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MLAM

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Aug 7, 2011
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gavinfabl

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Jul 18, 2010
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Dartmoor, UK
What is the point of being there so early. Great that you made it first in line but Apple have already said there is tons of stock that will last right through the weekend solidly.

Have fun anyway...
 

virginblue4

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Apr 15, 2012
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Because it's good fun. More people are here now as well, so talking to them.

No, the mall doors aren't open yet, Apple staff will be out at 6am handing out tickets.
 

davetheduck

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Feb 10, 2010
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Hello, has anyone who shopped here got any idea of whether I'll be able to get one after work? (6/7pm)
 

Leon88

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Aug 18, 2008
132
75
Melbourne, Australia
Hello, has anyone who shopped here got any idea of whether I'll be able to get one after work? (6/7pm)

What model are you after? When the doors opened at 8am, the Apple staff said that there would be "more than enough" for everyone in line. There were probably about 50 or so people by the time I left the store at 8:30am.
 

davetheduck

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Feb 10, 2010
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What model are you after? When the doors opened at 8am, the Apple staff said that there would be "more than enough" for everyone in line. There were probably about 50 or so people by the time I left the store at 8:30am.

thanks for replying.

I'm after the 64gb, grey, Wi-Fi only model.
 

JimmyTW87

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Jun 24, 2013
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Yeah was a nice morning, well happy with the experience. The leather smart cases look and feel ace.
 

Leon88

macrumors regular
Aug 18, 2008
132
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Melbourne, Australia
No doubt the Smart Case looks and feels premium, but this time around i'm going to avoid putting on a case just because the lightness of the Air its one of its main features. Still having a hard time finding back protectors though, looks like Zagg is the only one who has a back protective film for it.
 

JimmyTW87

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Jun 24, 2013
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It adds some bulk, and indoors I think I will use it naked, just stick her in a case for travels, uni, outdoors etc... They are much better than the 5S cases I must say but then again they are £65 so they should be
 

F-Stop

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Nov 10, 2011
135
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The 'Sunny' South Coast UK
This was my first Apple launch event and even though I had been at work all night (finished at 6am got to the store about 6:45am) I must admit it was quite fun ;)

The countdown and clapping and whooping by the staff as they prepared to meet us all and finally hand over those iPad Airs gave it a nice sense of occasion :D

The drinks and cookies they wheeled round on a trolley were welcome too.

Got myself a 64Gb WiFi in Slate Grey and added a Product Red Smart Cover and AppleCare+ too :eek:

Being 'playing' all day and have yet to get any sleep...looks like I might sleep well tonight lol

Cheers :apple:

Andy :D
 

davetheduck

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Feb 10, 2010
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No worries. Good luck! :)

I managed to get the model I was after :) I also had a genius appointment for them to look at my iPhone 5 faulty speaker and they replaced the whole phone :) - good day!

This message bought to you from my first iPad !
 
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