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Other UK iPhone (2017) X(Ten)/8/8+ Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread
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The way it reads, 7.5w is the fast wireless charging
Agree with a lot of this. My reasons for not picking the X was that I've been burnt once before buying the first generation of a new type Apple device & ever since that I always go for the S models or second generation. So figure get an 8+ on IUP & see what the next generation X models are like.
the watch actually helped me downsize from a 6s+ to a 6s. I found I wasn't checking my phone as often during the day as I could see notifications on my watch. Arguably you could go down to an SE + watch, and then save up for an ipad if you want to watch videos..
I've not had a protector on my 7+ for a year and there are a few scratches in the corner and the like... if I was selling it, it might have detracted from the cost. If you're getting on IUP, don't worry and get it repaired if it breaks!
Do you know how long it will take to charge the iPhone Xmfrom 0-100% using the 7.5w charger? Assuming the iPhone X has a 2400mAh battery.
I finance my device separately and always go with a SIM-only plan. Currently with iD Mobile and they give me an eye watering amount of data for an even more shocking price. Makes everyone else look drastically over priced.
But I agree that network deals are still outdated. They’re beefing them up with calls and texts (which nobody needs) and slumping on the data (which is the only part anybody uses). Someone needs to introduce pure data deals with tiny amounts of texts and calls.
Not sure. There’s an anker branded quick charger that’s recommended but not clear if other chargers will work. Will just be pairing with one of the many 5w Apple chargers I have lying around for a slow overnight charge
I'm no longer getting it on iUP as it's a 45 mile drive to the nearest store and don't think I can be chewed with that each year.
That being said though I'm not particularly bothered about resale value as I always sell them to recyclers such as Mazuma when I'm done. The main area of scratches on my current plus is along the bottom edge so wouldn't be protected anyway I guess. I'll stick with not using one as the scratches on the screen at the moment are only visible in bright light when the screen is off and are very fine (but numerous) so I think I'll live with that!
Use this link:
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program
..and click the 'Join' button:
...which then takes you to:
...choose your device, choose your store and voila - one new iPhone 8 reserved, without paying (you can decide if you want to stick with IUP or go the IP route when you go to collect)!!
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I am undecided between apple finance or a 0% credit card and
My contract is 32gb for data and I pretty much use 90% easy each month but I only use 100 minutes and text messages a month so absolutely no need for unlimited everything but hey gives me peace of mind if for some reason I need to make hell of a lot of calls.
Okay so you are talking about the iUP reservation link. So I’m not wrong. It’s not possible for regular customers to reserve without paying using generic order pages.
Baffles me how much data some people get through. What are you doing?! I’m on WiFi about 85% if the time and my usage is probably between 1-2GB a month and that’s with very heavy internet use. People racking up massive data usage really confuse me. What’s eating so much data?
I assume there will likely be a 5w wall charger in the box, so should be marginally faster than the included slow charger!
....I'll definitely be getting one for my 8 Plus - I always use a tempered glass protector on all my iPhones as I'd absolutely hate to scratch the screen of the phone itself.
With the IUP/in-store reservations, how long do you have to collect them if successfully ordered for launch day collection? Likely to be in the US for work until the Monday morning.
As per my previous post, they might not allow you to choose payment method if you reserved using the IUP part of the website. They changed policy a few days after the 7 was introduced last year and insisted on IUP only if you reserved that way. Depends on if that policy has stuck
recyclers might knock off a bit of cash for scratches... but i'm in your boat, no screen protector for me either.
good point on that bottom edge... need to check if the official apple cases still have the bottom and top cutouts still...
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I though you could but I'm sure there was a comment on here who tried at Milton Keynes but was refused and could only do IUP
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If wanting to pre-order the X can you do that on pre-order order day for the IUP or standard monthly plan? Do you then have to go to store on release day?
If I decide on X I may go on the IUP but can't get to a store on release day.
If you can reserve do you have to turn up on release day or could I go the next day?
If I decide on X I may go on the IUP but can't get to a store on release day.
If you can reserve do you have to turn up on release day or could I go the next day?