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Well... now I'm torn. Now I have a 256GB 15 Pro. I'm only using a little over half of the capacity. Yesterday I did a preorder for a 256GB 16 Pro. Then I got to thinking (always dangerous)... I only use half because I spend a considerable time curating photos and apps and deleting some. So this morning I did a preorder for a 512GP 15 Pro. arrrggghhh

Both preorders are sitting out there and I'm not sure which to pick on Friday. Probably 512. But that does seem a little excessive.

Both are in Desert Titanium. I haven't had a gold phone for a long time; XS maybe?

But include me in the list of people wondering why we can't have fun colors on the pro phones. Not everyone who carries a pro phone needs to pair it with a somber business suit. Why can't they be black, white, and a couple of fun colors? Where's the bright green, or orange?
 
If I were you, I’d call the credit card company BEFORE preorder day and let them know you will be making a purchase at Apple, and the approximate amount you’ll be spending, as well as the date you’ll be making the purchase. They will notate your account, which should avoid the transaction possibly being declined. I used to work at a major bank and clients were always advised to do this before making a major purchase or making purchases while traveling.
Thanks a very good idea. I’ll do that.
 
Almost forgot to start following this thread! Jumping it at page 10 I guess. Great start and well put together. Cheers. Looking forward to following and tracking our phones again.

512GB 16PM Desert Ti pre-pre-ordered for Friday! Was able to get it in just before 2pm PDT yesterday (9/09). We even have a bonus event going on 9/20 - where a new Apple Store is opening in Torrance, CA, so I may try and do ISPU and reserve the earliest time. Wonder if that might get me in a separate line to get into the store early!
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Hey, friend, great to see you!! Ready to do this all again? I am!!
 
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Hey, friend, great to see you!! Ready to do this all again? I am!!
Let’s go, Sis!! Great to see you for our annual craziness. What are you going for on phone models/colors?

I have a 512GB 16PM in Desert Ti on PPO. Two cases from the Apple Store deliver tomorrow.
 
Is anyone having issues with the pre pre order on the apple site going through T-Mobile . I’m trying to do it but it won’t allow me to even though it said you’ll be able to on 9/11. I already know I’m eligible for an upgrade. I do this every year
 
Is anyone having issues with the pre pre order on the apple site going through T-Mobile . I’m trying to do it but it won’t allow me to even though it said you’ll be able to on 9/11. I already know I’m eligible for an upgrade. I do this every year
Seems like all the carrier installments are in the same boat. I don't recall it like that in previous years.
 
which memory size do you normally get ?
I always do the minimum, so I’ll get 128GB. We have a MyCloud on our home network that we back our photos up to, and that’s what would take up the most memory for me. Right now I’m at 80GB and I haven’t offloaded my photos in a few weeks 🙂
 
Seems bizarre that we can't pre-order until Friday - we know it's not available on that day, but why can't they just open pre-orders immediately?
I remember the first year I ordered an iPhone, I got to order the same day as the keynote!
 
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So frustrating that you can't do the "get ready" with the veteran/military store!
Can we carrier finance on the veteran page? I know they used to do it before, but right now we can only see the full discounted price for each carrier for some reason.
 
If you are going to finance on carrier you can now “get ready”
 

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Should I get the 16 Pro Max Black or Desert Titanium? Had the 15 PM in Natural Titanium and not interested in White. I'm only left with two options but even after watching several hands-on videos I'm not sure. I'm not digging the new desert color a lot, but it might look way better in person? Only reason I'm even considering it is it'd show itself as the "new" model. The black on the other hand looks sleek and since it's a huge device, won't draw too much attention. However if the desert is a neutral subtle color it could work too? Black as a darker color might show more fingerprints/smudges I think.

I'm a male and want to rock the phone caseless sometimes too, and not sure if desert would be a nice color at work? What do y'all think?
 
Should I get the 16 Pro Max Black or Desert Titanium? Had the 15 PM in Natural Titanium and not interested in White. I'm only left with two options but even after watching several hands-on videos I'm not sure. I'm not digging the new desert color a lot, but it might look way better in person? Only reason I'm even considering it is it'd show itself as the "new" model. The black on the other hand looks sleek and since it's a huge device, won't draw too much attention. However if the desert is a neutral subtle color it could work too? Black as a darker color might show more fingerprints/smudges I think.

I'm a male and want to rock the phone caseless sometimes too, and not sure if desert would be a nice color at work? What do y'all think?
The Desert Titanium sure looks pretty but way to feminine for my linking. It literally looks like the iPhone X Kim K edition.
 
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