GreatMightySymp
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12AM PST. Although it can start 10-20 minutes earlier if Apple opens the floodgates early.
(Also could be a little later than that too.)
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
- Thread starter OriginalThinking
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12AM PST. Although it can start 10-20 minutes earlier if Apple opens the floodgates early.
(Also could be a little later than that too.)
That's why I'm planning on preordering the 6 Plus; if it feels awkward I'll just exchange it for a 6.
The Elite
BOSS
Anyone know what these phones cost on contract in Canada?
I may trade in my 5S. I know Bell has a trade in plan. I may also try to trade in at Best Buy where I have a bunch of store credit. I don't have much experience trading in cell phones at Best Buy but it's worth a shot to get the 6+.
I may trade in my 5S. I know Bell has a trade in plan. I may also try to trade in at Best Buy where I have a bunch of store credit. I don't have much experience trading in cell phones at Best Buy but it's worth a shot to get the 6+.
The_Inquisitor
Member
FYI amazon is offering some matches on iPhone trade ins. Just locked in 232 on my iPhone 5 16gb
Edit: nvm. They want it shipped by 18th.
Edit: nvm. They want it shipped by 18th.
DarkChronic
Member
Wait, do all preorders start at 3am EST? I called Verizon today and they said I can preorder at 12am EST.
I have a 16GB 5S and I manage. I never keep pictures/videos on my phone so they don't take up space, and I only put what music I'm listening to at the moment. In every other aspect 16GB works perfectly for me.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Person was wrong. She meant 12am pst.
Really, if you have an iPhone 5 and particularly an iPhone 5s you may want to look into other options because you can get more money than the carrier promotions. If you have a 4 or a 4s, 200$ is a good deal.
Treythalomew
Member
I've ordered iphones from verizon online for the last 4 years and they've always been in line with everyone including Apple at 3 am EST. The homepage notes 12 Pacific right now too.
DarkChronic
Member
Yeah, I figured. Thank you.
Also, anyone buying full price to retain their Verizon grandfathered unlimited plan?
I've had the 16GB with my 4S and my 5. Only since my daughter being born have I had any real struggle with storage.
What model?
JetForceGemini
Banned
Do anyone know how long it's going to take for a ios8 jailbreak to come out
sweetvar26
Member
Guys, help me out here. I'm in Boston right now and I'm heading back to Canada around the 21st. Basically if I buy the phone here I pay much cheaper than the taxes I pay in Canada.
What's the best way to buy an iPhone tonight that actually works with a GSM network? Basically I need an unlocked phone or find a phone that can get unlocked right away.
Any suggestions?
What's the best way to buy an iPhone tonight that actually works with a GSM network? Basically I need an unlocked phone or find a phone that can get unlocked right away.
Any suggestions?
Sorry forgot to put that, 5S 16GB.
Should be 3 AM Eastern / 2 AM Central / 12 PST.
I'm not sure about the carrier sites, but Sprint is sticking to 12 PST for everyone (for instance). I know apple is definitely 12 PST.
Apple website, T-Mobile version.
Digital Snake
Member
The guy at Best Buy told me preorders start on the website at midnight (PST). I really hope I can order 2. (One for me, one for my Mom.)
PUMPED!!
PUMPED!!
sweetvar26
Member
So let me get this right. The T-Mobile version on Apple website is completely unlocked when I pay full price?
I'm guessing that's just out of the country and not within the United States, right?
I had Lumia 1520 for a while and had no problems with the size.
SixPlus for me
http://wmpoweruser.com/iphone-6-plus-vs-lumia-1520-spec-comparison/
SixPlus for me
http://wmpoweruser.com/iphone-6-plus-vs-lumia-1520-spec-comparison/
Nope, it should be unlocked in both. Although you will not be able to use it on VZW or Sprint.
There is nothing to substantiate that it is 2GB.
I'm still waiting for a response to this too. This would definitely change my purchase.
sweetvar26
Member
Alright. Thanks for the tips. Will try to read more...
