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Other UK iPhone (2017) X(Ten)/8/8+ Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

What model are you ordering?

  • iPhone 8 64GB

    Votes: 46 3.7%

  • iPhone 8 256GB

    Votes: 17 1.4%

  • iPhone 8 Plus 64GB

    Votes: 80 6.4%

  • iPhone 8 Plus 256 GB

    Votes: 59 4.7%

  • iPhone X 64GB

    Votes: 366 29.3%

  • iPhone X 256GB

    Votes: 573 45.9%

  • None... I am sticking with my current phone

    Votes: 107 8.6%
  • Total voters
    1,248
Moccasin said:
You can elect to join IUP and Apple will allow you to reserve. Just checked Liverpool & Manchester and the ones you want are there to reserve. just need to take driving ID or passport etc with bank details with you
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Thanks. I don't want to join the IUP though. I always buy my phones outright every two years.

Which is good because I don't actually have any photo ID!
 
When selecting a store for the iUP online does it give you a choice of date and time or is it for the same day or the day after? I want to go to a store in London on Tuesday but not sure if I can try and sign up now or if I need to wait till Monday night or even Tuesday morning?
 
aldo82 said:
When selecting a store for the iUP online does it give you a choice of date and time or is it for the same day or the day after? I want to go to a store in London on Tuesday but not sure if I can try and sign up now or if I need to wait till Monday night or even Tuesday morning?
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You reserve from 6am for the same day, you can't choose a date in the future and if you don't collect it that day it will be released for anyone to reserve the next day
 
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daleski75 said:
Having second thoughts about the X as it's first gen and trying to convince myself if I got the 256gb 8 Plus I would keep it until the X2 comes out next year, so really unsure now what to do.
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This is what i'm doing. I'm going to wait until the second generation iPhone X. I'll wait until its more refined. At the moment I'm not wowed by it.

That said, i'm LOVING the 8 Plus. I'm coming from this 6s Plus.
 
Dino F said:
Well I've just set up my new iPhone 8 Plus - I definitely made the right decision jumping from an iPhone 7. The 8 Plus is a BEAST!!!😎

Even touching my 7 (to reset back to factory settings) makes it feel TINY in comparison - I don't know how I managed with the size of the 7 screen (never had a Plus sized iPhone before!!) for all these years!!!!
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Glad to hear you love 🙂

DynamicSausage said:
I paid for my iMac with cash just for a laugh. First they look at you with pure shock and horror before escorting you to a very well hidden cash drawer under the display tables with a camera overlooking it.

Presumably after this they go to the break room to talk and laugh about the absolute mad man that just came in with such primitive payment methods.

12/10, would do again.
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Top class!

nathan3007 said:
That's how I felt when I bought a 7 plus last year after having a regular 6 and 6s 😀
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Me too!

CD3660 said:
It’s amazing isn’t it? I have no idea what the statistics are but I’d be very surprised if many people return to a smaller screen after the Plus model. 🙂

It’s also surprising how quickly you adapt to the larger screen. The only downside is squeezing it into your pocket.
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Am planning to go from a 7+ to a X. The 7+ was my first plus and I love it. Non plus feels too small now. Just sometimes, as you say, I would like it to be a little smaller to fit into pockets and purses.

lyceumHQ said:
Thanks. I don't want to join the IUP though. I always buy my phones outright every two years.

Which is good because I don't actually have any photo ID!
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Maybe pretend and reserve online for IUP then arrive at store and oh gosh you forgot or don't have the right ID so you'll just pay outright.😀

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Going to the Apple Store tomorrow to check out the watch colours. Don't like the new gold colour (far too pink 😵) and just as everyone said the 38mm might just be a little small. Would like compare against 42mm which unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to do before ordering. Will have a wee look at the 8's while am there but sure I won't be tempted. #34 days to pre orders!
 
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troubleonline said:
Glad to hear you love 🙂



Top class!


Me too!



Am planning to go from a 7+ to a X. The 7+ was my first plus and I love it. Non plus feels too small now. Just sometimes, as you say, I would like it to be a little smaller to fit into pockets and purses.



