I'll be upgrading my 3G to 4, and would like to know if there are any advantages of pre-ordering on Apple's site over AT&T's. If it makes any difference, I'll be ordering the black color 16GB model.
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What's the advantage of pre-ordering from Apple's site over AT&T's?
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This. There is no said "advantage" to any pre-order situation. Do whatever works for you.
No difference...other than longer lines at Apple (for me anyway). Don't forget, there may be other retailers in your area that might be selling them too.
I'm ordering from Apple.com but taking it to an AT&T store if something goes wrong during activation. I trust Apple to be more on the ball in terms of getting things delivered on time, but I know AT&T can resolve more issues related to your account.
Apple.com has been subtly designed to subconsciously arouse you to a slight degree. It's all Steve works on these days. A lot of work goes into that.
Whether you consider this a side benefit or the main benefit is entirely up to you.
It's the main reason they don't allow porn apps in the app store. They're afraid they'll detract from Apple.com and people will buy less Macs.
Whether you consider this a side benefit or the main benefit is entirely up to you.
It's the main reason they don't allow porn apps in the app store. They're afraid they'll detract from Apple.com and people will buy less Macs.
Price Difference on Voice Plans
Has anyone else noticed that there is a price difference between the voice plans that apple offers through their checkout system and the ones listed on AT&T's website. I just checked and for a family plan with 1400 minutes the cost on Apples website is $119.99 (cost for 2 lines) and on AT&T's website the 1400 minute family plan is 89.99 for 2 lines. Am I missing something?
Has anyone else noticed that there is a price difference between the voice plans that apple offers through their checkout system and the ones listed on AT&T's website. I just checked and for a family plan with 1400 minutes the cost on Apples website is $119.99 (cost for 2 lines) and on AT&T's website the 1400 minute family plan is 89.99 for 2 lines. Am I missing something?
Yep. I mean, hopefully it won't change the actual voice plan, but if it does you can always change it back.
oh another question while i didn't forget: what are they charging for the activation of the new contract?
According to an Apple rep through Live chat, they are fixing this. Hopefully they do soon.
Can you go up and down in price plans? Can I order a 700 FamilyTalk through Apple, then have AT&T drop it to 550 with no ill effects?