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iPhone 3G S Launch: Mild Compared to Last Year
If any of you were around for the iPhone launch in 2007 and the iPhone 3G launch last year, you're probably noticing that the hoopla surrounding this year's launch isn't as crazy as previous years. Before AT&T opened its doors this morning, there were a few people lingering about, but nothing to the effect of lawn chairs, a beverage cooler, and blankets. Here are some pics of what the scene looked like outside San Francisco's Apple store this morning — a decent, civilized line — without any hardcore overnighters.
Will You Pick Up the Next Generation of the iPhone?
Sure, I did this poll last year, but it's gotta be done again: if (ahem, when) the next generation of the iPhone is announced at WWDC next Monday (which I'll be attending and reporting from live), will you be one of the many in line for it?
Rumored among the third-generation iPhone's features are an updated camera (more megapixels, autofocus), a builtin compass, and a 32GB hard drive. Confirmed earlier this year is its new OS (providing the long-awaited copy/paste functionality).
What Will You Do With Your Old iPhone?
If you're one of the many who has already picked up an iPhone 3G (or will be getting one pretty soon), are you also one of the many who already had an iPhone? Old man iPhone 1.0, 2G, whatever you want to call it?
I am among these ranks too and have been debating forever now on what to do with my old phone, now that I am sporting a hot new fingerprint-free iPhone 3G.
Do You Buy V 1.0 or Wait For V 2.0?
Whenever hot new products are announced (especially with Apple) we all get really excited and worked into a tizzy. Case in point: the iPhone launch. You most likely forked over your cash before the launch to get your dream gadget preordered, making sure it was in your hot little hands the first day.
iPhone Review: Forget The Phoney Talk
Yes, we attended the iPhone launch at the Apple Store in downtown San Francisco and a neighboring AT&T store. No, we did not buy one on launch day. At the time, waiting for the crowd to die down seemed like a good idea (two days spent interviewing the people in line turned out to be a real energy blaster).
Have More Than 700,000 iPhones Sold Already?
The iPhone has only been on the market since last Friday, and many are still struggling to get their hands on one. (The downtown SF Apple store continues to put out new shipments every morning at 9 am and sells out before noon. The local AT&T stores are selling them online or promising to ship them priority mail.) So how many have been sold?
Who Cares More About The iPhone: Men or Women?
I'm usually opposed to dividing the sexes when it comes to gadget talk, but while wandering the line at last week's iPhone launch I couldn't help but notice the crowd was lacking a strong feminine presence. In fact, I estimate that for every 30 men in line there was one woman. It's a phenomenon I can't easily explain without falling into an archaic and general stereotype that men care more about gadgets while women care more about shopping for say, shoes.
Macgirl Explores Her New iPhone
The lines, media frenzy and general geekiness surrounding last Friday's iPhone launch were nothing less of awe-inspiring. I can honestly say I have never seen 1,000 people ogling a single gadget with such curiosity, adoration and desire. While I spent the day reporting from the Apple Store in downtown San Francisco, I asked any of you who were participating in the madness to share your stories as well.
I Can't Say It Wasn't Fun...
For those of you who are decidedly anti-iPhone and had to suffer through the parodies, strategies and general chatter, I sincerely apologize for the pain you must have endured this past week. For those of you who battled the lines, camped out and sat patiently at your desk until you could order online- congrats! The iPhone has officially been released on both coasts and while I was unable to catch New York's Greg Packer get his, I was able to catch the San Francisco campers getting theirs.
The Wait Is Over: You Know You Want One!
Wowaweewah! It has been months, weeks, hours, days and now minutes, waiting for the release of the most talked about gadget since the invention of two-way radio, errrrr iPod. The iPhone has finally fallen into the hands of excited and anxious consumers all over the country.
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