Apple Store is down! [Archive]

dingdongbubble

Jul 17, 2007, 05:12 AM

Hey folks I just saw that Apple is updating the Online Store. Maybe I am the first one around here to notice!

vendettabass

Jul 17, 2007, 05:14 AM

and hey! its tuesday!

no luck for the uk store yet:(

empezar

Jul 17, 2007, 05:15 AM

new mac pro?

i... can't... breathe...

pcorajr

Jul 17, 2007, 05:16 AM

Just noticed that they where updating. Lets cross our fingers and hope for at least a hint that upgrades are coming soon. :apple:

Nick012

Jul 17, 2007, 05:16 AM

Does this mean we might see the new imacs? Or will it be something else?

Queso

Jul 17, 2007, 05:16 AM

LOL. I was just wondering if anyone was going to start a new thread :D

iHeadpones!! With multitouch!!

:)

empezar

Jul 17, 2007, 05:17 AM

new case design imacs? i don't think so!

MAC PRO! price cuts on intel's processors next week, surely they upgrade the pros now!

Ad Pro

Jul 17, 2007, 05:23 AM

Yeah, I noticed it too. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it will be anything major becuase I think the US store is the only one down.

Anyway, I still get excited whenever the apple store goes down:)

Markleshark

Jul 17, 2007, 05:25 AM

I just hope its something we don't expect. That'd be cool. Then it'd feel like a propper Tuesday.

PlaceofDis

Jul 17, 2007, 05:25 AM

i'm going to call maintenance on this one. :p

Lone Deranger

Jul 17, 2007, 05:29 AM

iPod socks with multitouch running an iPod sock version of OSX! :eek:

iHeadpones!! With multitouch!!
:)

aswitcher

Jul 17, 2007, 05:32 AM

Heres hoping for some new goodies

Devil's Refugee

Jul 17, 2007, 05:35 AM

Oh Christ.....I'll be keeping an eye on the UK Store then....

Multi-touch iPod please !!!

TBi

Jul 17, 2007, 05:36 AM

Hmmm... big price cuts* in Intel CPU's and now the store is down... interesting

*Yes i know the price cuts take effect next week but all apple has to do is put a 10 day wait so they can get the chips at reduced price...

Queso

Jul 17, 2007, 05:43 AM

International stores are all still up, which suggests it's iPhone related :(

Babaroosifer

Jul 17, 2007, 05:48 AM

Since last Friday, I have been trying to purchase a Mac Pro through brick and mortar resellers as well as several US online resellers. Local vendors are all "out of stock," and most online resellers are either out of stock, or are down to one or two machines. It seems very suspicious to me. The Mac Pro is about two weeks away from being one year old amd with Intel releasing new stuff soon, who knows!

I decided to hedge my bets and order from Apple as an insurance policy. Order is still being "processed." Fingers crossed.

fistful

Jul 17, 2007, 05:49 AM

International stores are all still up, which suggests it's iPhone related :(

The Canadian store is down and we don't have the iPhone either.

iBlue

Jul 17, 2007, 05:51 AM

omg!

79657

FleurDuMal

Jul 17, 2007, 05:53 AM

Omgzzzzz!!!1 Ifone 2!

aswitcher

Jul 17, 2007, 05:53 AM

Oz and UK still up

The Canadian store is down and we don't have the iPhone either.

No yet you dont ;)

Ad Pro

Jul 17, 2007, 06:01 AM

79661

This has to be one of my favourite things, seeing that little postit note, brings back memories of the times when they released new iMacs etc. I have been waiting so long for updates there is a little bit of hope in me. I really don't think it will be anything big this time though. Don't know why I'm excited, the UK store isn't down,:confused:

fingers crossed anyway.

Centris 650

Jul 17, 2007, 06:10 AM

My heart sank when I saw the Apple Store was down. Last night I purchased an Apple TV at the Apple Store. I know (well 90% positive) that it's not being updated but it doesn't do your heart any good when you just made a purchase and then the Apple store goes down!

My bet is the new iMac. Though I would really like a iWork/iLife update!

timswim78

Jul 17, 2007, 06:10 AM

Nice!

ReanimationLP

Jul 17, 2007, 06:12 AM

Dun dun dun! The suspense is gonna kill some of you, I swear. :D

amiga

Jul 17, 2007, 06:14 AM

I'll be buying a new Mac tomorrow... come on UK store!!! Go down!!!!!! Please!!! :apple:

basbr

Jul 17, 2007, 06:24 AM

Maybe the same note on the store website as in 2004?

