eball Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm an "Apple guy" and while I planned to upgrade to the new 5s, I wasn't concerned about getting it on the first day or anything. I've never stood in a line for a phone and don't intend to start now. The fact they didn't allow pre-orders this time led me to believe the lines would be long, so I'd just order one and wait a few weeks. So this morning, I'm on my way to work and decide to drive by the AT&T store just to see if there's a line. There are about 30 people lined up around the store and I think to myself, "glad I'm not doing that." Then, I'm driving by a strip mall with a Best Buy and on a whim, I drive past the entrance. There's nobody in the parking lot and the store almost looks as if it's closed. I see an employee and I roll my window down: "Are you guys selling the new iPhone today?" "Yes." "Are you open now?" "Yes." I park, walk in the door, and walk out with my new 32GB iPhone 5s in about 10 minutes. Crazy.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I think my son just upgraded to iOS7. Why are they moving towards an Android looking OS???
Just Jack Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm an "Apple guy" and while I planned to upgrade to the new 5s, I wasn't concerned about getting it on the first day or anything. I've never stood in a line for a phone and don't intend to start now. The fact they didn't allow pre-orders this time led me to believe the lines would be long, so I'd just order one and wait a few weeks. So this morning, I'm on my way to work and decide to drive by the AT&T store just to see if there's a line. There are about 30 people lined up around the store and I think to myself, "glad I'm not doing that." Then, I'm driving by a strip mall with a Best Buy and on a whim, I drive past the entrance. There's nobody in the parking lot and the store almost looks as if it's closed. I see an employee and I roll my window down: "Are you guys selling the new iPhone today?" "Yes." "Are you open now?" "Yes." I park, walk in the door, and walk out with my new 32GB iPhone 5s in about 10 minutes. Crazy. Same thing was reported at the mall here, Apple had the largest line, Verizon/AT&T decent amount of people, Best Buy had no one waiting.
Chef Jim Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) But how can I get on the news if I'm not in line?!?!? BTW I waited in line for something once. But then I peed in a trash can. Edited September 20, 2013 by Chef Jim
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Could be because nobody goes to best buy anymore.
The Poojer Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I think I love you!!! :-) Could be because nobody goes to best buy anymore.
Just Jack Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I think I love you!!! :-) Or Circuit City. Or The Wiz. Or Ultimate Electronics. Or Silo. Or Lechmere.
Just Jack Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Huge security flaw discovered with the fingerprint scanner.... http://mashable.com/2013/09/11/girl-fingerprint-scanner/
Nanker Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Same thing was reported at the mall here, Apple had the largest line, Verizon/AT&T decent amount of people, Best Buy had no one waiting. Could be because nobody goes to best buy anymore. Or Circuit City. Or The Wiz. Or Ultimate Electronics. Or Silo. Or Lechmere. Sad to say, they've become the showrooms for Amazon.com. I had an iP4, Wifey had an iP4s (Apple upgraded her iP4 when the battery went kerploopzie). We upgraded to iP5 at the same time and sold our old phones to Verizon because (at least with our plan) they did away with the 2 year waiting period to buy a new phone. The iP5 is a screamer. The new iP5s is twice as fast, but I don't feel at all compelled to buy one. AJ - Here's an article that compares the older versions: iP4, iP4s, and iP5 (bigger, faster, lighter, slimmer).
Just Jack Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 The iP5 is a screamer. The new iP5s is twice as fast, but I don't feel at all compelled to buy one. I'm still on the iPhone 4, so I'll probably upgrade.
The Poojer Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 My 2 year agreement is up in February and this will also be the end of my unlimited data plan. I know I can pay retail price for a new phone or just keep my gnex and just let the account roll over but I don't wanna pay $5-600 for the newest droid phone...maybe I'll try and call Verizon to see what I can do... Call Verizon... Please. Please. Often times you can talk to them about the phones, ask information, and usually even pull off getting a deal. "I really like the iPhone but it is pricey compared to the other one I like..." blablabla, use that line, ask if they can give you any type of discount for being a long timer. Even throw in at some point early that you like the Samsung Galaxy s4 Active....then ask if they have it. They'll say no. Say you want to check that one out. I have saved quite a bit of money doing this and it takes only minutes. Plus, I promise you, your unlimited data is still available.
meazza Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 I think my son just upgraded to iOS7. Why are they moving towards an Android looking OS??? Dear God you have children???
Nanker Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 I'm sorry EiI. I laughed out loud at meazza's post. I really did.
ajzepp Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 AJ - Here's an article that compares the older versions: iP4, iP4s, and iP5 (bigger, faster, lighter, slimmer). Weird...it's not letting me click on it
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 I'm sorry EiI. I laughed out loud at meazza's post. I really did. No problem! They (wife, children) say basically the same thing: "Dear God! We got you for a father/husband!" I just do what I gotta do... I power through! ;-P Dear God you have children??? Scary ain't it... My son is 15 and daughter 11... I remember when you were trying to get in the pants of 14 years olds! They have been warned about guys like you! Has it been that long? J/K... All in good nature... :-P :-P
Nanker Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Weird...it's not letting me click on it Must be your damn iPhone 2! Here's the raw link: http://www.gizmag.com/iphone-5-vs-iphone-4s-vs-iphone-4/24351/ If that doesn't work you might be able to search for the article on their main page.
ajzepp Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Must be your damn iPhone 2! Here's the raw link: http://www.gizmag.co...iphone-4/24351/ If that doesn't work you might be able to search for the article on their main page. That worked, thanks
meazza Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Scary ain't it... My son is 15 and daughter 11... I remember when you were trying to get in the pants of 14 years olds! They have been warned about guys like you! Has it been that long? Yep, now I prefer 40 year olds
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