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[Malleymal]

wtf.... I told myself i would hold off.. but its my birthday.. I am up now and I don't have to go into the office until 12 pm...

If this is delivered on the 14th, I will be down in Miami for work til the 20th... .. i wonder if they will ship to my hotel and I would want to set it up but I won't have my IMAC with all my music on it... I might as well wait.

 

[Evlar]

I'm not worried about that. Antennagate was an isolated event. They rarely have to correct serious defects like that.. 4s is basically the original iPhone 4 design anyway, with a few refinements. The defects have been worked out. It should be fine.

Exactly. This is one benefit of getting the half-step revisions.

 

[IronFistedChampion]

Lol. While black is kinda masculine, I don't think white is feminine. Nor would I care anyway. Actually, white electronics remind me of oldschool import Japanese consoles like the white PC engine, white Saturn... as well as the OG iPod of course. It has a connotation of "futuristic" in my mind.. but that could be an outdated notion. Anyway doesn't matter.

Lol I might get a white OtterBox case for whenever I feel like I want a White iPhone for a cool panda look haha.

 

[duracell017]

Applecare+ or not Applecare+?

 

[VeryGooster]

IT HAS BEGUN!

 

[CharminUltra]

Well I kind of wanted to wait for a month or so since the early adopters usually get fucked like last year with the proximity sensor issues and stuff... Is anyone else worried about this?

Do you live close to an Apple Store? If so I wouldn't worry too much about launch day issues as Apple is usually pretty good at replacing defective products. It is usually as easy as setting up a Genius Bar appointment.

 

[blitz64]

apple store account is down now.

 

[randrews]

I have a number with Virgin Canada at the moment. Does anyone know if I'll be able to set up my iphone 4s with my old number if I buy it unlocked from the apple store using the same provider?

 

[Scalibur]

Applecare+ or not Applecare+?

If you are planning on keeping the phone for the full 2 years it is a worthwhile investment, especially since it covers accidents. If for some reason you crack the screen or get it damaged by water you are still covered. If you want to flip it next year for an iPhone 5, you may want to pass.

 

[Evlar]

apple store account is down now.

Awesome. Got my info updated just in time.

 

[cnizzle06]

So, how do I find out if I'm eligible for an upgrade?

 

[IronFistedChampion]

If you are planning on keeping the phone for the full 2 years it is a worthwhile investment, especially since it covers accidents. If for some reason you crack the screen or get it damaged by water you are still covered. If you want to flip it next year for an iPhone 5, you may want to pass.

No...

 

[Pollux]

Awesome. Got my info updated just in time.

Wait what do i have to update? will i still be able to preorder a phone?

 

[Evlar]

Wait what do i have to update? will i still be able to preorder a phone?

I just had to update my shipping address. I also turned on Express Checkout, but I don't know if it'll even be available for the iPhone 4S pre-orders.

 

[Dynamic3]

Applecare+ or not Applecare+?

Can you get damage insurance through Verizon as you can with Androids?

 

[Pollux]

I just had to update my shipping address. I also turned on Express Checkout, but I don't know if it'll even be available for the iPhone 4S pre-orders.

Gotcha. How fast is this expected to sell out online?

 

[The Lamonster]

Gotcha. How fast is this expected to sell out online?

Someone said the iPhone 4 sold out in 20 hours. And there may be less hype for this one, but who knows.

 

[Particle Physicist]

No...

I thought this is the new Applecare that allows for accidental damage?

 

[Chuck (Old)]

Is it true that you can't toggle between 720p and 1080p video recording?

 

[GodfatherX]

I thought this is the new Applecare that allows for accidental damage?

since nearly all warranties are moving very strongly against accidental damage I would doubt it though I don't know for sure, the applecare on my MBP was over 30% of what I paid for it

 

[Pollux]

Is it true that you can't toggle between 720p and 1080p video recording?

If true that's going to mean no video recording for me. I'm only getting the 16g. But if i record I can just transfer it to my computer that night. no need to keep it on the phone....

 

[VeryGooster]

Someone said the iPhone 4 sold out in 20 hours. And there may be less hype for this one, but who knows.

Not trying to undermine what the 4S is, because it's a hell of an update, but I'm curious myself. iPhone 4 was a hell of a leap from the 3GS but was still tied only to AT&T. The Store page crashed and after you were done setting your phone up and tried to order, nothing would go through. I sat all night and didn't get my order in until the damned sun rose on the AT&T site. Wondering how smooth it'll be considering the people who are staying on their current models and availability on three carriers now.

I sound so paranoid. Ugh. It'd be one thing if I was staying on the same network but I'm also going to a family plan from individual in addition.

Also, no video toggling. That's how they get you to justify the 64 GB model.

 

[SRidge52]

It's nearing zero hour and I still can't decide on the 32 and 64GB model. I plan to resell it when the 5 comes out(whenever that is), so maybe 64gb is the route...

But I still don't know!

 

[3N16MA]

since nearly all warranties are moving very strongly against accidental damage I would doubt it though I don't know for sure, the applecare on my MBP was over 30% of what I paid for it

Apple introduced AppleCare+ which cover accidental damage. Accidental damage covers two accidents at $49 replacement fee.

 

[border]

Applecare+ or not Applecare+?

I don't think it's worth it since it doesn't cover loss or theft. But at the same time I'm still looking for a reliable insurance policy that does cover those things...

 

[IronFistedChampion]

I just had to update my shipping address. I also turned on Express Checkout, but I don't know if it'll even be available for the iPhone 4S pre-orders.

