Apple Online Store is DOWN!

[Hellhammer]

US and EU stores at least are all down

http://store.apple.com/
http://store.apple.com/fi

What's up now? Thanks to JoelKelly for discovering this! :cool:

[rw3]

This is very interesting for the middle of the day on a Friday....wonder if they are updating stuff. Guess we'll have to see...

[Adam0306]

That's good! hopefully that means unannounced updates of products?.....

[JLandis]

This is very interesting for the middle of the day on a Friday....wonder if they are updating stuff. Guess we'll have to see...

Get our credit cards ready!?

[TheBritishBloke]

Seems too late for them to announce an event for next tuesday. And web server updates don't happen on a friday at midday..

[OllyW]

The store is usually down at this time of day when there's a keynote.

Perhaps someone forgot to send out the invites? :D

[ntrigue]

There have been Friday events/announcements/releases?

[aaronhead14]

US Online Apple Store Down! Is this a good sign meaning new products? Or is this just maintenance?

[Giuly]

What are they supposed to release? iMacs and Mac Minis?

[MadCow42]

This is very interesting for the middle of the day on a Friday....wonder if they are updating stuff. Guess we'll have to see...

Never seen them go down on a Friday... with the extended delivery times on Mini's and iMacs (going to 5 days in Europe now), I'm very curious what they have in store. With no event, it's a real mystery...

[thejadedmonkey]

Cool. I doubt it though, as they usually release new products on a tuesday or wednesday. Software updates, maybe though...

[benlee]

The store is usually down at this time of day when there's a keynote.

Perhaps someone forgot to send out the invites? :D

Haha. The most logical conclusion. There's one guy in the audience...the janitor.

[dwd3885]

Haha. The most logical conclusion. There's one guy in the audience...the janitor.

haha. Maybe Jobs did a keynote to Apple employees. lol

[SwiftLives]

There have been Friday events/announcements/releases?

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there has never been a Friday product release in Apple's entire history.

(I will gladly eat my words if someone can prove me wrong. I want a new iMac, too!)

[Winni]

Are you guys already fishing out your wallets?

This reminds me so much of that Simpsons episode with the Mapple store...

[tiguk]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there has never been a Friday product release in Apple's entire history.

(I will gladly eat my words if someone can prove me wrong. I want a new iMac, too!)

Erm, every iPhone?

[dwd3885]

Are you guys already fishing out your wallets?

This reminds me so much of that Simpsons episode with the Mapple store...

I've never actually been excited like this before for the store being down..During the keynotes you know something is going to be released (unless it was lame macworld last year! Lol) But this just comes outta nowhere!

[Disarm]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there has never been a Friday product release in Apple's entire history.

(I will gladly eat my words if someone can prove me wrong. I want a new iMac, too!)

You and me both, I want a new one as well :)

My wallet is all ready...:)

I actually forgot my old login, and made a new one in order to keep up with the news.

[Sneakz]

Friday? Wouldn't rule it out though. Looks to be down worldwide at that.

[SwiftLives]

Erm, every iPhone?

Yes...but...those were announced and publicized weeks beforehand. There has so far been no announcement about any current product updates.

(Only eating part of my words)

[tiguk]

Yes...but...those were announced and publicized weeks beforehand. There has so far been no announcement about any current product updates.

(Only eating part of my words)

Yeah, I can't remember an unannounced release on a Friday either.... was just being picky!

[arjen92]

Yeah, the online store is also down here (netherlands). Would it be regular maintenance, or the new ipod touches with camera? (doubt that though)

[norsemen]

Yeah, I can't remember an unannounced release on a Friday either.... was just being picky!

Friday is the new Tuesday...

[NXTMIKE]

oh snap! This is exciting.....crossing my fingers....:)

[NXTMIKE]

And if Apple would update the iPod Touch to include a camera....just imagine how many complaint threads we'd see on MR.

But then again, Apple probably won't.

[Disarm]

Friday is the new Tuesday...

lol im ordering a bunch of pizza's, everyone is invited, maybe something good will happen today from Apple.

[rdowns]

How many of these threads do we need each time the store comes down. Simple routine maintenance. :rolleyes:

[dwd3885]

And if Apple would update the iPod Touch to include a camera....just imagine how many complaint threads we'd see on MR.

But then again, Apple probably won't.

Maybe THAT'S why the store is down

[jbennardo]

How many of these threads do we need each time the store comes down. Simple routine maintenance. :rolleyes:

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx354/jbennardo/Picture115-23-58.png

[Unspoken Demise]

How many of these threads do we need each time the store comes down. Simple routine maintenance. :rolleyes:

You're going to feel like a real ass if something comes from the site being down, Tallest Downs. :D

Just kidding, you're probably right.

[dwd3885]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=797329&page=63#post8652278

is the better thread to post in on this.

[C. Alan]

I get a time out notice when I try to load the store. I thought when the intentionally take it down, you get 'back soon' page.

I wonder if they are not haveing techincal problems.

