When I asked about AVP in my local Apple Store, the Specialist said that it was probably only released in the US at launch, to test for issues.

[The Cockney Rebel]

I was wondering where the AVP was, when I went into my local Apple Store yesterday.

The Specialist said as per the title of this thread.

I suppose it makes sense, but it doesn’t actually scream of confidence.

I personally have no interest in buying one, but I follow all tech related stuff, so it interests me.

Makes you think, though.

 

[Night Spring]

Didn't the iPhone also only release in the US to start with?

 

[Dovahkiing]

I think more likely that Apple isn’t manufacturing enough volume to sustain ex-US launch.

 

[4sallypat]

I think more likely that Apple isn’t manufacturing enough volume to sustain ex-US launch.

That and there is so much to learn from their first general released "prototype"....

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

Didn't the iPhone also only release in the US to start with?

I don’t think so?

But I wasnt an early adopter, so can’t say for sure.

 

[Nermal]

Didn't the iPhone also only release in the US to start with?

Yep, US originally, UK maybe 6 months later, and a handful of other countries 6 months after that.

 

[surferfb]

I doubt the people working at Apple retail are privy to the reasons behind Apple’s strategic launch decisions.

 

[NT1440]

That’s just speculation from a retail employee.

With a MAXIMUM ability to manufacture 500,000 this year there’s no way to support an international launch.

Sony isn’t interested in expanding that line, so Apple is currently testing production runs from LG and another display maker. That takes time, if they can pass the QC tests.

 

[ascender]

The US is the native, home market for Apple. New products always get launched their first don't they?

Limited manufacturing capability and different legislations around prescription lenses will also impact the rollout plan for this new device. But its not been launched in the US to test for issues, its just that's the first country to get it and the rest of the world will follow with this exact same hardware.