signed up for a free 60 day trial, entered card details, successfully completed.
then it took me to a login page and my id didnt work
no email sent to my hotmail either (existing appleID)
and now the me.com homepage has switched back to the old one
been on hold at apple for 10 minutes, at least the hold music is decent
UPDATE
even if you successfully create a mobileme account it will not be available. They are currently working on the transition and will be up asap.
more info here http://www.apple.com/support/dotmac/
then it took me to a login page and my id didnt work
no email sent to my hotmail either (existing appleID)
and now the me.com homepage has switched back to the old one
been on hold at apple for 10 minutes, at least the hold music is decent
UPDATE
even if you successfully create a mobileme account it will not be available. They are currently working on the transition and will be up asap.
more info here http://www.apple.com/support/dotmac/