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AT&T Sells Out of Initial Batch of iPhone 3Gs Pre-Orders

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oh also the apple store in south lake center in texas had 650 reservations for the iphone 3GS as of saturday morning!!!!
 
SlappyJoe said:
Can someone clarify something for me?

I'm a new ATT customer who will be buying a Family Plan with one iPhone and one regular phone that I get for free due to being a new customer. If I order from the Apple store, I can get the iPhone and family plan but will I get that free regular phone? Will they give me a voucher or anything for it? Or will I have to go to the ATT store to get the phone? Am I just safer purchasing at the ATT store in this situation?

I've preordered an iPhone at the Apple store already, but if I can't get a discount on that second regular phone through them then I just won't bother picking it up.

Thanks!! :)
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Well I know when I goto activate mine at the AT&T store it will be ready for use, fully 100%. I don't know where you are getting your false information from but not everyone is going to suffer. Except waiting in line.
 
treyjustice said:
oh also the apple store in south lake center in texas had 650 reservations for the iphone 3GS as of saturday morning!!!!
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Yeah, this is exactly why I don't understand people saying this is a PR stunt, and just to stir up more demand.

PEOPLE, I think that you are underestimating this and there are truly a lot of phones being pre-ordered. The reason that AT&T probably said pre-orders are now sold out, is because all phones are claimed that they have been told they are receiving (both pre-orders and phones that will be shipped to stores to go on sale day one.)

I think there are just quite a few skeptical, bitter (cause they can't get a new iPhone 3GS a year after they were given $200 off for signing a 2 year contract for a 3G), Apple haters.
 
Hot Karl said:
Given the historic problems with ordering from AT&T, could somebody explain why anybody orders from AT&T directly? Since Apple sells and ships itself, why are people ordering from AT&T?

Not intended to flame, I just wanted to see if I was missing something.
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I couldn't agree more. I know some people don't live near an Apple store, but now that they ship the only disadvantage is waiting a couple hours until fed ex arrives (instead of getting the phone when the AT+T store opens).
 
andy721 said:
Well I know when I goto activate mine at the AT&T store it will be already to use fully 100%. I don't know where you are getting your false information from but not everyone is going to suffer.
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Where are you getting your information that you can't activate them online?
 
andy721 said:
Well I know when I goto activate mine at the AT&T store it will be already to use fully 100%. I don't know where you are getting your false information from but not everyone is going to suffer.
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When I bought my iPhone (2G) I just signed up for a single account and then called AT+T and switched to the family plan, they gave us the "free" phone for my wife. YMMV
 
So I ordered a 16GB iPhoneGS on Wednesday of last week and decided that I wanted a 32GB version on Friday which I went in and ordered. I was told that both will be available to me this coming Friday.

Now I don't need 2 so would it be smarter to return the 16GB one while I'm there or take both and turn around and sell it?
 
rstansby said:
When I bought my iPhone (2G) I just signed up for a single account and then called AT+T and switched to the family plan, they gave us the "free" phone for my wife. YMMV
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I never had an iphone in my life, I had AT&T forever say since 2000 maybe earlier.

My contract ended June 12th, 2009. Was eligible for upgrade for the iPhone but instead of paying back-order of 399-699 whatever.
But I guess before june 13-14 pre-order ran out but will have more after the 17th-19th...

So my total is $212.93. My monthly bill is higher. :( I was shelling out 105 a month but now it'll be 145 I believe, from this photo I took of my pre-order.
 

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I guess ALOT of people have learned a lesson from the last launch debacle. You wont see my A$* sitting in a chair ten hours before the store open THIS time. (actually I never have done THAT). But I have been burned by thinking I can get one in the afternoon after the lines die down.

I learned a lesson this time. Thank God I can stagger my two phone contracts for a new phone every year Apple comes out with a new one. I also get a co. discount, so I cant go to Apple and buy.
 
