The U.K. iPhone 4 Thread

[Nicolasdec]

Just spoke to Apple on the phone and there are already out of iPhones 4 in the UK. The person said that they might do another batch later on today. The update that they are doing is apparently to address stock numbers and accessories.

 

[Nieval]

I'm sorry for the needless question but can someone clarify to me whether or not a pre-ordered iphone for apple will be unlocked or locked?

 

[Westyfield2]

If it's reserved then it's reserved for you till the end of the day.

Good good, cba with getting up early!

 

[nednarm]

Anyone got the store working. Just get the post it note thing😡😡😡😡

it was working about 10 minutes ago, I ordered a 16gb with no problems.

 

[fr00b]

The price for 16GB SIM free isn't too bad imo.

The 3GS was £450, locked to a network. O2 would unlock it for £15 extra, plus all the fuss you had to go through just to have it unlocked.

 

[MrTan]

Either ring or do another. YOur not committed. But to be fair, those people who are reserving a few because they cant make their mind up are being a bit unfair as I think there will be a shortage soon.

I was only allowed to reserve 1 phone, it said Only 1 Pre Order item available to reserve per account.

 

[fr00b]

I'm sorry for the needless question but can someone clarify to me whether or not a pre-ordered iphone for apple will be unlocked or locked?

Unlocked

 

[Hero887]

When will O2, Orange and Vodafone etc offer pre-orders? I heard vodafone are starting from tomorrow 16th

 

[obamtl]

The price for 16GB SIM free isn't too bad imo.

The 3GS was £450, locked to a network. O2 would unlock it for £15 extra, plus all the fuss you had to go through just to have it unlocked.

o2 unlocked my 3GS for free!

 

[ste1164]

o2 unlocked my 3GS for free!

Yours will have been on contract.

 

[MrTan]

I'm sorry for the needless question but can someone clarify to me whether or not a pre-ordered iphone for apple will be unlocked or locked?

Unlocked.

Not locked

Lockedless

sans locked

not of the locked type

 

[Boblister]

I was only allowed to reserve 1 phone, it said Only 1 Pre Order item available to reserve per account.

Might be worth ringing the store to confirm then. They should be able to tell you.

 

[daneoni]

Phew! That was quite the experience. Had to call my bank too to inform them it wasn't a fraudulent transaction. Now the wait. Hopefully i don't get defective units too.

 

[Nieval]

Unlocked

Cheers! I was half asleep when I ordered and was starting to freak out abit now but now I see it's totally worth it.

 

[Deako]

Sorry if someone has covered this already.

I called my local Apple store to clarify the pay monthly options and the way it will be handled once i upgrade in store.

The chap i spoke to was very helpful. He said that if you are out of contract, the upgrade process is very easy. You can do a new contract or upgrade in store for any of the carriers that will be stocking the iPhone 4.

He did indicate that at this moment in time, he was unsure of the cost of the phones, as the carriers have not released the prices to them. He said that it would 100% be the price of the subsidised handset. Not the sim free phone price that i would pay. Although, sim free collection is also an option.

So looks like i will be just upgrading at 8am next Thursday from the Apple store with no hassle and a guaranteed phone. 😀

 

[OverandOut]

I've reserved one, do I just need to tell them my name? I haven't got a confirmation email so I don't know if there's anything else I need 🙁

 

[JayGill]

OMD
Im seriously fkin pissed off
Ive been up all night
I stayed up all night
And I havent even got 1 preordered
This is taking the piss

 

[androiphone]

WTF £499 and £599?! man I like it but I bought a top spec core i5 laptop with bluray and gaming grade graphics card for less than that!

on another note we are now 2nd most replied thread 😀

 

[179202]

Got my order confirmation for in-store pick up here in Cardiff St. Davids 2. Anyone else hitting up the Cardiff store?

I honestly think this in-store pickup lark is the best way to pre-order. The network are faffing about, but now we just get to kick back and have them come to us when they're ready (IF they do). We just get to decide on the day what plan we want to go with. Weight on shoulders=gone.

 

[gazzrenn]

I've reserved one, do I just need to tell them my name? I haven't got a confirmation email so I don't know if there's anything else I need 🙁

It will come.

Here is the 'what you need to bring' list off the confirmation email.

http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/iphone/

 

[eplasm]

I did the the deal with At&t and here was the deal :

*Subtotal $25.00
$299.00

**Estimated Sales Tax $66.41

Shipping Method: FedEx Overnight FREE


Total Due Today $365.41 ---not so bad as the Ipad 3g cost $930.76.

Can I sleep now? Eplasm

 

[softandy]

OMD
Im seriously fkin pissed off
Ive been up all night
I stayed up all night
And I havent even got 1 preordered
This is taking the piss

I feel your pain. Been trying since 9 and nothing😡

 

[Boblister]

WTF £499 and £599?! man I like it but I bought a top spec core i5 laptop with bluray and gaming grade graphics card for less than that!

on another note we are now 2nd most replied thread 😀

That's ok then. Sounds like they have run out of them already.

 

[OverandOut]

It will come.

Here is the 'what you need to bring' list off the confirmation email.

http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/iphone/

It won't because I can't access my @mac.com address anymore and the store won't allow me to change it 🙁 Put it this way, is the email confirmation needed on the day for pick up?

 

[ethical]

If/when VAT does eventually go up then in theory, for the sellers to recognise the same revenue, they need to increase retail prices (e.g. if they sell something for £117.50 rrp and VAT goes up to 20% then they need to re-price at £120 rrp in order to recognise the same £100 revenue on their books). This is why I think it is "highly likely" that if/when a VAT increase is implemented (again for emphasis, "implemented" not just "announced") the prices will go up. The only way they won't is if the sellers decide to absorb the cost themselves so, in the example above, keep the price at £117.50 but need to make the 20% VAT payment to HMRC so now only bank just under £97.92 themselves. This is the point where we might get an idea of how generous a margin there is in the channel on the iPhone 4.

- Julian

This is exactly what I was saying...but the only response I got was "I can't believe some people don't understand how VAT works."