Nothing1016
Member
Pre-ordering the iPhone 6 Plus 16GB at RadioShack since I work there. Just debating which color.. Gold, Grey, or Silver... Decisions decision.
Edit: I was thinking about getting the 64GB but I still have 1GB left of space on my iPhone 5.
Edit: I was thinking about getting the 64GB but I still have 1GB left of space on my iPhone 5.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
Would I lose my unlimited plan if I do AT&T next?
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Fortunately I have a long time to decide. Either I get a Plus and replace my iPad mini, or I stick with my 5C and get a new iPad mini next month or so when they come out. If I did get the Plus, it won't be for a while. First Virgin needs to start offering them. I'll also need to wait for them to start showing up in the wild and stores to start selling them before I go and try playing with them.
Thing is I really just wanted it to simplify things. I don't need both a mini and a phone, but I like the mini to watch videos on if I never use it for browsing or gaming much. So a 6 Plus would replace that well enough. But if it's not going to fit into my daily usage well then my 5C will live another year and a new mini will find a home.
Thing is I really just wanted it to simplify things. I don't need both a mini and a phone, but I like the mini to watch videos on if I never use it for browsing or gaming much. So a 6 Plus would replace that well enough. But if it's not going to fit into my daily usage well then my 5C will live another year and a new mini will find a home.
I really don't know why they don't just to it Midnight Eastern/ 9 PM PST. I would love to pre-order at 9 pm vs midnight.
I was planning on getting the 6+ but then held a Note 3 in Best Buy today and it was freaking enormous, impossible for me to use one-handed. The reachability feature / one-handed mode is not a good compromise, seems like it'd be a total pain to constantly be activating that just to use the phone.
So I'm getting the regular 4.7" model with 64gb, just not sure what color yet. I kinda think it looks best in silver/white as it seems to hide the antenna lines the most, but space gray is also pretty nice.
So I'm getting the regular 4.7" model with 64gb, just not sure what color yet. I kinda think it looks best in silver/white as it seems to hide the antenna lines the most, but space gray is also pretty nice.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Interfectum
Member
Set an alarm, get up, pre-order, go back to bed?
mingoguaya
Member
I am currently an AT&T Next customer (got a Note 3 last year on the Next program). While some people might knock off the monthly installment plans as a rip off, it is not if you like to change phones every year or just plan on buying the phone for regular price.
e.g. My Note 3 was $700 off contract (or full price). I took it via the Next program and pay $35 monthly for 20 months ( $35x20= $700). I paid taxes when I got my phone and Im paying installments for the next 20 months (8 months left). Lets say I was getting the phone full price, I just pay the $749 and no contract. I can move my phone to wherever I want, what Next does is that it extends the price of the phone for 20 months instead of a lump sum. So if you plan to stay with AT&T, Next is a great plan.
Now, lets say that I want the new iPhone 6+ (which Im planning to get). I just go the store, trade in my phone, pay the taxes on the iPhone and continue paying the new phone. If I were to get the new iPhone on contract, I would have to add $25 monthly to the total of my bill for the whole 24 months of the contract ($25 x 24 = $600 plus the $399 for the iPhone 6+ = $1000 plus taxes).
"B-b-b-b-but mingoguaya, you just lost $350 on the Note 3 for the year you used it!" said someone once. And to this I reply, lets say I bought the Note 3 for a lump $700 + taxes, now if I were to sell it at the current value I will not fetch a lot more than $350. So it would amount to the same if I got it through Next than if I get it off contract pricing.
For a tech geek that needs to have the latest phone and can spare a bit more on the monthly bill, Next is a godsend. Before I would've had to wait two whole years to get a new phone, now I can try new OS's (I havent had an iPhone since the 3GS) every year and if I dont like one, I can go back to the one I like and not have to wait the full two years.
HUELEN10
Member
Absolutely not; get some coffee, caffeine pills, and your favorite cartoon episodes, it's gonna be a loooooooooooooong night!
LyleLanley
Banned
You might be okay if you wake up early enough, around 6 am east coast time, but I wouldn't expect launch day stock to last much longer than that.