Best Place To Buy the iPhone On Launch Day
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I'd prefer an Apple Store, but unfortunately there isn't one anywhere close to me,,, so I might have to settle for a AT&T/Cingular store.
I'm wondering if the individual stores will sell out and it might be a wise move to order online w/ FEDEX overnight delivery. My guess is that Apple.com will have these in large quantities. Question is...can I wait a day. Do I risk missing the sure thing for an extra day with the iPhone.
I agree (and so does Steve Jobs)
, looks like AT&T stores are the way to go if you want a B&M. I remember a few sites had maps of locations/stock for Wii/PS3's. I'm already starting to map out my AT&T stores.Anyone know where I can get some cheap concrete jungle camping gear. My needs are minimal.
-Chris
I did the same thing earlier today. Since only corporately owned AT&T stores are supposed to get the iPhone, how do you tell the difference. I did a search on AT&T's site for store locations near me. The list has two types: "Cingular Wireless" and "Cingular Wireless Authorized Retailer." Can I safely assume that the ones labeled "Cingular Wireless" are corporate stores and the others are not?
I believe so.
I'm either buying mine online from Apple.com or at the Apple store depending on when it is finally released and the launch details. If they offer preordering online, then I'll buy from Apple.com with overnight shipping.
Same here. I asked my local Cingular store if they would have the iPhone during or shortly after the release date and they said no, and they said they didn't know of any other Cingular stores in the area that would.I believe so.
I'm either buying mine online from Apple.com or at the Apple store depending on when it is finally released and the launch details. If they offer preordering online, then I'll buy from Apple.com with overnight shipping.
If you are able to pre-order you might be able to get it the same day it is available in the stores, if they are working the iPhone the same way. I was able to do that when I purchased Panther.I'm wondering if the individual stores will sell out and it might be a wise move to order online w/ FEDEX overnight delivery. My guess is that Apple.com will have these in large quantities. Question is...can I wait a day. Do I risk missing the sure thing for an extra day with the iPhone.
My concern is if there's any hassel setting up or transferring my cingular account/SIM card, or WHATEVER to the iPhone. If I'm in the store (Apple or AT&T/Cingular), chances are someone there can help me trouble shoot.I'm wondering if the individual stores will sell out and it might be a wise move to order online w/ FEDEX overnight delivery. My guess is that Apple.com will have these in large quantities. Question is...can I wait a day. Do I risk missing the sure thing for an extra day with the iPhone.
The Magic of the Apple Store
For me, its going to be the actual Apple store, because nothing compares to being completely surrounded by all the beautiful products
For me, its going to be the actual Apple store, because nothing compares to being completely surrounded by all the beautiful products
I wouldn't worry about that too much. If you get the iPhone from the online store and have a problem setting it up you can always go to an Apple or AT&T store for assistance. I think getting an iPhone will be the most difficult part of the entire process.
You should be able to simply transfer your SIM card over to the iPhone and voila! Regardless, IMO the main problem will be getting the iPhone itself.
I don't know.... I'm starting to think that all of the brouhaha over whether or not there will be too few phones is getting out of control. I'm going to (possibly foolishly, I'll admit) believe Jobs when he says there will be enough phones to fulfill demand. That said, I'll get mine at ATT so I don't have to mess around with setting it up myself.
At&t store is my only option unless we can pre-order them and expect them to arrive the same day or earlier. No Apple stores in my town and I don't feel like driving to Atlanta to get one.
But there might be a data plan requirement to purchase the phone.
I think you'll find that all Apple stores will be selling At&t plans now as At&t agents. That's why At&t had to work on their signal at all Apple Store locations before the release.
I will be going to a local AT&T store and if that doesn't (which it 99.9999% should) Then I am going to bribe someone over the phone at the Apple store which is over a hour away lol.