[spaceballl]

omg omg omg omg omg omg omg

:D

[iMacmatician]

I get a time out notice when I try to load the store. I thought when the intentionally take it down, you get 'back soon' page.

I wonder if they are not haveing techincal problems.I get the "back soon" page.

[rdowns]

.

[spaceballl]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=797329&page=63#post8652278

is the better thread to post in on this.
I disagree - that thread is about a "leaked ad" hinting at new devices, discovered early this month. This thread is about the apple store being down NOW. While there is some intersection in topic, I don't think one is better than the other.

[TheBritishBloke]

Are you guys already fishing out your wallets?

This reminds me so much of that Simpsons episode with the Mapple store...

Lol, I love that episode ;)

[rdowns]

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[apolloa]

Store down in the UK too :)

But I can almost guarantee it'll be nothing, probably some change of policy's or layout. Since when exactly has Apple launched anything new on a Friday?

[HBOC]

I thought Apple has released a "refresh" before, on a friday..? Speed bumps and such..?

[dwd3885]

I disagree - that thread is about a "leaked ad" hinting at new devices, discovered early this month. This thread is about the apple store being down NOW. While there is some intersection in topic, I don't think one is better than the other.

I was just saying that because there are more people there, that's all. Hope we get something!

[Unspoken Demise]

SNIP Witty retort

Hahaha. I'm saving that. :D

EDIT: I think I like r Skil more than Tallest Downs.

[Lancetx]

How many of these threads do we need each time the store comes down. Simple routine maintenance. :rolleyes:

No kidding....

[Prom1]

http://store.apple.com/ca/

well considering we're already 1 mth into this quarter its not unlike Apple to sweeten their deals a lil' bit. They report earnings after trading hours Monday!

PS: Need advice on CoreDuo MacBook 13" White ... specifically the GMA 950 chipset ... anyone have slow issues with iMovie movie creations or conversions from AVI to mp4/mov file format?? Is it sufficient for Tiger's iMovie? Please PM me FAST I'm on the verge for going BROKE and purchasing one of these!!

[JCP21]

Should be back up soon, i wanted to buy something tonight aswell http://tsutton.co.cc/imgs/signature_apple-12.jpg

[DualShock]

Instead of constantly refreshing the Apple online store pg, you should constantly refresh this pg:

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=AAPL

I've noticed in the past that usually if a new product is announced the press release comes out first.

[Disarm]

Apple is just sometimes weird....

[FieryFurnace]

I would like a 16GB Ipod Touch with camera please! :D

[dejo]

Apple is just sometimes weird....
Yeah, like for example, that weird serif font they are using there. ;)

[silentnite]

This is a very good sign. Hoping it's not just routine maintenance. We should be so lucky to be blessed with an update. "May the force be with us today" :D

[Prom1]

man you're hilarious!

[NXTMIKE]

So when the store goes back online, we're all gonna have to scavenge the site and find out what's been updated... if anything? Alright, I'll cover the iPod/Apple TV section. :P

[Disarm]

Yeah, like for example, that weird serif font they are using there. ;)

lol i thought it was funny everyone was being comical; therefore, i had to whip something up quick, and whatever font was selected, i went with.

[NXTMIKE]

so it's been down for more than an hour now. Has anyone realized that, or are we still mesmerized by hitting command-R. Maybe it's maintenance or server problems if it's down this long, without a complementing keynote.

[101X]

maybe the touch with camera was a manufacturing issue and they are releasing that?

[101X]

if not I got the Mac section:p

[junior77]

When was Final Cut Studio v7 released?

[shrm03]

Jobs probably had a rough week and wanted to laugh at us getting our hopes up... He took the store down for no reason and is getting a good chuckle at us.

[Adam0306]

Jobs probably had a rough week and wanted to laugh at us getting our hopes up... He took the store down for no reason and is getting a good chuckle at us.

Most likely!

[QCassidy352]

I'm thinking emergency maintenance. No way they release new products at 4 pm EST on a Friday.

[stridemat]

I'm thinking emergency maintenance. No way they release new products at 4 pm EST on a Friday.

Im going to stick my neck out and say new Apple TV!!!!!!!

:D;)

[shrm03]

Final Cut 7, people.

[dwd3885]

I'm thinking emergency maintenance. No way they release new products at 4 pm EST on a Friday.

yea, there can't be any way..But maybe there's a chance.

[MICMAC247]

You would think they would release something today given the reports that they might not hit their expected iPhone sales for the quarter. Some sort of product change/update would be nice going into the earnings release and may take some of the focus off of the iPhone sales numbers.

[Prom1]

Im going to stick my neck out and say new Apple TV!!!!!!!

:D;)

Actually that IS long overdue! Does it support 1080p already? Then again what else can they use to improve upon this??

[MICMAC247]

Actually that IS long overdue! Does it support 1080p already? Then again what else can they use to improve upon this??

By throwing a blue-ray player on it.

