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Apple's Black Friday Event Kicks Off in United States With Free Gift Cards Worth Up to $150
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I'm a bit disappointed. I've been on the fence with an AW2 for awhile now. Started swimming again and I hate to run, but I really hate it with my phone so the AW2 seemed like a good fit to really track all around fitness. Been waiting for a good deal to talk myself into it. Kinda expected someone to entice me but, so far, no dice.
Maybe around xmas time. Problem is money evaporates this time of year. I had it this week. Next month...who knows. Someone will get it. Guess they didn't want it.
Maybe around xmas time. Problem is money evaporates this time of year. I had it this week. Next month...who knows. Someone will get it. Guess they didn't want it.
Perhaps, but it is rough if you want unlocked devices and no service commitment on iPhones or iPads.
This Sale by Apple wasn't the greatest, but hardly from being "Old Inventory."
iPad Pro-(One year old, 6 months old for 9.7)
Apple Watch Series 1-Released 2 months ago
iPhone SE-Less than a year old
Even better. Didn't think Best Buy was giving a lot on the SE at all. Forget what I wrote before lol.
I agree with this. Although, I think most were in hopes of Apple offering a deal with the purchase of a MacBook Pro, you would receive an Apple Watch Sport for example. Something that would separate Apple from
The other retailers. I think this is new for Apple and perhaps next year, it might be more promising.
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Your love for Apple is fading Because of a Black Friday promotion? I wouldn't let this affect your personal life to much. Apple Is still meeting others expectations quite well.
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Apple is in a position to make money. You make it sound like there is some type of personal relationship issues between the customer and Apple. There a company that puts out great products, perhaps not everyone agree's with some of the changes with recent hardware, but that doesn't stop from those who want to upgrade their MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, ect.
You asked what will it take to what will it take for People to realize Apple cares about money and not the customer? The answer is technology evolves and the customer wants the best, most premium hardware offered to the consumer, as long as Apple continues to deliver excellent hardware and excellent customer service, they will continue to sell products. Granted, not everyone agree's with I'm saying or Apple's decisions, but it Certainly won't stop them from producing. Some are More bitter than others and need to stop allowing Apple to devastate their personal lives.
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Any offers on amazing new bands?
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Breaking online sales records for something that is years old is hardly novel, folk just didn't buy as much on line only 3 years ago..
Nope, can't combine promotions and discounts... but yes, the military/government discount can be used for online orders.
I would suggest "magical" or "courageous" would also suffice.
Jokes aside, Apple has never done a BF event of note. It's always a paltry offering that makes execs feel good that they're "participating" in the big retail weekend. At the end of the day, Apple's the opposite of stupid. And they're in an incredibly unique position for a retailer - they don't have to offer any discounts - and they know this. As much as I always welcome more significant discounts on their products, why on Earth would they take any cut when there is literally zero incentive to do so? Like years past, you'll find better deals on Apple products at 3rd party retailers. Those retailers' incentive is that getting you thru their doors (virtual or other) increases the odds that you might pickup something else in their store. Apple does not have that (or any) incentive. This years BF deal should not come as a shock to anyone. Par for the course.
Ehh people have been for half a decade. Around 2010 is when "camping" outside Apple stores on release dates stopped, because of online preordering.
I completely understand. When I bought an iPhone 5 back in early 2013 at full retail, the $649+tax price tag was a lot of $ upfront. It was easier to accept that price tag once I realized that the iPhone was 95% as useful as my notebook computer and far more portable, but I resolved not to pay that much again if I could help it.
The iPhone SE at $399/449 and the availability of iPhone 6s/6s Plus refurbished is a good deal for more budget conscious customers. I went with an unlocked SE 64GB myself. 30% less expensive than my iPhone 5 was, and far more powerful & useful.
The value proposition of iPhone is getting better, even though one still pays top dollar for the newest stuff.
I agree.
I like the iPhone SE actually. I may end up getting it, but my current iPhone 5 is still kicking, so I don't see a reason to jump to it. I was ready however to commit to a good deal on an iPhone 7 had their been an occasion on Friday. Sadly, there was not. My hope was trade in my working phone + gift card and than pick up a new potential iPad pro in 2017 and use the gift card toward the pencil.
Hawk your channel every chance you get. Gotta get them subs.$150... so enough for a few dongles?
Not accurate. The Apple Watch Series 1, iPad Pro (12.9/9.7) and iPhone SE were ALL released in the last few months to a year. This doesn't quantify for "Old Hardware."
The Apple Watch is 18 months old, but let's not let facts get in the way of a good story eh.
Wrong. Then I suggest you re-check your facts, because the Apple Watch Series 1/Series 2 just debuted in September 2016, which was 18 months after the first generation Apple Watch launched from April 2015.
It really looks silly when try arguing a point When you don't even have your own facts correct. Try harder.
http://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-series-2.html
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So what you are saying is that the 2nd generation of Apple watch is called the series 1? How firkin stupid is that, and they wonder why folks are confused ...