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“I think the iPhone x will be in great supply”
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I don't see how five weeks would be that unreasonable, essentially that Apple also tends to under promise and over deliver. iPhone orders could potentially be delivered much sooner.
I believe you, but this is a question of maths. If they can only make 10000 per day and one million want 1 and they’re out of stock.. well it will take up to 100 days to get it.
Gathomblipoob
macrumors 603
That would be very rare for Apple, judging by their delivery history.
Gathomblipoob
macrumors 603
I think you're quoting old production numbers there.
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/24/iphone-x-half-shipments-report/
swinery
macrumors member
Gathomblipoob
macrumors 603
Based on the fact that we’re now at 5-6 weeks after only 2 hours, they seem accurate. Expect it to be 8-10 weeks by tomorrow
Dave245
macrumors G4
Exactly, i'm happy that i was able to get 2-3 weeks at least it's before Christmas unlike all the rumours were saying.
Gathomblipoob
macrumors 603
You have absolutely nothing to base your statement on, especially your production numbers quote.
This seems about on par with all the other preorders. Only one that slipped further was the iPhone 6+, but there was a huge demand for bigger iPhone, and it wasn't being cannibalized by another phone like the iPhone 8.
Nobody knows the numbers yet, so making any declarations about immediate success/failure is silly.
It'll obviously sell well, as most new releases do. And it being in 'short supply' will make it seem like a 'hot item'.
It'll obviously sell well, as most new releases do. And it being in 'short supply' will make it seem like a 'hot item'.
JaisHTX
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I'm hoping so! The store (App and site) didn't open up for me until ~12:16PST. Delivery window 11/17-11/24.
Just an FYI, last year when I got my 7 Plus I pre ordered it a day before release and it said 2-3 weeks from Apple. I received a week later. They always overestimate on delivery timeframe but rarely underestimate.
iEnvy
macrumors 65816
This was a global launch and most people who really wanted one and took the effort to hit the store when it launched saw dates ranging from launch date to 4 weeks out.
Like others have said, that’s conservative and an overestimate on Apple’s end as they tend to deliver on their promises.
If you waited 30 minutes or longer expecting to get one of the most anticipated iPhone since the original 6 on launch day, then you’re delusional imo. Despite errors, the store was up at least 5 minutes after 12:01 EST. 5 weeks out wasn’t until much later.
Like others have said, that’s conservative and an overestimate on Apple’s end as they tend to deliver on their promises.
If you waited 30 minutes or longer expecting to get one of the most anticipated iPhone since the original 6 on launch day, then you’re delusional imo. Despite errors, the store was up at least 5 minutes after 12:01 EST. 5 weeks out wasn’t until much later.
Well said.
Production doesn't stay the same. It ramps up and they churn these devices out at a faster rate.
iEnvy
macrumors 65816
I did and that wasn’t true at all. You read forums and other threads instead of making a ****post, then you know that to be true.
Even on MacRumors, there are people who ordered an HOUR, granted this is 64 GB, and still received 11/3.
Suggest you read my post fully and other threads before commenting.