Treythalomew
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Holy crap, no Gold at an Apple Store is nuts. I don't even have an Apple store within 100 miles so I'm settling for online ordering too since I don't want to end up with whatever scraps carriers are getting.
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Holy crap, no Gold at an Apple Store is nuts. I don't even have an Apple store within 100 miles so I'm settling for online ordering too since I don't want to end up with whatever scraps carriers are getting.
Your store has the cheapest iPhones in the world, they will be gone.
That's a bit scary. I'll see what is available tomorrow at my local stores and then go online if I have to.
Technosteve
Banned
I know =(
friskykillface
Banned
so i got a question, im looking to buy the t-mobile unlocked 5s tomorrow, but im already on a pre paid t-mobile plan 4G with my nexus 4.
can i just take out the chip and put it in the iphone 5s? like a plug and play, without calling t-mobile.
thanks in advance
can i just take out the chip and put it in the iphone 5s? like a plug and play, without calling t-mobile.
thanks in advance
Thinking of buying an iPhone 5S at Best Buy tomorrow (if I can get one). However, I don't have a contract upgrade. I'm going to be trading in some old phones I have. Anyways, long story short on Best Buy's site it lists the retail price outside of the 2 year contract but it says (replacement phone only).
Does that mean Best Buy won't sell me a copy for retail tomorrow? That they are only doing 2 year contracts? I've heard of some stores doing that at launch.
Does that mean Best Buy won't sell me a copy for retail tomorrow? That they are only doing 2 year contracts? I've heard of some stores doing that at launch.
The iPhone 5s uses a nano sim while the Nexus 4 uses a micro sim. You either need to buy a new sim through t-mobile or cut your micro sim to a nano. There are guides online to do it. It's fairly easy.
Best Buy is a lot more picky about selling phones with contracts over outright, but they are fully able to sell a phone for full price. It's really going to depend on your local staff and how much their manager sucks.
Ready to try to order one online as soon as the gates open, but I can't decide what color to get. I really like the black 4 I have now, but the two-color gray/black back of the gray 5S is a little off-putting. Maybe I'll get silver, even if I'm not a big fan of the white front.
cevansdust
Neo Member
Hopefully the leather cases are going to be available tonight as well. I'm picking the phone up through Verizon but want the red case as well.
Alright. I'll try my luck tomorrow, and see what happens.
I actually like my HTC One, so I'm not going to care if I can't get one tomorrow. But I'll try!
What is everyone's favorite color?
An Apple store employee told me tonight that it will not renew your contract until it ships. He said that if you order online, then come in store and purchase, their system will automatically cancel the online order and you will not be charged.
I can't confirm what he said is accurate, but I've been wondering how all of this works myself. If what he said is true, it seems like it would be in everyone's best interest to order online even if you are planning on going to the store.
Anyone else have any insight?
sweetvar26
Member
I don't get it. Can you explain this?
You mean when you trade in a phone and get the price down to $200?
friskykillface
Banned
ok thanks, will cut the sim myself but does this mean that i can pop in my chip with no problems , i don't have to call t-mobile to activate/re activate it. will it be activated with my current pre paid plan?
EatinOlives
Member
The 5S is the same dimensions as the 5, right? Hopefully it is, because then I won't have to buy another case 
Jazzy Network
Member
Dunno bout T-Mo, but AT&T I think you have to call to switch from an Android to an iPhone plan. Same price, but they use different plans.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
It's 4am in Sheffield. There are 200 people in the Meadowhall Apple Store queue.
The 5S is the same dimensions as the 5, right? Hopefully it is, because then I won't have to buy another case
Flash is a bit different, might still work for your case though.
question re: online store -
When does your order 'lock in' your place in the queue? When you add to cart, when you click checkout - or when everything at the end is all set and done?
Should I be pre-entering credit card details, etc., now - and how much can I trust the ship dates? I'll be moving october 6, so the expected arrival time is very important for whether I place an order.
When does your order 'lock in' your place in the queue? When you add to cart, when you click checkout - or when everything at the end is all set and done?
Should I be pre-entering credit card details, etc., now - and how much can I trust the ship dates? I'll be moving october 6, so the expected arrival time is very important for whether I place an order.
Wal-Marts are open 24 hours, but their cellular sales center is open during normal business hours only.
Awww really? I am getting an iPhone to practice development but I still plan on using my GS4 most of the time. I was hoping I could just SIM swap whenever I got the urge to switch phones.
I just changed to mobile share if that makes a difference.
What kinda monstrosity is this? I switched from iPhone to WP7 last year with just a switch of a SIM.
Jugendstil
Member
There's one a couple of blocks from my apartment that I'm sort of tempted to try but I wouldn't be able to make it there till after work tomorrow.
Got the Shakes
Member
3.5 hours until Apple's online orders go live, and I still haven't decided if I want to upgrade to the 5S from my 5.
that is about the untoughest call there is
The jump from 4 to 5 was pretty big IMO. Every time I compare my dad's iPhone 4 to my 5, I can't imagine going back to the smaller screen. It also is a much quicker phone. 5s have even more improvements than 5.
So I would say the jump from 4s to 5s is definitely worth it.
Thaedolus
Member
So, let's say I want the least hassle option available: can I go into a verizon store tomorrow and have them make a plan change for me and, assuming supplies are exhausted, have the back order a 5S for me? I need to switch my family plan over to the share everything plan. I'm dropping off my unlimited dated to get the upgrade price, but the overall monthly rate for our five devices will drop by 50 bucks...
So, walk in, handle the deal and wait for it arrive?
So, walk in, handle the deal and wait for it arrive?
Jazzy Network
Member
I am, but mainly because 16GB of storage just isn't working for me anymore. Going the full 64GB this time.
Honestly, if not for that, I probably wouldn't be upgrading, since my contract isn't up until next year. But if you're eligible for an upgrade, why not?
This is my dilemma though with a current iPhone 5 in slate, which I think is one of the most beautiful pieces of electronics ever. The space grey hasn't charmed me in photos, but the black elements of a white faced phone, proxy sensor and especially the black border of the LCD, irk me a lot.
grap3fruitman
Banned
Target's site isn't listing the 64GB gold... I'm going to be so upset if they don't have it in store tomorrow.
Jazzy Network
Member
EatinOlives
Member
It's a sleeve pouch case, so flash/camera placement won't matter. Thanks!
It seems like the consensus is to order from the carriers site. I think I have decided on the Gold which will probably be the hardest to get. yolo n shit.
Macho Madness
Member
Can't decide on Silver or Space Grey! Help!