I want to get mine delivered to my job, does that mean I have to update my shipping address too? The site says "we'll be back soon" so I can't do anything right now :/

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Wait, there's Applecare for accidental damage now?

Fuck me I knew I should have waited a few weeks, I bought Applecare on my iPhone literally two weeks ago.

 

[duracell017]

If you are planning on keeping the phone for the full 2 years it is a worthwhile investment, especially since it covers accidents. If for some reason you crack the screen or get it damaged by water you are still covered. If you want to flip it next year for an iPhone 5, you may want to pass.

okay good point. thanks. I am planning on keeping it for two years.

 

[Goreomedy]

Black 64gb for me. Switcheasy Nude case.

 

[duracell017]

Wait, there's Applecare for accidental damage now?

Fuck me I knew I should have waited a few weeks, I bought Applecare on my iPhone literally two weeks ago.

Yup two incidents for $49 each.

 

[Chuck (Old)]

Also, no video toggling. That's how they get you to justify the 64 GB model.

Thanks for the answer. That's disappointing... I'm more than likely going to go with the 64 anyway but I'd have preferred to shoot in 720p. Here's hoping a jailbreak "feature" allows just that.

Apple introduced AppleCare+ which cover accidental damage. Accidental damage covers two accidents at $49 replacement fee.

Oh nice.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Yup two incidents for $49 each.

I wonder if I'm automatically updated since I bought it so recently.

 

[SuperPac]

Wait, there's Applecare for accidental damage now?

Fuck me I knew I should have waited a few weeks, I bought Applecare on my iPhone literally two weeks ago.

The new AppleCare+ is different than regular AppleCare - I believe for the + plan you have to buy it at the time of purchase. Regular AppleCare, you can buy it after.

 

[IronFistedChampion]

So apparently I can't get my phone shipped to my job because the Billing address has to match the one on my AT&T account :/

 

[nataku]

Ugh, no upgrade eligibility reset for Sprint yet. Anyone else have their eligibility reset after returning a phone? How long does it usually take to show in their system? It's been a couple days now.

I knew I should have called them weeks ago.

 

[CharminUltra]

okay good point. thanks. I am planning on keeping it for two years.

That's what I say every year

 

[duracell017]

So apparently I can't get my phone shipped to my job because the Billing address has to match the one on my AT&T account :/

Oh really? There's no separate shipping destination? darn.

 

[duracell017]

That's what I say every year

lol.

 

[SuicideUZI]

It's nearing zero hour and I still can't decide on the 32 and 64GB model. I plan to resell it when the 5 comes out(whenever that is), so maybe 64gb is the route...

But I still don't know!

heh im in the same boat. I dont have an issue with space on my current 32GB iPhone 4 even with almost 2000 songs on it, but if I decided to start taking more advantage of the new 1080p video camera I could see 32GB becoming a problem.

However If I understood from the press conference correctly if you subscribe to iTunes Match then your music library will be stored on iCloud where you can stream all your music and only the ones you "listen to the most" will be cached on the device so that could end up saving about half the space that I'm using now on my current iPhone.

I'm just wondering if I'd run into problems doing it that way as 3G can be flaky at times and certain areas and would not be able to stream well enough

 

[Prologue]

When you pre order from apple, are you charged the full amount right there and then?

 

[JackEtc]

So that failed miserably. Laid in bed for an hour and 45 minutes, waiting to fall asleep to wake back up at 2:45. Nothing. If I did it now I'd be getting less than an hour of sleep before waking up again, which is bad.

Hopefully this doesn't take long and I can get a few hours sleep before sleep.

 

[duracell017]

1 hr 11 mins left...

 

[duracell017]

When you pre order from apple, are you charged the full amount right there and then?

I believe you are charged when it ships. Cant remember.

 

[3N16MA]

When you pre order from apple, are you charged the full amount right there and then?

CC's usually do not get charged until a product ships.

 

[Aske]

So that failed miserably. Laid in bed for an hour and 45 minutes, waiting to fall asleep to wake back up at 2:45. Nothing. If I did it now I'd be getting less than an hour of sleep before waking up again, which is bad.

Hopefully this doesn't take long and I can get a few hours sleep before sleep.

Glad I'm not the only one. The more tired I get, the less I care about pre-ordering the damn phone. But I don't want to skip the pre-orders and end up having to wait for months. Only one more hour.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Ugh if the billing and shipping addresses have to match I'm screwed as I won't be home on launch day and need it sent someplace else.

 

[JackEtc]

Glad I'm not the only one. The more tired I get, the less I care about pre-ordering the damn phone. But I don't want to skip the pre-orders and end up having to wait for months. Only one more hour.

See, I wasn't even getting tired. I was too preoccupied thinking and worrying about sleeping through the alarm that I wouldn't get up.

Fuck, and I have work after school tomorrow. Dammit dammit dammit

 

[LyleLanley]

Ugh if the billing and shipping addresses have to match I'm screwed as I won't be home on launch day and need it sent someplace else.

Yeah, this would be a pain in the ass for me. Is this only the case if you order direct from ATT or will this be a problem on Apples site as well?

 

[IronFistedChampion]

Yeah, this would be a pain in the ass for me. Is this only the case if you order direct from ATT or will this be a problem on Apples site as well?

Your AT&T billing address has to match your Apple shipping address I believe.

By the way, I think I'm now going with a White 16GB. With the extra 5GB of iCloud storage I think I'm gonna have to pass on the 32GB...

 

[criesofthepast]

I know with Apple's site you can ship the item to a different address than the billing address. I don't know if they just added this feature because I just noticed it about 2 hours ago. Don't remember it being an option the other times I've bought things from the site.