Not me. Not so far, and it's come up twice. Unemployment pays so little it's far more worth it to find a job. Both times I had a temp job within 2 weeks. And it's not like I'm dropping from CEO money to unemployment, I'm well under $100k salary.
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Campers Already Setting Up for iPhone 5S/5C Launch at Apple's Fifth Avenue Store
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Not me. Not so far, and it's come up twice. Unemployment pays so little it's far more worth it to find a job. Both times I had a temp job within 2 weeks. And it's not like I'm dropping from CEO money to unemployment, I'm well under $100k salary.
Samsung may make fun of it, but they wish they had customers willing to line up for a product that hasn't been announced yet.
Still, this is monumentally dumb. I could see camping out a day or two before the launch, if one were truly that determined, but two weeks? Apple isn't going to run out, if these people simply waited until, say, the 18th and got in line.
As for people whining about how the 5S won't be a big enough upgrade over the 5, go away already. For one thing, you have no idea what the specs will be. But more importantly, most people buying the 5S will be upgrading from the 4S or older, or buying their very first iPhone. There's this thing, perhaps you've heard of it, called a 2-year contract.
Still, this is monumentally dumb. I could see camping out a day or two before the launch, if one were truly that determined, but two weeks? Apple isn't going to run out, if these people simply waited until, say, the 18th and got in line.
As for people whining about how the 5S won't be a big enough upgrade over the 5, go away already. For one thing, you have no idea what the specs will be. But more importantly, most people buying the 5S will be upgrading from the 4S or older, or buying their very first iPhone. There's this thing, perhaps you've heard of it, called a 2-year contract.
Unless these people are in line as part of the "Un-boxing" and "Tear-down" Website or media crowd, who must have whatever is released on the first day, this is really sad.
I remember in the UK in 2007, there was over hype about the iPhone and limited supply. I walked into my Local shop day after launch and asked in a pretend, not-bothered-if-you-don't-have-it way and walked out with my new iPhone.
These day's it is a little different, but now you can just pre-order if you want it on release day. I did this with my 4GS.
I remember in the UK in 2007, there was over hype about the iPhone and limited supply. I walked into my Local shop day after launch and asked in a pretend, not-bothered-if-you-don't-have-it way and walked out with my new iPhone.
These day's it is a little different, but now you can just pre-order if you want it on release day. I did this with my 4GS.
But still, none of the new features is something I couldn't live without. Or what would make me go camping outside an Apple store for two weeks.
I doubt it. The percentage of total sales by these mindless lemmings is minuscule.
Considering the "S" model is historically not revolutionary, one really has to question the reason to wait so long for one.
Sounds like you're already making excuses for lower sales of the 5S and/or reasons people are NOT going upgrade to it. I guess in 3 days, you can come back here with a big "I told you so!" or come back for a public tongue lashing! Nobody knows for sure, even yourself.
Will Samsung send some parents over to crash the party?
I wonder if anyone walking past the line is tempted to make the Samsung ad's, "I hear the headphone jack is on the bottom!" exploding head sound and motion.
Or would that start a fight in NYC?
who knows
now why would u give up your bed to sleep on the street for a materialistic product yes i am an apple fan but not stupid enough to do that sort of thing patience is a virtue and like a lot of people say we just don't know what is going to happen with the new iphone 5s or 5c or 6 because none of them exist it is just speculation and rumours unless someone has hard proof then its all speculation really look at it logically amazon threatning to give out free smartphones unless apple drop prices the whole situation with people on the streets who have been queing for weeks is ridiculous we just don't know what is going to happen
now why would u give up your bed to sleep on the street for a materialistic product yes i am an apple fan but not stupid enough to do that sort of thing patience is a virtue and like a lot of people say we just don't know what is going to happen with the new iphone 5s or 5c or 6 because none of them exist it is just speculation and rumours unless someone has hard proof then its all speculation really look at it logically amazon threatning to give out free smartphones unless apple drop prices the whole situation with people on the streets who have been queing for weeks is ridiculous we just don't know what is going to happen
The only thing I would camp out for is the new Surface Mini Phone Edition, which is going to destroy the iPhone. The iPhone's reign (or lack thereof), is over. The iPhone 5C is the same garbage as what's currently out, with a new disposable plastic case. Why these people would camp out for it is beyond me.
I'm sure they know that. Probably more about having a two-week party and meeting new people.
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surface mini phone killing iPhone. hahaha. just like the surface destroyed the iPad.
but if you have a company, blog, or service to promote... being at the front is free advertising when you get interviewed by the media.
I'm sure they know that. Probably more about having a two-week party and meeting new people.
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surface mini phone killing iPhone. hahaha. just like the surface destroyed the iPad.
Yes, there's no better way to meet other iLunatics then camp out for 2+ weeks with them
Maybe this is also the iLunatics dating service too...
How can the same person . . .
1. have the money for an iphone and the data plans
2. have no job for the next 2 weeks
1. have the money for an iphone and the data plans
2. have no job for the next 2 weeks
Trustafarians.
Community organizers.
Educator sabbaticals.
Interns.
Consultants.
Post office employees.
Surely you can recognize that your situation doesn't apply to everyone. Some people aren't fortunate enough to find work within two weeks, and when they can't unemployment is there to help them until they do. We're getting sidetracked though, my original post was in response to the guy (not you) who said WE pay for people's unemployment. This isn't the case, which is all I was really trying to say.
No kidding.
Insanity?
With no common sense.
I cannot imagine how that would be fun. Waiting in line for an hour would be boring.
