This is unconfirmed. The two "sources" are not cited. I find it hard to believe that with all the problems Apple had late in the development cycle (battery issues, software updates, etc) that they have been able to just crank out 3 million iPhones. I'm still banking on 200-300k units at launch with production slowly increasing from there.
I wish I knew how many AT&T stores there were. Since most stores expect to be getting 30-40 units, you could just multiply the two numbers, plus an estimate of 50-100 per Apple store (of which there are not that many) to figure out how many iPhones there really will be at launch.
Edit: so apparently there are roughly 10,000 AT&T stores, but I think that includes those tiny kiosk stores which probably one get more than a couple of iPhones. Even at 40 phones for every single store, that's only 400,000. Throw in the 150 or so Apple stores at 100 iPhones apiece, and you're still looking at a total of less than half a million.
Come to think of it even 200K is overestimating. As of 2006 there are around 180 stores open in the US. Plus around 1,800 AT&T retail stores. Based on this, on the day of the launch there will be approximately 1800*40 + 180*100 = 90,000 iPhones sold. Or maybe not
There may be 10,000 AT&T 'resellers' but only approximately 2000 corporate locations will be selling the iPhone.
Hm, has it been said that the iPhone will not be available at resellers? I missed have missed that memo I got the 10,000 number from an article on Yahoo, so perhaps it's inaccurate.
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Come to think of it even 200K is overestimating. As of 2006 there are around 180 stores open in the US. Plus around 1,800 AT&T retail stores. Based on this, on the day of the launch there will be approximately 1800*40 + 180*100 = 90,000 iPhones sold. Or maybe not
I feel like Apple would be foolish to come to market with less than 200,000 iPhones. Demand is going to be pretty strong, and the hype is greater than that for the PS3/Wii, both of which had well over 200,000 units available at launch. I still think the actual number will be between a quarter and half a million. Apple is generally pretty good about supply issues, so I don't think they'll let the shelves sit empty for long, and will continue to bring iPhones out as fast as they possibly can, although that won't stop us from buying them faster than they can make them
It would be especially amazing, as the iPhone is black (and chrome).
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AT&T network crashes, no customer is able to use their phones.
Problem seems to originate from all the bandwidth being used by the new 3,000,000 iPhones that were activated at over 2000 Apple & AT&T stores.
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This is unconfirmed. The two "sources" are not cited. I find it hard to believe that with all the problems Apple had late in the development cycle (battery issues, software updates, etc) that they have been able to just crank out 3 million iPhones. I'm still banking on 200-300k units at launch with production slowly increasing from there.
I wish I knew how many AT&T stores there were. Since most stores expect to be getting 30-40 units, you could just multiply the two numbers, plus an estimate of 50-100 per Apple store (of which there are not that many) to figure out how many iPhones there really will be at launch.
Edit: so apparently there are roughly 10,000 AT&T stores, but I think that includes those tiny kiosk stores which probably one get more than a couple of iPhones. Even at 40 phones for every single store, that's only 400,000. Throw in the 150 or so Apple stores at 100 iPhones apiece, and you're still looking at a total of less than half a million.
I think they could easily have 3,000,000 ready. They announced it six months ago. Sounds like a plan to me.
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There may be 10,000 AT&T 'resellers' but only approximately 2000 corporate locations will be selling the iPhone.
Exactly. There aren't 10,000 stores.
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Couldn't agree more. No way they can have 3 million iPhones in stock, would also bet my money on 200-300K tops \ .
That's a risky bet. I'd say 60/40 in your favor.
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Originally Posted by Delfoniq
Come to think of it even 200K is overestimating. As of 2006 there are around 180 stores open in the US. Plus around 1,800 AT&T retail stores. Based on this, on the day of the launch there will be approximately 1800*40 + 180*100 = 90,000 iPhones sold. Or maybe not
And...what about the Apple stores, online sales, etc?
Ridiculous! Of course you must wait in line! And right after purchasing said iPhone, you must rush to your local movie theater to see Steve Jobs'... er, Disney+Pixar's Ratatouille!
Hello, new guy here, but a long time lurker. I have yet see if there is any word on being able to buy the iPhone without signing a contract? Are you obligated to sign a contract with payment?
In my situation, like most, I work for a living and I'm tempted to send my Mom to buy one, but I don't want her to deal with contract stuff. I would like to do that later, if possible. Thanks for any input.
Here's a story AI should get on. Apple got off kind of lucky in a way for NOT having 3G in the iPhone, as many 3G chipsets/phones are affected by this bombshell ruling:
The case involves phones based on two types of high-speed wireless technology, EV-DO -- for which Qualcomm is the dominant chip supplier -- and W-CDMA.
there are only rumors of a "pay-as-you-go" option for the iPhone. the most recent hopes for that would be apple removing the "2 year contract required" disclaimer from the new ads. i don't think anyone here can say w/ any certainty that at&t will/will not provide the option on the iPhone. sorry... however here's a brandy new article claiming not only prepaid, but ALSO preorders...
Could it be that they are only ramping up the high end ones? if each store gets say 50 high end ones and like 2-3 low end ones, then many people may upgrade just to get it "now" I mean we are talking about the kind of mental-fuckups that would pay $500 for a phone with contract in the first place so...
