I tried using the Apple Store app at midnight on Friday morning
eastern time, and it wasn't quite ready for taking orders for the
iPhone 5 at that time. Then, when I tried about quarter till six
on Friday morning, I was indeed given the two week time frame.
And, well, grin, as I mentioned on another list, seeing as this
meant I wasn't going to be able to get the phone delivered on the
first day folks could receive them, I promptly put the money I
had gotten out of my savings account back in there and decided to
wait a bit longer. Out of curiosity, when I checked again Friday
night, I was given a two to three week time for the phone to be
shipped, and that is the same time frame I'm being given as I
check now on this Sunday evening. Now, when I pre-ordered the
iPhone 4S last year, I was able to do so on the Friday evening
after I got home from work, and get it delivered on that first
available day. I recall trying to order it that morning before I
went to work, but I was kind of rushing and just wasn't quite
doing everything correctly.
----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne Merritt <[email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date sent: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:45:54 -0500
Subject: Re: A Tip for A T & T Wireless Customers Who Are
Thinking AboutUpgrading to iPhone 5
For what it's worth, I've seen several references on Twitter
tonight
that Apple sold out of the pre-orders for next week's phones
within 60
minutes. I was able to pre-order mine over the phone with Apple
several hours ago, and it should be sent out within 2-3 weeks.
Though
the wait is a little long, at least I'll be garanteed an iPhone
5,
unlike the many people I have a feeling who will show up the day
it is
in stores and have to go back and forth to/from the store, or
from
store to store, in order to find one in stock. It will be hard
to
wait, but at least I can put iOS 6 on my iPhone 4 next week and
start
playing with things a little.
Regards,
Wayne
On 9/14/12, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote:
It's funny because I don't know of anyone who is
underwhealmed by the
iPhone 5. In fact, I think there was more negative reaction to
the 4 and 4S
among the people I know than the 5. I think that we really
sometimes miss
the point of these releases because we naturally look at the
accessibility
features over anything else.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, [email protected]
Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION
AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
On Sep 14, 2012, at 10:48 PM, "M. Taylor" <[email protected]>
wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I went into the A T & T Wireless store a few hours ago to see if
I am
eligible for an upgrade. Somehow I knew I wouldn't be but I
just wanted
to
confirm (Smile). Not that it matters as I have decided to
purchase
iPhone
5.
I was amazed at the fact that the store was jam-packed with
customers.
While I no longer frequent the A T & T Wireless or Verizon
Wireless
stores
as much as I used to, I visit enough to have been truly
surprised. There
was a waiting list to enter the store.
I asked the receptionist why the store was so busy and she said
it was
because of all the people who are pre-ordering iPhone 5.
It would appear that not everyone was underwhelmed by Apple's
keynote
presentation.
After leaving the store, I decided to go over to the Verizon
Wireless
store
and, it too, was jam-packed with people preordering.
All I can say is that there appears to be something magical
about the
Apple-effect, as I have come to think of it.
By the way, I decided not to wait at the A T & T wireless store.
The
receptionist reminded me that I can check to see if I am
eligible for an
upgrade by doing the following from my iPhone:
1.
Open the Phone App.
2.
Switch to the Dial Pad.
3.
Dial *639#
4.
Tap the Call button. By the way, 6 3 9 spells the word NEW.
You will
receive a text message stating your eligibility status.
Mark
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