Do we think the Air or Pro/Pro Max models will sell out pretty quickly? I’m still undecided on which model to go for. My heart says air, but my brain says pro max. I know I’m going to want the foldable next year…Should I try the Air for just a year?
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Models selling out?
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If I had to guess, I’d say the Pro Max will sell out quickly like usual followed by the Air, then the Pro.
As far as keeping the Air for just a year, that’s up to you. Apple usually has decent trade in options so if they do release a foldable you could trade it in for that.
My guess
Iphone Air: will sellout not bc of high demand more bc of limited stock to drive up the demand and FOMO.
Iphone 17: some colors will sell out fast with others taking a longer time.
Pro's: orange will go 1st then the blue and silver will sellout but will take longer.
Iphone Air: will sellout not bc of high demand more bc of limited stock to drive up the demand and FOMO.
Iphone 17: some colors will sell out fast with others taking a longer time.
Pro's: orange will go 1st then the blue and silver will sellout but will take longer.
Last year was the first year in my area which had plenty of stock on everything for the preorder phase, I checked availability for several days, it took almost a week to reach out of stock status. And there was no line whatsoever at my local Apple store, the line in the store for those without reservations/advance purchase was remarkably short, maybe 5 to 6 people.
None of this year’s models should sell out. I think the annual hype is decreasing every year and not as many people upgrade. I would suspect that there will be sufficient supply. If any configs slip a bit, Apple almost always under promises and over delivers to look good and to create a sense of demand.
Buy what you want! I'm a fan of all the suckers early adopters that spend money to try out tech for a few months or longer for the rest of us.
Just kidding, mostly. I never understood the early adopter mindset, personally.
Just kidding, mostly. I never understood the early adopter mindset, personally.
I think you're both spot on. Since the general public (vs. all of us enthusiasts or people that are not on websites such as this), will likely just walk into a store and make a purchase on one or two parameters such as price, color/appearance, and maybe screen size. The Air definitely demands attention because it looks good and it's different.
On the different note: I'm proud of Apple for going out on a limb for a change rather than playing it safe all the time. Last year and many years prior they were criticized for not thinking outside the box enough....now when they do they get criticized anyway. Especially all the tech bloggers---who should be happy now, but probably won't go near it and have already outlined their criticism videos.
^^^ This is correct.
Last year the higher storage was left over for delivery on launch date.
Lower storage sold out first and delivery dates got pushed back....
You have 14 days to try it out.
Why not.
That's what I am going to do - if it lasts the full day, then I will be happy.
Hard to beat the trade in price, making the Air affordable with Apple Card's 0%....
Getting antsy - only 9 hours to go...
I mean unless you're getting the tech at a discount after a few months, you're actually losing by waiting. The idea of getting one right away is you're ultimately getting more value out of it by purchasing day 1. Every day after release day it is becoming older and more obsolete.
That's the fool's argument to over purchasing. If you get a new iPhone every 3-4 years because that's the maturity of the product and you don't need to replace it more often than that anymore, 2-3 months time in the span of 3-4 years is not making your product obsolete. That's a house of card argument. Saving by waiting for a Black Friday deal or other increased discount that the carriers don't offer at release because early adopters will just save money they were going to spend anyway makes more sense. If you get a new iPhone on 11/30 and then another new iPhone on 11/30 3-4 years later, you don't lose any utility, you simply shift the window of use, potentially saving $100-200 or more by showing self control and restraint.
Your argument of age and obsolescence only exists to justify your need to purchase it on day 1 but otherwise is flawed.
Maybe I'm wrong but I can't recall any new iPhone having a further $100-$200 savings only a few months after release. Regardless, the carrier deals now are very good and I will be getting $999 for my pro 13 so there are no further savings to be had by waiting. Time matters, 2-3 months is plenty of time to get further value and satisfaction from having the latest and greatest tech.
I don't trust new tech on day 1, and want others to test and check things out before I hop on, and see if it's worth even buying or if I should skip.
I tend to keep my tech for a loooong time, like my 2012 MBP...I had it for 9 years. If I keep a phone for 4 years, that extra 2-3 months isn't a big deal, and at the end of the day, one iPhone feels the same as another.
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