What are people's opinion regarding The color white... Do you think it makes the screen look small or would it be an obstruction when viewing a video and you want a dark background. These are some of the complaints I have heard and wonder what some of you here think? Thanks.
When I was unable to order white, I consoled myself with the sour grapes theory that it would indeed distract from the screen itself, as you mentioned.
What are people's opinion regarding The color white... Do you think it makes the screen look small or would it be an obstruction when viewing a video and you want a dark background. These are some of the complaints I have heard and wonder what some of you here think? Thanks.
^Take a look here if you're curious. The display (shown here using iMovie) still looks gorgeous to me! I'm waiting (assuming it's not forever) for the white one because
1) The back looks very classy. The white front might look a little cheesy though.
2) It will hide fingerprints and dust much better than black.
3) The white body combined with stainless steel band just looks amazing in my opinion. Like milk and champagne!
Because Best Buy wants customers. They never guaranteed they were going to have white ones, just preorder for it. Whenever it comes out, then you can get it.
Pretty sneaky, but that is the way they operate. I can see them selling customers the Bumpers by convincing them it's the only way to get bumper-to-bumper coverage on the iPhone.
For anyone curious how BB was taking orders for white iPhone 4's:
I myself actually ordered one earlier today from my local store -- around 2:00, I was shocked that I was only the 15th pre-order for the day -- and was frankly shocked that they offered white (considering that I read this site frequently), but the store staff assured me that it was available for pre-order.
Around 8:00PM, the store called me back and said that they couldn't offer me white after all, and that I'd have to come back to the store and get my order changed to black if I still wanted one on release.
Long story short: no one told BB that whites weren't offered.
I'm guessing the launch in Canada and other countries not included in the initial launch is likely going to be pushed back, huh? Nice problem to have for Apple...
I want white just because I am tired of looking at black on the face. My 3GS is white on the back but it's in a Speck case all the time so I never see it. Plus a white iPhone 4 face reveals it's an iPhone 4 without you having to say so.
I ordered my iPhone at 9:31 EM EST and I got the same message: "Pre-orders will be fulfilled beginning June 24, 2010. Orders will ship on a first-come, first-served basis." Another friend ordered at 6 AM EST and got the same message.
Not really sure how accurate is the delivery date.
I ordered my iPhone at 9:31 EM EST and I got the same message: "Pre-orders will be fulfilled beginning June 24, 2010. Orders will ship on a first-come, first-served basis." Another friend ordered at 6 AM EST and got the same message.
Not really sure how accurate is the delivery date.
Have you received a confirmation number or had the total funds deducted from your account?
Yes, I did get the confirmation email and the .I just checked the credit card account and nothing was charged.
If I go to the order status page I see the order is passed "received" and it's in the "processing" state.
Initially right after I placed the order the status was "receiced" only.
This is the email that I got from AT&T as the confirmation email at 9AM EST. A similar email was sent at 6AM EST.
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Dear XXXXXXXXX,
Thank you for your purchase from the AT&T Premier Online Store. We're pleased with your choice of AT&T as your wireless service provider.
Pre-orders will be fulfilled beginning June 24, 2010. Orders will ship on a first-come, first-served basis. We will notify you by email when your order ships. Your order may be subject to AT&T eligibility and credit requirements. If we have any questions about your eligibility or your order, we will contact you via email.
Note: Do not attempt to active your device until you have received it.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen and enter the following numbers:
Order Number: XYXYXYXYXYX
Activation Number: VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Note: Be sure to retain this information?it is required for online activation.
If you bought backordered items, we'll ship in-stock merchandise first and then complete your order with a separate shipment. Multiple backordered items will ship when all items are in stock.
So anyone that waited in line and had their order placed by paper and pen won't be getting their phones on the 25th. I'm so pissed off at AT&T I feel like canceling my whole damn order.
I mean Jesus it's one thing after another with this company.
LOL, it looks like the iPad situation again, Apple pretty soon will have nothing to sell in its stores except iPod touches, iMacs, and Macbooks Because all iPhones and iPads are out of stock... all the time
ordered a 32G black for myself and a 16G black for my wife at ATT at 10am EST... order was taken by paper, no approval, no notification of any kind, no time stamp on my paper order, just today's date.
Got my 32gb at 1:04 AM on at&t's site (guess I was lucky) at about 1pm after hours of trying a girl at work was able to reserve one for the apple store near us for the 24th
Okay! I placed my pre-order through Apple Store and here is the confirmation e-mail I got -
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Thanks for reserving your iPhone. It will be here June 24.
When you come in to pick up your iPhone, you'll be part of an exciting launch at the Apple Retail Store. We'll have Specialists ready to transfer your contacts, set up email, and help you get apps so your iPhone is just the way you like it. We can't wait to see you at the store.
Sincerely,
The Apple Retail Store team
Pickup Date and Time:
June 24 starting at 7:00 a.m.
Please note that your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24.
^Take a look here if you're curious. The display (shown here using iMovie) still looks gorgeous to me! I'm waiting (assuming it's not forever) for the white one because
1) The back looks very classy. The white front might look a little cheesy though.
2) It will hide fingerprints and dust much better than black.
3) The white body combined with stainless steel band just looks amazing in my opinion. Like milk and champagne!
It is striking how a simple design change makes the white look so cool, where before it really looked unappealing to me.
I think there is a good chance you can get an iPhone 4 on the launch day if you line up early, considering some people opted for in-store pickup, then were able to place order for delivery. Well, just hoping.
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My guess is that they simply didn't get enough white units made/ready to ship on time.
