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UPS has not reduced freight capacity. In fact, UPS has plenty of spare capacity.



Maybe next time do some basic research instead of speculating.

UPS hasn't reduced capacity. But the entire global air capacity has been reduced. Medical PPE rides on the same UPS flights.

I've been shipping masks out of China for the past months and freight via UPS prices have tripled.
 
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We have other things to worry about.
I will never understand what the point is for this kind of post. Is this supposed to shame us into not talking about Apple products on a Mac enthusiast site? What is your goal with this post?

I'm sure there are coronoavirus forums out there. You can post there. HOWEVER, this forum is for Mac based discussion which is why we're here talking about an iPhone. Must we only talk about coronavirus 24/7? If I want that, I can just turn on the tv.

I actually prefer to NOT discuss it 24/7. So I'm glad we have new Apple products to talk about. I guarantee that most of us can acknowledge bad things are happening in the world and still be able to post about new Apple products.
 
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So many logistics wanna-be’s trying to figure out why Apple is selling so many phones for which there was a built-in pent up demand, but that they deem technically inferior just keeps driving home the point that some forum members just don’t get it and never will.
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I will never understand what the point is for this kind of post. Is this supposed to shame us into not talking about Apple products on a Mac enthusiast site? What is your goal with this post?

I'm sure there are coronoavirus forums out there. You can post there. HOWEVER, this forum is for Mac based discussion which is why we're here talking about an iPhone. Must we only talk about coronavirus 24/7? If I want that, I can just turn on the tv.

I actually prefer to NOT discuss it 24/7. So I'm glad we have new Apple products to talk about. I guarantee that most of us can acknowledge bad things are happening in the world and still be able to post about new Apple products.
Amen! My wife is a nurse and works with the elderly population so we talk about COVID-19 a LOT. People need a break between death and disease to indulge their interests and enjoy the simple things in life.
 
You do know some people want small, light phones right? There are plenty of people that use a phone more as a phone than a full fledged media consumption device.
It's almost like some are basing value on amount of physical phone you get - this isn't a box of cereal, it's something that you have to put in your pocket and carry around all the time, and be able to withdraw and use with one hand. Small can be a substantial benefit.
 
Timeless design like the Porsche 911.

RIP Pixel 4a, Moto Edge Plus, OnePlus 8, etc.
 
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I think it is going to be a huge seller, but the push in shipping is kind of meaningless since we don't know how many Apple has stockpiled.
That’s exactly what the article said lol. You almost quoted.
While the extended shipping estimates could be interpreted as a sign of strong demand, there is simply no way of knowing how many iPhone SE units that Apple stockpiled
 
This is even more interesting because Apple typically has to send a large portion to thousands of carrier stores around the country. They don't now - so Apple online likely has even higher supply than previous launches.
I’ve gotten emails from at least two carriers announcing “curb side“ delivery at their stores, not to mention they do online orders also.
 
People that love the small form factor , including myself will love this phone , as most likely we are the ones upgrading from the original SE , 6S or 7. Many of my friends and family all hated the notch and Face ID of the newer models and have welcomed this new edition to the Apple Family. Bigger isn’t always better. Can’t wait to receive my red 128GB powerhouse.
 
I'm having a hard time figuring out why someone would want this phone. It's less expensive, sure, but it's also smaller, etc... *shrug*

I have an iPhone 8 and it is still a great phone. The new iPhone SE is just like the iPhone 8 except that it has upgraded internals, so it must be a greater phone. I'm having a hard time figuring out why somebody would not want this phone.
 
Low supply and Apple's use of Marketing tactics....don't kid yourself. More than 50% of Los Angeles residents are now unemployed and i'm sure New York's isn't too far behind. I just hope people are not spending their $1200 on phones then lining up at the food banks for free food.
Yes it seems pretty obvious the date is just faked right now. Every single color/capacity is the same date. And both AT&T and VZW show launch date delivery for everything.
 
Low supply and Apple's use of Marketing tactics....don't kid yourself. More than 50% of Los Angeles residents are now unemployed and i'm sure New York's isn't too far behind. I just hope people are not spending their $1200 on phones then lining up at the food banks for free food.
It's entirely possible. There are banks giving out boxes around us without any sort of proof of anything except your ID to verify you were the one who signed up for it.
 
I ordered the 128GB Product (RED) model this morning as I always wanted the red color iPhone. This will be replacing the iPhone 8 which I love especially the glass back.
 
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I ordered the 128GB Product (RED) model this morning as I always wanted the red color iPhone. This will be replacing the iPhone 8 which I love especially the glass back.
Well then it's cool that your muscle memory is already built up around the same form factor. I ordered the red 128 as well!
 
It's entirely possible. There are banks giving out boxes around us without any sort of proof of anything except your ID to verify you were the one who signed up for it.
Was watching the news showing the mile long line and was surprised to see late model BMW's and Mercedes waiting in line.
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I will never understand what the point is for this kind of post. Is this supposed to shame us into not talking about Apple products on a Mac enthusiast site? What is your goal with this post?

I'm sure there are coronoavirus forums out there. You can post there. HOWEVER, this forum is for Mac based discussion which is why we're here talking about an iPhone. Must we only talk about coronavirus 24/7? If I want that, I can just turn on the tv.

I actually prefer to NOT discuss it 24/7. So I'm glad we have new Apple products to talk about. I guarantee that most of us can acknowledge bad things are happening in the world and still be able to post about new Apple products.
Its a rumor site and the ongoing Pandemic does affect everyone and everything including apple which ultimately affects everyone posting on this forum. I'm sure there is a site you can post on like livingunderarock.com or denial.com
 
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I was very excited for this, but they lost me with no night mode and mediocre battery life. I shall wait for the rumored 5.4” iPhone 12 and reassess.

Can't blame you. I have a feeling it may be a stop gap for me if the 5.4" comes to fruition (depending on price).
 
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