Ron Johnson, Apple’s retail chief believes that it’ll take 10-15 minutes to activate the iPhone 3G. Not being able to activate the iPhone 3G at your own leisure sucks, but then again you're getting Apple's "concierge service" so it'll be worth it.
Apple stores will handle about 30 customers at a time, Johnson said. While the company will make sure the activation process is quick, he said customers won't be rushed.
"We'll ... continued »
Posts by author:
Vincent Nguyen
The longest 10-15 minutes of your life!
Ron Johnson, Apple’s retail chief believes that it’ll take 10-15 minutes to activate the iPhone 3G. Not being able to activate the iPhone 3G at your own leisure sucks, but then again you're getting Apple's "concierge service" so it'll be worth it.
Apple stores will handle about 30 customers at a time, Johnson said. While the company will make sure the activation process is quick, he said customers won't be rushed.
"We'll ... continued »
{ 0 comments }
iPhone 3G on display in a shop somewhere in Switzerland
Would you look at that, an iPhone 3G on display and worse yet, some dude or chic already got their mitts on it before any of us! Isn't she gorgeous?! Is it Friday yet?
[Gadget O'Mac]
[gallery] continued »
{ 1 comment }
Come prepared on Friday or NO iPhone 3G for you!
The days of strolling into an Apple store to snatch up an iPhone without preparation is over; now you need to bring along a credit card, social security number, photo ID, and-for customers new to AT&T- your current wireless account number and password. Don't say I didn't warn ya'.
You can expect the following when you arrive, "a Concierge in an orange shirt will direct you to the iPhone bay where ... continued »
{ 1 comment }
First ever iPhone 3G unboxing pictures
Here she is the iPhone 3G being devirginized for the first time ever on camera. Enjoy the images - it'll be a few more very long days before the rest of us (including me) will get to experience the unboxing ceremony of the iPhone 3G!
Images via iPhone Portugal (Click through for more images)
continued »
{ 1 comment }
Apple stores also selling iPhone 3G at 8AM on Friday
This shouldn't come as a big surprised that the iPhone 3G will go on sale at 8AM on Friday at Apple retail stores. So, it is now official! The only question I have is, are you going to camp out for the iPhone 3G?
In case you're itching to know, Vodafone announced details on the New Zealand iPhone 3G launch. The iPhone 3G will go on sale at 12:01 AM on ... continued »
{ 2 comments }
AT&T says no iPhone 3G tethering
The iPhone 3G is twice as fast as the first-gen iPhone, yet only half the price. You're probably wondering if you'll be able to tether the iPhone 3G (tethering: using it as a cellular modem for laptops - a service AT&T and other carriers offer for many phones on the market) to your laptop. The short answer is no. The long answer is no. Is it AT&T's fault or Apple's? ... continued »
{ 2 comments }
QingBar MP101 portable iPhone and iPod projector
Honlai Technology showed off the QingBar MP101 portable iPhone projector for the iPhone at Computex Taipei 2008. QingBar MP101 is a neat concept but may be too expensive for everyday consumers. It works with current iPhone and iPod hardware so I don't see why it wouldn't work with the iPhone 3G.
From a practical side of things, if the QingBar MP101 is priced in the low $300-$400 price range, it may ... continued »
{ 2 comments }
