iPhone Now at Apple Store

MacRumors · Jun 29, 2007, 09:36 PM

After being down for nearly 3 hours, Apple's online store is back up and features the iPhone for sale.

4GB $499: Shipping in 2-4 weeks
8GB $599: Shipping in 2-4 weeks

Apple also published an official guide of accessories for the iPhone. The $129 Bluetooth Headset was not yet available at retail locations. The iPhone also went on sale tonight at 6pm at retail stores across the country to (reportedly) sell out crowds at many locations.

Iniitial impressions are being posted to our forum, but some users have been having activation issues.

Cassie · Jun 29, 2007, 09:37 PM

Sweet, time to check it out!

ventro · Jun 29, 2007, 09:38 PM

And us Canadians got a Saskatchewan recycling program. AWESOME!

aswitcher · Jun 29, 2007, 09:39 PM

2-4 weeks. I can see more ques as stock runs out and then is replaced.

kalisphoenix · Jun 29, 2007, 09:40 PM

A relatively uninteresting store update, after all this mess

macjackpro · Jun 29, 2007, 09:41 PM

Finally an answer to my question:

AppleCare Protection Plan
For $69, the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone provides an additional year of hardware repair coverage, including coverage for the iPhone battery.
The AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone will be available in July. Customers can purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan anytime during the iPhone one-year limited warranty.

--from apple.com under the warranty tab for iphone

Digitaljim · Jun 29, 2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macjackpro

Finally an answer to my question:

AppleCare Protection Plan
For $69, the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone provides an additional year of hardware repair coverage, including coverage for the iPhone battery.
The AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone will be available in July. Customers can purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan anytime during the iPhone one-year limited warranty.

--from apple.com under the warranty tab for iphone

This is reassuring; 1st gen hardware and all.

Abercrombieboy · Jun 29, 2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macjackpro

Finally an answer to my question:

AppleCare Protection Plan
For $69, the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone provides an additional year of hardware repair coverage, including coverage for the iPhone battery.

Here is an issue that I don't think many have thought about. If the iPhone doesn't have a user replaceable battery does that mean you have to send the phone back to Apple for a new battery? I guess you will be without a phone for a few days, unless you have a landline. If all you have is a cellphone that would really suck.

bytethese · Jun 29, 2007, 09:48 PM

yeah, it was a scene where I bought mine. I am told NY's SoHo Apple store has plenty however. A little tough to type this on my iphone.

rocklobzter31 · Jun 29, 2007, 09:48 PM

When was the apple website down for 3 hours??? But, anyways, this is great!! (Exept for all those who bought an iphone and put it right on ebay. That won't be working too well at this point.)

Though I did see some bids on one for $900 on ebay. WHAT ARE PEOPLE THINKING. Did they not know that apple.com would be selling them

Mykbibby · Jun 29, 2007, 09:49 PM

If this is of any interest, I called Apple to ask for clarification on the 2-4 weeks because it was too bad to be true, and I was told that on July 4th, notifications will be sent out to all online buyers telling them the day they will get their iphone. It could be a few days after the fourth, or a few months, depending on when you ordered.

What's going through my head...

IM PISSED RIGHT NOW!!! 2-4 WEEKS!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS! HOW CAN APPLE ALLOW THIS! WE'VE OVER HALF A YEAR FOR TODAY, NOW WE HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER MONTH!!! COME ON CUPPERTINO!

deannnnn · Jun 29, 2007, 09:51 PM

Well it's past 9... so isn't apple.com/retail supposed to be updated?
It says that all Apple stores have iPhones in stock... AND it says tomorrow's date of July 30th.
Hmm

Weezy · Jun 29, 2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykbibby

If this is of any interest, I called Apple to ask for clarification on the 2-4 weeks because it was too bad to be true, and I was told that on July 4th, notifications will be sent out to all online buyers telling them the day they will get their iphone. It could be a few days after the fourth, or a few months, depending on when you ordered.

What's going through my head...

IM PISSED RIGHT NOW!!! 2-4 WEEKS!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS! HOW CAN APPLE ALLOW THIS! WE'VE OVER HALF A YEAR FOR TODAY, NOW WE HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER MONTH!!! COME ON CUPPERTINO!