What are people's opinion regarding The color white... Do you think it makes the screen look small or would it be an obstruction when viewing a video and you want a dark background. These are some of the complaints I have heard and wonder what some of you here think? Thanks.
When I was unable to order white, I consoled myself with the sour grapes theory that it would indeed distract from the screen itself, as you mentioned.
What are people's opinion regarding The color white... Do you think it makes the screen look small or would it be an obstruction when viewing a video and you want a dark background. These are some of the complaints I have heard and wonder what some of you here think? Thanks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/techdar...82434/sizes/l/
^Take a look here if you're curious. The display (shown here using iMovie) still looks gorgeous to me! I'm waiting (assuming it's not forever) for the white one because
1) The back looks very classy. The white front might look a little cheesy though.
2) It will hide fingerprints and dust much better than black.
3) The white body combined with stainless steel band just looks amazing in my opinion. Like milk and champagne!
Because Best Buy wants customers. They never guaranteed they were going to have white ones, just preorder for it. Whenever it comes out, then you can get it.
Pretty sneaky, but that is the way they operate. I can see them selling customers the Bumpers by convincing them it's the only way to get bumper-to-bumper coverage on the iPhone.
I myself actually ordered one earlier today from my local store -- around 2:00, I was shocked that I was only the 15th pre-order for the day -- and was frankly shocked that they offered white (considering that I read this site frequently), but the store staff assured me that it was available for pre-order.
Around 8:00PM, the store called me back and said that they couldn't offer me white after all, and that I'd have to come back to the store and get my order changed to black if I still wanted one on release.
Long story short: no one told BB that whites weren't offered.
How come Best Buy takes preorders for White when even Apple does not?
Did someone not read the memo?
I was wondering the same.
Also.. My 2 cents regarding possible reasons for the delay of white Iphone 4 :
-Sensor "screen" above earpiece a last minute problem since this seems to be the only visible difference, other than color.
-sales tactic to increase allure and demand --black first, then let it ramp up and release the white..
Not really sure how accurate is the delivery date.
I ordered my iPhone at 9:31 EM EST and I got the same message: "Pre-orders will be fulfilled beginning June 24, 2010. Orders will ship on a first-come, first-served basis." Another friend ordered at 6 AM EST and got the same message.
Not really sure how accurate is the delivery date.
Have you received a confirmation number or had the total funds deducted from your account?
If I go to the order status page I see the order is passed "received" and it's in the "processing" state.
Initially right after I placed the order the status was "receiced" only.
This is the email that I got from AT&T as the confirmation email at 9AM EST. A similar email was sent at 6AM EST.
Dear XXXXXXXXX,
Thank you for your purchase from the AT&T Premier Online Store. We're pleased with your choice of AT&T as your wireless service provider.
Pre-orders will be fulfilled beginning June 24, 2010. Orders will ship on a first-come, first-served basis. We will notify you by email when your order ships. Your order may be subject to AT&T eligibility and credit requirements. If we have any questions about your eligibility or your order, we will contact you via email.
Note: Do not attempt to active your device until you have received it.
You can view the status of your order (https://www.wireless.att.com/business/order_status/) in AT&T Premier Online Store at any time.
Reference Web Order Number: XYXYXYXYXYX
Once you have received your wireless device, you can activate it online by following these steps:
Click the registration link https://www.wireless.att.com/XYSXYSXYSXYSYXYS
OR
1. Click this link or copy and paste it into your browser: http://wireless.att.com/businesscenter/activations/
2. Follow the prompts on the screen and enter the following numbers:
Order Number: XYXYXYXYXYX
Activation Number: VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Note: Be sure to retain this information?it is required for online activation.
If you bought backordered items, we'll ship in-stock merchandise first and then complete your order with a separate shipment. Multiple backordered items will ship when all items are in stock.
Thank you,
I mean Jesus it's one thing after another with this company.
we will probably be getting our phones in august.
>>
Thanks for reserving your iPhone. It will be here June 24.
When you come in to pick up your iPhone, you'll be part of an exciting launch at the Apple Retail Store. We'll have Specialists ready to transfer your contacts, set up email, and help you get apps so your iPhone is just the way you like it. We can't wait to see you at the store.
Sincerely,
The Apple Retail Store team
Pickup Date and Time:
June 24 starting at 7:00 a.m.
Please note that your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24.
Pickup Location:
%storeLocationAddress%
See store hours and get directions
http://www.apple.com/retail/paloalto/map
Be sure to bring these items with you:
- A valid, government-issued photo ID
- Your Social Security number
- A debit or credit card
Reserved Items:
1
iPhone 4 16GB : Black
Your Rate Plan:
Unlimited $nn.nn
Pay Per Use $nn.nn
Cancel your reservation
http://reserve.apple.com/WebObjects/...tCancelPickup?.......
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Pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability at an Apple Retail Store. iPhone is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your reservation is valid for pickup only at the Apple Retail Store that you selected.
If you do not collect your selected item(s) by the designated date and time, your reservation will be canceled.
....
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There was no prompt for credit card information. Could be because I had selected pick up from store. My only concern is this -
"Pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability at an Apple Retail Store. iPhone is sold on a first-come, first-served basis."
http://www.flickr.com/photos/techdar...82434/sizes/l/
^Take a look here if you're curious. The display (shown here using iMovie) still looks gorgeous to me! I'm waiting (assuming it's not forever) for the white one because
1) The back looks very classy. The white front might look a little cheesy though.
2) It will hide fingerprints and dust much better than black.
3) The white body combined with stainless steel band just looks amazing in my opinion. Like milk and champagne!
It is striking how a simple design change makes the white look so cool, where before it really looked unappealing to me.
Is that looking to be common?