Not likely. HIstorically, the White doesn't sell as much as the Black. Apple purposely estimated demand low on the White models so it could adequately judge demand before over producing. doesn't want to be sitting on white inventory. People who really want white will wait a few extra days for Apple to ramp up production as needed. Apple doesn't like to have more then a week worth of inventory sitting on the books.
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Originally Posted by Kasper
Clearly a production, quality problem that manifested itself last minute.
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.
Damn. No techie employee didn't know that the white wasn't offered? Horrible. I guess some aren't smarter than a 5th grader.
I spent literally 10 hours today trying to reserve them for my wife and I on Apple.com. I didn't want to go with Best Buy or AT&T because I just don't trust them to deliver on time. Finally I was able to get through on Apple.com this evening and we're getting them delivered on June 24th! It was worth the wait. Apple is trustworthy enough to deliver on time.
Bummed about the white though. We were both planning to get white ones as of last night. I just don't want to wait indefinitely (or in a line) for them to come available.
For those of you who are pissed that AT&T screwed up and you aren't getting your iPhone on launch day, apple is still taking pre-orders for the 24th. Both shipped for free and in store pickup.
Just cancel your AT&T order and get it strait from the horses mouth.
I spent literally 10 hours today trying to reserve them for my wife and I on Apple.com. I didn't want to go with Best Buy or AT&T because I just don't trust them to deliver on time. Finally I was able to get through on Apple.com this evening and we're getting them delivered on June 24th! It was worth the wait. Apple is trustworthy enough to deliver on time.
Bummed about the white though. We were both planning to get white ones as of last night. I just don't want to wait indefinitely (or in a line) for them to come available.
Oh, I am sure it would have taken you just 8 hours for the white.....
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.
I think the white is very slimming, so the white iPhone 4 may feel even slimmer and sexier in your hand than you anticipated. In fact when you use it - you may well be mistaken for a popular celebrity - so you better be prepared for all the attention! Papparazi sneaking up on you - you know the drill.
I live in Indiana and the store in my city didn't open until 9am.I went back to the store around 3:30 to reserve my phone their system was down checked backed by phone from 7 to 7:55 they never answered the phone.
Why would anyone think that AT&T would be able to handle the demand???? Just wait till 6/24 to see the real confusion. Most likely it'll be worse than last year.
Yeah, I kind of figured the brick and mortar Apple stores and AT&T stores would be a no go.
My plan was to try BB, then the Shack if BB was a fail and finally WalMart on the 24th if the Shack was a second fail.
At a little after 8pm today I pre ordered (actually reserved) a black 16GB iPhone 4 at BB. I am 12th in line so unless Apple drastically cuts stock to BB stores I should have mine on the 24th.
Of course the best way to go is the online Apple store and get it delivered to your home. Unfortunately that isn't an option for me this year.
PS - The BB agent did tell me I could not reserve the white model. It seems BB was not told by Apple they couldn't start taking pre orders for the white iPhone 4 until sometime in the afternoon .
I wonder of the news media is not simply responding to their need to sell confrontational news and publishing the negative comments of the minority in order to sell more news. Seems to me that the fact that zillions of people are fired up enough to try to order on the first day indicates massive satisfaction with the iPhone. While the media focuses on the negative comments of the (relatively) few people who are not happy with anything.
Please note that your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24."
Why not read the big print first? It might alleviate any tumors that ail you..
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Originally Posted by radster360
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.
Please note that your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24."
Why not read the big print first? It might alleviate any tumors that ail you..
Thanks Doc! I read that part too! I am not too much concerned any more because I will most likely be canceling that reservation as I was able to get a real confirmation with delivery date of June 24th from Apple.
and from what I keep reading, that's the one everyone wants!
Not me thank you. I prefer the black one this time as I think the overall white casings looks like an Android phone. My current white iPhone 3GS look much better with only the back panel that is white rather than the latest's white top and bottom front border.
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Clearly a production, quality problem that manifested itself last minute.
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.
Damn. No techie employee didn't know that the white wasn't offered? Horrible. I guess some aren't smarter than a 5th grader.
Bummed about the white though. We were both planning to get white ones as of last night. I just don't want to wait indefinitely (or in a line) for them to come available.
Just cancel your AT&T order and get it strait from the horses mouth.
I got the on-screen reservation confirmation via the Apple Store, but have yet to receive an email confirmation.
Is that looking to be common?
Mine took about two hours to arrive, but arrive it did. Patience, my friend!
I spent literally 10 hours today trying to reserve them for my wife and I on Apple.com. I didn't want to go with Best Buy or AT&T because I just don't trust them to deliver on time. Finally I was able to get through on Apple.com this evening and we're getting them delivered on June 24th! It was worth the wait. Apple is trustworthy enough to deliver on time.
Bummed about the white though. We were both planning to get white ones as of last night. I just don't want to wait indefinitely (or in a line) for them to come available.
Oh, I am sure it would have taken you just 8 hours for the white.....
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.
I think the white is very slimming, so the white iPhone 4 may feel even slimmer and sexier in your hand than you anticipated. In fact when you use it - you may well be mistaken for a popular celebrity - so you better be prepared for all the attention! Papparazi sneaking up on you - you know the drill.
I was just able to pre-order through Apple Store!
I live in Indiana and the store in my city didn't open until 9am.I went back to the store around 3:30 to reserve my phone their system was down checked backed by phone from 7 to 7:55 they never answered the phone.
Meanwhile, it looks like ANOTHER record sales day. My order confirmation from AT&T says that this was the busiest sales day in AT&T history.
Apple is DOOMED.....
Yep. No one will ever buy the iPhone 4. It's overpriced, ugly, and it's only on AT&T.
Meanwhile, it looks like ANOTHER record sales day. My order confirmation from AT&T says that this was the busiest sales day in AT&T history.
Apple is DOOMED.....
So what point are you arrogantly trying to make? That AT&T's network is great and all the complaints about the network are from Apple haters?
Btw, that "apple is doomed" joke is very funny. I've actually read it here before and it gets funnier everytime it's told.
Stockholders. So typical.
they started to turn into yellow macbooks?
That is what I thought at first too! :-)
My plan was to try BB, then the Shack if BB was a fail and finally WalMart on the 24th if the Shack was a second fail.
At a little after 8pm today I pre ordered (actually reserved) a black 16GB iPhone 4 at BB. I am 12th in line so unless Apple drastically cuts stock to BB stores I should have mine on the 24th.
Of course the best way to go is the online Apple store and get it delivered to your home. Unfortunately that isn't an option for me this year.
PS - The BB agent did tell me I could not reserve the white model. It seems BB was not told by Apple they couldn't start taking pre orders for the white iPhone 4 until sometime in the afternoon
and from what I keep reading, that's the one everyone wants!
Not me. I don't get the fascination with white, esp. for a portable device. It shows dirt and scratches more easily and just screams look at me.
OK, nevermind I now understand why some people want white
"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."
Why not read the big print first? It might alleviate any tumors that ail you..
Okay! I placed my pre-order through Apple Store and here is the confirmation e-mail I got -
>>
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."
That same e-mail also says this:
"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."
Why not read the big print first? It might alleviate any tumors that ail you..
Thanks Doc! I read that part too! I am not too much concerned any more because I will most likely be canceling that reservation as I was able to get a real confirmation with delivery date of June 24th from Apple.
and from what I keep reading, that's the one everyone wants!
Not me thank you. I prefer the black one this time as I think the overall white casings looks like an Android phone. My current white iPhone 3GS look much better with only the back panel that is white rather than the latest's white top and bottom front border.