This will be the first time i have ever gotten a phone on launch day. I don't know if I am going to pre-order and have it shipped to me or just reserve it and pick it up at an Apple store. Thankfully the Apple store is pretty close to me and I can just walk to the store. If I chose the pre-order, which FedEx next day do they use - Priority or Standard? If I reserve right away on Tuesday AM, does that guarantee I get one?
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How will the iPhone 4's pre-orders work?
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Definitely decided that I am skipping the circus at the Apple store on launch day.
I am opting for delivery.
I am opting for delivery.
So here is an interesting twist on this 6 months early upgrade thing.
If your upgrade date is this year, you can upgrade early to an iPhone only if you CURRENTLY have an iPhone.
Here is the twist in this part, I currently have a BlackBerry on my line with a date of 10/2010 for upgrade. but it doesn't look like I can get the lowest price on the iphone.
You would think that they would let you still upgrade 6 months early but from what I can tell They will not.
I will call CARE later, they have a pretty high wait time right now for business customers.
I see now there is a better thread for this topic so i'm looking through it now for answers.
If your upgrade date is this year, you can upgrade early to an iPhone only if you CURRENTLY have an iPhone.
Here is the twist in this part, I currently have a BlackBerry on my line with a date of 10/2010 for upgrade. but it doesn't look like I can get the lowest price on the iphone.
You would think that they would let you still upgrade 6 months early but from what I can tell They will not.
I will call CARE later, they have a pretty high wait time right now for business customers.
I see now there is a better thread for this topic so i'm looking through it now for answers.
Here's my situation...need advice
So my sister-in-law got the 3GS last year. Doesn't want the new iphone 4. I want to get the iPhone 4 but use it as an iPod Touch. How would this work? If she activated it with the new micro sim card, how would she then reactivate her iPhone 3GS since she can't use the micro sim in that?
So my sister-in-law got the 3GS last year. Doesn't want the new iphone 4. I want to get the iPhone 4 but use it as an iPod Touch. How would this work? If she activated it with the new micro sim card, how would she then reactivate her iPhone 3GS since she can't use the micro sim in that?
You want to buy a $700 phone and not use it as a phone... lmao
How bout wait for the new iPod touch.
I second that. Why not just get a new iPod that will have OS4 in another week?
I am with hawklight much cheaper way to go
d1
Why not wait & get the iPod Touch?
For one thing, it probably won't have the two cameras on it. For another, it's never as nice as the iPhone hardware. Thirdly, I'd have to wait & don't know how long. Fourth, I'd only have to pay $200 for this. iPod Touch, if it even comes close to these specs, would be much more I'm sure. Seems like a no brainer to me. I already have OS 4 on my 3GS. I want the new hardware of the iPhone 4. I have another cell phone & don't need to use this as a cell phone.
For one thing, it probably won't have the two cameras on it. For another, it's never as nice as the iPhone hardware. Thirdly, I'd have to wait & don't know how long. Fourth, I'd only have to pay $200 for this. iPod Touch, if it even comes close to these specs, would be much more I'm sure. Seems like a no brainer to me. I already have OS 4 on my 3GS. I want the new hardware of the iPhone 4. I have another cell phone & don't need to use this as a cell phone.
Same here I have a FAN account and had problems buying the 3g from the apple store. In the end I had to go to AT&T so I am hoping this is fixed for the iPhone 4 so I can pre-order from apple.com and have the phone on launch day
What is the difference between pre-ordering from ATT or Apple store. Just have it shipped when pre-ordering from ATT. It will arrive on release day.
my biggest question atm is when you pre-order through Apple.com, do they charge your card the full amount immediately at that time? or do they charge a small amount to authorize the card, then charge the full amount on the day the phone ships? or just when it ships? lol anyone have any idea?
Same here I have a FAN account and had problems buying the 3g from the apple store. In the end I had to go to AT&T so I am hoping this is fixed for the iPhone 4 so I can pre-order from apple.com and have the phone on launch day
this is what i am afraid of. i have a FAN but I want to pre-order through Apple. How will I know if it works or not? I really do not want a fiasco.
No one seems to be answering the questions about the dates. Hopefully someone has some insight, but if you pre-order online on the 15th, but your contract becomes "open" for full upgrade aka $199 say on the 22nd, will you get charged the $199 or the $399?. Can't seem to find a answer and it seems it isn't on the forums.
