I was thinking the exact same thing. If I don't find out a definitive answer before the 20th (which I'm sure I will), I will try to pre-order (for in-store pick up) at 12:01am, while I am standing in line in front of Apple Store.
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I was thinking the exact same thing. If I don't find out a definitive answer before the 20th (which I'm sure I will), I will try to pre-order (for in-store pick up) at 12:01am, while I am standing in line in front of Apple Store.
since I have a life and a job i'll be waking up at 3am, ordering it, going back to sleep and waiting for it to come to me
It doesn't have to utilize 2 64 GB units. The only reason the iPad is like that is it is easier on the supply chain and is one less thing to make.
Anyone know in the past if carrier stores open early for iPhone launches? My local AT&T stores open at 9am. If they open at 8 I can see myself getting in line at the store by my office since I could get to the office around 8:30 or 9 then depending on the line.
Well, Samsung will need some material for their commercials. This should do.
Nothing says don't buy a product like pointing out how many people are willing to wait in line for one right?
"...They say they're putting a fingerprint sensor... on the home button..."
*mind blown gesture*
I never said that everyone standing in line was living off their parents.
The people standing in line for a week for something costing $549, I'd argue that quite a lot of those are probably living off their parents.
But I don't have an issue with people queuing for a couple of hours or perhaps a day or so. I wouldn't do it, it's not like concert tickets where queuing will get you special seats, you will get the same kind of iPhone like the person walking into a WalMart with queuing will get, but like I wrote, I don't have an issue with doing that.
That other people seem to think that what I wrote was about everyone queuing, that's up to them....
Could be but it would be a huge knock on Tim Cooks leadership if there is after last years iMac fiasco & his admitting it was. Plus there can't be a supply shortage & Apple announces weekend sales broke all previous records. If Apple combines iPhone 5s & c sales then everyone is going to know the magic is vaporizing.
I tried going to Target's website and saw the various models listed, but didn't see how to place a pre-order. Can you elaborate on how you did this?
Thanks!
Not online...Did you do that in store?
EDIT: Nevermind....It's not a preorder...All you did was reserve a phone.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/09/13/iphone-5s-pre-orders-target-starts-taking-reservations/
That is no better than where you are now, in fact it could be worse. If they only get 12 iPhones total, 3 of which are the Model you chose, and you were the 10th person to reserve one, you now have 7 people ahead of you while you wait for a phone I am assuming you have already paid for.
So realistically you could be no closer to having one at launch day than anyone else...
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Shouldn't have too much of a problem in Boise. Last year for the iPhone 5 I took an early lunch and walked right in and got one. Hopefully it'll work out the same this year, though it's hard to tell with no pre-order this go-around.
They combined iPad and iPad mini sales. Other companies don't even provide sales figures. Has Asus or Google given any figures for the new Nexus 7? I'd be very surprised if Apple announces separate sales figures for the 5C and 5S.
Can't wait... Oh, wait, I'll just walk into Apple Store on my launch break and pick one up as usual
Btw; There were no lines for the release of iPhone 5 last year, don't expect any this year.
Btw; There were no lines for the release of iPhone 5 last year, don't expect any this year.
Mall*Wart or the Rat Shack. Most of the diehards who want it on day 1 will not be thinking along those lines (pun fully intended).
I think gold will be very popular too. It's going to be a novelty. It's a tasteful gold but I'd never, ever, buy an iPhone in that color.
Can't wait... Oh, wait, I'll just walk into Apple Store on my launch break and pick one up as usual
Btw; There were no lines for the release of iPhone 5 last year, don't expect any this year.
How can you compare last year and this year with the lack of pre-orders this year?
I hope there are not problems, but I'm leaning towards getting in line now.
Many of the people queueing up this early aren't really doing it to buy anything for themselves, they're doing it to get on the local news or other media, or to sell their spot in line closer to opening hour (perhaps even some paid professional line sitters).
Too bad they don't offer the 64GB models. Just confirmed this with a friend that works there in the mobile center. He said if you want to pre-order, best to do it at the Kiosk IN STORE.
I'll be on at 12:01am and probably actually be able to order one about 2:00am
after clicking refresh 136,000 times and dealing with Apples servers crashing throughout the entire shopping cart process 20-30 times before actually gleefully completing the order.
after clicking refresh 136,000 times and dealing with Apples servers crashing throughout the entire shopping cart process 20-30 times before actually gleefully completing the order.