchange it within 14 days (the shortest buyer's remorse period of any state), you should be fine.
Still wasn't the problem that we're seeing with the Wii. If you look at the new releases that have come out with the new iPods, Intel powered Macs, and Apple TV, I haven't heard of any demand issues. I wouldn't think they would start digressing now.
Apple P.i. (Post-iPod) is WAAAAAAAY different in terms of supply/demand estimation and fulfillment. Unless there are hundreds of people at EVERY location buying iPhones, we won't have a problem. If you recall, the Wii thing was like 5-10 units at each major reseller (Target, WM, toys stores, games stores) per WEEK at times... HORRIBLE supply issues. Apple has never been like this before. The worst we've seen was delays, and there will not be a delay here.
That is so true I can't believe BusinessWeek could seriously suggest otherwise. It would make the production ramp look like a step function. 0 to 3 million in one month!
After reading the initial post here, I decided to call my local AT&T / Cingular store to get to the bottom of it.
I asked the sales rep if there was a holding or waiting list, and if so, could I place my name on it...
He responded with "There is no such thing. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. It's first come, first serve, only."
So, there you go.
I asked the sales rep if there was a holding or waiting list, and if so, could I place my name on it...
He responded with "There is no such thing. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. It's first come, first serve, only."
So, there you go.
The wait for iphone is literally killing me!! I need one of you to help me freeze myself.
Like Cartman waiting for the Wii? He couldn't take the wait anymore, so he froze himself.
"C'mon, c'mon!!"
(I waited 18 hours outside a Wal-Mart for the Wii. I'd be willing to wait longer for the iPhone.)
I feel your pain with the wait, however... I pass a AT&T store every morning on my way to work, and see that damn iPhone banner taunting me!
Yes, so if you see someone pacing back and forth in front of an Apple store, saying "Cmon, Cmon!!" and looking at the banners, that will be me. Or at least me come back from the future after freezing myself or something.
If you're in Minnesota, count me in. I see nothing horrible about that idea. Just be sure to bring plenty of water (for the sobering process) or lots more liquor (to prevent the sobering process), and definitely a friend (to hold your place during the liquor processing process).