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[kaskade]

Hopefully.

I know I will lose it, and demand for a new box, if the specialist insists on opening the box; that's for ME to do when I get home.

I'm pretty sure verizon always opens your box if you do it in store. My friend bought a 5s a few months back and I was with him. It would feel so wrong not being able to open the box myself. Then they just went through all the icloud options for him. THAT'S THE FUN PART DAMMIT.

Good thing I ordered online so I get to open it.

 

[knicks]

https://bgr.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-vs-iphone-6-plus-a8-processor/

 

[Sir Abacus]

It's probably a bit of everything. I'm only getting a 6+ because of the extra battery life and OIS camera. But the yields are probably lower and Apple probably assumed that the 6 would be the more popular model anyway.

 

[HUELEN10]

I just realized something; I was banned from GAF when the iPhone 4 came out, and I've never shared that experience. Perhaps I will later on, it was a doozy!

I'm pretty sure verizon always opens your box if you do it in store. My friend bought a 5s a few months back and I was with him. It would feel so wrong not being able to open the box myself. Then they just went through all the icloud options for him. THAT'S THE FUN PART DAMMIT.

Good thing I ordered online so I get to open it.

Well, Apple never opens the box if you don't want them to once it's out, but they sometimes do it in the back before they bring it out; when that happens, I always ask for another one. So, even if you request otherwise at Verizon, they will still open it? That's shitty.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

https://bgr.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-vs-iphone-6-plus-a8-processor/

Couldn't even be bothered to give a description of what you're linking to?

 

[Mutagenic]

Couldn't even be bothered to give a description of what you're linking to?

He is super happy it's only 1gb. He would have flipped his shit if he knew he was missing out with his regular 6. Read his posts.

 

[nikos]

Dealing with Apple Store employees is so hit or miss. Some of them get that you're cool and understand...some of them have this internal script that they're going to run through no matter what social clues you're giving them.

Hopefully the personal setup thing will just be nothing more than a question and then you can go about your business since they'll be so busy.

I don't even have them unseal the box. I don't want anybody having the pleasure of opening it or touching the phone before I do.

 

[ZeroX03]

I think here they open the box to inspect the phone and show it to you, but don't turn it on. As long as they don't drop it, I'm fine.

 

[twozerotwo]

I just realized something; I was banned from GAF when the iPhone 4 came out, and I've never shared that experience. Perhaps I will later on, it was a doozy!


Well, Apple never opens the box if you don't want them to once it's out, but they sometimes do it in the back before they bring it out; when that happens, I always ask for another one. So, even if you request otherwise at Verizon, they will still open it? That's shitty.

I'm so glad I'm getting it delivered so I don't have to deal with this.

I'm getting my case(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LL5DV9U/?tag=neogaf0e-20) in the mail in a few hours so I can post pics if anyone was interested in the same case.

 

[HUELEN10]

I'm so glad I'm getting it delivered so I don't have to deal with this.

Oh, I won't deal with it, I'll tell it to them straight.

Yes, delivery is nice, but do you really expect it at 8 AM?

 

[dallow_bg]

https://bgr.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-vs-iphone-6-plus-a8-processor/

Interesting that iOS 8 apparently has something for showing memory usage, active processes etc. Bit of a departure.

 

[JackLongRod]

I'm not believing anysite or information until embargo lifts at 6pm.

 

[twozerotwo]

Oh, I won't deal with it, I'll tell it to them straight.

Yes, delivery is nice, but do you really expect it at 8 AM?

Well. I'm at my GI appointment right now and it's 9:35. I usually get my mail around 10 so it should be waiting for me by the time I get home.

EDIT: Just realized you were talking about the iPhone.

I work Friday so there was no way I could've gotten it at 8am so I just ordered online so it could be waiting for me when I get home on Friday.

 

[Pastry]

If I order one from the Apple website when do y'all think it would arrive? I'm just wondering about availability, I don't feel like getting up super early and getting in line so I'm wondering when the earliest I could get it is. My iPhone 5 is fucking up majorly now so I want to get it at soon as possible.

 

[HUELEN10]

If I order one from the Apple website when do y'all think it would arrive? I'm just wondering about availability, I don't feel like getting up super early and getting in line so I'm wondering when the earliest I could get it is. My iPhone 5 is fucking up majorly now so I want to get it at soon as possible.

