RottenApple wrote:thenick_ttu wrote:He also said that AT&T versions of the phone are unlikely to sell out/go on backorder because AT&T uses a difference frequency that Verizon/Sprint (or something along those lines, I'm not a tech savvy person).
Heh. They said that with the 4s too and it wasn't true. AT&T is more likely to go on backorder because 90% of iPhone carriers worldwide use the same frequencies as AT&T. Verizon and Sprint may also go on backorder, but that's because Apple will manufacture fewer CDMA/GSM models due to the decreased market share.
That being said, with even die-hard Apple fans like myself being somewhat underwhelmed by the iPhone 5, I doubt we'll see either model go into backorder. For the first time ever, many of us are skipping an upgrade because there isn't enough difference. Frankly, I think the vast majority of iPhone 5 sales will come from 1) first time buyers and 2) current customers who are using 3G, 3GS, and/or 4 models. I just don't see too many iPhone 4s owners upgrading to the 5.
well Apple went to back order in under an hour
ATT now also showing extended ship dates for orders placed on website
I ordered one. Kept the unlimited data - be here next Friday - no need to deal with the crowds and traffic
I am beginning to wonder why Im paying essentially $200 a year for hardware AND $1500 a year for service... for a phone ...
But its how I make my living and its deductible