Apple's Online Store Down Ahead of 'Field Trip' Event in Chicago Today

[Mr Todhunter]

WWDC is less than 3 months away, I think new Macs will be announced during the conference.

Not necessarily, if there are just minor upgrades like the rumored MPAir.

 

[alexqndr]

WWDC is less than 3 months away, I think new Macs will be announced during the conference.

3 months is forever in the technology world. 6 months and you are out of date.

 

[MistrSynistr]

It is 2018, why do they still need to bring the whole store down is confounding. I can understand it for big events as it builds up the hype, but this is a small even that isn't even being streamed.

It's a GIMMICK.

 

[Falhófnir]

OMG, a new iPad - I may faint in a moment.

That's the level of excitement they're aiming for

 

[thenewyorkgod]

eMac, ePad, ePencil?

ePod, ePhone, EarPods?

 

[Mr Todhunter]

Apple online store is NOT Down. What are you talking about?

 

[Geert76]

more European countries where Apple Pay will go live? (the Netherlands please)


*one can dream*

 

[alexqndr]

Apple online store is NOT Down. What are you talking about?

You have to press on the "buy" button on any product page to see that it's actually down.

 

[asiga]

If Tim Cook says it's exciting, then it's going to be bad.

 

[Josieb1]

Apple online store is NOT Down. What are you talking about?

It is in the UK. I just checked.

 

[King Luis]

i'm hoping for a cheap ipad with a release date before june. have a trip and looking to get an ipad for my toddler to be distracted with on the flight. $300+cdn for a ipad mini 2 is just ridiculous right now.

 

[Bacillus]

It is 2018, why do they still need to bring the whole store down is confounding. I can understand it for big events as it builds up the hype, but this is a small even that isn't even being streamed.

Must be something serious.
I can only imagine a bug allowing anyone to order anything for free...

 

[Geert76]

I can only imagine a bug allowing anyone to order anything free

is this incl or excl shipping?

 

[Bacillus]

is this incl or excl shipping?

I expect free School delivery
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Apple Store App:

'We've got something special in store for you.
And we can't wait for you to see it.
Please check back soon.'


Hmmm...

Ooooaaahhh Tim must be soooo excited - Apple set another record:
“Refresh buttons got hammered 70 billion times a second worldwide”

 

[phphreak]

Apple has lost so much ground in education to Chromebooks, et al. Let’s see if they have any desire to catch up a bit.

In high schools, grade 9 and on, kids would rather use their iPhones than a chrome book. So, Apple is winning.

 

[yaxomoxay]

If Tim Cook says it's exciting, then it's going to be bad.

What if he says it’s bad? Mass suicide?

 

[willmtaylor]

Gold iPhone X please

Bc nothing says “education” like a Gold iPhone X.

Actually, what about instead of a new iPhone SE, we have an iPhone EDU? It could be overpriced for what you get, financed by Sallie Mae, and have a bunch of mandatory features you’re told are important, but you’ll actually never need.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Bc nothing says “education” like a Gold iPhone X.

Actually, what about instead of a new iPhone SE, we have an iPhone EDU? It could be overpriced for what you get, financed by Sallie Mae, and have a bunch of mandatory features you’re told are important, but you’ll actually never need.

Sadly, it would still be cheaper than your average previous edition textbook.........

 

[cliffster82]

They probably made a cheaper smart keyboard to go with a cheaper iPad with a smart connector. It'll be called - wait for it - iPad with Smart Connector.

 

[Bacillus]

Today, the AirPower (if ever appearing) will learn us whether Tim’s product pipeline is FIFO or LIFO
or fatally clogged

 

[chrfr]

They already do that, you get 10% off if you're enrolled in a school.

In the US, it's generally a flat amount for products, rather than a percentage.

 

[vnisarg1]

Any chances of an updated Mac Mini?

 

[pl1984]

I hope they finally update iMac Pro.

Anyone notice Micro Center is no longer selling the iMac Pro? At least not in my area.

 

[dumastudetto]

I'm expecting some incredible new products from Apple. I can't wait for the live stream to start.

 

[macduke]

Would be a great time to unveil the new $5000 Mac Pro for education.

Not a chance in hell you say? Well crap.