Why don't you go and try to buy one for yourself right now? It will tell you the delivery estimate prior to payment for the SKU you want.

 

[Sir Abacus]

If I order one from the Apple website when do y'all think it would arrive? I'm just wondering about availability, I don't feel like getting up super early and getting in line so I'm wondering when the earliest I could get it is. My iPhone 5 is fucking up majorly now so I want to get it at soon as possible.

Depends on model, carrier and availability. Go to the Apple website, put in your preferred stuff, see the dates for shipping.

 

[kaskade]

I just realized something; I was banned from GAF when the iPhone 4 came out, and I've never shared that experience. Perhaps I will later on, it was a doozy!


Well, Apple never opens the box if you don't want them to once it's out, but they sometimes do it in the back before they bring it out; when that happens, I always ask for another one. So, even if you request otherwise at Verizon, they will still open it? That's shitty.

They might not if you request it. I believe they mostly do it to activate the phone. I'm sure if you asked they'd let you do it in front of them at least. That stuff is fun to me though. I'm sure about 90% of customers don't give a shit.

 

[serenewarfare]

Interesting that iOS 8 apparently has something for showing memory usage, active processes etc. Bit of a departure.

It doesn't. At least not that I've seen in my 4 months of using it. They have battery usage indicators, but not memory.

 

[Keylime]

There's definitely 3rd party stuff you can download that shows you system data like that, but nothing native that I'm aware of.

 

[HUELEN10]

There's definitely 3rd party stuff you can download that shows you system data like that, but nothing native that I'm aware of.

Which are the best 3rd party utilities then?

 

[MercuryLS]

In getting no bites on my iPhone 5 64gb on kijiji :/

 

[Edag Plata]

How're you Verizon pre-order guys doing with shipping the orders so far?

 

[Cheech]

Which are the best 3rd party utilities then?

There's an app called "System Status" that shows you stuff like running process and CPU utilization. There's a sister app called "Network Analyzer" from the same people.

BTW, the "sealed box" people: if they take your phone out of the box, they typically leave the plastic stuff on the phone so they're not actually touching the phone itself. FFS guys, you realize that people touch these phones at the factory? It's not 100% automated assembly line. I have profound OCD, washing my hands like 50 times a day, I have game console controllers I keep in a drawer and don't let anyone else touch, and I don't even give a shit.

 

[twozerotwo]

FFS guys, you realize that people touch these phones at the factory?

Quit trying to rustle our jimmies with these blatant lies.

 

[muteki]

Preparing for shipment hell sucks.

 

[KevinG]

Preparing for shipment hell sucks.

Agreed. I've got that new electronic itch that nothing can satisfy but progress.

 

[kaskade]

How're you Verizon pre-order guys doing with shipping the orders so far?

I got my tracking number sunday. Very smooth so far. Such a contrast from tmobile last year.

 

[BearPawB]

All in all Verizon seems like it was best of the carrier options

 

[HGStormy]

My order still says processing :'c apple pls

 

[Tabris]

What time do you think I should line up Friday morning based on demand? I was planning 5am but that may not be early enough. 4am?

EDIT: This is to purchase, not for a pre-order.

 

[BearPawB]

What time do you think I should line up Friday morning based on demand? I was planning 5am but that may not be early enough. 4am?

EDIT: This is to purchase, not for a pre-order.

Do you want a 6 or a 6 plus?

Either way I would probably get there the night before. You get there at 5am, id say you have almost no chance.

 

[HUELEN10]

All in all Verizon seems like it was best of the carrier options

I don't understand how honestly.

1. It's CDMA

2. It's so god-dammed expensive. To set up a plan that would fit my needs with them would cost over 250 USD a month.

 

[mackattk]

What time do you think I should line up Friday morning based on demand? I was planning 5am but that may not be early enough. 4am?

EDIT: This is to purchase, not for a pre-order.

10pm or earlier for the night before. I would go around 5-6pm and see how the line is.

 

[Tabris]

Do you want a 6 or a 6 plus?

Either way I would probably get there the night before. You get there at 5am, id say you have almost no chance.

I have lined up at 4-5am for the iPhone 4S, 5, and 5S without issue. I live in Vancouver.

