Prototype image that should match the black is most likely the reason.
In other words, they either both have that or neither has that on the front face.
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AT&T Says iPhone 4 to Be Initially Available Only in Black?
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Prototype image that should match the black is most likely the reason.
In other words, they either both have that or neither has that on the front face.
ACTUALLY i have and i have horrible eyesight, -4.00
BUT i have amaazing prada glasses to help me see very well than you very much.but i was actually agreeing to what was said after that delicious looking ice cream sandwhich...anything else u would like to say?
Official Word!!
Doofuses, I work at at&t!! We will NOT be carrying white iPhone 4 at launch or for pre-order!! This is NOT a hoax!
Doofuses, I work at at&t!! We will NOT be carrying white iPhone 4 at launch or for pre-order!! This is NOT a hoax!
Really? A retailer deserves a hell storm because they can't get a product from a particular manufacturer?
It's this type of entitlement sentiment amongst customers that makes me glad I don't work in retail.
Hmm, why do I not believe you? The title of this story is misleading, as AT&T has not made this statement anywhere I can see, and they are not the source, a third party is.
May I just remind everyone that AT&T has always been left in the cloud. People that work for AT&T have the least bit of information on any of this.
No offense to hard working individuals that work for AT&T, but spare us the time of reading through these useless posts. Unless you are upper level management at Apple, shut up. Please. You work for AT&T. You're nothing in the grand scheme of things and you are just disposable retail staff.
No offense to hard working individuals that work for AT&T, but spare us the time of reading through these useless posts. Unless you are upper level management at Apple, shut up. Please. You work for AT&T. You're nothing in the grand scheme of things and you are just disposable retail staff.
You're pretty short-sighted to think that everyone on these forums that reads/posts and works for AT&T is just "disposable retail staff". In fact, what an arrogant thing to say.
I know AT&T has a Facebook account that they post to.
Anybody here have a Facebook account that they could check any info from AT&T ?
Not true, actually. As I said, the CEO of Softbank, Japan's iPhone carrier, has stated on Twitter that they definitely will not have the white iPhone at launch, only black.
Here is one of the several tweets in which he states as much, this one is from just one hour ago:
http://twitter.com/masason/status/16186037207
EDIT: To translate, his tweet says that the reason there will be no white iPhones is not a lack of supply (to correct his previous post), but rather that he just doesn't know when they will arrive (in Japan).
Furthermore, anybody that ACTUALLY has details about the people supposedly posting details... is just just guessing like everyone else.
Come on, seriously? Retail staff qualifications require you to read through a series of FAQ's and handbooks. They have little say in any day to day operation. It's fundamental. Management and a team of executives run the show. Everyone else...just puppets.
You're right. It is a little arrogant. I've never had to work in retail.
You don't have to! Apple Store! Duh!What the ****! Which means I have to delay my purchase?!
Some people.
Regarding previous posts like "don't most just use covers anyway??"...
It's bad enough some of you use cases on the current iPhones... but to use one on these new ones would be even worse. Cases, screen protectors.. people buy into so much crap... just take care of your belongings. Grow up.
It's bad enough some of you use cases on the current iPhones... but to use one on these new ones would be even worse. Cases, screen protectors.. people buy into so much crap... just take care of your belongings. Grow up.
It seems like a no-brainer to me to order what I want from Apple and have it shipped to my door... standing in line at the AT&T store sounds like a nightmare to me... especially if there are any glitches in the process.
Besides, I want to be discrete when I receive my white iPhone w/ pink bumper case
Many people don't have time to sit and wait around for a FedEx guy to show up -- a prospect only slightly more appealing than allowing an iPhone to sit on your porch until you can get home from work.
Having a phone available for pickup at a local retail store is often more convenient, as you can get it on a lunch hour (if it's close) or on the way home.
Also, I don't get the hate for using an AT&T store. I can walk in and have my phone working before I leave while all I do is stand there. No need to take it home and go through the annoying steps to get a phone activated through iTunes. Plus, I can't imagine having to deal with Apple employees trying to figure out upgrade eligibility and AT&T FAN-discount issues. Nightmarish, IMO.
I'll be very disappointed if I have to waste my time with Apple to get a white iPhone when I can be in and out of an AT&T store in 10 minutes.
EDIT - Just called AT&T in my hometown and they just got word that they'll only be selling the black.
Read all my posts, I have been here since June 2007, EVERY single post I have ever made has been true. I don't post that much maybe 25 to 30 times, I ususally only post to clear the air. Just don't be disappointed when you go to an AT&T store tomorrow and you CAN'T order a white one...
i'm getting the black anyway. and directly from Apple rather than ATT. but jeez, ATT. you just don't stop being a failure of a company, do you? excellent costumer service, excellent coverage, excellent network connection quality, no dropped calls, convenient stores that offer all your products. and you keep your customer's personal information secure from amateur hackers. you're just awesome, ATT. awesome...
KILL ATT WITH FIRE!!!
KILL ATT WITH FIRE!!!
this is a MAJOR PROBLEM for me, specifically
My mother, who purchased a 3GS within the past few weeks (her phone broke, and I assured her she could upgrade to the new one when it came out) wants to get a white one.
In order to upgrade from a recently purchased 3GS to the iPhone 4, according to AT&T, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PREORDER THE iPhone 4 BEFORE JUNE 21!!!
So for her, waiting a few weeks is not an option! This is complete BS and I hope it is not true, otherwise she'll just have to get a black one I guess and return it in 30 days - or some other loophole. If this is true I'll be raising hell at my local AT&T store tomorrow and somehow get them to authorize her account for her to purchase the new iPhone from Apple.com.
My mother, who purchased a 3GS within the past few weeks (her phone broke, and I assured her she could upgrade to the new one when it came out) wants to get a white one.
In order to upgrade from a recently purchased 3GS to the iPhone 4, according to AT&T, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PREORDER THE iPhone 4 BEFORE JUNE 21!!!
So for her, waiting a few weeks is not an option! This is complete BS and I hope it is not true, otherwise she'll just have to get a black one I guess and return it in 30 days - or some other loophole. If this is true I'll be raising hell at my local AT&T store tomorrow and somehow get them to authorize her account for her to purchase the new iPhone from Apple.com.