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Least busy iPhone launch ever?
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In the United States it seems like a very busy launch.
I probably tried maybe 20 times over the last 2 hours.
AT&T and Apple.com both were flakey and took 2-3 minutes before giving errors and try again later pages. They both had messages saying they are experiencing very heavy volumes right now, and to be patient.
Apple stopped answering their sales number, and recommended that you call tomorrow.
It may be that the infrastructure and carrier relationships in other countries are better than in the US, and that orders there are going through more smoothly.
So I think it really depends on what country you're in.
I believe from what I've seen on the first 2 hours, that the iPhone 4S will sell very well.
I probably tried maybe 20 times over the last 2 hours.
AT&T and Apple.com both were flakey and took 2-3 minutes before giving errors and try again later pages. They both had messages saying they are experiencing very heavy volumes right now, and to be patient.
Apple stopped answering their sales number, and recommended that you call tomorrow.
It may be that the infrastructure and carrier relationships in other countries are better than in the US, and that orders there are going through more smoothly.
So I think it really depends on what country you're in.
I believe from what I've seen on the first 2 hours, that the iPhone 4S will sell very well.
Canadian store was fine at 4am. Then ours are unlocked so we don't have all that messy carrier stuff which seems to gum up the works.
Wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the biggest launch as it's being launched worldwide on the same day not staggered like many of the previous launches, plus it's the first official iPhone launch on a Chinese carrier, there's a billion of them.
Wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the biggest launch as it's being launched worldwide on the same day not staggered like many of the previous launches, plus it's the first official iPhone launch on a Chinese carrier, there's a billion of them.
Quiet in Germany
In Germany vodafone.de and the Apple Store weren't bogged down. I ordered my iPhone via vodafone and was even able to preorder one via Apple.
I came in expecting the worst and was absolutely surprised by being done within 10-15 minutes.
Now I'm just hoping that they ship as early as possible, but I was told that my iPhone would be sent on the 14. October.
In Germany vodafone.de and the Apple Store weren't bogged down. I ordered my iPhone via vodafone and was even able to preorder one via Apple.
I came in expecting the worst and was absolutely surprised by being done within 10-15 minutes.
Now I'm just hoping that they ship as early as possible, but I was told that my iPhone would be sent on the 14. October.
Who cares at the end of the day? If you need one and its quiet, all the better. If not, then hey-ho.
I got lucky then. Ordered mine around 6:10am via apple.com and received the Oct 14 date. Glad I didn't sleep in a little longer.
Canada Store is 1-2 weeks too, glad the pups had to go to the bathroom at 4am or I would have waited and missed out on the 14th delivery. The pups get an extra treat today, maybe an apple.
All went well just after 5am today for me and AT&T has two 4S units on the way for the 14th
This was WAY more easy than the past!
Tells me that not everyone is buying
This was WAY more easy than the past!
Tells me that not everyone is buying
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How can anybody remotely know even a few hours after the window opened? *shakes head*
Everybody, news flash, it's just a phone. No need to freak out and converse about how dead or alive the perceived launch is.
My prediction? Hot area at around 4 am for the enthusiasts. Moreso on the west coast as it's earlier and more people are awake.
If you got the phone before 9 am (preordered I mean), then you should be good. Try getting it when the mainstream finds out it's out today and you're toast.
I was planning on riding my bike to the nearest ATT store at 8am today to get in there and do it, but I just did it online at 730 this morning, so it's all good.
Everybody, news flash, it's just a phone. No need to freak out and converse about how dead or alive the perceived launch is.
My prediction? Hot area at around 4 am for the enthusiasts. Moreso on the west coast as it's earlier and more people are awake.
If you got the phone before 9 am (preordered I mean), then you should be good. Try getting it when the mainstream finds out it's out today and you're toast.
I was planning on riding my bike to the nearest ATT store at 8am today to get in there and do it, but I just did it online at 730 this morning, so it's all good.
I used the Apple Store app on my phone when I woke up at 6:30EST for work. Expected it to be sluggish, but it worked like a charm, took 2 minutes and was done.
You are kidding yourself though if you don't think this will be a huge launch. It always is.
You are kidding yourself though if you don't think this will be a huge launch. It always is.
Just to play Devil's Advocate, how can you tell the difference this morning between:
- fewer people buying
- Apple/ATT/et al making sufficient server capacity available / more accurately predicting demand than previously
Again, I'm not refuting anything; I just don't know how anyone can know which of the above is really true at this point? As to posts here, I'm not sure that's an accurate gauge either as far more people who have issues ordering will post vs. those who have a smooth experience and get on with their normal Friday morning.
No doubt it was better.
I remember how bad it was when the iPhone 4 was introduced. Took me over 24 hours to get my order in, took only minutes to get two 4S units first try!
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Play what you want. I see too many people here who had no problems ordeing their new phone.
Sorry if you do not agree
I remember how bad it was when the iPhone 4 was introduced. Took me over 24 hours to get my order in, took only minutes to get two 4S units first try!
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Play what you want. I see too many people here who had no problems ordeing their new phone.
Sorry if you do not agree
Sorry if you do not agree
Perhaps you may wish to refamiliarize yourself with the meaning of Devil's Advocate.
Perhaps there is pee-pee in your cereal
I am quite positive that the dairy farmer did not try to milk a bull.
I tried to order from the Apple Store website from 3:40 AM ET to almost 5 AM with no luck.
I decided to try the AT&T site and it was fine ... moved normally and in minutes I had my phone, confirmation email followed by an email that said the order was processed (I checked - my checking account showed the transaction) and that the order was being sent to their warehouse for delivery on 10/14/2011.
I wasted a lot of time with the Apple site when I should have tried AT&T earlier.
I decided to try the AT&T site and it was fine ... moved normally and in minutes I had my phone, confirmation email followed by an email that said the order was processed (I checked - my checking account showed the transaction) and that the order was being sent to their warehouse for delivery on 10/14/2011.
I wasted a lot of time with the Apple site when I should have tried AT&T earlier.