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This is unconfirmed. The two "sources" are not cited. I find it hard to believe that with all the problems Apple had late in the development cycle (battery issues, software updates, etc) that they have been able to just crank out 3 million iPhones. I'm still banking on 200-300k units at launch with production slowly increasing from there.
I wish I knew how many AT&T stores there were. Since most stores expect to be getting 30-40 units, you could just multiply the two numbers, plus an estimate of 50-100 per Apple store (of which there are not that many) to figure out how many iPhones there really will be at launch.
Edit: so apparently there are roughly 10,000 AT&T stores, but I think that includes those tiny kiosk stores which probably one get more than a couple of iPhones. Even at 40 phones for every single store, that's only 400,000. Throw in the 150 or so Apple stores at 100 iPhones apiece, and you're still looking at a total of less than half a million.
Come to think of it even 200K is overestimating. As of 2006 there are around 180 stores open in the US. Plus around 1,800 AT&T retail stores. Based on this, on the day of the launch there will be approximately 1800*40 + 180*100 = 90,000 iPhones sold. Or maybe not
There may be 10,000 AT&T 'resellers' but only approximately 2000 corporate locations will be selling the iPhone.
Hm, has it been said that the iPhone will not be available at resellers? I missed have missed that memo
Come to think of it even 200K is overestimating. As of 2006 there are around 180 stores open in the US. Plus around 1,800 AT&T retail stores. Based on this, on the day of the launch there will be approximately 1800*40 + 180*100 = 90,000 iPhones sold. Or maybe not
I feel like Apple would be foolish to come to market with less than 200,000 iPhones. Demand is going to be pretty strong, and the hype is greater than that for the PS3/Wii, both of which had well over 200,000 units available at launch. I still think the actual number will be between a quarter and half a million. Apple is generally pretty good about supply issues, so I don't think they'll let the shelves sit empty for long, and will continue to bring iPhones out as fast as they possibly can, although that won't stop us from buying them faster than they can make them
It would be especially amazing, as the iPhone is black (and chrome).
AT&T network crashes, no customer is able to use their phones.
Problem seems to originate from all the bandwidth being used by the new 3,000,000 iPhones that were activated at over 2000 Apple & AT&T stores.
This is unconfirmed. The two "sources" are not cited. I find it hard to believe that with all the problems Apple had late in the development cycle (battery issues, software updates, etc) that they have been able to just crank out 3 million iPhones. I'm still banking on 200-300k units at launch with production slowly increasing from there.
I wish I knew how many AT&T stores there were. Since most stores expect to be getting 30-40 units, you could just multiply the two numbers, plus an estimate of 50-100 per Apple store (of which there are not that many) to figure out how many iPhones there really will be at launch.
Edit: so apparently there are roughly 10,000 AT&T stores, but I think that includes those tiny kiosk stores which probably one get more than a couple of iPhones. Even at 40 phones for every single store, that's only 400,000. Throw in the 150 or so Apple stores at 100 iPhones apiece, and you're still looking at a total of less than half a million.
I think they could easily have 3,000,000 ready. They announced it six months ago. Sounds like a plan to me.
There may be 10,000 AT&T 'resellers' but only approximately 2000 corporate locations will be selling the iPhone.
Exactly. There aren't 10,000 stores.
Couldn't agree more. No way they can have 3 million iPhones in stock, would also bet my money on 200-300K tops
That's a risky bet. I'd say 60/40 in your favor.
Come to think of it even 200K is overestimating. As of 2006 there are around 180 stores open in the US. Plus around 1,800 AT&T retail stores. Based on this, on the day of the launch there will be approximately 1800*40 + 180*100 = 90,000 iPhones sold. Or maybe not
And...what about the Apple stores, online sales, etc?
Ridiculous! Of course you must wait in line! And right after purchasing said iPhone, you must rush to your local movie theater to see Steve Jobs'... er, Disney+Pixar's Ratatouille!
Please be courteous and silence your iPhone.
In my situation, like most, I work for a living and I'm tempted to send my Mom to buy one, but I don't want her to deal with contract stuff. I would like to do that later, if possible. Thanks for any input.
I think they could easily have 3,000,000 ready. They announced it six months ago. Sounds like a plan to me.
Exactly. There aren't 10,000 stores.
That's a risky bet. I'd say 60/40 in your favor.
And...what about the Apple stores, online sales, etc?
I'd say 80/20 but thanks anyway.
I already mentioned the 180 Apple stores in the US, didn't I???
Maybe 3,000,000 is not that huge of a number. After all it accounts for just 1% of the US population
The case involves phones based on two types of high-speed wireless technology, EV-DO -- for which Qualcomm is the dominant chip supplier -- and W-CDMA.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/070607/qualc...dcom.html?.v=6
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there are only rumors of a "pay-as-you-go" option for the iPhone. the most recent hopes for that would be apple removing the "2 year contract required" disclaimer from the new ads. i don't think anyone here can say w/ any certainty that at&t will/will not provide the option on the iPhone. sorry... however here's a brandy new article claiming not only prepaid, but ALSO preorders...
read on: http://www.electronista.com/articles...orders.prepay/