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And So it Begins…

Posted by Zach Epstein on Jul 11, 2008 5:14 am 160 comments
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Just as the image above suggests - it’s here and, ummm, it has “3G speed built in”. It’s a good thing Apple clarified that because we thought the new iPhone came with 3G on the side. We’ve got to give it to Apple this time as they did a much better job of not only building hype, but also convincing a whole lot more people that they need to have the iPhone 3G the instant it’s available. Last year the few stores that had lines form pre-release were blown out of proportion, not to mention few and far between. This year, it’s getting dirty. Longer lines, seemingly more anxious people and we have some stores running out of iPhones shortly after opening their doors. We’re getting emails and comments reporting that some stores are already planning to sell their Saturday allotment today. Wow. As you know, we already got our grubby mits on an iPhone 3G so we might just sit tight and enjoy the AC today. If you’re one of the crazies brave souls out there this morning on the front lines, best of luck to you. In the meantime, we’ll be checking out a few games, a little Twitterific maybe, and perhaps one of the three thousand to-do applications in the AppStore. Man, developers really think that iPhone owners have a lot to do. Clearly not considering all of the people out there buying iPhone 3Gs today instead of working. Maybe they should crank out a few job search apps…

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  1. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:16 am, dand Said:

    I’m waiting for the news report of the “some poor chap was robbed of his 3G iPhone on the way home” report. What up PS3 :)

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  2. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:24 am, Eldon Said:

    People will get robbed waiting in line!

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  3. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:36 am, Jose Hebron Said:

    I’ll take it!

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  4. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:39 am, Don Said:

    Finally here.

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  5. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:40 am, Winster Ceballos Said:

    what happen this year, no pictures of people while waiting in line?

    Last year I remember that a post was open and pictures were shared ( I sent couple while waiting in NJ).

    SO, what happen this year?

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  6. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:42 am, gadgetnorth Said:

    check out the next convergence device http://gadgetnorth.com/?p=55

    the MULLET PHONE

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  7. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:06 am, Dtest54 Said:

    twitterific is great. sounds like iTunes is slow this morning but I guess its to be expected.

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  8. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:08 am, Terrence Said:

    very nice indeed..if you guys dont give me one i may have to commit a …eh never mind :(

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  9. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:13 am, Darkman Said:

    Can’t wait for the BB Bold to do a comparo!

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  10. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:15 am, Ben Said:

    Cant activate my UK one - iTunes is just kicking me out!!! Telling me to check my connection which is fine!!

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  11. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:15 am, Chris F Said:

    I hope people dont get jacked for these like they used to for their Air Jordans and Starter Jackets back in the day. Ha Ha remember that!?

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  12. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:22 am, tank4141 Said:

    I’m watching all this closely. I think I’ll wait till after the contest to buy mine.

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  13. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:28 am, EdgieJones Said:

    Who knew, the Boy Genius rocks again. Looking forward to the win : )

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  14. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:33 am, Andy Said:

    Yeah well atleast you guys have the option to buy an iPhone. Where I live has no AT&T service. And it’s killing me!!!!!!

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  15. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:41 am, firewall Said:

    You would think that they would have planned for this!!

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  16. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:41 am, Fresco Said:

    I’m waiting for the news to start reporting on the problems that everyone begins to incur… That’s always fun. LOL

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  17. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:54 am, Billy Abrams Said:

    I deserve one because I am truly a nice guy. Ask anybody. Really!

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  18. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 10:55 am, John Said:

    Comment!

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  19. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:04 am, kenomikes Said:

    I’ll take a freebie phone.

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  20. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:18 am, Wallace Roberts Said:

    I want one :)

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  21. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:19 am, Eric Fingeret Said:

    I’ve only had Nokia’s. I’d love to beat up on another device.

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  22. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:20 am, Dan Said:

    I really could use one!

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  23. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:22 am, Joe Romeo Said:

    Let the games begin! ;)

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  24. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:23 am, Scott Said:

    Here’s hoping MobileMe wasn’t the one that corrupted my Outlook contacts, because that’s the only thing that’s stopping me right now. I’m in for the drawing.

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  25. On Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:26 am, Winster Ceballos Said:

    what do you mean by corrupting your contacts on Outlook??

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