just had an online chat with Apple. the person confirmed that Apple NZ definitely will sell outright iPhone 5 on 28th. but the specific launch time is not given. from the conversation I speculate it won't be midnight launch, but 9am or 11am.
Yogi02: Had a little play with one this morning. Had a friend get back from Aussie this morning. Really surprised by how small it feels compared to the 4 due to the decreased weight and thinness. I was going to get a cheap 4 for $599 but have completely changed my mind to get a 5 after that. Just ordered an Otterbox commuter case off trademe. They are currently trying to get a nano sim from telecom but I don't like their chances, just a flashed iPod currently. AU$799 plust 15% gst refund at airport and exchange rate conversion puts it just over NZ $900 I think. Biggest question is .......where the hell is mine!
How does the phone bought from Aussie work here?? I thought it would be locked to all NZ networks?
Anyone know why this wasn't added to the ipad? It could have even been windowed if it is a size thing. Annoying that apple includes some apps but not others to the ipad.
Yogi02: Had a little play with one this morning. Had a friend get back from Aussie this morning. Really surprised by how small it feels compared to the 4 due to the decreased weight and thinness. I was going to get a cheap 4 for $599 but have completely changed my mind to get a 5 after that. Just ordered an Otterbox commuter case off trademe. They are currently trying to get a nano sim from telecom but I don't like their chances, just a flashed iPod currently. AU$799 plust 15% gst refund at airport and exchange rate conversion puts it just over NZ $900 I think. Biggest question is .......where the hell is mine!
How does the phone bought from Aussie work here?? I thought it would be locked to all NZ networks?
Hardware Same. Network is Sim dependent, just waiting for release of nano sim on Friday. I have offered to modify their current sim into a nano sim but no takers. Phone is definitely unlocked as purchased from an apple store.
Yogi02: Had a little play with one this morning. Had a friend get back from Aussie this morning. Really surprised by how small it feels compared to the 4 due to the decreased weight and thinness. I was going to get a cheap 4 for $599 but have completely changed my mind to get a 5 after that. Just ordered an Otterbox commuter case off trademe. They are currently trying to get a nano sim from telecom but I don't like their chances, just a flashed iPod currently. AU$799 plust 15% gst refund at airport and exchange rate conversion puts it just over NZ $900 I think. Biggest question is .......where the hell is mine!
How does the phone bought from Aussie work here?? I thought it would be locked to all NZ networks?
Hardware Same. Network is Sim dependent, just waiting for release of nano sim on Friday. I have offered to modify their current sim into a nano sim but no takers. Phone is definitely unlocked as purchased from an apple store.
Called up the AKL Telecom Victoria West Store and they are indeed having a midnight release! I pre-ordered mine and he said (though he said its what he's been told so may be incorrect) that there will be some stock put aside for pre-orders and that there will be two queues. One for pre-orders and one for 'buy on the night.'
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porche20002: Called up the AKL Telecom Victoria West Store and they are indeed having a midnight release! I pre-ordered mine and he said (though he said its what he's been told so may be incorrect) that there will be some stock put aside for pre-orders and that there will be two queues. One for pre-orders and one for 'buy on the night.'?
I'm guessing that with the pre-orders, once it's confirmed, that means there is a device put aside for you. So if I go in on Friday morning my phone will be waiting. No need to get up at midnight.
I don't want to sign up for 2 years, so this is turning into an immensely frustrating week trying to work out the best way to ensure I get a phone as early as possible.
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