iPhone 3G to launch at 8:00 AM on July 11th?
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Filed in AT&T, Apple, Exclusives
We just got a tip that AT&T store managers received emails stating that the iPhone launch would be at 8:00 AM on July 11th, and not 6:00 PM like last year. Our tipster stated this was 8:00 AM CT, but we’d guess if 8:00 AM was indeed the launch time, it would be 8:00 AM local time just like last year. We’re working to confirm this and the post will be updated when we do.
On Jun 24, 2008 @ 1:43 pm, Amir Saad Said:
So…who’s up for a 3G iPhone and spend that much money, instead of making an honest buck?
If they play their cards right like last time and keep them in stock (unlike the playstation 3 and Wii issues), um…how can I word this?
Who cares….
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 1:45 pm, Rudy Said:
Blackberry Bold FTW!
BGR - PLEASE stroke your insiders to find out the US ATT launch. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! :0)
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 2:11 pm, bob cobb Said:
Nice, my att store is about a mile away, I’ll be there!
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 2:17 pm, UnseenLlama Said:
Hey Rudy,
This is an iPhone post. Go find your own BB post.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 2:39 pm, RF9 Said:
8am? Sounds good to me. With the mandatory in-store activations, they’re going to need “all day” to get through the people coming in to buy them.
If they started at 6pm, they may not get through the line.
Nice, maybe the line won’t be as crazy when doors open.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 2:39 pm, Kevin® Said:
iPhone 3G? No thanks! BB Bold, maybe but just pass me a plate of E71 juiciness please!
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 2:55 pm, crazylegs Said:
They’ll have to start at 8AM to give them time to activate each handset in store. Imagine how awful that first day will be when each buyer has to activate spending a minimum of 20 minutes on each person. Sounds like a nightmare.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 2:58 pm, Rudy Said:
UnseenLlama,
You’re right. I’m sorry. Let me rephrase my post.
iphone coming out? Who cares, it sucks!
BB Bold FTW!
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:06 pm, Steven Said:
How about they start with explaining the new plans? 30/month?just data? no text included?voice?
Too many questions still need to be resolved
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:06 pm, Douchey McGee Said:
8am sales start?… Wow. Looks like it’s Working Professionals FTL
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:22 pm, Rosario Said:
I don’t understand why they would do it at 6pm. Like crazy said, to activate every phone is gonna take a long time and then this launch is supposed to be even bigger then last time. You start at 6, who knows wat time they will be done. Makes the most sense.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:27 pm, Dan Said:
I agree wtih the BB Bold posts… who gives a f@ck what hour the iPhone launches…. when are we getting the bold..
Please, o please let your prediction of Rogers launching it tommorrow be true!
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:33 pm, D Said:
This is the correct info, 8am at all AT&T corp stores
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:37 pm, Camilo Said:
umm At&t stores dont open till 9am…i seroulsy doubt they would open before that. i could see them staying open later but open early? come on…No
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:42 pm, keymaker Said:
Just got $400 for my old iphone jailbroken & sim unlock on ebay so count me in, 16GB in black & 16GB in white for my wife
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 3:43 pm, crazylegs Said:
Hey Llama, how about a little something for the effort?
i forgot to mention the “switchers” who need to port their number over to ATT for their new iPhone contract. How long will that process take?
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:04 pm, That70sGAdawg Said:
We don’t care if “you don’t care about the iPhone”!
You must have plenty of time (months) waiting for your “Bold” that you have to post continuously on iPhone topics…
On topic- 8am makes much more sense than 6PM, although I won’t be in line- too busy playing with the 2.0 software on my 16GB aluminum backed iPhone version 1 !
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:06 pm, nimbus Said:
Why the heck are you posting in an iPhone thread if you want a BB (Butt Bumper) Bold?
GTFO.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:07 pm, bob Said:
What is BGR a blackberry fanboy site? The bold is trash. Iphone3g haters.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:08 pm, bob Said:
It’s obvious, they don’t have AT&T, so they think the next best thing is the Blackberry Bold. They are too poor to pay the early termination fee, so they decide to flame Apple threads with “Apple sucks, bold rules” in an attempt to gain false self-confidence, making themselves feel better about not being able to own the single greatest mobile phone ever to be created. Sucks to be you.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:10 pm, Dan The Man Said:
Crapberry lovers, just wait and see. The iPhone 3G is going to take all of your precious marketshare away. Watch stock symbols AAPL vs RIMM over the next year, you will see what I’m talking about.
Have you noticed the crapberry commercials on TV now? They’re playing catchup to the original iPhone commercial. How original…
iPhone 3G BABY!!! C U ON 7/11 8AM!!!
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:18 pm, Ryan Said:
@ Bob
Dont get me wrong, I’ll be the first in line at Rogers for the iPhone 3G, but I don’t think that’s true… it just comes down to whether or not they like the iPhone or BlackBerry better.
Never get
Intimidated by the Boy
Genius’s ability to
Get info on both BlackBerrys and the
Ever popular iPhone, which comes to ATT and
Rogers.
ACROSTIC POEM <3
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:20 pm, Steven Said:
@bob:
Isn’t the Bold supposed to be a US At&t exclusive for at least a little while? Assuming so, why would anybody be “too poor to pay the ETF” if they’re staying with At&t for the Bold?
Someone is a little too defensive. Its a phone. Not your life. (this goes to the Bold and iPhone fanboys)
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:20 pm, bob Said:
I could see your point, but those that don’t have AT&T in the states have no choice, they have to get the BB or another smartphone. Seeing as it looks like it will be harder to hack the 3G, its easy for people to bad mouth Apple and its product that they’ve never used… because they don’t have AT&T.
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On Jun 24, 2008 @ 4:22 pm, Rudy Said:
Bob,
You couldn’t be more wrong. At the end of the day the cup of truth you Apple fanboys have to drink is the “3G” classification for the new iphone isn’t nearly as fast as a BB Bold. Now with Blackbery’s updated 4.6 OS with an awesome browser, and Phonefusions FREE visual voicemail app, and a REAL qwerty keyboard why would you ever even want an iPhone? Give it up! MUWAHHHHHAAAAHHHHAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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