Black screens going up at Apple Stores

jwa276 · Jun 29, 2007, 02:20 PM

Here at Easton in Columbus OH, Apple Store employees are putting up black screens over the windows to hide what they are setting up inside.

They started at around 2:05 and they are almost done covering all windows. Guards at the entrance are turning people away telling them that the store will reopen at 6pm.

HERE WE GO FOLKS

juanster · Jun 29, 2007, 02:24 PM

siiiiick,,, can t wait for iphone to come to canada...if it ever does...

McBain2 · Jun 29, 2007, 02:25 PM

And so it begins...

rockstarjoe · Jun 29, 2007, 02:25 PM

I was really hoping for a big yellow post-it note.

qzak · Jun 29, 2007, 02:28 PM

doesn't look like Easton has a line at all, huh?

i'm in Columbus, stuck at work. was planning on going to the AT&T store down at the South Campus Gateway, figured Easton would be a mess.

juanster · Jun 29, 2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qzak

doesn't look like Easton has a line at all, huh?

i'm in Columbus, stuck at work. was planning on going to the AT&T store down at the South Campus Gateway, figured Easton would be a mess.

thats what i was thinking too, could it be thats ecurity guards are not allowing people to stay or camp out in line? im pretty sur ei ve seen some people camping out for a couple of days though

qzak · Jun 29, 2007, 02:32 PM

now that i look at the pic again, there are tops of several heads at the bottom of the picture, like they are sitting on the curb. and there is a black "rope" there?

Jasonbot · Jun 29, 2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockstarjoe

I was really hoping for a big yellow post-it note.

That would look so awesome!

jwa276 · Jun 29, 2007, 02:53 PM

There are probably still under a hundred people here. The reason you can't see the line is because I can't put photos up without people's consent, and I happened to get lucky with a shot with hardly any people in it.

My girlfriend and I are 17th and 18th in line, been here since 7:40am

The line is decent already, but I think people getting here at 4PM needn't worry about scoring an iPhone this evening. Good luck to all!

EDIT: here's the Easton Meetup Thread... http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=317470

Frisco · Jun 29, 2007, 02:57 PM

What are they trying to hide? Everyone knows what the iPhone looks like.

OMG--they are covering the windows for the new iMacs

Virtualball · Jun 29, 2007, 02:58 PM

Here in Cleveland, people are shoved to the side so if you looked dead on at the Apple Store, you wouldn't see them. There's like 40 people there and like 10-30 people at the local AT&T (Woodmere)

Taylor C · Jun 29, 2007, 03:00 PM

Lol, there won't be any new iMacs today. ;p I'm sure this is just Apple wanting to build even more excitement and anticipation.

tjespo22 · Jun 29, 2007, 03:02 PM

same here man, cant see in. im at menlo as i speak

docc · Jun 29, 2007, 03:03 PM

Happened an hour back here at The Falls Apple store, Miami.

appleii2mac · Jun 29, 2007, 03:05 PM

Maybe they're just trying to hide how much inventory they have?

Porchland · 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor C

Lol, there won't be any new iMacs today. ;p I'm sure this is just Apple wanting to build even more excitement and anticipation.

It's like Macworld! I can almost feel the impending disappointment!

BTW, store.apple.com hasn't gone down yet. There's no presentation or anything, so maybe it won't have to be down as long as earlier reported.

Royale w/cheese · Jun 29, 2007, 03:20 PM

Did anyone notice the commodities market dropped today? Gold and Silver drops but oil went up, obviously because of people driving to get an iPhone.

DMann · Jun 29, 2007, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royale w/cheese

Did anyone notice the commodities market dropped today? Gold and Silver drops but oil went up, obviously because of people driving to get an iPhone.

True, they usually move in tandem. Must be the extra fuel needed for travel

zioxide · Jun 29, 2007, 03:27 PM

You guys are pretty ridiculous waiting in line for these things. By the end of the weekend, you'll be able to just go in and buy one.

JShock · Jun 29, 2007, 03:27 PM

Has anyone noticed it is available through at&t 800 number now! They told me mine would be here on the 5th.

KingofAwesome · Jun 29, 2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frisco

What are they trying to hide? Everyone knows what the iPhone looks like.

OMG--they are covering the windows for the new iMacs

You fool, it's obviously for the Powerbook G5 tablet!

Taylor C · Jun 29, 2007, 03:31 PM

lolg5

Xavier · Jun 29, 2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwa276

Here at Easton in Columbus OH, Apple Store employees are putting up black screens over the windows to hide what they are setting up inside.

They started at around 2:05 and they are almost done covering all windows. Guards at the entrance are turning people away telling them that the store will reopen at 6pm.

HERE WE GO FOLKS

I KNOW I WALKED BY THAT AND I AM SOOO LOKING FORWARD TO THE IPHONE

Sorry but I am really excited!

Teddy's · Jun 29, 2007, 03:38 PM

What are they going to do with all those iPhone ad blankets after today?

