iPhone 3G Shortage to Last a Month?

MacRumors · Jul 18, 2008, 01:15 PM

Computerworld reports on observations made by Piper Jaffary nalaysts who believe that Apple will continue to have supply problems with the iPhone 3G for the next two to four weeks.

eWeek reports that the iPhone 3G was sold out in 114 of Apple's 188 stores this morning, only marginally better than the 117 sold out stores on Tuesday. The author has compiled a list, but the locations that did have stock this morning may already be sold out.

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plumbingandtech · Jul 18, 2008, 01:20 PM

See. Getting there at 5am on iDay2 and standing there like a geeky dork for 4 hours has its benefits.

mainstreetmark · Jul 18, 2008, 01:25 PM

I don't believe the iPhone 3G even exists. How do you like that.

This whole thing is just a lie. A clever ruse.

In fact, none of you exist either. You and your "I have a iPhone 3G" posts. You're part of some viral marketing campaign or something, and all these posts are generated by a Turing machine.

iPhone 3G. What a laugh.

My GPS is so markedly better in v2.0, I wonder why I even need a 3G. I guess so when I download the porn, I don't loose the mood by the time it arrives....

stagi · Jul 18, 2008, 01:26 PM

Wow, I wonder when they will pass the 2mil mark then, should be sometime soon then (unless they aren't going to announce it)

DMann · Jul 18, 2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumbingandtech

See. Getting there at 5am on iDay2 and standing there like a geeky dork for 4 hours has its benefits.

Undoubtedly. Waited over four hours on Day 1 - No complaints. This phone is remarkable. I updated my 1st gen to 2.0 and synced it so that I can continue to work with apps and play games while the 3G is charging.

nad8e · Jul 18, 2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mainstreetmark

I don't believe the iPhone 3G even exists. How do you like that.

This whole thing is just a lie. A clever ruse.

I live in a non-3G city... so you couldn't be any closer to the truth!

minik · Jul 18, 2008, 01:45 PM

Is the stock really that low? I'm so glad I camp-out on the launch day.

dacreativeguy · Jul 18, 2008, 01:50 PM

Or just wait a month and then walk in and out with no hassles.

macdim · Jul 18, 2008, 01:51 PM

I find it odd that there are such supply issues. I ordered over the phone on Day 1 and received 3 days later. I am now getting a replacement sent and it should be here in no more than 4 days. I guess Canada is sucking up the supply

... or just ordered more than we needed.

SlapMonkey · Jul 18, 2008, 02:02 PM

I wonder where all those folks are now that claimed there was no need to line up because the iPhone 3G won't sell that well (since they said it's only a minor upgrade) and that they'll have plenty of them to go around?

Waited 7 hours for mine and am happy as a clam!

DeaconGraves · Jul 18, 2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mainstreetmark

I don't believe the iPhone 3G even exists. How do you like that.

This whole thing is just a lie. A clever ruse.

In fact, none of you exist either. You and your "I have a iPhone 3G" posts. You're part of some viral marketing campaign or something, and all these posts are generated by a Turing machine.

Would you mind walking over to the window and holding still for a few moments while we get a clean shot?... I mean, to see how beautiful it is outside today?

newyorksole · Jul 18, 2008, 02:03 PM

I have been trying all week to get a 16GB Black and a Speck PixelSkin Case in black... of course both are always out of stock. I was even settling for 8GB Black, but of course stores only have the white phone.. I don't think I'll ever win.

Wish I was in an area where I could just walk in and get it and be out within half an hour.

minik · Jul 18, 2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlapMonkey

I wonder where all those folks are now that claimed there was no need to line up because the iPhone 3G won't sell that well (since they said it's only a minor upgrade) and that they'll have plenty of them to go around?

Waited 7 hours for mine and am happy as a clam!

LOL. I did say that before especially how at&t handled the monthly plan and other details in the last minute. Enough said, I went to the local Apple Store as earlier as 9PM on July 10.

bradl · Jul 18, 2008, 02:05 PM

If how ATT's (lack of) stock of the iPhone is any indication, I'd say there's going to be shortages for longer than a month. Out here (Sacramento), all ATT stores are out, and the phones are on back order for 28 - 35 days for both Black models, and 21 - 28 days for the White model.

I don't think ATT nor Apple thought that demand for this phone would be this much..

BL.

