I read somewhere in some tribute that when Steve took over Apple again he told the person (i can't remember who I read this from) that one of the assets was Apple's very loyal fan base and that would help him turn around Apple (that is not the exact phrase but the meaning was something along those lines). I know the guy making the tribute was just being astonished at Steve doing what was seemingly the impossible.
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AT&T Alone Sees 200,000 iPhone 4S Preorders in First 12 Hours, Their Most Successful
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I read somewhere in some tribute that when Steve took over Apple again he told the person (i can't remember who I read this from) that one of the assets was Apple's very loyal fan base and that would help him turn around Apple (that is not the exact phrase but the meaning was something along those lines). I know the guy making the tribute was just being astonished at Steve doing what was seemingly the impossible.
Is anyone able to check their Order Status on AT&T's site? If so, please reply.
The only reason I ordered from AT&T is to ensure my $5/mo text messaging plan wasn't lost. If I ordered through Apple.com (as I have for years), I would've had to choose the pay-per-message or $20/mo option, losing my grandfathered plan.
I've ordered two iPhone 4s's from AT&T at ~7:30AM EST this morning (one was a mistake). I've been calling to cancel the first order (black, not white), but AT&T claims the orders don't exist. So does the ATT.com website (says it may take up to 24 hours). I've spent 3 1/2 hours on the phone to no avail thus far, despite getting order confirmations at 7:33AM and 7:49AM this morning.
The only reason I ordered from AT&T is to ensure my $5/mo text messaging plan wasn't lost. If I ordered through Apple.com (as I have for years), I would've had to choose the pay-per-message or $20/mo option, losing my grandfathered plan.
I've ordered two iPhone 4s's from AT&T at ~7:30AM EST this morning (one was a mistake). I've been calling to cancel the first order (black, not white), but AT&T claims the orders don't exist. So does the ATT.com website (says it may take up to 24 hours). I've spent 3 1/2 hours on the phone to no avail thus far, despite getting order confirmations at 7:33AM and 7:49AM this morning.
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Yes am happy for you I got my 3G iPhone I just can't afford a new enjoy your iPhone 4s
Yes am happy for you I got my 3G iPhone I just can't afford a new enjoy your iPhone 4s
Are you sure iPhone sales have been poor in June July and August but that they are going to get it all back now? Were sales poor? If they are getting it all back then what is the problem? 'm going to have to see some numbers please.
LOL. When I was living in London (back in 2004), I actually bought a phone from Phones4U (a Sony Ericsson C700 IIRC - I also had an SE P800 - definitely a phone a few years ahead of its time, if only SE realized it). I was surprised even then that Carphone Warehouse hadn't changed their name. I half expected to see one of these in there.
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Haha nice one
Haha nice one
Keynote guys did a great job. Looking at the empty seat with the black RESERVED sign didn't make this an easy task.
I finally ordered my black 16gig iphone 4s from apple.com around 6am. Waited 3 hrs for ATT to allow premiere accounts upgrade...when I check my status for the order, still says oct 14 est delivery, although processing, hasn't reached ready for shipping yet, although hoping it will happen shortly (crosses fingers).
Anyone know if it doesn't reach ready for shipping by a certain time it will get delayed...I have to figure 6 am pre-orders should be locked in for oct 14, but hey I could be wrong...
Btw, longtime lurker, first time poster.
Anyone know if it doesn't reach ready for shipping by a certain time it will get delayed...I have to figure 6 am pre-orders should be locked in for oct 14, but hey I could be wrong...
Btw, longtime lurker, first time poster.
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Nah Monday they are avalible dont worry
Nah Monday they are avalible dont worry
Your brother's wife bought a phone for your sister's husband? Do they sit next to each other at Thanksgiving? FOOD FIGHT!
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Lucky you I wish I can get one
Lucky you I wish I can get one
Ordered a black 32 GB from Sprint today. Took two tries but it finally went through. Had to give up on T-Mobile getting the iPhone and the unlimited data on Sprint made the choice for me because when I actually need to download something for motiongraphics design on the road, it'll probably be a big file. Can't wait until the 14th! Will finally have a decent phone for business!
Tech spec geeks are not Apple's target audience. I really interested to see what the sales figures are for Verizon and Sprint. I think it was a stroke of genius for Apple to offer the iPhone 4 for $99. There will be a lot of people that wanted the iPhone 4 but could not justify the cost of the phone. This could very well be the best quarter yet for Apple. Plus it is a great time to buy Apple stock.
Under-clocked? Are you from the 90's?
And did you just call me a weirdo's? (sic)
Even in the depths of the depths (1996 under Gil Amelio after the damage Sculley and Spindler had done), Apple still had a "cool" factor to it. Its problem was that it was just killing itself. The clones nearly brought down the company because they nearly squandered all that loyalty by giving people a commoditized alternative.
I had a PowerBook 540c from work at that time. The UI was amazing, and System 7.6 was light years ahead of Windows 95 in terms of usability, though Windows had System 7.6 beat in terms of technical ability (e.g. pre-emptive multitasking, advanced file system). The only issue I had with the 540c was that it had a bad build quality. I can't even remember how many I saw around the office with batteries popping out, wires exposed because the plastic cover had come off, or screens that looked like they were about to fall off.
Fortunately for Apple, Gil Amelio's best decision came later that year was buying Next and realizing that Jobs had created the long-awaited OS for the future. Once Steve Jobs came back, it was obvious the writing was on the wall.
Though the first iMac is what put Apple back on the map, it was the "lampshade" iMac released in 2000 that established Apple's reputation for blowout product announcements. I remember all the hype about what Apple was going to release. The rumors were even crazier than the "iPhone 5" rumors were last week. Time Magazine Canada had the misfortune of spilling the beans a few hours early on its website with a picture of that iMac. Ironically, it didn't actually sell that well (and was replaced by something similar to the current design), but it was followed up by the iPod in 2001. The rest is history.
Exactly. People want phones that do what they want them to do, not just have a bigger screen so that they can show their friends how big it is.
Now..... I'm guessing you're probably going to assume this is just fanboi-ism... But can you think of any other reasons why this might be?
My Gestimate
If ATT had 200,000 in 12 hrs-May be over 400,000 in 24 hrs. Add about the same amount between Sprint and Verizon, making 800,000. Best buy is taking preorders. I don't know about others. May be 1 million in USA. Now add UK, France, Germany and Japan for another 1/2 million.
My guess is 1.5M in 1st 24 hrs
If ATT had 200,000 in 12 hrs-May be over 400,000 in 24 hrs. Add about the same amount between Sprint and Verizon, making 800,000. Best buy is taking preorders. I don't know about others. May be 1 million in USA. Now add UK, France, Germany and Japan for another 1/2 million.
My guess is 1.5M in 1st 24 hrs
I bet the Android phone manufacturers wish they had weirdos for fans. Oh wait...
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I ordered my 64GB too. I already had an iPhone 4.
The 4s had exactly what I was hoping for:
- More megapixels with a better lens.
- Image stabilization.
- More storage space.
- Faster (of course).
We'll see if the AT&T download speed is faster. That's nice but I'm not counting on it
1080p is extra icing, not even sure if I'll use it.
I'd have liked a better front facing camera with a flash.
I wish they'd put something extra in the $299 model (like a better front facing camera with a flash). It kills me to pay an extra $100 for the first 16 GB upgrade and then the extra $100 for the next 32GB; I wish there was some extra minor difference that would be a bonus for that "Apple Tax"...
Gary