I have the same feeling as well!!
2-4 WEEKS!!!!
but after hearing what you said about the notification thing now im even more pissed!!

Frisco · Jun 29, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weezy

I have the same feeling as well!!
2-4 WEEKS!!!!
but after hearing what you said about the notification thing now im even more pissed!!

Now you know why people were waiting in line 24hrs plus. And so many people were critizing them earlier today

slackpacker · Jun 29, 2007, 09:58 PM

Hi all I'm sending this from my iPhone

The keyboard rocks no issues at all

Regards
SP

joeconvert · Jun 29, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abercrombieboy

Here is an issue that I don't think many have thought about. If the iPhone doesn't have a user replaceable battery does that mean you have to send the phone back to Apple for a new battery? I guess you will be without a phone for a few days, unless you have a landline. If all you have is a cellphone that would really suck.

It has been discussed extensively.

Even discussed the cost of loaner service phones.

overcast · Jun 29, 2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slackpacker

The keyboard rocks issues at all

Clearly

Frisco · Jun 29, 2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeconvert

It has been discussed extensively.

Even discussed the cost of loaner service phones.

It's a non-issue! The battery will last for a few years. By that time you will be using iPhone G2 or G3. Get over it. Realistically how long does one use the same phone?

Frisco · Jun 29, 2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slackpacker

Hi all I'm sending this from my iPhone

The keyboard rocks no issues at all

Regards
SP

Thanks! I am picking up one tomorrow. Well I hope so. I hear their aren't many left. Go

zapp · Jun 29, 2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frisco

Thanks! I am picking up one tomorrow. Well I hope so. I hear their aren't many left. Go

bluetooth headset ship from my online order on jul 30

iphone still says 2-4 weeks

bluefire75 · Jun 29, 2007, 10:13 PM

2 - 4 weeks. I honestly don't mind the wait. Kudos to those who got there's today!!!

bluefire75 · Jun 29, 2007, 10:13 PM

2 - 4 weeks. I honestly don't mind the wait. Kudos to those who got there's today!!!

Konradx · Jun 29, 2007, 10:16 PM

I think people should stop whining. Try getting a Wii..the iPhone would probably be easier.

bigdog · 10:27 PM

I am writing from an iPhone, as well. Not sure how many they ended up selling at the AT&T store I went to (Brunswick, ME), but the demand was impressive. All told, I think about thirty to fourty people showed up by 6pm. The crowd was told there wouldn't be enough to go around, but no specifics. Most people - myself included - picked up the 8GB model, but I did see a 4GB model sell as I was leaving.

It took me longer to get 10.4.10 installed than to get the phone activated. Though activation timed out my first time through, I got an email with a link to finish the process. It may have been a bit easier for me since I'm an existing AT&T customer, but hey, so it goes.

rocklobzter31 · Jun 29, 2007, 10:17 PM

an iphone is currently selling for over $62,322! 1 (one) IPHONE!

I guess 2-4 weeks is really THAT long for some people.

Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-iphone-8GB...QQcmdZViewItem

Honestly, I don't blame them.

Jun 29, 2007, 09:36 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhone Now at Apple Store After being down for nearly 3 hours, Apple's online store is back up and features the iPhone for sale. 4GB $499: Shipping in 2-4 weeks 8GB $599: Shipping in 2-4 weeks Apple also published an official guide of accessories for the iPhone. The $129 Bluetooth Headset was not yet available at retail locations. The iPhone also went on sale tonight at 6pm at retail stores across the country to (reportedly) sell out crowds at many locations. Iniitial impressions are being posted to our forum, but some users have been having activation issues.

Jun 29, 2007, 09:37 PM	#2
Cassie macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maybe a better place, soon...	Sweet, time to check it out! __________________ MR's PPC Fangirl eMac 1.42 GHz - 10.5 iBook G3 300 MHz - OS 9 StickLife \| Flowers

Jun 29, 2007, 09:39 PM	#4
aswitcher macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney OZ	2-4 weeks. I can see more ques as stock runs out and then is replaced. __________________ Never underestimate the Geekfactor Switcher since June '04 iPhone 3G \| 24" Alu iMac \| 15" MacBookPro \| Elgato EyeTV/IceTV \| SecuritySpy User

