Long Lines? What to Expect on Release Day??

[cpl55]

Hi, all -

I am just as excited as you - as a longtime Mac nut, I can't wait to have Mac OS on my phone!

Do Cingular stores near you seem to be keeping "reservation" lists for the iPhone? I am curious, because I know that in one of the AT&T company memos, it clearly stated that there will be no pre-ordering and no waiting lists for the iPhone. Yet, I've read that 65% or more of Cingular stores have been taking names and have extensive lists. I hope that's not the case, because that will really screw any of us who want to get there REALLY early to ensure that we get one!

[archer6]

Originally Posted by joe

No, I was referring to your comments about "obsolete artifacts from Apple" not about technology in general. You implied that Apple is churning out another new product with obsolete technology. I disagree that Apple is trending toward this behavior. Au contraire!

Oh I see, yes in retrospect I agree with you, and see how it could have been interpreted.

That's one of the disadvantages of this kind of communication. Actually I was making a joke, and I guess it did not come across that way.

What I really meant was that I have quite a "collection" of Apple laptops, iPods, etc. from the past, that are now obsolete. (just like any other tech product) Then as a joke I chose the word "Artifact" like an old treasure in a museum.

Because I love Apple products so much, and they are so well made that they stay looking like new, I simply keep them rather than sell them. Like a museum of Apple history. So it was not meant to be critical or negative.

I have been a huge Apple advocate and loyal customer for a long time. In fact, just two weeks ago I bought my second new MacBook Pro and it's just terrific. The improvements over first MacBook Pro (that I bought the day they were released) are very noticeable. It runs so much cooler, and more quiet than the first one. I also like the additional speed from the upgraded processor, and the additional ram I added.

You brought up "trends" which reminds me of how well Apple has been doing recently, I just read an article stating that sales of Apple notebook computers was up 94% in April. That's a fantastic result, proving there are many loyal customers out there like myself that buy a lot of Apple products.

Here is the link to that article:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles..._in_april.html

Cheers....

[b7bydesign]

Originally Posted by cpl55

Hi, all -

I am just as excited as you - as a longtime Mac nut, I can't wait to have Mac OS on my phone!

Do Cingular stores near you seem to be keeping "reservation" lists for the iPhone? I am curious, because I know that in one of the AT&T company memos, it clearly stated that there will be no pre-ordering and no waiting lists for the iPhone. Yet, I've read that 65% or more of Cingular stores have been taking names and have extensive lists. I hope that's not the case, because that will really screw any of us who want to get there REALLY early to ensure that we get one!

Ive been to two cingular stores in my area. the first store in nashville said they started a list, but it got so large in just two days that they threw it out. the other store here in knoxville said they will not be doing a list.

[joe]

Originally Posted by archer6

You brought up "trends" which reminds me of how well Apple has been doing recently

You brought up "trends" but thanks for the clarification.

[ColsTiger]

With three corporate Cingular stores in my home town, I'm hoping I can find a comfortable line at one of them. I've got my iPod all loaded up with current content to help me pass the time.

[mlass]

You can't have a line outside the store at 6pm (At&t memo states they will expect lines and be ready) and have a manager taking a list (memo states no pre-orders) and not expect the crowd to get upset when the manager ask at 6pm if you are on the list to buy a phone. Think about the Legal issues the Store Manager could face for a stunt like that. If there are pre-order lists out there, the store manager will most likely be looking for another JOB come Monday. Remember People, these are Corporate stores. They will be risking there job.