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Apple Staffing Up for iPhone 5 Pre-orders Beginning on Morning of Friday, September 14?

Clix Pix said:
My guess is that they'll do preorders starting Friday, as in the past, and that in the meantime they'll also be releasing iOS6 for downloading, possibly as early as tomorrow but I would't be surprised if it is Thursday. The latter will get all of us out of the way who need to get iOS6 up and running on our iPads and current iPhones before the launch of the new iPhone.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I have seen, they haven't released the iOS6 GM yet. Have they ever released a live version without the GM being out in the wild for at least a week? (I genuinely don't know)

I'd expect the GM gets released to developers tomorrow and then proper release the day the new iPhone gets released/shipped/whatever.
 
applesith said:
If it makes it any easier, I'll pre-order right now!
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Confidence. Same goes for me. I am using a GS3 right now so that I can try it out and sell my iPhone before the market gets flooded. I really like the GS3, but there are certain things that bother the crap out me, so I know I will be getting the new iPhone no matter what.

I prefer the Apple Ecosystem too much.
 
still don't understand why MacRumors calls the sixth-generation iPhone the 'iPhone 5'.
 
When the iPhone 4 was launched was having lunch at Boudin's in San Francisco and the line wrapped around the block. I preordered the iPad 3 online and will do the same for the iPhone 5, I think...

I'll watch with the TWIT app with Leo Laporte and expert crew. :) :apple:
 
vartanarsen said:
Hope the lines are not filled with scalpers and their dominions shipping back to thier home countries.
I think the best way is credit card-pre-orders and pick up at store. No walk-ins period.
That will stop scalping.
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good thing ure not in charge

the lines are a lot of fun for some people
such as myself
i go just for kicks and brinng a bunch of friends and food
a cooler with a 12 pack and ure good to go
 
mike-sr29 said:
When the iPhone 4 was launched was having lunch at Boudin's in San Francisco and the line wrapped around the block. I preordered the iPad 3 online and will do the same for the iPhone 5, I think...

I'll watch with the TWIT app with Leo Laporte and expert crew. :) :apple:
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I used to really like Leo, especially in the TechTV days, and was really excited when he started TWiT. But, to watch his commentary tomorrow, with puppets and all is just too much.
 
evnrys said:
still don't understand why MacRumors calls the sixth-generation iPhone the 'iPhone 5'.
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it's been explained a BILLION times and it makes perfect sense that it's called the iPhone 5.

Two words. General Public.
 
First of all I'm slightly amazed/surprised at the people mentioning friday is payday so they will be able to order, etc etc.

Really? Do you not have a savings account? Do you live check-to-check and you're spending money on a phone?

And you wonder where all these debt problems come from...

Second, and this is no surprise, but the complete lack of patience displayed. People acting like they can't wait an hour, day, or week longer to get this thing, especially when they most likely already have an iphone. It's not christmas morning and you're not 5 anymore.

Personally I will be waiting until the first reviews come out, you know, within the week that they're made available. I'd rather buy knowing its kinks than go through some antennagate fiasco after purchasing.
 
webbuzz said:
I used to really like Leo, especially in the TechTV days, and was really excited when he started TWiT. But, to watch his commentary tomorrow, with puppets and all is just too much.
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Sometimes it comes out that one or some of his puppets actually have the product and they can divulge that information after the event. I think Andy Ihnatko had the iPad 2 and could talk about it after the product launch. Sara had the third generation iPad but couldn't discuss until after the launch.
 
spartig said:
Jesus isn't a baby anymore, and I think He has a lot better things to do than worry about an iPhone. LOL
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And your proof? He could be a baby iPhone!

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Dobiewonkanobie said:
First of all I'm slightly amazed/surprised at the people mentioning friday is payday so they will be able to order, etc etc.

Really? Do you not have a savings account? Do you live check-to-check and you're spending money on a phone?

And you wonder where all these debt problems come from...

Second, and this is no surprise, but the complete lack of patience displayed. People acting like they can't wait an hour, day, or week longer to get this thing, especially when they most likely already have an iphone. It's not christmas morning and you're not 5 anymore.

Personally I will be waiting until the first reviews come out, you know, within the week that they're made available. I'd rather buy knowing its kinks than go through some antennagate fiasco after purchasing.
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And here comes Mr. Mom.

YOU KNOW WHAT? THIS IS THE USA. WE ARE CAPITALISTS. WE DO AS WE PLEASE....


STAY OUT OF OUR BACK YARD!:D
 
mike-sr29 said:
Sometimes it comes out that one or some of his puppets actually have the product and they can divulge that information after the event. I think Andy Ihnatko had the iPad 2 and could talk about it after the product launch. Sara had the third generation iPad but couldn't discuss until after the launch.
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I should clarify. I was not calling anyone on TWiT a puppet. Sarah and Andy are great contributors.

For the last two TWiT shows, Leo has mentioned that he is going to use "hand puppets" during the commentary. He said that he has hired a puppeteer to help out.
 
Dobiewonkanobie said:
First of all I'm slightly amazed/surprised at the people mentioning friday is payday so they will be able to order, etc etc.

Really? Do you not have a savings account? Do you live check-to-check and you're spending money on a phone?

And you wonder where all these debt problems come from...

Second, and this is no surprise, but the complete lack of patience displayed. People acting like they can't wait an hour, day, or week longer to get this thing, especially when they most likely already have an iphone. It's not christmas morning and you're not 5 anymore.

Personally I will be waiting until the first reviews come out, you know, within the week that they're made available. I'd rather buy knowing its kinks than go through some antennagate fiasco after purchasing.
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completely agree, we dont even know what the phone is going to have yet but people would almost pre-order without knowing/caring, but if its a 4s with a longer screen are people realy willing to lineup for one when they can just get one a month after the launch?
 
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And here comes Mr. Mom.

YOU KNOW WHAT? THIS IS THE USA. WE ARE CAPITALISTS. WE DO AS WE PLEASE....


STAY OUT OF OUR BACK YARD!:D
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I'm not telling anyone what to do. Just calling them out for acting like kids, like you Mr. ALL CAPS. And I am an American, btw.
 
Patriot24 said:
People always say the above as if it is a bad thing. If you were running a company and launching new products, you would probably want as much fanfare and buzz as possible to drive sales.

Apple is in business to make money. So far their launch strategies have worked out pretty well for them, I'd say.
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The fact that you interpreted it that way is a reflection of your mindset (negative).

I'm celebrating!

As a high volume Apple shareholder of over 20 years, these launches have pumped up my Apple portfolio to obscene heights. I got in with thousands of shares @ a mere $20 per share. Not bragging just making a point. The same Apple faithful that defend the brand & boast about the sales volume & valuation, will be the same ones to bash this post because I made a point.

It's a fickle very hypocritical group.

Yeah... I get to laugh, cause I hung in with Apple when everyone else said they were toast. Many years before iEverything.

Ha... Ha... Ha... :D
 
ixodes said:
The fact that you interpreted it that way is a reflection of your mindset (negative).

I'm celebrating!

As a high volume Apple shareholder of over 20 years, these launches have pumped up my Apple portfolio to obscene heights. I got in with thousands of shares @ a mere $20 per share. Not bragging just making a point. The same Apple faithful that defend the brand & boast about the sales volume & valuation, will be the same ones to bash this post because I made a point.

It's a fickle very hypocritical group.

Yeah... I get to laugh, cause I hung in with Apple when everyone else said they were toast. Many years before iEverything.

Ha... Ha... Ha... :D
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you would have made more money with options.
 
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