[SwiftLives]

You would think they would release something today given the reports that they might not hit their expected iPhone sales for the quarter. Some sort of product change/update would be nice going into the earnings release and may take some of the focus off of the iPhone sales numbers.

Yeah - most people who have any control over Apple's stock price would see right through that. And I'm reasonably certain Apple knows this.

Don't get your hopes up, folks.

(Although, admittedly, this is very odd).

[QCassidy352]

yea, there can't be any way..But maybe there's a chance.

I'd say you're wrong... but I do find myself continuing to check this thread. :o :D

[calderone]

Aperture 3 would make my day.

[MICMAC247]

I would settle for a mouse/keyboard combo at this point.

[shrm03]

The store went down just before they sent out the mass email about Final Cut. The Final Cut email has links that say "Click here to Buy Now" that lead to the closed store.

I'd say they're updating Final Cut and that's it.

[bagelche]

At this point the site is down like a DDOS from everyone CMD-Ring every freakin' second (like me!).

[calderone]

The store went down just before they sent out the mass email about Final Cut. The Final Cut email has links that say "Click here to Buy Now" that lead to the closed store.

I'd say they're updating Final Cut and that's it.

Did you miss the news? They just released Final Cut Studio 3 a few months ago.

[Disarm]

I would settle for a mouse/keyboard combo at this point.

I would settle for an apple pie at this point...:D

I like the hype, but it is not going to ruin my weekend if nothing substantial is released.

[golding2]

Why would the entire store be down for a Final Cut Pro update?

The Apple "discussions" site was down earlier today too. Seems like maintenance to me.

[bigjnyc]

I could be wrong but I doubt they would purposely take down the store on a Friday afternoon. Either they are updating something or are having unplanned issues. Friday afternoons I would imagine is a busy shopping time for the online store. People get paid, weekend is coming up etc. etc..

[Captain Planet]

What are you guys talking about? The Canadian store is - ...

Oh my bad, it's down.

Let's start the betting with... :p

[Disarm]

What are you guys talking about? The Canadian store is - ...

Oh my bad, it's down.

Let's start the betting with... :p

I will match your :p and raise you ™®πœ˜∆˜∂∆:cool:

[phineas]

NEW Mac Mini's

COme on Lets go

[Captain Planet]

Seriously though, I wouldn't mind seeing a price cut...

[theMaccer]

I will match your :p and raise you ™®πœ˜∆˜∂∆:cool:

im all in on no new mini.

[James Craner]

I reckon that Apple gave the Store server contract to Microsoft :D

[celticpride678]

It’s back up and there are no changes.

[theMaccer]

its back. same ol same ol.

[mdgolom]

NEW Mac Mini's

COme on Lets go

I'm with you, Brother!

[ucfgrad93]

Just tried to get into online store and it showed this. New iMacs coming?

[Gray-Wolf]

Working fine for me ;)

[ouimetnick]

Mac Mini still says 3-5 days.

[iOrlando]

it seems different..granted i haven't been on here for a while. but the little bar that you move across the top seems alot bigger...

[NXTMIKE]

i never remember financing options at apple.com

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=ucred&sf=wHF2F2PHCCCX72KDY

[Prom1]

its BACK UP!!!

Just the LAYOUT of the site has been changed?
Nothing on iMac or MacPro specs?!!?!

[dejo]

OMG, there is a new iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod touch! Oh, wait...

[RaceTripper]

i never remember financing options at apple.com

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=ucred&sf=wHF2F2PHCCCX72KDYIt's not new. Bought my MBP for 12 mons. same as cash.

[no.1 Apple Fan]

It's been down for a few hours now.

[mdgolom]

It's been down for a few hours now.

It's back up, but I'm not seeing anything new....:(

[techound1]

All the people scrambling to grab the $499 mini crashed it. :p

[Gasu E.]

This might have been a dry run for an upcoming major overhaul. You wouldn't want to discover problems right after a BIG announcement.

[dwd3885]

This might have been a dry run for an upcoming major overhaul. You wouldn't want to discover problems right after a BIG announcement.

don't know why they would do that in the middle of a day. think about how much money they must have just lost there in two hours?

[shrm03]

don't know why they would do that in the middle of a day. think about how much money they must have just lost there in two hours?

Huh? How many people wouldn't buy a computer they wanted just because they were temporarily delayed in purchasing it?

[101X]

it's back up. it doesn't look like any new updates?

[i person]

A quick question ... in windows, next to the address bar, the symbol for the apple store is blank, but for the rest of their site its :apple: ... do you think it could mean anything ????? :confused:

[celticpride678]

A quick question ... in windows, next to the address bar, the symbol for the apple store is blank, but for the rest of their site its :apple: ... do you think it could mean anything ????? :confused:

No...Why would it?

[i person]

I just thought it might mean that whatever they've done to the site might me temporary ... or that they're not finished yet

[The Samurai]

They could be getting their systems ready for next week - could be the changes to the systems may be coming early next week.