I still don't see a difference in ordering from Apple or ATT. I also have a FAN account and am going to order through ATT and have it shipped to my house. I ordered my 3GS through ATT and I got at noon on the release date.
so if you pre-order from ATT store and have it shipped directly to the house it will arrive on the 24th? I was told by 4 different stores that if I pre-order and have it shipped to my house it will NOT arrive on the 24th. They all told me the 25th or the 28th!!!!
i hope this is wrong!
OK, for what seems like the 1,000,000 time, please do the following to see if Apple can access your account information with your FAN attached.
Go here to check your eligibility from within the Apple system, yes it is checking with the AT&T backend.
https://buyiphone.apple.com/WebObjects/IPACustomer.woa/wa/IPAToolAction/checkUpgradeEligibility
If you don't like the deep link, just go to this Apple page and find the "Check your eligibility" link ( left side near the middle ).
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?
If you get an error, then your account is not available for Apple to service Online of in-store.
Dave
In-store AT&T pre-orders are June 25 or later. Home delivery pre-orders are "as early as June 24". Both dates are based on inventory levels that are made available to AT&T by Apple and when you pre-order.
Preordering
Consumers may preorder iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS 8GB at AT&T retail stores or online at www.att.com/iphone beginning June 15. Business customers can preorder through their AT&T sales representative or by visiting AT&T’s Premier site. For greater convenience and faster delivery, preorders can be shipped directly to a customer’s home or business for delivery as early as June 24. Customers can also have a preorder shipped to their local AT&T store for pick up on or after Friday, June 25.
AT&T stores will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and will accommodate as many customers as possible.
Consumers may preorder iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS 8GB at AT&T retail stores or online at www.att.com/iphone beginning June 15. Business customers can preorder through their AT&T sales representative or by visiting AT&T’s Premier site. For greater convenience and faster delivery, preorders can be shipped directly to a customer’s home or business for delivery as early as June 24. Customers can also have a preorder shipped to their local AT&T store for pick up on or after Friday, June 25.
AT&T stores will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and will accommodate as many customers as possible.
source: http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=18004&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=30863&mapcode=consumer|Wireless
When and where can I pick up my preordered device?
As always, a pick up date depends on when you preorder and on our available inventory. That said, this year we’re encouraging customers to have devices shipped directly to their home or business – the fastest and most convenient delivery option. Customers can also opt to pick up their preorder at an AT&T store. Customers performing an exchange for iPhone 4 must have their device shipped to an AT&T store.
As always, a pick up date depends on when you preorder and on our available inventory. That said, this year we’re encouraging customers to have devices shipped directly to their home or business – the fastest and most convenient delivery option. Customers can also opt to pick up their preorder at an AT&T store. Customers performing an exchange for iPhone 4 must have their device shipped to an AT&T store.
source: http://www.att.com/Common/about_us/files/iphone/preorder_fact_sheet_ip4.pdf
This was announced on June 7, so not new news again.... keep trying...
Dave
I've always Pre-ordered and have had the phone shipped to my workplace. I've never had a problem. That is what I'm planning to do this time as well.
As far as the $18.00 dollar charge is concerned, ATT told me this is basically a paperwork handling thing. They customarily waive it for people whose contracts have run out, or are very near the end of their contracts. It's done as a kind of a thank you to loyal customers.
As far as the $18.00 dollar charge is concerned, ATT told me this is basically a paperwork handling thing. They customarily waive it for people whose contracts have run out, or are very near the end of their contracts. It's done as a kind of a thank you to loyal customers.
well when I went to check eligibility on the Apple site it shows I am. But the plan does not show the FAN discount. So I assume when I pre-order I will loose the FAN.
I'd much rather pre-order through the Apple Site vs ATT. So I guess I'll have to get it cleared up after I activate
I'd much rather pre-order through the Apple Site vs ATT. So I guess I'll have to get it cleared up after I activate
No you will not lose your FAN discount just because you pre-order from Apple.
Apple just can't see your discount, hmm, wonder why AT&T might not want to share that information with Apple... or any other device provider...
Dave
The AT&T Mobility backend system is currently down for maint., the Apple system has to contact AT&T to get your information. They don't have their own list of AT&T accounts and eligiblity status.
Please try again later today, say after 3 PM CDT.
Dave