Maybe pretend and reserve online for IUP then arrive at store and oh gosh you forgot or don't have the right ID so you'll just pay outright.😀

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Going to the Apple Store tomorrow to check out the watch colours. Don't like the new gold colour (far too pink 😵) and just as everyone said the 38mm might just be a little small. Would like compare against 42mm which unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to do before ordering. Will have a wee look at the 8's while am there but sure I won't be tempted. #34 days to pre orders!
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Ditto. Same plans tomorrow.. the missus was wondering why I was so keen to go shopping!

Keen to see the silver and space grey glass 8s. Will give me a better clue in the X model I want.

Seriously tempted by the watch too, mostly I think to fill the void of having no new phone yet!
 
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I have got my 8 plus 256 space grey from o2 happy and I must say paired well with my Apple Watch 42mm 0 gen.
 
Charged very quickly last night on a cheap double wireless pad I picked from amazon.
Will use the other half of the pad for my watch (when I get it)

Anyone looking for cases don’t forget the the 7/7+ Cases will fit fine.

Also ended up in the Trafford Center Apple store today, seemed just as busy as previous new phones Sat.
 
LK265 said:
Furious with UKMail.. got a ‘sorry we missed you’ note which said I could collect from the depot.. website and phones says I cannot do this.

Also tried to arrange redelivery for later today but get an error and it now says Delivery is Monday 25th!.

Called them again and get an ‘if you have missed your iPhone 8 delivery window, we will attempt redelivery between 7AM-2PM on Saturday 23rd. Which one is it UKMail?! Upset as today was to be my first ever iPhone launch day product. I will wait until tomorrow but it sucks!
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I had that last year. Apparently they couldn't get in the yard at work.. when I questioned where they left the card.. tucked in the door. The one they couldn't get to! Told no delivery until Monday, then when spoke to someone I would get delivery on Saturday. I did get it Saturday... by the same driver who attempted the previous day. He didn't know where to put himself when I started questioning his actions bearing in mind we can see the yard, and he allegedly put the card in the door.. I hope you have got your phone now.
 
Having seen the iPhone 8 today and was thinking about a new 8X. I am extremely disappointed. I was thinking that the glass would be similar to the 4, The best iPhone in my opinion. So no way. With the possibility of Apple producing the Finger id next year together with face Id I am not prepared to waste £1000. Staying with my 6 ! seeing the falling share price, Apple I think your bubble may have burst.!
 
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iGeek2014 said:
Honestly? I’d say yes but everyone is different.

The camera is worth it alone for me.
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Same here - camera, screen and sound are all better. The sound is more bassy - I always found the 7+ a bit harsh.

I also had problems with GPS in the 7+ - it would bounce around all over the place. Took it in and they replaced it but the replacement was exactly the same. The 8+ GPS is much better.
 
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H1JJY said:
Charged very quickly last night on a cheap double wireless pad I picked from amazon.
Will use the other half of the pad for my watch (when I get it)

Anyone looking for cases don’t forget the the 7/7+ Cases will fit fine.

Also ended up in the Trafford Center Apple store today, seemed just as busy as previous new phones Sat.
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The series 3 isn’t QI compatible, it only works with the new Apple Airpower pad to be released next year.
 
H1JJY said:
Didn’t know that
Oh well was only £15 anyway.
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I’d missed it too.

I’d also hoped that the series 1 and 2 would would work with the airpower but apparently not.

So now I need to buy and X and upgrade my series 1 to a series 3

Oh and switch from Vodafone to EE 😉
 
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I’ve got a devil on my shoulder telling I should have tried a Plus phone... would they let me swap the 8 for an 8+ instore if I got it on the upgrade programme?
 
KrisLord said:
I’d missed it too.

I’d also hoped that the series 1 and 2 would would work with the airpower but apparently not.

So now I need to buy and X and upgrade my series 1 to a series 3

Oh and switch from Vodafone to EE 😉
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Going to be interesting how much stock EE gets with the x. If the apple watch stock is anything to go by i'm worried.
 
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