"Apple has stopped taking orders for the current iMac as we begin the transition from the current iMac line to an all-new iMac line which will be announced and available in September."

But then... Change "September" to "next week"!

paetrick

Jul 17, 2007, 06:24 AM

craig1410

Jul 17, 2007, 06:28 AM

Let's hope so!!!
:)

bertpalmer

Jul 17, 2007, 06:32 AM

Come on UK site - go down!!!!

I am hoping for Mac and Mini updates...

But probably just maintenance... :(

Bobthemonkey

Jul 17, 2007, 06:34 AM

I guess its too early for a 10.5 pre-order?

Markleshark

Jul 17, 2007, 06:35 AM

I like the way they leave it down for hours to build up the suspense. Jobs is such a showman.

mpw

Jul 17, 2007, 06:37 AM

BlueTooth headset?

Markleshark

Jul 17, 2007, 06:39 AM

BlueTooth headset?

Hehe, that would suck.

MacDonaldsd

Jul 17, 2007, 06:45 AM

All this excitement on iCal day :D

I can't imagine the new iMac coming out without some keynote.

freeman24

Jul 17, 2007, 06:47 AM

http://images.apple.com/r/store/backsoon/title_backsoon1.gif

oooo i wonder why :)

cal6n

Jul 17, 2007, 06:49 AM

Still up in the UK. Can't be anything too exciting...

Beaner

Jul 17, 2007, 06:49 AM

I love this, best kind of outage. It comes from nowhere, no rumour site mention of what it is etc.

PLLLLLEASE be Ipods.

Squonk

Jul 17, 2007, 06:50 AM

It's been down for a while now! Here's to hoping for some good stuff!!!!

And maybe there will be something else featured on the front page other than the iPhone! That would be nice. Rats, the main site isn't down...

netdog

Jul 17, 2007, 06:50 AM

Yup, UK still up. Probably more iPhone gear. GRRRRR (he said with appropriate envy).

MacDonaldsd

Jul 17, 2007, 06:52 AM

Dam UK store still up !!!!!!!!

netdog

Jul 17, 2007, 06:52 AM

Still up in the UK. Expect some iPhone gear.

Crispy Duck

Jul 17, 2007, 06:52 AM

It can't be anything too special as the UK store is still up......:(

netdog

Jul 17, 2007, 06:53 AM

Has anyone else noticed that US applestore is down at the moment?

Does it mean something?!?!

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/

http://images.apple.com/r/store/backsoon/title_backsoon1.gif

I guess it means that they'll be back soon ;)

Roy Hobbs

Jul 17, 2007, 06:55 AM

Mitthrawnuruodo

Jul 17, 2007, 06:57 AM

Are you being serious??? The thread is titled "Apple Store is down!" so I think it's safe to assume that the people posting have noticed.Remember that this thread is the result of countless different "Apple Store is Down" threads from various forums. That post might very well be the OP in one of those merged threads... ;)

craig1410

Jul 17, 2007, 06:58 AM

Are you being serious??? The thread is titled "Apple Store is down!" so I think it's safe to assume that the people posting have noticed.

Just for info, this post was the start of a different thread. I think an admin must have merged the threads.

thesdx

Jul 17, 2007, 06:59 AM

Sweet. I hope when the site comes back up, we'll see a nice, shiny new iMac! :D:D:apple::D:D

vendettabass

Jul 17, 2007, 07:00 AM

no new imac im afraid - US back up

diehardmacfan

Jul 17, 2007, 07:01 AM

us store is up now

dalvin200

Jul 17, 2007, 07:01 AM

Yup, UK still up. Probably more iPhone gear. GRRRRR (he said with appropriate envy).

i just stopped jumpng around like a lunatic when i also checked the UK store..

boooooo :p

crjeong

Jul 17, 2007, 07:02 AM

hmmm....nothin......woo! :(

MacDonaldsd

Jul 17, 2007, 07:02 AM

Oh look ..........nothing

dalvin200

Jul 17, 2007, 07:03 AM

us store is up now

maintenence on a tuesday morning

thesdx

Jul 17, 2007, 07:03 AM

:(:mad::confused::eek:

Mitthrawnuruodo

Jul 17, 2007, 07:03 AM

Well, that was two interesting hours of maintenance... :rolleyes:

;)

Beaner

Jul 17, 2007, 07:04 AM

Is apple trying to wind us up or something by doing that on a Tuesday morning.

willowpez

Jul 17, 2007, 07:04 AM

iPhone headset is up now...

mojohanna

Jul 17, 2007, 07:04 AM

looks like the blue tooth headset is new to the sight.

dalvin200

Jul 17, 2007, 07:04 AM

This has put all The Register's thoeries (http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/07/17/apple_store_down/) out of the window then :) LOL.. bunch of ........s :)

a456

Jul 17, 2007, 07:06 AM

The UK/US store doesn't usually come back up until 2 pm UK time. It is presently 1.05 pm. There is still time for it to go back down and come back up along with the rest of the Apple Stores. It may not be too late for something shiny and new.

