Congratulations. I'm extremely jealous right now
The cost of the devices temper my jealousy ... still a bit jealous though.
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First iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Pre-Order Customers in New Zealand Begin Receiving Shipments
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The cost of the devices temper my jealousy ... still a bit jealous though.
That's just $1 less than the post-Brexit price here in the UK!
Anyway they are more appealing than the booring colors you ordered,don't blame if can't buy them
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Can't wait for this weekend, when we start seeing the first crop of, "I put my new Darth iPhone on the belt sander for just a split second and now look at it!!1!" videos.
The iPhone 7 box is fugly. Functional and logical (given the inherent upgrades/features) but nonetheless fugly. lets be creative and call it fugliogical
If this launch is bad... ok, I'm already bracing myself for the iPhone 8 launch which will be mind blowingly crazy. Sure to post the longest wait times in smartphone history
I digress. What I meant to say is I can't wait until I can get a high-tech ceramic clad iPhone for under 1200.00 Lets crank up the presses Cupertino
If this launch is bad... ok, I'm already bracing myself for the iPhone 8 launch which will be mind blowingly crazy. Sure to post the longest wait times in smartphone history
I digress. What I meant to say is I can't wait until I can get a high-tech ceramic clad iPhone for under 1200.00 Lets crank up the presses Cupertino
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I agree. I think people are getting worried about nothing. I think the finish will hold up just fine. It will probably only get the teeny tiny ones that the oleophobic coating gets that you can really only get in direct sunlight. Their fine print is only there to cover their butts from whiners.
In store pick up for what? I was able to do in store pick up for tomorrow for an iPhone 7 within a specified time.
Pretty sure I saw somewhere that Apple warns us that it scratches
And ahem does everyone remember the iPhone 3G? 3GS? Those scratched too, it wasn't an big issue.
If you live in UAE, buy your phone elsewhere, their models have FaceTime removed by default. Also, since September 5, 2016 Saudi Arabia has blocked all internet based voice services including FaceTime.
It's also beautiful because it has iOS 6 running on it. Still have mine with iOS 6.1.4. The last rock solid/stable OS with ZERO lag or glitches anywhere (still seeing lag/glitches even on iOS 10), smooth as silk.
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I'm with you but it's the fact that you shell out so much for them that you don't want to scratch or damage it in any way. It's like scratching a brand new car to us. Also hurts resale value etc.
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Obviously for the phone. They have changed how they do in store launches from 2 years ago, they didn't even do it for the 6s.
Waiiiiita minute... how come the camera bulge looks different? It looks like it has a ring that is not a part of the main shell.
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I was telling people this and most said no way. During testing, the "Piano Black" (renamed "Jet Black") showed less fingerprints yet was prone to abrasions while the "Matte Black" showed fingerprints. Someone stated only oily hands would show, but not from our experiences. I simply stated:
1. If you don't mind scratches, get the "Jet Black"
2. If you don't mind fingerprints, get the "Matte Black"
3. If you don't want either, don't get black.
Ironically, Ive loathes cases. If he sees anyone on campus with a case, you better run.
I respect everyone's opinion on design and colors and what looks 'good' or whatever ... to each their own / beauty in the eye .. etc.
However I flat don't understand the fingerprint thing ... yes, a shiny surface will show fingerprints.
So how do you cope with the front of the phone which is also a shiny surface and shows finger-prints and ear or cheek prints etc. To say I'd rather have one color over another because of how well the surface holds up, I get that .. but specifically finger prints ? I presume if you're hyper-concerned about the appearance of your phone, you're probably already wiping the screen off after each use .. so is then wiping the back of also just a deal breaker ?
However I flat don't understand the fingerprint thing ... yes, a shiny surface will show fingerprints.
So how do you cope with the front of the phone which is also a shiny surface and shows finger-prints and ear or cheek prints etc. To say I'd rather have one color over another because of how well the surface holds up, I get that .. but specifically finger prints ? I presume if you're hyper-concerned about the appearance of your phone, you're probably already wiping the screen off after each use .. so is then wiping the back of also just a deal breaker ?
Does anyone else think the jet black looks a lot like iPhone 3G?
I really liked that phone and I never used a cover with it.
I really liked that phone and I never used a cover with it.
That's cheap compared to our house prices!
I had a a bit of a play with the 7 Plus at a store on the way to work...nice, but I'm waiting untill I am out of contract next month....
That's cheap compared to our house prices!
I had a a bit of a play with the 7 Plus at a store on the way to work...nice, but I'm waiting untill I am out of contract next month....
Nice shot! I'm getting Jet Black but that looks fine as hell.
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Made the mistake of ordering through BestBuy once my order at Apple.com failed to go through given all the traffic at midnight. BestBuy promised delivery by 9/16 when I placed the order, but now they send an email saying "Unfortunately, there's been a delay in getting you your device. We apologize for the inconvenience, as we know you are excited about your new phone.
Your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus is expected to arrive by Friday, Oct. 7"
Never. ordering. Apple. From. BestBuy. Ever. Again.
Tom
Your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus is expected to arrive by Friday, Oct. 7"
Never. ordering. Apple. From. BestBuy. Ever. Again.
Tom
With time zone differences, Apple customers in Australia and New Zealand are always the first to get their new devices when orders begin shipping out.
It's just about 9:00 a.m. in New Zealand, so customers who pre-ordered an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, or Apple Watch Series 2 are beginning to receive their shipments and have begun sharing photos of their devices on social networks like Instagram and Twitter. Deliveries will begin soon in Australia.
As September 16 hits around the world, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be available in 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, US Virgin Islands and the US.
Retail stores in those countries will be opening at 8:00 a.m. local time letting customers pick up reserved devices and purchase new phones via walk-in. Customers who did not pre-order will have a limited selection of iPhones for walk-in purchases, as Apple has said there are no iPhone 7 Plus models and no Jet Black iPhone 7 models available at all.
Customers who planned to wait in line to obtain an iPhone 7 Plus or a Jet Black iPhone 7 should instead order online. Delivery estimates for those devices range into November based on color and configuration.
In the United States, the first iPhone 7 deliveries will begin starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, with the first deliveries occurring on the east coast.
Article Link: First iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Pre-Order Customers in New Zealand Begin Receiving Shipments
Yeah, I ordered a slim, clear TPU case for it as well. I just don't think it's worth the extra wait and I typically go with silver when it comes to my Apple products.
I mean, it's just a phone so another week is hardly going to hurt me in any way, but I just went with jet black out of impulse and, if I had just gone with my usual choice, I could have been unboxing one tomorrow.
Ya know I almost ordered a Jet Black one because I thought they might fetch a higher resale value down the road, but Scratchgate plus the fact I'll never see that piano black finish as my phones go straight into a case right out of the box, why even risk it? Matte Black for me.