thearh
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It is absolutely Thursday into Friday. If it goes up for preorder on Friday, Apple typically opens it up at 12:01 AM Pacific time on that Friday. Which means it will be Thursday into Friday.
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Apple Special Event – 'Let's Meet at Our Place' – Hype Thread
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I don't think people will be able to receive the phone before the actual release date on the 22nd. So yes, at the soonest you'll be able to able to get it on release date.
Blueline29
macrumors 68020
And then if you're an uber-nerd like me, you'll go back and check out some older keynotes as well afterward. I think last year I watched the one for the 3GS and maybe the 4 or 4S that night. Even a friend who works for Apple was like, "Now that's nerdy." 😀
Based on past experience, when do display models usually appear in Apple Stores? Before pre-orders? Between pre-orders and launch? After launch?
Givmeabrek
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thearh
macrumors 6502a
They will have ample photos of the devices right after the announcement and they have a 14 day return policy. I know it is not the same as holding it in your hand, but with the demand at launch, it is the best you can expect.
nviz22
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What Apple does is do not charge until the device ships if your pre-order is on backorder, so timing might work out in your favor in that instance if you rather wait to make an informed decision yet still pre-order.
Cutiekitty92
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Furzul
macrumors 6502a
I have the money ready but not sure whether to get the 8 or the 7s plus. The 8 is going to be very expensive and I am not sure whether I really fancy the face recognition over the finger print, though I suspect this will be the last time we will get finger print recognition. I will wait until the event on the 12th and then decide.
Cutiekitty92
macrumors 68030
If you don't like it you can either send it back or most likely sell it for a tidy profit if stock is thin on the ground.
14 days should be more than enough time to decide if someone does not like certain physical characteristics about the iPhone.
thearh
macrumors 6502a
You can try to preorder and if that doesn't work, then do the line on launch date. Keep in mind the preorder date will be before the launch date. Also, last year, the stores did not have the Jet Black in stock on launch day, so only those who preordered, got their Jet Black iPhones on release date.
You're asking if it's better to go online and place an order in 5 minutes and wait for it to be sent to your door, or stand in a line for hours with no guarantee that there'll be adequate supply?
Thebeat07
macrumors regular
This is exactly what i am asking. Since i have the day off i am thinking to line up so i can get it faster
I definitely wouldn't try taking a few mins to pre order online then. So much easier to queue up overnight and then hope by the time you get in the store they have the exact colour & configuration you want.
KGB7
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Whos up for meeting up at local Starbucks to watch the Keynote live as we hold hands? I promise I won't touch your butt .. unless you want me to. 😉 No Homo yo.
wxnats
macrumors 6502a
I wouldn't be surprised if there's 0 stock in stores on launch day. Day 1 stock could be reserved for preorders only, given the supply constraint rumors. Of course, all speculation.
Sunny1990
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@Dave245 @LoveToMacRumors here Some inside pictures of Steve Jobs Theater
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My point is that if you pre-order as soon as it goes online you're probably even more likely to get the model that you want on launch day, and it will take several minutes instead of several hours!