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Apple's iPhone 5 Pre-order Shipping Estimates Slip to Two Weeks
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It makes me think of the iPad.
"We already have this. It's just a huge iPod!" -> re-invents the entire tablet business
There. Fixed that for you.
It seems that the ATT for individuals is still saying "delivers on 9/21," while ATT Premier is saying "as soon as 9/21". I don't know enough about ATT's divisions to know if they are each run by their own management team and have separate inventory, but it seems to be the case here, based on the wording on each site.
I tried ordering at 4:00am CDT, and it failed a bunch of times so I went back to bed .. tried it on att.com finally and got through around 8am, doubt i'll see it on the 21st.
This is what I was thinking, also. I'd imagine there's at least a small shortage because of that.
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Originally Posted by ixodes
The iPhone 5 is not targeted at enthusiasts who want the latest technology. Apple left that market long ago, while still giving lip service to anyone who would listen.
Apples now like Walmart, it's about selling to the average Joe en masse.
Despite the hype, it's just a mass market phone.
So, Apple should target at selling to a market limited market of "enthusiasts" only? Feature/Function is driven by market demand the handful of "enthusiasts" would be a hobby project not a business trying to deliver innovative and amazing products.
Originally Posted by ixodes
The iPhone 5 is not targeted at enthusiasts who want the latest technology. Apple left that market long ago, while still giving lip service to anyone who would listen.
Apples now like Walmart, it's about selling to the average Joe en masse.
Despite the hype, it's just a mass market phone.
---LOL, hater to the bitter end. Do you ever have anything nice to say about Apple or the iPhone?
Yes, what a horrible company Apple is making a high quality product that appeals to the *majority* of the buying public. Huge mistake, nothing of interest to tech minded people, they'll never buy one.
So, Apple should target at selling to a market limited market of "enthusiasts" only? Feature/Function is driven by market demand the handful of "enthusiasts" would be a hobby project not a business trying to deliver innovative and amazing products.
I called ATT and got through after 20 min only to lose my call after choosing my iPhone model. I can't call back because I am in a College class. The above problem still persists on the ATT page for me. I guess I won't be getting a phone on the 21st
Got in with Apple Store App early but couldnt order because billing information wasnt accurate on ATT. Ended up ordering at 12:57 and again at 1:17, both got 2 week notice, just checked says delivery expected on the 5th with standard shipping. Screw that I'll take my chances with the Apple Store.
I remember the last time I upgraded through my AT&T Premier account it said the same "as soon as" disclaimer and still arrived on the first day. So I'm not too worried.
I ordered early this morning on the apple site and the estimated delivery is October 5th. If I go on AT&T's (which I couldn't this morning)- it says I can get it on the 21st. Has anyone cancelled their apple order and placed on AT&T's? I'm worried that my upgrade eligibility will not be available as soon as I cancel my apple.com order.
No their not. Apple short supplied their chain just like normal. It's not that they couldn't make enough, it's that they didn't in order to look hotter than they are. Gees folks, get a clue already!
woke up with the apple store app ready on my phone. took 10-15 minutes of typing in my password because it kept timing out but it worked.
my guess is most people used a computer and apple has different web servers for computer and mobile and the mobile one wasn't as stressed
my guess is most people used a computer and apple has different web servers for computer and mobile and the mobile one wasn't as stressed
No, that spot was taken over by Android. That's why they activate 2 to 3 times as many Androids per day as Apples does. Android is why now the iPhone 4 is free. Before Apple has never had a free iPhone other than a limited short special through AT&T.
I agree. It's not like you can shop around for a different carrier, either. Here in Canada, all the carriers move in lock-step with changes to their plans. It doesn't really matter who you go with.
They already get one - stock options! Big sales means a likely stock price increase... = big raise
Or they only had 12* to sell. Until we know pre-order numbers it is all speculation at the demand for the phone.
* made that number up. I am sure they sold a bunch.
Just ordered at 9:15 a.m. EDT/6:15 a.m. PDT directly through AT&T. My receipt said my phone "should arrive as soon as Sept 21, 2012."
Ordered 2 at 7:30 am CST through premier, both show to be delivered on the 21 st.
Thank you for your purchase from the Premier Online Store. We're pleased with your choice of AT&T as your wireless service provider.
Your iPhone has been reserved and should arrive as soon as Sept 21, 2012.
Thank you for your purchase from the Premier Online Store. We're pleased with your choice of AT&T as your wireless service provider.
Your iPhone has been reserved and should arrive as soon as Sept 21, 2012.