Krafty · Jul 18, 2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mainstreetmark

I don't believe the iPhone 3G even exists. How do you like that.

This whole thing is just a lie. A clever ruse.

In fact, none of you exist either. You and your "I have a iPhone 3G" posts. You're part of some viral marketing campaign or something, and all these posts are generated by a Turing machine.

iPhone 3G. What a laugh.

My GPS is so markedly better in v2.0, I wonder why I even need a 3G. I guess so when I download the porn, I don't loose the mood by the time it arrives....

That means you dont exists either, and the government lied yet again.

franzmueller · Jul 18, 2008, 02:16 PM

Great news .... In the area I live we started getting the iphone in 5 units per shop among the coast , I am in a waiting list at the mayor shop where I live ( nr. 80 on the list ) and I was told Yesterday July 17th that they have handed out 10 UNITS until now .

JUPI.... I may get my iphone sometime in the next 2 MONTHS .

Cool

Saludos

Franz

berkleeboy210 · Jul 18, 2008, 02:24 PM

I am so glad I wasn't a woose last Friday and didn't go home and sleep after a 5-6 hour plane ride back home to Boston. I literally had the cab driver take me to the Apple store from the Airport. :-) and waited 4hrs in line on Friday Afternoon.

rxse7en · Jul 18, 2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mainstreetmark

I don't believe the iPhone 3G even exists. How do you like that.

This whole thing is just a lie. A clever ruse.

In fact, none of you exist either. You and your "I have a iPhone 3G" posts. You're part of some viral marketing campaign or something, and all these posts are generated by a Turing machine.

iPhone 3G. What a laugh.

My GPS is so markedly better in v2.0, I wonder why I even need a 3G. I guess so when I download the porn, I don't loose the mood by the time it arrives....

I got your iPhone 3G right here :P

Stampyhead · Jul 18, 2008, 02:28 PM

I guess I shouldn't feel so bad now that I can't buy mine until after I move at the end of the month.

abnospam · Jul 18, 2008, 02:30 PM

the problem is that Apple's supply website isn't accurate so all these articles are unfounded. Multiple times it says available and I call and its not. The vice versa has occurred too.

tk421 · Jul 18, 2008, 02:53 PM

Moderators: Would it be beneficial to merge this thread with this one?

Mr. Giver '94 · Jul 18, 2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumbingandtech

See. Getting there at 5am on iDay2 and standing there like a geeky dork for 4 hours has its benefits.

I know, right. I'm so glad I got in line that early. Number 10 in line and over 75 iPhones guaranteed me one. There were even huge lines the Monday after launch. Sucks to have to wait even more.

Posted from my iPhone 3G!!!!!!

mainstreetmark · Jul 18, 2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rxse7en

I got your iPhone 3G right here :P

Yep -- you mentioned you got the last iPhone3G in Jacksonville, and apparently they haven't received any more since.

And, since the girlfriend's phone is in the gulf of mexico now, she's phoneless too!

you are cold hearted.

zombitronic · Jul 18, 2008, 03:02 PM

I wonder how many phones were produced for the first month. If they're all selling out, that should give us an idea of how many phones will be sold in the first month, right?

austinmm6 · Jul 18, 2008, 03:25 PM

I ordered a white 3g on the 14th from an AT&T store in Huntsville, AL. I picked it up this morning. I was expecting it to take much longer than that.

Jul 18, 2008, 01:15 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhone 3G Shortage to Last a Month? Computerworld reports on observations made by Piper Jaffary nalaysts who believe that Apple will continue to have supply problems with the iPhone 3G for the next two to four weeks. eWeek reports that the iPhone 3G was sold out in 114 of Apple's 188 stores this morning, only marginally better than the 117 sold out stores on Tuesday. The author has compiled a list, but the locations that did have stock this morning may already be sold out. Article Link

Jul 18, 2008, 01:25 PM	#3
mainstreetmark macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL	I don't believe the iPhone 3G even exists. How do you like that. This whole thing is just a lie. A clever ruse. In fact, none of you exist either. You and your "I have a iPhone 3G" posts. You're part of some viral marketing campaign or something, and all these posts are generated by a Turing machine. iPhone 3G. What a laugh. My GPS is so markedly better in v2.0, I wonder why I even need a 3G. I guess so when I download the porn, I don't loose the mood by the time it arrives.... __________________ iTunesRegistry.com <-- v3.0 Now Playing

Jul 18, 2008, 01:26 PM	#4
stagi macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2006	Wow, I wonder when they will pass the 2mil mark then, should be sometime soon then (unless they aren't going to announce it) __________________ -- Mark Check out our photography blog \| http://digitalphotobuzz.com Fine Art Wedding Photography Follow me on Twitter

Jul 18, 2008, 01:45 PM	#7
minik macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA	Is the stock really that low? I'm so glad I camp-out on the launch day. __________________ Flickr, facebook. twitter.

