Based of the complete crap shoot the iPad 2's release was, do you think it will be similar with the next iPhone? I think getting the iPad 2 was plenty annoying. Thoughts?
Regardless if this is an Iphone4S or Iphone5 lines and demand will be be biggest ever. Being 3 months late hasn't helped the situation any either. Also depends on whether ATT and Verizon move up their upgrade eligibility also.
Another factor is the close proximity to the holidays which also should add fuel to the fire. Lastly Sprint supposedly getting the Iphone should make it worse.
Bottom Line: It's going to be tuff and the big question still remains...........Will it be worth it????
I had no problems getting the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 on release day. Just spent a few good hours waiting in line at an Apple store.
For the iPhone 4 I had it reserved for pick. Got up at 5am and drove two and a half hours to Belfast from the Midlands of Ireland (no Apple store in the Republic of Ireland). I was out with the phone by midday.
For the iPad 2 I was in Perth WA I got there around 11am and was out with it around 6pm. It was 36c degrees that day.
I'm pretty sure it'll be a real pain to get a hold of one right away. Start camping now is a good idea, or if pre-orders are taken and honored, get an order in ASAP when it opens up.
Where I live, the last couple iPhone releases have more or less been, show up and get one. Lines haven't been a big issue since the 3g came out around here.
This will be my first attempt on getting a new iPhone near the launch date. That being said I got a couple quick questions...
If I plan on using my upgrade to get the new iPhone at a discounted price does that mean that I have to get the iPhone at a att store as opposed to online at apple.com or the apple store?
Also do pre-orders for the iPhone usually start right after the phone is announced or a few days after?
Pretty much i'm just looking for my best course of action to get the new iPhone while using my att upgrade.