Thanks for the subtle insults, they really helped get your point across. So much for your tunnel visioned point of view, apparently Apple agrees with me. If you would click the link from the post below the OP, you would know they are upping their manufacturing facilities significantly. So before you go spouting off at the mouth, read the whole thread.
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Why does Apple (and other phone manu.) suck at preparing for a phone release??!
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Thanks for the subtle insults, they really helped get your point across. So much for your tunnel visioned point of view, apparently Apple agrees with me. If you would click the link from the post below the OP, you would know they are upping their manufacturing facilities significantly. So before you go spouting off at the mouth, read the whole thread.
Out of all devices, iPhone 4S had the LEAST amount of wait on launch day (but with line as long as iPad 2).
Apple already learned from the iPhone 4 long line problem.
Apple already learned from the iPhone 4 long line problem.
He didn't insult you, he showed you reality. It didn't help him get his point accross, it proved his point.
So basically you're whining because you can't activate your 4s with verizon because you are on an employee plan and THEY won't let you activate. This has NOTHING to do with apple or 4s. Don't like the way vzn handles employee lines, don't use the employee discount. Problem solved.
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You're wrong on that point. Yes, Apple realizes that demand has probably outpaced their initial projections (most likely the increase in sales at Verizon from the 4 to the 4s has a lot to do with that) and they will increase manufacturing to get a bit closer to the demand, but they will never invest in enough manufacturing to meet opening month demands.
As has been said earlier a couple of times, it makes no sense. Let's give an example. Using hypothetical numbers, let's say they are manufacturing 1 million units/month. However, perhaps the first month's demand is 4 million, but then drops to 1 million by the 3rd month. If they increase capacity to 4 million units/month, after month 2 they have facilities and labor costs far beyond what they actually need. This is a huge cost drain so they would never do it. It makes no sense financially.
Apple has always been one of the best at creating just the right illusion to maximize demand for their products. With years of practice, they are well equipped to apply their skill at creating huge demand while leaving the impression that supplies are limited. A balancing act that no other manufacturer has ever matched. The proof is in the sales and profit statistics. The number one reason Apple has profits that make big oil envious, is their masterful sales techniques as executed by Steve Jobs.
Now well established, consumers are trained to expect lines at the stores, delays online, and all other chaos that surrounds each launch day. Apple has carefully orchestrated these into events like no other.
Eventually at some point in time, everything changes. What will be very interesting will be to witness how Apple adjusts once the demand begins to wane. That could be awhile based on current trends.
Now well established, consumers are trained to expect lines at the stores, delays online, and all other chaos that surrounds each launch day. Apple has carefully orchestrated these into events like no other.
Eventually at some point in time, everything changes. What will be very interesting will be to witness how Apple adjusts once the demand begins to wane. That could be awhile based on current trends.
I think to some extent, it's intentional. When there are "extremely limited quantities" of a new product, it creates a general buzz around the product. Everyone is talking about it "did you hear about how the iPhone already sold out?"; people see lines forming, etc... it just naturally raises the curiosity. End goal being that it convinces even more people to buy the iPhone (because it *must* be amazing if they can't keep them in stock)
Think about this from the manufacturer's standpoint.
It costs about $1B to build a factory to build iPhones.
There are currently two factories manufacturing iPhones 7x24 and they can just about keep up with the demand.
If you sink $1B into the construction of another factory, what does it buy you, the manufacturer? Are you going to sell significantly more phones? Probably not. All you do is reduce your profit by that $1B you spent...
I'm complaining not only about not being able to activate mine, but also the fact that I sell them. It's annoying to have a product still out of stock after two months when I have customers who want one. So no, it's not all about me, it's about my customers as well.
And as for my statement above, according to that article listed under the OP, Apple is indeed beefing up its manufacturing facilities.
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No, he most uncertainly insulted me. It wasn't necessary at all. I don't need to attempt to belittle people to get my point across.
And as for my statement above, according to that article listed under the OP, Apple is indeed beefing up its manufacturing facilities.
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No, he most uncertainly insulted me. It wasn't necessary at all. I don't need to attempt to belittle people to get my point across.