Jul 18, 2008, 01:51 PM	#9
macdim macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	I find it odd that there are such supply issues. I ordered over the phone on Day 1 and received 3 days later. I am now getting a replacement sent and it should be here in no more than 4 days. I guess Canada is sucking up the supply ... or just ordered more than we needed. __________________ MacBook 2.2GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HD iPod Classic 80GB - Black iPhone 3G 8GB - Black

Jul 18, 2008, 01:20 PM	#2
plumbingandtech macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2007	See. Getting there at 5am on iDay2 and standing there like a geeky dork for 4 hours has its benefits.

Jul 18, 2008, 01:50 PM	#8
dacreativeguy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	Or just wait a month and then walk in and out with no hassles.

Jul 18, 2008, 02:02 PM	#10
SlapMonkey macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	I wonder where all those folks are now that claimed there was no need to line up because the iPhone 3G won't sell that well (since they said it's only a minor upgrade) and that they'll have plenty of them to go around? Waited 7 hours for mine and am happy as a clam!

Jul 18, 2008, 02:03 PM	#12
newyorksole macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LongIsland/NYC	I have been trying all week to get a 16GB Black and a Speck PixelSkin Case in black... of course both are always out of stock. I was even settling for 8GB Black, but of course stores only have the white phone.. I don't think I'll ever win. Wish I was in an area where I could just walk in and get it and be out within half an hour.

Jul 18, 2008, 02:05 PM	#14
bradl macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2008	If how ATT's (lack of) stock of the iPhone is any indication, I'd say there's going to be shortages for longer than a month. Out here (Sacramento), all ATT stores are out, and the phones are on back order for 28 - 35 days for both Black models, and 21 - 28 days for the White model. I don't think ATT nor Apple thought that demand for this phone would be this much.. BL.

Jul 18, 2008, 02:16 PM	#16
franzmueller macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spain	Great news .... In the area I live we started getting the iphone in 5 units per shop among the coast , I am in a waiting list at the mayor shop where I live ( nr. 80 on the list ) and I was told Yesterday July 17th that they have handed out 10 UNITS until now . JUPI.... I may get my iphone sometime in the next 2 MONTHS . Cool Saludos Franz __________________ White´s G3 700 MHz & G4 1,2 GHz, Black 2,4 GHz ,shuffle 1 Gb ,video 60 Gb , Touch 16 Gb , 3G 16 Gb .

Jul 18, 2008, 02:24 PM	#17
berkleeboy210 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts	I am so glad I wasn't a woose last Friday and didn't go home and sleep after a 5-6 hour plane ride back home to Boston. I literally had the cab driver take me to the Apple store from the Airport. :-) and waited 4hrs in line on Friday Afternoon. __________________ Mac: 13" MacBook Pro 2.2ghz Netbook: Dell Mini 10v Phone: Palm Pre Music: awaiting iPod Touch 3rd Gen

Jul 18, 2008, 02:28 PM	#19
Stampyhead macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London, UK	I guess I shouldn't feel so bad now that I can't buy mine until after I move at the end of the month.

Jul 18, 2008, 02:30 PM	#20
abnospam macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	the problem is that Apple's supply website isn't accurate so all these articles are unfounded. Multiple times it says available and I call and its not. The vice versa has occurred too.

Jul 18, 2008, 02:53 PM	#21
tk421 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2005	merge two threads Moderators: Would it be beneficial to merge this thread with this one?

Jul 18, 2008, 03:02 PM	#24
zombitronic macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007	I wonder how many phones were produced for the first month. If they're all selling out, that should give us an idea of how many phones will be sold in the first month, right?

Jul 18, 2008, 03:25 PM	#25
austinmm6 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL	I ordered a white 3g on the 14th from an AT&T store in Huntsville, AL. I picked it up this morning. I was expecting it to take much longer than that.

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