I preordered my 3Gs from Apple directly (there are two Apple stores each 20 minutes from my home). I have a first generation iPhone (4 GB) and since I cannot hold a tenth of my music on the phone, my 2 year contract is up in August and coupled with the fact that iPhone OS 3.0 is pretty useless for a first generation iPhone, I decided to upgrade.

I have two questions:

1. Since MMS isn't available at launch, will AT&T charge extra on top of regular text packages for MMS?

2. Does anyone have a ballpark figure of what tethering may cost once it's rolled out? I plan on discontinuing my Comcast internet and solely use tethering depending on the price.
 
All I can say is that I look forward to being in line this year, instead of managing the line like I did for the 2G iPhone launch :D
 
Banyan Bruce said:
How do you create more demand? Imply there is little supply. It's the oldest trick in the marketeers book. It's not wrong, in fact if you want to sell something at an inflated price, it's a great ploy.

Hope you all have a good time in the queues. I'll wait till Dec and get mine at a cheaper price and without the hassle of waiting for those registration and software downloads on day one.

My 3G is fantastic and the OS 3.0 software update sounds sweet, so I hope the sun shines next week; wishing you well. :)
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That's fine if you're happy with what you've got, but that doesn't make you a better person than everyone else.
 
CharlesInCharge said:
I preordered my 3Gs from Apple directly (there are two Apple stores each 20 minutes from my home). I have a first generation iPhone (4 GB) and since I cannot hold a tenth of my music on the phone, my 2 year contract is up in August and coupled with the fact that iPhone OS 3.0 is pretty useless for a first generation iPhone, I decided to upgrade.

I have two questions:

1. Since MMS isn't available at launch, will AT&T charge extra on top of regular text packages for MMS?

2. Does anyone have a ballpark figure of what tethering may cost once it's rolled out? I plan on discontinuing my Comcast internet and solely use tethering depending on the price.
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1. I've never been charged extra for MMS by AT&T in the past

2. I believe data + tethering plans for other smartphones with AT&T cost $70. I expect it to be the same for the iPhone.
 
andy721 said:
I was shelling out 105 a month but now it'll be 145 I believe, from this photo I took of my pre-order.
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The guy behind the counter (ATT) told me he had just got back from training and they were going to re-adjust the plans they currently have, soon.

Dont know if that means cheaper plans, but I can only assume it at least means included MMS plans.

I NEVER text, but since most of my friends have iPhones, I'm finding myself texting more and more every month (and I have NO text plan). I cant believe it, and never thought I'd say it, but there are defiantly times when texting is better than a call. I'm not even supposed to have a cell when Im at work, so its nice to read and forward messages (if it wasn't for the IRRITATING beep beep feedback these phones give off around speakers!).
 
andy721 said:
Well I know when I goto activate mine at the AT&T store it will be ready for use, fully 100%. I don't know where you are getting your false information from but not everyone is going to suffer. Except waiting in line.
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What false information? I just asked for clarification to see if I would need to go through ATT instead of Apple :confused:
 
oh and for the record - if mine is preordered, why would I have to wait in line?

I'm just going to go to work like normal and go pick it up on my way home ready for the weekend. By then the lines should be nonexistant and if they're still crazy, I'll just get it Saturday morning.

my AT&T store already said I can come whenever - they have confirmed that I've paid for it and therefore no worries.
 
casmith07 said:
oh and for the record - if mine is preordered, why would I have to wait in line?

I'm just going to go to work like normal and go pick it up on my way home ready for the weekend. By then the lines should be nonexistant and if they're still crazy, I'll just get it Saturday morning.

my AT&T store already said I can come whenever - they have confirmed that I've paid for it and therefore no worries.
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I might do the same as well, except for the work thing :D
 
I was told to wait until I get an email to go to the ATT store and pick up mine.


Does that mean it could be friday? I actually thought it would be in a coupla' weeks or so. (I pre-ordered my phone last Wed).

