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iPhone 7/7+ - UK Orders & Dispatches Thread
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The matte black will mark as much as the standard aluminium colours, it uses the same colouring processes. We just call it matte black to define it against the new Jet Black which has a piano gloss effect. Matte black is simply the new Space Grey, it's just a darker colour aluminium.
The Jet Black is a totally different story and I think that's what you're referring to. Apple has publicly stated that, basically, the Jet Black will smudge, mark and scratch incredibly easily and they recommend you use a case at all times if this is gonna bother you. The Jet Black models shown at the press preview were already scratched within an hour of being handled. Doesn't seem worth it in my opinion but for some people getting the 'new colour' is important to them. I just want a black iPhone and that happens to be a new colour this year. I bet if it were still Space Grey I'd be having a lot easier job finding one to reserve.
Its true, i had an operation at sheffield children's hospital, August 22nd 2008, to straighten my legs and it went wrong and i can't walk, and no need to apologise, i apologise too for being rude
Ordered a 7+ Black 256GB at 8h05am on the 9th because it was the earliest delivery window. A few hours later, couldn't justify waiting so long for the model I didn't want (I want the 128GB version), so decided to cancel.
My plan is now trying to get it from John Lewis either online, or at the store on the 16th (looks like we'll have to wait until 17th or even later to reserve via apple).
Also wanted to get the upgrade program initially, but looks like it's impossible to get an iPhone on release day so what's the point? Might as well buy it with my credit card at 0%. And paying for Apple Care + is ridiculous when you're only keeping the phone for 1 year, I get better deal with my free phone insurance (50GBP for any replacement even if it's lost).
My plan is now trying to get it from John Lewis either online, or at the store on the 16th (looks like we'll have to wait until 17th or even later to reserve via apple).
Also wanted to get the upgrade program initially, but looks like it's impossible to get an iPhone on release day so what's the point? Might as well buy it with my credit card at 0%. And paying for Apple Care + is ridiculous when you're only keeping the phone for 1 year, I get better deal with my free phone insurance (50GBP for any replacement even if it's lost).
I feel bad now! Sorry if i seemed short or aggressive in my reply! It definitely wasn't intendedMy mistake sorry
This is absolutely true, i've been here since the 3GS launch and now i'm a cynical old man who is still on fan boy forums
All Apple support representatives are saying that there will be no iPhone available for walk in. Even if there are, I think it'll be madness and we'll have to wait hours. Got better things to do with my life than queue for a phone.
I feel bad now! Sorry if i seemed short or aggressive in my reply! It definitely wasn't intended
Don't panic
Mine hasn't changed and I still have the full Amex charge showing in the app as "pending", whatever that means?
Lets hope we get some iPhones preparing for dispatch today, Fingers crossed !!!
(My cases are still processing)
(My cases are still processing
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Pending means the transaction has been authorized but the vendor still has time to change the total if they need to for example. If you scroll down on the transaction the FAQ's give you a full run down.
It'll pend for a while, it's the AMEX processing times. Should show as cleared charge within 5 or so working days. Apple have taken their money and you'll get your stuff as promised...
You're a Londoner that's why. Apple this year has put us at the back of the queue for some reason.
Payback for you lot putting the rest of the country at the back of the queue all the time
Bravo!Payback for you lot putting the rest of the country at the back of the queue all the time
Hahah probably!You're more indecisive than any person should be, ordered 3 different phones then cancelled all of them. You have had a couple of years to decide if a Plus is the right size for you or not, none of the colours are new... you should have known which surely?
You will probably end up with a couple of plastic cups and a bit of string at this rate
If one were to call Apple, not that one would... but hypothetically..if one did, what number might one use?
Hello. Been lurking since the start and have replied to a couple of comments but just thought I'd give my full sit rep.
Woke up early for the pre order, couldn't access the store until around 8:15 ... I'm based in West London BTW. I was able to wizz through the preorder process as I have all my details saved on autofill. The confirmation email came through around 8:18 for my iPhone 7 + 128gb in Black. When I first got to the site the dates were set to end of September. When the email confirmation came through it said between the 4-10th Oct and that hasn't changed since then.
I hoping that, seeing as the UK is one of the launch territories, we will see a large stock boost this week... I always seems like Apple way over estimates its deliveries in order to surprised and delight customers when products turn up early. I cannot see a situation where they don't have at least 10 million of these units produced already.
I think we will see a lot of positive changes this week... hold tight for America to wake up.
Woke up early for the pre order, couldn't access the store until around 8:15 ... I'm based in West London BTW. I was able to wizz through the preorder process as I have all my details saved on autofill. The confirmation email came through around 8:18 for my iPhone 7 + 128gb in Black. When I first got to the site the dates were set to end of September. When the email confirmation came through it said between the 4-10th Oct and that hasn't changed since then.
I hoping that, seeing as the UK is one of the launch territories, we will see a large stock boost this week... I always seems like Apple way over estimates its deliveries in order to surprised and delight customers when products turn up early. I cannot see a situation where they don't have at least 10 million of these units produced already.
I think we will see a lot of positive changes this week... hold tight for America to wake up.
I really hope you are correct, sir! Everything crossed!!!
I have an iPhone 7+ Jet Black 128gb on preorder, email confirmation at 8.10.
Touche!Payback for you lot putting the rest of the country at the back of the queue all the time