Jun 29, 2007, 09:41 PM	#6
macjackpro macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2006	AppleCare Finally an answer to my question: AppleCare Protection Plan For $69, the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone provides an additional year of hardware repair coverage, including coverage for the iPhone battery. The AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone will be available in July. Customers can purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan anytime during the iPhone one-year limited warranty. --from apple.com under the warranty tab for iphone

Jun 29, 2007, 09:48 PM	#10
rocklobzter31 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007	Down?? When was the apple website down for 3 hours??? But, anyways, this is great!! (Exept for all those who bought an iphone and put it right on ebay. That won't be working too well at this point.) Though I did see some bids on one for $900 on ebay. WHAT ARE PEOPLE THINKING. Did they not know that apple.com would be selling them

Jun 29, 2007, 09:38 PM	#3
ventro macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006	And us Canadians got a Saskatchewan recycling program. AWESOME!

Jun 29, 2007, 09:40 PM	#5
kalisphoenix Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	A relatively uninteresting store update, after all this mess

Jun 29, 2007, 09:48 PM	#9
bytethese macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York, NY	yeah, it was a scene where I bought mine. I am told NY's SoHo Apple store has plenty however. A little tough to type this on my iphone.

Jun 29, 2007, 09:49 PM	#11
Mykbibby macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA	If this is of any interest, I called Apple to ask for clarification on the 2-4 weeks because it was too bad to be true, and I was told that on July 4th, notifications will be sent out to all online buyers telling them the day they will get their iphone. It could be a few days after the fourth, or a few months, depending on when you ordered. What's going through my head... IM PISSED RIGHT NOW!!! 2-4 WEEKS!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS! HOW CAN APPLE ALLOW THIS! WE'VE OVER HALF A YEAR FOR TODAY, NOW WE HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER MONTH!!! COME ON CUPPERTINO! __________________ Mac Soda: Quenching Your Thirst for Everything Apple

Jun 29, 2007, 09:51 PM	#12
deannnnn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City & South Florida	Well it's past 9... so isn't apple.com/retail supposed to be updated? It says that all Apple stores have iPhones in stock... AND it says tomorrow's date of July 30th. Hmm __________________ MacBook 2.2 GHz Intel, 2 GB RAM iMac G5 20" 1.8 GHz PPC, 1.25 GB RAM iPhone 3GS 32GB

Jun 29, 2007, 09:58 PM	#15
slackpacker macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: An Island off the East coast of the USA	Hi all I'm sending this from my iPhone The keyboard rocks no issues at all Regards SP

Jun 29, 2007, 10:13 PM	#21
bluefire75 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shinobi Training Center	just ordered mine... 2 - 4 weeks. I honestly don't mind the wait. Kudos to those who got there's today!!! __________________ if(!life){ return "get one") }

Jun 29, 2007, 10:16 PM	#23
Konradx macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada	I think people should stop whining. Try getting a Wii..the iPhone would probably be easier. __________________ iPhone 3G 5G iPod 60gig, Black 2009 Mac Min 2.0GHz

Jun 29, 2007, 10:17 PM	#24
bigdog macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midcoast ME	Count me in... I am writing from an iPhone, as well. Not sure how many they ended up selling at the AT&T store I went to (Brunswick, ME), but the demand was impressive. All told, I think about thirty to fourty people showed up by 6pm. The crowd was told there wouldn't be enough to go around, but no specifics. Most people - myself included - picked up the 8GB model, but I did see a 4GB model sell as I was leaving. It took me longer to get 10.4.10 installed than to get the phone activated. Though activation timed out my first time through, I got an email with a link to finish the process. It may have been a bit easier for me since I'm an existing AT&T customer, but hey, so it goes. __________________ -- eddie: i should be allowed to poke annoying people with sticks. eddie: in fact, that should be my job and I should be paid well for it Last edited by bigdog : Jun 29, 2007 at 10:27 PM. Reason: I totally rock at this touch screen nonsense.

Jun 29, 2007, 10:17 PM	#25
rocklobzter31 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007	Crazy!!!! an iphone is currently selling for over $62,322! 1 (one) IPHONE! I guess 2-4 weeks is really THAT long for some people. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-iphone-8GB...QQcmdZViewItem Honestly, I don't blame them.

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