I want a normal 6.

 

[Christopher]

I got mine from T-Mobile no turn around time to as to when the phone will be in my hand.

 

[BearPawB]

I don't understand how honestly.

1. It's CDMA

2. It's so god-dammed expensive. To set up a plan that would fit my needs with them would cost over 250 USD a month.

I meant in regards to actually getting a phone on launch day. ATT sounds like a clusterfuck.

And you have some crazy needs then...

 

[a916]

I have lined up at 4-5am for the iPhone 4S, 5, and 5S without issue. I live in Vancouver.

I want a normal 6.

Wait, for real? I'm in Vancouver (Pacific Center) and I walked in for the 4 at around noon on launch and they had a lot.

Did they have any once everyone else was done?

 

[GalacticMouse]

I don't understand how honestly.

1. It's CDMA

2. It's so god-dammed expensive. To set up a plan that would fit my needs with them would cost over 250 USD a month.

How much data do you use? I have 10GB shared across 3 lines on Verizon with unlimited talk & text for less than that. If it were just the one line with 10GB, it'd be only about $140.

Spoiler

Did I seriously just say "only" to a $140 cell phone bill? The carrier marketers, they're taking hold...

 

[Tabris]

Wait, for real? I'm in Vancouver (Pacific Center) and I walked in for the 4 at around noon on launch and they had a lot.

Did they have any once everyone else was done?

I'm not sure. I was usually between 15th and 30th in line by getting there at 5am. Didn't stick around or come back later to see when they sold out.

 

[nikos]

Should still be taken with a grain of salt, but here's some more information suggesting the 6+ has

Spoiler

1GB

of memory.

http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-plus-1gb-ram/

 

[HUELEN10]

How much data do you use? I have 10GB shared across 3 lines on Verizon with unlimited talk & text for less than that. If it were just the one line with 10GB, it'd be only about $140.

Spoiler

Did I seriously just say "only" to a $140 cell phone bill? The carrier marketers, they're taking hold...

250 USD man, 250 USD. And that is BEFORE tax and fees!

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Should still be taken with a grain of salt, but here's some more information suggesting the 6+ has

Spoiler

1GB

of memory.

http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-plus-1gb-ram/

why is this surprising? Haven't ipads since the ipad 3 had 1 gig of ram with a much higher native res? They aint giving up on 1 gig until they're forced to, kicking and screaming into the 2 gig frontier.

 

[GalacticMouse]

250 USD man, 250 USD. And that is BEFORE tax and fees!

Didn't realize you were talking 3 lines as well. Makes more sense now!

EDIT: I love their other part of the message..."It's $75 cheaper if you agree to >$100/month for the phones!"

 

[JackLongRod]

For everyone lining up Friday

Where do you plan to line up and what time ?

 

[Distresssss]

Should still be taken with a grain of salt, but here's some more information suggesting the 6+ has

Spoiler

1GB

of memory.

http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-plus-1gb-ram/

I actually was considering the 6+ but 1GB of ram seems like a limiting factor to me.


I don't know. It's hard to choose between that and the Note 4 but I'll probably just get the Note 4.

 

[borghe]

250 USD man, 250 USD. And that is BEFORE tax and fees!

Why wouldn't you just take the $175 version?

 

[Tadale]

At this point I'm pretty convinced that my phones won't be making it to me from Verizon this weekend, so I'm thinking about waiting in line at one of the local Apple stores in Atlanta.

I have always got my apple stuff through preoders delivered on release day, so the experience is completely new to me. If I go by myself, would they allow me to buy two phones for my wife and I or is there a one per person limit?

 

[HUELEN10]

Didn't realize you were talking 3 lines as well. Makes more sense now!

Wanna know what's even more crazy?

I'd still be paying a fortune with just me, which is an option.

Why wouldn't you just take the $175 version?

Still overpriced, plus I would have to regularly get new hardware!

 

[commish]

Should still be taken with a grain of salt, but here's some more information suggesting the 6+ has

Spoiler

1GB

of memory.

http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-plus-1gb-ram/

I'm not understanding, why is that a spoiler?

 

[kaskade]

I'm not understanding, why is that a spoiler?

Probably because a lot of people seem to be thinking it's 2 gb.