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Shipping Estimates for New iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Through Apple Slip to 3-4 Weeks
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I hope you are kidding, the 2 million per-order in 24 hours and demand for the rest of the world, yeah, they might be running behind.
Hope you are not a businessman.
Because a majority of people aren't geeks who nitpick over every technicality. They instead want something that looks nice, works great, and is reliable. I think the iPhone fits this category quite nicely.
Those geeks are largely disconnected with reality, think that they are center of the universe, and believe that Apple is keenly interested in making the exact product for their unique, specific needs (rather than address a global marketplace).
These are people who haven't seen the world and don't understand that Apple is not their mom. Apple is not in the kitchen cooking them breakfast.
Unsurprisingly, they end up being rather unhappy and dissatisfied, with a poorer end user experience because their expectations are out of whack with what a global Fortune 500 consumer electronics company can offer.
Amusingly, typical Joe Consumer seems to be quite happy with Apple products and the company tops every single customer satisfaction survey is it included in, year in, year out.
If customizability, cheap prices, and "freedom" are so important, why aren't those people with all that any happier?
Heck, if you look at the MacRumors iPhone forums and peruse the "help me with my iPhone" threads, I figure 90% are dealing with a device that has been jailbroken.
A lot of these geeks can't see the forest for the trees. These inane commenters bitching about how the iPhone 5 is a disappointment are the CmdrTacos of 2012. Nothing really changes.
Most of them are too young to remember CmdrTaco though.
These are people who haven't seen the world and don't understand that Apple is not their mom. Apple is not in the kitchen cooking them breakfast.
Unsurprisingly, they end up being rather unhappy and dissatisfied, with a poorer end user experience because their expectations are out of whack with what a global Fortune 500 consumer electronics company can offer.
Amusingly, typical Joe Consumer seems to be quite happy with Apple products and the company tops every single customer satisfaction survey is it included in, year in, year out.
If customizability, cheap prices, and "freedom" are so important, why aren't those people with all that any happier?
Heck, if you look at the MacRumors iPhone forums and peruse the "help me with my iPhone" threads, I figure 90% are dealing with a device that has been jailbroken.
A lot of these geeks can't see the forest for the trees. These inane commenters bitching about how the iPhone 5 is a disappointment are the CmdrTacos of 2012. Nothing really changes.
Most of them are too young to remember CmdrTaco though.
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Most of them are too young to remember CmdrTaco though.
I'm 34 and never heard of CmdrTaco.
Absolutely. I know a lot of people who waited in line for the 4 are going to do the same for the 5. A lot of people didn't upgrade to the 4S.
Those geeks are largely disconnected with reality, think that they are center of the universe, and believe that Apple is keenly interested in making the exact product for their unique, specific needs (rather than address a global marketplace).
These are people who haven't seen the world and don't understand that Apple is not their mom. Apple is not in the kitchen cooking them breakfast.
Unsurprisingly, they end up being rather unhappy and dissatisfied, with a poorer end user experience because their expectations are out of whack with what a global Fortune 500 consumer electronics company can offer.
Amusingly, typical Joe Consumer seems to be quite happy with Apple products and the company tops every single customer satisfaction survey is it included in, year in, year out.
If customizability, cheap prices, and "freedom" are so important, why aren't those people with all that any happier?
Heck, if you look at the MacRumors iPhone forums and peruse the "help me with my iPhone" threads, I figure 90% are dealing with a device that has been jailbroken.
A lot of these geeks can't see the forest for the trees. These inane commenters bitching about how the iPhone 5 is a disappointment are the CmdrTacos of 2012. Nothing really changes.
Most of them are too young to remember CmdrTaco though.
Agree with most of what your saying but joe consumer does know one thing, bigger is better. Just as many crazy fold threw out perfectly working TVs in favour of thinner larger lcd tv, same goes with phones. I feel many have been swayed to android for this reason alone (despite the phone OS). I think apple could have done a bit better on the screen size, 4.3 at least. People won't care about various radio technologies and hidden gems running in the background! So long as it works, but they do care about tangible things like screen size.
I for one am very happy they didn't fall too badly for the bigger is better crap.
4.3 would have had me thinking about if it was worth it or not. At least this way they kept in mind that there are some people who don't want a big phone. You gotta remember, Apple is going for a one size fits all, so to be successful they have to think of everyone, not just those drooling over one feature.
I ordered two 16gb iPhone 5's from ATT on Friday 9/14 @ about 9am--just got notice today (Wednesday 9/19, 8:30am) that they shipped. Woohoo!
Correct. Simple phone for simple people.
I see a lot banks being happy with these credit card purchases with high interest rates.
If you want a powerful phone with flexibility, get an Android smart phone.
Correct. Simple phone for simple people.
I see a lot banks being happy with these credit card purchases with high interest rates.
If you want a powerful phone with flexibility, get an Android smart phone.
Or, it could be that people are smarter than pundits trolling in the comments area of blogs give them credit for.
The iPhone is a beautifully and painstakingly designed tool. There's nothing like it. Why waste energy debating the nonsensical, like the tastes of consumers? I buy the iPhone because it's freakin' awesome, from the tiniest internal component to the largest external feature. It speaks of quality, of care, of passion--and it just. Works. Well.
Now, back to arguments about taste.
Yes, the iPhone is peeeeeeeeeeeeerfect.
https://forums.macrumors.com/search/?searchid=30079544
btw:
I own an iPhone4 because I just need to make phone calls & run some basic apps, so it fits my needs but its had its share of lock ups and app crashes.
My wife is also getting her iPhone5 on Friday.
So don't spout your fanboy retorts when you have no idea about the author of a post.
Kettle me pot.
I didn't say the phone was perfect. What manmade object is perfect? Are *you* perfect?
I'm definitely a fan of Apple products. What products are *you* a fan of, Mr. perfect? That way, we can trollishly ridicule and dismiss your preferences and opinions, like you do.
Wow
3 to 4 weeks to ship in the US right now......then another 5 days after shipping to get to you..........I guess I'm not so sad about my 10/5 delivery date after all now!!!!!
3 to 4 weeks to ship in the US right now......then another 5 days after shipping to get to you..........I guess I'm not so sad about my 10/5 delivery date after all now!!!!!
Lots of the reason for this is most users like me who had the originally 2G iphone then upgraded to the 4 had to wait 2 years to upgrade so this year would be 2 years from most users who upgraded when the 4 came out in 2010. Has to be the reason everyone is getting the 5, why not upgrade!!
5am? Hahahah hahahah I don't mean to be rude but I think ppl will be there a day before or more so if you go by 5am I think your gonna be there all day
question about pre order/resell
hey guys i have a quick question that hopefully someone can answer. So I preordered an iphone 5 the other day. I was not due for an upgrade so i had to pay full price. Im thinking about reselling it in order to make some money but if i do that will the person that i sell the phone to be able to activate the phone under my number? for example, say i sell the phone to you.. when you open the box and turn it on, does it connect to my number?
can anyone help?
hey guys i have a quick question that hopefully someone can answer. So I preordered an iphone 5 the other day. I was not due for an upgrade so i had to pay full price. Im thinking about reselling it in order to make some money but if i do that will the person that i sell the phone to be able to activate the phone under my number? for example, say i sell the phone to you.. when you open the box and turn it on, does it connect to my number?
can anyone help?