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I've never had a problem with scammers, just use PayPal and don't ship until you get the payment in full.As for shipping, I measure & weigh the box and use the shipping wizard. International shipping usually comes to around $15 for 6-10 days, $50-$85 for 2-3 days.mex said:
Technically, the early adopters make out well. The 2 year-contracts for all those that bought the iPhone when it first came out in '07 are expiring right about now, so they're golden. It's the later adopters that aren't making out and have to pay the price if they want to upgrade right away.
Alleged MMS by August.
as well as tethering for like $70 a monthAren't there hacks for tethering anyway (or weren't there)
IT SHIPPED!!! (from SHENZHEN, CNJust ordered the 3 GS, 16G, Black. $212.93 after taxes. On the site it said delivery by June 19. On my email receipt, however, it says it ships that date and delivery by June 24.
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I assume those who pre-ordered online would have first crack at it. If there is just one long line for those that pre-ordered and those that just showed up I'd agree.
right,, once I saw the meaningless in-store pick up fine print... I ordered and paid online... now I can buy accessories, some where else, and not get caught up in the iHype of the instore environment..I love visiting the apple retail store... very cool... but very expensive
My UPS tracking actually has my scheduled delivery as TOMORROW. Will I be able to activate it before the official release date? What accessories are necessary and should I avoid the Apple store (where else do you buy them?)
iphone accessories are everywhere.. Best Buy, Target retail... Amazon, online... there are literally dozens of cases ...I ordered an invisible shield.. cheaper from the company zagg.com.. but they take forever to fill an order.. I will most likely also order a incase "slider" case for it as well.. ilounge.com has good info... on all accessories...
I would say yes
honestly, I don't know how many there will be.. I bought the first gen.. as the store was closing on opening day.. there were still units available.. but the sheer hype and presumed volume of people, I wasn't going to wait in line.. I walked up and grabbed 2..last year, they sold a million in three days.. ( i think globally however) and I just figure, everyone who already has one, from year 1 and year 2, at least that many will be out to get one or upgrade, for year 3.... so online shipped home, versus wading through that mess. seems like a much better option..
6am is probably a good time. I wont be getting the 3G S as i'm not eligible for an upgrade yet with my 3G, but the line was pretty crazy at like 7AM when i went to pick it up last year. Like you, I picked it up in the city but at the 14th. St. store so i'm guessing the lines will be around the same.Does anyone know if the 3.0 update goes live at the stroke of midnight? Or is it one of those wait till 3am things?
I was wondering this myself, as a west coaster I would love to get this at 9pm.
I got the following from Apple when I reserved one a week ago:
Why would anyone wait in line who has the above guarantee?
Well...let's say you go 15 minutes before work and there is a 30 minute wait...Or...you go at lunch time and there is over an hour wait...Or...you go after work and the line is around the block...
I hope they're able to handle it better than this.
iPhone > youseriously it is a gadget, if you are not a gadget geek then you can skip it. If you like having the latest and greatest (and aren't already locked into a contract with AT&T) then this is the phone for you.
Dont stand in line. Go the next day or the day after. Apple is not stupid, there will be more then enough to fill the needs.I love mine and I am gen 1 iphone. The apps make this phone the best. Not sure if I will upgrade right now or not but I am thinking about it
But it's not a guarantee. If you look at the fine print at the bottom of the e-mail it says, "Pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability at an Apple Retail Store. iPhone is sold on a first-come, first-served basis."
Any new features on the update?I read 1pm eat.mex said:WTF I thought the update was supposed to be out
I agree... I think apple customer service and relations is of a rather high caliber... my guess is any reservations not picked up today, might be available for sale or person who reserved it, tomorrow.. guessing its upto the store manager.going to the local apple store today to look at accessories.. so as to have them before the boxes show up at my door friday
You just have to go to "The Apple Store" website and enter your Apple ID & password. You can do it from any computer.
Yeah, hmm - for some reason the "you can putz around on the internet while on the toilet taking a dump" argument isn't exactly swaying me...mex said:
You certainly don't need to run out and get 1 the day it comes out. If you think you would use some of the different features I think it is well worth the money.- Phone aspect - Nothing really better than your average phone. The visual voice mail is a nice feature. Allows you to see a list of your messages and just click on the ones you want to hear, replay only a certain part of the message and delete specific messages with a tap.- Texting - Allows you to follow your whole conversation on the screen. Full keyboard is much easier to use then a regualr phone as well.- Map - This is the feature I use most frequently. With the iphone you have a map in your pocket all the time. GPS pinpoints where you are. You can search for business near you (Great for finding a restaurant, store, or gas station when in unfamiliar territory). Get directions to anywhere. Find out traffic info.- Internet in your pocket - very easy to use and you get full Internet availability (except for Flash) instead of just mobile sites. Great for looking up anything on the go. Good speed too and the new iphone is faster (the "S" in 3Gs)- email - I am a heavy email user so it is great to be able to check it anywhere. Respond faster, clear out emails you don't need to keep and contact people.That is the end of the real beneficial aspects for me. Everything else is gravy. - Tons of free games which are great for passing time while you are waiting in line or have some time to kill. - Make notes for your self or record notes to your self. - Tons of music and radio apps so you can listen to shows from all over the country or your own personal station on Pandora. - Ipod to keep your music with you.- Calendar (I sync mine with a google calendar with my entire schedule.- Weather forecasts- a CameraThere are a bunch of other apps that may fit your needs too.So I think it is very worth it. It is easily the most valuable piece of electronics I own and would have a real hard time without it after having it for a year.Frankbot said:
Yes, it should.