Roy Hobbs

Jul 17, 2007, 07:07 AM

iPhone headset is up now...

That isnt a new addition it has been up for awhile

hansen

Jul 17, 2007, 07:14 AM

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iBlue

Jul 17, 2007, 07:14 AM

http://upload.yo-momma.net/uploads/catmacros/suckers.jpg

netdog

Jul 17, 2007, 07:17 AM

Update was.....

nuthin'

zilch, zippo, niente.

The bluetooth headset was already there.

Markleshark

Jul 17, 2007, 07:18 AM

pcorajr

Jul 17, 2007, 07:20 AM

well that sucked....:(

Squonk

Jul 17, 2007, 07:23 AM

No G5 laptop, safari is not any faster, no 6G iPod, no new iMac, no new MacPro. Surely there is SOMETHING that this maintenance has given us?? :D

Queso

Jul 17, 2007, 07:23 AM

Can I point out that on two previous occasions Apple have performed store maintenance on Tuesday only to then release new product the following day?

dalvin200

Jul 17, 2007, 07:24 AM

No G5 laptop, safari is not any faster, no 6G iPod, no new iMac, no new MacPro. Surely there is SOMETHING that this maintenance has given us?? :D

i think they optimized the apple logo so it loads faster now :D

Can I point out that on two previous occasions Apple have performed store maintenance on Tuesday only to then release new product the following day?

well pointed out ;)
lets all clutch those straws now hehe

jackc

Jul 17, 2007, 07:29 AM

My computer seems just a bit faster now...

john2006wright

Jul 17, 2007, 07:41 AM

Is apple trying to wind us up or something by doing that on a Tuesday morning.

They probably love winding up peope like us. They were probably reading this thread and laughing in evil ways.

cbell86

Jul 17, 2007, 07:57 AM

couldn't it just be the updated refurb list? ummm.

dingdongbubble

Jul 17, 2007, 08:10 AM

Lets hope that they release something tomorrow!

Squonk

Jul 17, 2007, 08:22 AM

Sometimes maintenance is just maintenance, eh? :D

jshbckr

Jul 17, 2007, 08:28 AM

:( I was hoping for new cinema displays.

L3X

Jul 17, 2007, 08:45 AM

couldn't it just be the updated refurb list? ummm.
that's the only thing different i saw. It was probably that.

Centris 650

Jul 17, 2007, 08:47 AM

couldn't it just be the updated refurb list? ummm.

Yeah, that's what was updated. There's a Mac Mini that wasn't there last night along with sever macbooks.

Zadillo

Jul 17, 2007, 08:50 AM

Can I point out that on two previous occasions Apple have performed store maintenance on Tuesday only to then release new product the following day?

Very good point.

-Zadillo

topgunn

Jul 17, 2007, 08:56 AM

couldn't it just be the updated refurb list? ummm.
The refurb list is updated most days of the week and does not require the store to go down.

iBunny

Jul 17, 2007, 09:17 AM

Meh whatever, I just got my brand new MBP. I couldnt care less if Apple releases another product for 3 years lol.

rockstarjoe

Jul 17, 2007, 10:11 AM

Can I point out that on two previous occasions Apple have performed store maintenance on Tuesday only to then release new product the following day?

Well, the rumor that iLife has gone gold master broke two weeks ago (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=325355)tomorrow. Think that is long enough for them to print and package it? Or will they wait to release new iMacs that include iLife?

synth3tik

Jul 17, 2007, 06:27 PM

It must have just been site maint. and no updates to any product line. They do not take the site down to add refurbished or third party everything, only bigger things, nothing new, bummer.

Tumeg101

Jul 17, 2007, 07:13 PM

Like someone earlier in this thread said, in the passed, apple closed there site\updated it the day before a new item was released, so lets wait and see whats new, tomorrow... maybe the extra release of leopard? Or new iLife\iWord\.Mac