Apple initiates pre-orders for iPhone 4S - Page 6

Originally Posted by Katonah

I think the solution is to avoid the crunch (even though these websites should be able to handle it) and not stress out over buggy-ness.

I woke up at a leisurely 8am, logged onto apple.com store at 8:30 and ordered my 4s by 8:32. Smooth with no problems.....

Originally Posted by anantksundaram

An ordering process on Apple's website this morning that was as smooth as my morning cuppa! 5 minutes.

Mmmmm. 64/W/ATT, says will arrive October 14.

Originally Posted by NOFEER

oh and BTW, all the fud on forums about disappointment is laughable....I'll bet a record first day.....any takers?

Originally Posted by RichL

Apple UK now showing a 1-2 week lead time.

But pre-orders are now up on Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile and 3. O2 have said that they won't be taking reservations and it'll be first come, first served next Friday.

Originally Posted by uguysrnuts

C'mon. We already know that real Apple customers already know that predicting record sales on the iPhone is like saying the sun comes out during the day and the moon at night.

Actually, many aren't even concerned about sales. We just want our darn iPhones delivered or on our sweaty palms already.

Originally Posted by airnerd

just placed my orders for two 4S, a white and a black for two lines on ATT...with applecare+.

Now just waiting on that email. I wasn't prepared to have to do two separate orders, but I did and I hope they both go through. Was able to keep unlimited through Apple site, ATT wasn't so sure. It said it was changing my plan, but wouldn't tell me what it was changing too. For $30 it could be the enterprise plan and I didn't want to risk it. Apple told me it would still be unlimited.

Here's hoping everything continues to be smooth as a babies tookus.

Originally Posted by manny805

I did the exact same order about two hours ago, but haven't received a confirmation email. I'm sure we'll get it though. On the iPad 2 launch, I received mine about four hours after the order.

Can you get into "Check Order Status"? I am getting the "We'll be back soon" message.

Originally Posted by coffeetime

You'd think that Apple and AT&T would have their shit together on this whole iPhone ordering process by now. You'd think...

I got early and placed an order to upgrade my original iPhone (June of 2007), staying with AT&T. All went smooth. Then I tried to upgrade my spouse's old freebie flip-phone (July of 2007), only to have the Apple Store display a message telling me that it couldn't do it, and to contact AT&T. Which I did a little later on in the morning. The rep said that our second phone was ineligible for an upgrade. Turns out that my earlier order reset the contract date, which made it look like the flip-phone was newly under contract. Talked to a supervisor, who apologized and said that, yes, the old flip-phone was indeed eligible for an upgrade, and she turned me over to an Apple rep, who took my information only to turn me over to another Apple rep, who basically said that they were only taking one order per customer. If I wanted a phone for my spouse, then I should drive to an Apple or AT&T store (where I live, that will be several gallons of gas away and a ferry boat fare and lots of time spent). Sorry, Steve Jobs, about making you turn over before you are even in your grave, but this is not good customer service.

Originally Posted by nunyabinez

Reading these posts has been very entertaining. I got up and took my daughter to school at 8:00 mountain time, had some cereal and around 9:00 went to Apple.com and placed my order including paying for it in about 5 minutes. This was for wife's 3g. Kept unlimited plan (though she never gets close to 4gigs).

There was no way that I was going to get up at midnight to order a new phone. What Apple has done is to fix the supply issue so that they won't run out quickly, but it is quite another issue to handle temporary giant spikes in web and database traffic. The reason I didn't get up early is that I knew I would be colliding with the hordes of rabid fanboys who have little self control. Disclaimer: I am myself a fanboy and somewhat lacking in self-control when I want something bad. But I have had enough experience with this process to know that if you move too early you create grief for yourself. I would prefer to wait 9 hours and complete the transaction completely rather than only be able to reserve and then be in limbo until I get an email. Or spend an hour waiting for what should take only five minute.

And the initial hiccup isn't going to hurt Apple. The people that were ordering at 12:01 are so rabid for their iPhone that Tim Cook could piss in their coffee in front of them and they would still be happy as long as they got their new phone. So, by October 14th all will be forgotten. Now, AT&T will still get some hard feelings, but what's new?

Originally Posted by airnerd

That is what I am nervous about. Even though the numbers are separate and the orders went through, I will feel better when I have confirmation emails.

Originally Posted by nunyabinez

The people that were ordering at 12:01 are so rabid for their iPhone that Tim Cook could piss in their coffee in front of them and they would still be happy as long as they got their new phone.

Originally Posted by inoutsider

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2:25 AM Apple sent me reservation notice
2:35 AM AT&T's pre-order started working and I placed my order, got a confirmation in a few minutes

4:20 AM Apple sends me an email to go ahead with my order (Deadline: Saturday 5PM)


Now, what happens if I let it expire ? Will Apple cancel my order that I placed through ATT ? (Apple knows the phone number and a/c details associated with my reservation)

Anyone know if my order through ATT is in trouble ?

Originally Posted by 1swift

I dont think so

I got a reservation through apple, but I didnt like that and stayed on the line with ATT, finally got through and did my order, it's complete now

Apple then sent me a letter saying it couldnt fulfill my reservation anyway. I'm not sure what to think but I dont think they'll cancel your att order