If I get it Fri or Sat I'd be thrilled ! !
 
panzer06 said:
Well my 3G gets such horrible battery life that I find it almost useless. I am hoping the new 3GS has improved battery life.

I've discussed the problem with Apple and they say the fact that I use it as my primary business device and receive well over 100 e-mails a day and spend quite a bit of time talking on the phone greatly reduces battery life. When I explained my old blackberry lasted 1-2 days between charges vs. 4-6 hours on this iPhone, they countered with "but that blackberry does not have the screen size nor the internet capabilities of the iPhone".

Can say I disagree. Just want to make it a full day without having to carry the charger around with me.

Cheers,
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I wont even consider the 3G S until I see proof of improved battery life. I cannot go through half a day without having to charge and that's without using any multimedia functionality. It's a complete joke when compared to other PUSH devices getting 1-2 days.

I wonder how many AT&T stores are actually receiving anyhow. Some of this babble is surely to generate media attention and get people out of their homes to get one right away. Of course it will sell well. I just don't understand the hysteria by some of the members here. It's almost as if their current phone will stop working on release day - willing to pay $500 with a contract and wait in line for several hours:confused:
 
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If one does the "order" through the apple website, with a pickup at the apple store, is that a done deal?

I put in my charter plan phone number, and selected a data plan and boom, voila, it said here you go, we'll see on you day one and pickup at the apple store near you.

I got a confirmation with a store location, etc, and it says "see you there"

I HOPE that means that I can keep my phone plan and just add data plan.
 
seedster2 said:
I wont even consider the 3G S until I see proof of improved battery life. I cannot go through half a day without having to charge and that's without using any multimedia functionality. It's a complete joke when compared to other PUSH devices getting 1-2 days.

I wonder how many AT&T stores are actually receiving anyhow. Some of this babble is surely to generate media attention and get people out of their homes to get one right away. Of course it will sell well. I just don't understand the hysteria by some of the members here. It's almost as if their current phone will stop working on release day - willing to pay $500 with a contract and wait in line for several hours:confused:
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You don't have to wait in line, if you want the activation on day one then wait, but I rather wait till there is no line then go.
 
...things are different this time around.

Fluffy Bunny said:
Well, I believe you. Your great grand pappy said the horseless carriage was going nowhere. Plus you have been a member here since...um, June 2009.
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Had the first iPhone when it first came out, upgraded to 3G etc..but like most things one eventually has to stop look and ask, is this upgrade really worth over £400?

Personally I feel it isn't. The 3G is a pretty awesome tool (I love it) and OS 3.0 shows much promise. So upgrade for upgrade sake and pay 400 notes for the privilege? Not this time.
Many folks just don't have the cash these days and we've all become much wiser following the intro of 18-24 month contracts.

Yes I've only been here for a few days, but then again I've had the iPhone from the start and it's lived up to most of it's promise. My days of being just another sheep that follows the flock mindlessly are over. I can't afford that luxury anymore. :rolleyes:
As for queues...O2 have made this too expensive this time around and those first adopters and die hard Apple fans are not blind or stupid. The wise will await the demise of their contract and then buy cheaper without a contract in 6 months time, that'll be 6 months before the next iPhone hits the streets.
 
Line holders

My girlfriend is going at 5-6 am to the downtown apple store to get herself a shiny new iPhone 3gs, I however, won't be able to make it until close to noon.

Her friend is going with her to keep her company, and partly to be my line placeholder, as she doesn't want one for herself.

For those familiar with the previous launches, does Apple issue numbers to the folks in line or so forth? So ideally when I showed up I could just take her number and so forth? Is this not kosher?

That said, I really hope they're not still in line when I show up around noon, and I don't want them to just hang around all day waiting for me to show up... so if that's the case, if I gave her cash could she buy it for me, and I could activate it whenever I either got to the apple store, or at home, or does it have to be activated right then and there in the store by the person signing the AT&T contract?
 
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