Maybe a collectible?

Hey kids, when you open your iPhones, remember to take a deep breath of the wrapping plastic smell.

ahh, amazing, isn't it? I hope.

mazola · Jun 29, 2007, 03:39 PM

Is this 'iPhone' the same thing as the 'ROKR'? Hasn't it been out for a while?

If so, what's all the hubbub about?

Jun 29, 2007, 02:20 PM	#1
jwa276 macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Black screens going up at Apple Stores Here at Easton in Columbus OH, Apple Store employees are putting up black screens over the windows to hide what they are setting up inside. They started at around 2:05 and they are almost done covering all windows. Guards at the entrance are turning people away telling them that the store will reopen at 6pm. HERE WE GO FOLKS Attached Thumbnails

Jun 29, 2007, 02:24 PM	#2
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Jun 29, 2007, 02:25 PM	#4
rockstarjoe macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington dc	I was really hoping for a big yellow post-it note. __________________ Macbook, iPod Classic, iPhone 3g, hackintosh My band - [velvet] - Our music on iTunes

Jun 29, 2007, 02:57 PM	#10
Frisco macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nutley, NJ	What are they trying to hide? Everyone knows what the iPhone looks like. OMG--they are covering the windows for the new iMacs __________________ Frisco

Jun 29, 2007, 03:00 PM	#12
Taylor C macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2007	Lol, there won't be any new iMacs today. ;p I'm sure this is just Apple wanting to build even more excitement and anticipation. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro, 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 320GB 7200 RPM HD; 24" LED Cinema Display; 32GB iPhone 3G S; 16GB iPhone 3G, 8/16GB iPhone

Jun 29, 2007, 02:25 PM	#3
McBain2 macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005	And so it begins...

Jun 29, 2007, 02:28 PM	#5
qzak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	doesn't look like Easton has a line at all, huh? i'm in Columbus, stuck at work. was planning on going to the AT&T store down at the South Campus Gateway, figured Easton would be a mess.

Jun 29, 2007, 02:32 PM	#7
qzak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	now that i look at the pic again, there are tops of several heads at the bottom of the picture, like they are sitting on the curb. and there is a black "rope" there?

Jun 29, 2007, 02:53 PM	#9
jwa276 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	There are probably still under a hundred people here. The reason you can't see the line is because I can't put photos up without people's consent, and I happened to get lucky with a shot with hardly any people in it. My girlfriend and I are 17th and 18th in line, been here since 7:40am The line is decent already, but I think people getting here at 4PM needn't worry about scoring an iPhone this evening. Good luck to all! EDIT: here's the Easton Meetup Thread... http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=317470

Jun 29, 2007, 02:58 PM	#11
Virtualball macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2006	Here in Cleveland, people are shoved to the side so if you looked dead on at the Apple Store, you wouldn't see them. There's like 40 people there and like 10-30 people at the local AT&T (Woodmere)

Jun 29, 2007, 03:02 PM	#13
tjespo22 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Staten Island NY	same here man, cant see in. im at menlo as i speak __________________ Apple ibook G4; 16gb Iphone 3G; Canon 30D; 17-55mm kit lens; 70-200mm F/2.8L; Tokina 10-17; two pocket wizards; vivitar flash; BG-e2 Grip

Jun 29, 2007, 03:03 PM	#14
docc macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami	Happened an hour back here at The Falls Apple store, Miami.

Jun 29, 2007, 03:05 PM	#15
appleii2mac macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007	Maybe they're just trying to hide how much inventory they have?

Jun 29, 2007, 03:20 PM	#17
Royale w/cheese macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007	Did anyone notice the commodities market dropped today? Gold and Silver drops but oil went up, obviously because of people driving to get an iPhone.

Jun 29, 2007, 03:27 PM	#19
zioxide macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts	You guys are pretty ridiculous waiting in line for these things. By the end of the weekend, you'll be able to just go in and buy one.

Jun 29, 2007, 03:27 PM	#20
JShock macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: DALLAS	Has anyone noticed it is available through at&t 800 number now! They told me mine would be here on the 5th.

Jun 29, 2007, 03:31 PM	#22
Taylor C macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2007	lolg5 __________________ 15" MacBook Pro, 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 320GB 7200 RPM HD; 24" LED Cinema Display; 32GB iPhone 3G S; 16GB iPhone 3G, 8/16GB iPhone

Jun 29, 2007, 03:38 PM	#24
Teddy's macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	What are they going to do with all those iPhone ad blankets after today? Maybe a collectible? Hey kids, when you open your iPhones, remember to take a deep breath of the wrapping plastic smell. ahh, amazing, isn't it? I hope. __________________ [IZE="B][COLepSkkyBle"]"hi"COLR][/SZE]

Jun 29, 2007, 03:39 PM	#25
mazola macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004	I'm confused Is this 'iPhone' the same thing as the 'ROKR'? Hasn't it been out for a while? If so, what's all the hubbub about?

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