Store.apple.com is down right now, which usually means one of tow things. Either Apple’s IT staff is performing maintenance on their servers, or new products are about to be posted. Nope, neither is the case. The real reason; I bought a second iPhone today, and that brought the online store to its knees. Yes, that’s it. Take that, Apple. Fortunately the store went down after my iPhone shipped.
Now to track my package and bring Fedex down as well.
[update:] It’s back up and it appears to be nothing more than a maintenance update. I noticed the site was having issues throughout the day, shortly after I placed my order.
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As some of you early risers noticed, Apple’s online store was down in the wee morning hours, receiving a slight make over and badly needed paint job. When it went back online one product was conspicuously absent; the 4GB iPhone model. It seems Apple has quietly but publicly executed the iPhone that nobody seemed to want.
This was expected since Jobs slashed the price of the popular 8GB to $399, and made no mention of the 4GB model. So no surprise here. Move along, nothing to see here.
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Oh cheer up, guys. Sure it’s only $100…but think of all the wondrous things you do with that trifling sum. Why, you can buy half an iPod. Or .0000001% of a MacBook Pro. Or a king’s ransom in iTunes music. Har har.
Seriously though, I know this offer won’t pacify all of my outspoken readers, but it’s something anyway. Take the money, use it to buy yourself something nice, like an iPod or MacBook. Life is too short to fret over money. Go enjoy yourself, and have a nice weekend!
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Someone pick up my jaw, I’m stunned. In a totally unexpected move Steve Jobs posted a personal letter to customers delivering a peace offering to angry iPhone users upset over yesterdays dramatic price cut. Jobs goes on to reiterate his stance that price cuts come with the territory of being an ealry adopter, but also concedes that we are the pioneers that propelled iPhone on the road to success.
In short he’s rewarding our loyalty by offering a $100 coupon good towards the purchase of any new Apple product, redeemable at any Apple Store, for iPhone users not covered under a 14-day rebate, regardless of whether their iPhone was purchased at an AT&T or Apple Store. You can read Steve’s open letter here. A method for claiming your coupon will be available on Apple’s website next week.
That my friends is class. As the saying goes…always dance with the one that brung you, and he did. Way to go Steve.
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Psst! Hey buddy, over here. Yeah, you – the one in front of the keyboard. You looking to buy a notebook or iPhone, real cheap? I know where you can get a “hot” bargain. These here just ahem fell off the truck, as they say.
My supplies are rather limited, at least until another “shipment” arrives. Heheh.
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Apple is now listing refurbished iPhones at store.apple.com for those who desperately want an iPhone but can’t swing its premium price tag. These units sell for $100 less than the price of their shrink wrapped counterparts, which isn’t a bad deal, depending on the condition these iPhones are in (these are pre-owned remember).
If this deal sounds sweet you better act quickly while supplies last. Only a handful of units are currently available. Get ‘em before the vultures swoop in.
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The circus has come to town. At least that was the scene at Apple’s flagship shop in downtown San Francisco. Something tells me the iPhone campers weren’t having three rings of fun.
And for an up to the minute report, iLoser is unconscious, this time in shirtless repose. The last shred of dignity this poor guy had when out the window when he drifted off to sleep with his hands in his pockets.
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Hello, Manning? Ah good you’re awake. Say, I just received this press release from Apple – apparently they’re launching this smashing new iTelephone thing and they’ve invited us to some kind of red carpet event. Do let’s meet at the Apple Store for a round of gawking, shall we? Wonderful. Afterworlds I thought we might pop over to Pacific Catch for some Calamari. That’s a good chap. Read the rest of this entry »
Apple has updated its retail information website informing would-be customers that Apple retail stores will be closing on Friday between the hours of 2:00pm to 6:00pm, reopening shortly thereafter.
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Raven from iPhoneDevCamp sent me this link to a video interview he made with the now famous Greg Packer, better known to the world as “iPhone camper guy”.
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