Impatience or they don’t want the “poor mans’” iPhone.
When the iPhone 5C came out I overheard some kids complaining their parents didn’t buy them a real iPhone.
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Impatience or they don’t want the “poor mans’” iPhone.
When the iPhone 5C came out I overheard some kids complaining their parents didn’t buy them a real iPhone.
A monthly payment plan is not “disposable wealth”. Stop it. The unlocked models are always the last to run out because you have to pay everything upfront. 1up program is selling these phones for Apple.
I can afford the phone and still think the price is too high. I just let ordered and paid the full price on the Max, doesn’t mean I’m blind to gr fact that it’s kverproced.
im one of those people. I just pre ordered the sim free coming next Friday. Doesn’t mean is not pricy still.
My iPhone X, on Cellular, was the winner by several minutes. In fact I snapped this pic after placing both orders, before I went back to bed. I ordered the watch first, and glad I did, it was pushed back in minutes, the XS Max however was still good to deliver next week even when I woke up this am.
PS: I still hate that the SS Watch is only available with a white band that will never be worn :|
PS: I still hate that the SS Watch is only available with a white band that will never be worn :|
Guess it depends on the schedule for next year. I'd be paying 12 payments to have the phone 11 months. If it's later next year and I have to pay 13 months before upgrading, it sort of nets itself out.
Ordered a series 4 Nike Apple Watch last night at 12:04a.m. to replace my series 3. Used Apple Pay within the Apple Store App on my phone and was super easy. Looks like October 5 as the Nike Watches for some reason ship later than the regular ones (was like this last year too). *Keeping my iPhone X as no need to upgrade even though Tim & Co said the new ones are "The most amazing phones they have ever created." Hmmmm
Apple Watch, Series 4, Silver Aluminum Case with Seashell Sport Loop (44mm). Oct 12-19th. I ordered at 9am Eastern. I want it now!!!
Replacing my Series 2.
Replacing my Series 2.
Ordered two AW S4 SG and 2 Xs 256 SG.
Excited about the AW. Already have the X so the Xs is... meh.
Mainly got it for the dual SIM feature.
These are getting too expensive to replace every year, IMHO.
Add AppleCare and sales tax and I’m at 3k for 2 phones.
iOS 12 is also just... boring. Just seems to chew through my battery.
Excited about the AW. Already have the X so the Xs is... meh.
Mainly got it for the dual SIM feature.
These are getting too expensive to replace every year, IMHO.
Add AppleCare and sales tax and I’m at 3k for 2 phones.
iOS 12 is also just... boring. Just seems to chew through my battery.
This was the smoothest website launch I've ever seen, and I upgrade every year. I was able to place three separate orders for the XS Max 512gb before supply started slipping...and that was using my Discover card deals link (10% cashback!) which added two extra steps. By the time I ordered the phones, my 44 SG watch had slipped. Best Buy still had all watch options available though, so I ordered it from there. I ran into no hiccups on either site, and toyed with Verizon's site, which also seemed to be running smoothly. People may argue, but I'm thinking this all points to lower demand than previous years. Either way, I don't care...I want them and I'm excited for Friday!
I picked up a Xs from Apple but couldn't get the 44mm space black watch on launch day. I checked all the carriers including Best Buy and the only place that had stock was Tmobile. Even though I paid the phone in full, I still had to buy service for the watch which cost me an additional $35 ($25 deposit and $10 1st month). Small price to pay to get an Apple Watch on launch day.
Yeah, this is the first time in a decade I didn't replace my phone on launch day. The only two things that were enticing were 512GB and the HDR on the camera. Sticking with the X for now. Maybe until next year, or maybe later once I see if the new camera functions are worth it.
I did upgrade the watch series 3 for a 4 though. The ECG is a big draw...eventually I'm sure it will be continuous.
I think tney do that on purpose..the app see,s always to get you hrough before the web. In the past i have queued up telephone, web and app.
Dang it I overslept. I was going to pick up the phone at the Michigan Ave store in Chicago but there’s no availability.
The Michigan Ave. store is always a mad house. I just did store pick up for the Old Orchard store. Yea it’s a 20 min drive but it’s always a lot less crowded.
Apple does this every single year. Its all a part of the marketing scheme to make people think, o no I better order now or it will be much worse.
Poor man's iPhone? No such thing.Impatience or they don’t want the “poor mans’” iPhone.
When the iPhone 5C came out I overheard some kids complaining their parents didn’t buy them a real iPhone.
What colour did YOU order I wonder? Ordering for the XR has not begun yet - Lol - that comes in Oct
Didn't learn from the massive success of the X?
Guys, people buy $1,000+ phones...it's not a big deal to MANY millions of people, particularly when Flagship Androids run for similar prices. Welcome to our world.
