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Apple's Online Store Down Ahead of iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV Pre-Orders
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Yeah, I don't get this fascinating for bezel-free, which frankly, it is impossible (you will always have camera sensors and speakers), and that stupid notch, I rather it had a smaller bezel on top like the Samsung instead of the ugly notch.
I change phone every 2 years, sometimes every year depending on the changes, my 6s Plus has giving me 2 good years, after 2 years the battery dies and stuff like that, so, yes, I'm upgrading to the 8 Plus, it can last me one perfect year and wait to see what the new "Xs" could be, if not, more than perfect I can go with the 8 Plus for 2 years and wait for the XI or 9, no one knows at this time.
No you can't, at least on ATT. I spoke with a rep and she told me they are offering to waive the 25$ activation fee and give 3 months of $10 credit but you have to sign a 20 month agreement.
Interesting to know... I spoke with a rep earlier but forgot to ask if this was a month to month or contact deal. It's not like I'm getting rid of my phone or watch anytime soon but it's still not ideal.
I'm loving all these people saying they're gunna wait for the X, makes it easier for me to order my 8.
Trust me, people who complain about the iPhone in one form or another are always in the minority.
Yea, I was hoping for a trial period or at least a month to month option. Maybe the rep was mistaken.
What puzzles me is the fact that you seem so concerned about how people could possibly be using more than 64 GB of storage on their iPhones. Why do you care? If you can use a 64 GB phone and be happy, that's great. Other people use their phone differently than you do and they have different storage requirements than you do. Also, I never said that 64 GB is too small for the average consumer.
4K video ...... chews through your storage. 16GB phone would be great with a 2011 camera
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Ahh the good old night club trick with long lines outside and mostly empty inside
the iPhone X pre order on Oct 27th is gonna be one big mess.
First (nearly) worldwide pre order, instead of the earlier pre orders in waves. And then also the fact it's Apple first oled iPhone ever.
Add these 2 details up (plus the fact that there is just a very low production of the X model, about 10k units a day) , and you can almost be sure that if you dont have your pre order succesful within 10 seconds, you will have probally shipping times of at least 10 to 14 weeks.
I would expect around 15 million people around the world trying to get their pre order in, at the EXACT sime time....imagine the Apple website traffic and AppleStore app trafic; 15.000.000 people in a few seconds (or 1 to 3 minutes )
This is gonna be just like the pre orders of JetBlack iPhone (that was not even a worldwide pre order like now, and that JetBlack had shipping times of about 10 to 12 weeks in some countries) and AirPods all over again (maybe even worse).
Well at least if you hopefully get your iPhone X somewehere in january/february next year, you can enjoy the iPhone X for about 7 or 8 months before Apple announces the new 2018 (oled) iPhone in September.
edit: as you browse the worldwide apple related forums and tech sites the last few days, you see that there is not very much animo for the 8 (Plus). The iPhone X is just a ''bit'' more popular. This will also add up more customers for the pre order on the 27th of October.
Last year first weekend of the iPhone 7 pre order there were roughly 10.000.000 pre orders.
I am almost sure there will be double that amount interest for this first oled iPhone ever, during the pre order.
20.000.000 million people around the world at the sime time ready to place their iPhone X order. If Apple's website and Apple Store app can handle that traffic in lets say 2 or 3 minutes...wow, that would be King of Apple
First (nearly) worldwide pre order, instead of the earlier pre orders in waves. And then also the fact it's Apple first oled iPhone ever.
Add these 2 details up (plus the fact that there is just a very low production of the X model, about 10k units a day) , and you can almost be sure that if you dont have your pre order succesful within 10 seconds, you will have probally shipping times of at least 10 to 14 weeks.
I would expect around 15 million people around the world trying to get their pre order in, at the EXACT sime time....imagine the Apple website traffic and AppleStore app trafic; 15.000.000 people in a few seconds (or 1 to 3 minutes )
This is gonna be just like the pre orders of JetBlack iPhone (that was not even a worldwide pre order like now, and that JetBlack had shipping times of about 10 to 12 weeks in some countries) and AirPods all over again (maybe even worse).
Well at least if you hopefully get your iPhone X somewehere in january/february next year, you can enjoy the iPhone X for about 7 or 8 months before Apple announces the new 2018 (oled) iPhone in September.
edit: as you browse the worldwide apple related forums and tech sites the last few days, you see that there is not very much animo for the 8 (Plus). The iPhone X is just a ''bit'' more popular. This will also add up more customers for the pre order on the 27th of October.
Last year first weekend of the iPhone 7 pre order there were roughly 10.000.000 pre orders.
I am almost sure there will be double that amount interest for this first oled iPhone ever, during the pre order.
20.000.000 million people around the world at the sime time ready to place their iPhone X order. If Apple's website and Apple Store app can handle that traffic in lets say 2 or 3 minutes...wow, that would be King of Apple
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Here's to hoping the current delay is because they want to amp up stock numbers for pre-order & day 1.
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4K video ...... chews through your storage. 16GB phone would be great with a 2011 camera
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Ahh the good old night club trick with long lines outside and mostly empty inside
But now we have HEVC.
Apple has taken its online storefront down in order to prepare for the launch of the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus, the Apple TV 4K, and the new Apple Watch Series 3 models. Pre-orders are expected to begin at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time or 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 15 in the United States.
In other countries, pre-order times will vary. Pre-orders kick off at 5:01 p.m. in Sydney, for example, 3:01 p.m. in China, and 8:01 a.m. in the UK. Apple has confirmed the time for the iPhone 8 and Apple TV 4K launch, and while the company has not listed a pre-order time for the Apple Watch, orders for the wearable device is likely to begin at the same time.
Pre-orders will be available through Apple's website, the Apple Store app, several carrier sites, and from major retailers like Target and Best Buy.
Apple will accept pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in first wave launch countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, the US and US Virgin Islands.
Customers planning to purchase an iPhone 8, Series 3 Apple Watch, or a 4K Apple TV should order early. There were rumors suggesting that supplies of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus would be constrained alongside the iPhone X, and Plus models in particular are often in short supply. There's no word on whether supplies of the new Apple Watch might be limited.
The 4.7-inch iPhone 8 is available in 64 and 256GB capacities for $699 and $849 in the United States. The 5.5-inch iPhone 8 is also available in 64 and 256GB capacities for $799 and $949. For customers using Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program, pricing starts at $34.50 for iPhone 8 and $39.50 for iPhone 8 Plus.
Pricing on the Apple TV 4K starts at $179 for the 32GB model, and for the Apple Watch Series 3, LTE models start at $399 and non-LTE models start at $329.
Article Link: Apple's Online Store Down Ahead of iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV Pre-Orders
That's exactly what the people expect though. If Apple had priced 650 for 32, 750 for 128, 850 for 256, fewer people would have been disgruntled. Except the ones who felt 32 was too small and 128 too much. I am glad I anyways would have wanted 64 GB phone and my expected price would be 700. So I am on board with this pricing.
I think the 8 is also available sim free on launch. I could see the pricing when the site was up which makes sense because lot of people will wait for the X.
To be fair, 4K videos eat up memory. I personally would turn that off while recording videos. That said, if someone is going to record 4K videos, even 128 GB is going to be small, and they might as well take 256 GB option.
Most certainly only the old non 4k will be included. Well, maybe at other retailers...