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shoebobs

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jul 5, 2008
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Hi,

For those of you in the Seattle or Phoenix area, I could use some info...

I am planning on purchasing the new iPhone on launch day, but will be traveling from Minneapolis to Seattle that morning. My flight gets in at 9am and after checking into my hotel I plan on heading to an apple store to make the purchase (thinking it will be around 10:30am). Considering I have never been to Seattle, I have a few questions:

1) Which store would you suggest I go to? I have seen some chatter about a store in University Village and one in Bellevue. My itinerary isn't yet set but my hotel will be wherever visiting MLB teams stay, so it should be close to Safeco Field. Therefore I am thinking University Village will be the closest, however is it going to be exceptionally busy compared to other Seattle area stores? Should I try Bellevue? (no idea how far away that is).

2) How is ATT coverage in Seattle? I will be meeting people once I get in Seattle and not having service will make this difficult. I currently use Verizon - should I stick with my current phone for the weekend to ensure I have service?

3) After leaving Seattle I am heading to Phoenix. How is coverage in Phoenix and surrounding suburbs? Also, if I don't end up getting the iPhone in Seattle, which store would you suggest I go to in the Phoenix area?

Thanks
 
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