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93 posts

Master Geek

#695933 4-Oct-2012 08:48

BTR: Has anyones order with apple.co.nz changed status yet, mine still shows processing. I am checking my order daily in the hope it changes to "preparing for shipment".

Estimated date is still 29/10 - 2/11

Even trying to find a nice iPhone case thats in stock is difficult. I do have my nano sim though.

Mine changed to 2-3 weeks last week. still processing though.

littleheaven

2130 posts

Uber Geek

#695934 4-Oct-2012 08:51

Yogi02: Usually free with a plan and $5 for prepay?

A nano SIM is no different from a normal SIM or a micro SIM and the teleco should not be making you switch plans just to get a different type of SIM card. They are exactly the same "chip" with varying amounts of plastic.

It seems easy enough to modify a normal or micro SIM into a nano SIM and that way you should be able to continue on with the iphone and no change to your plan etc.

Vodafone advised me that I could continue on my old plan with iPhone 5 so that carries the assumption they won't be making me change to get a nano sim.

I have read of people cutting the micro sim down with success - a guy from a local blog flew to Aussie on launch day and brought a few 5s back which he and his friends cut their sims down to fit. Conversely, someone else I know had a mate who tried it and he wrecked the sim.

When my phone (eventually) arrives, do I need to go into the store and get VF to transfer my number onto a new sim, or can I pre-buy one now and get that done over the phone? I'd hate to not be able to play with my new toy for days because I can't make it to a store. The drawbacks of working in an office park. :0(

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mule

209 posts

Master Geek

#695935 4-Oct-2012 08:52

BTR: Has anyones order with apple.co.nz changed status yet, mine still shows processing. I am checking my order daily in the hope it changes to "preparing for shipment".

Estimated date is still 29/10 - 2/11

Even trying to find a nice iPhone case thats in stock is difficult. I do have my nano sim though.

Noel Leeming has quite a few in store, I got the following one for my iphone 5, its very thin and fits the phone very well without adding much bulk to the phone.

http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/communications/phone-accessories/belkin-f8w095qec03-iphone-5-micra-sheer-luxe-indigo/prod118779.html

ibewaffle

29 posts

Geek

#695945 4-Oct-2012 09:12

littleheaven:
Yogi02: Usually free with a plan and $5 for prepay?

A nano SIM is no different from a normal SIM or a micro SIM and the teleco should not be making you switch plans just to get a different type of SIM card. They are exactly the same "chip" with varying amounts of plastic.

It seems easy enough to modify a normal or micro SIM into a nano SIM and that way you should be able to continue on with the iphone and no change to your plan etc.

Vodafone advised me that I could continue on my old plan with iPhone 5 so that carries the assumption they won't be making me change to get a nano sim.

I have read of people cutting the micro sim down with success - a guy from a local blog flew to Aussie on launch day and brought a few 5s back which he and his friends cut their sims down to fit. Conversely, someone else I know had a mate who tried it and he wrecked the sim.

When my phone (eventually) arrives, do I need to go into the store and get VF to transfer my number onto a new sim, or can I pre-buy one now and get that done over the phone? I'd hate to not be able to play with my new toy for days because I can't make it to a store. The drawbacks of working in an office park.
:0(

Just so everyone knows, 2Degrees allows purchasing of the nano sim and then transfer of your number when you're ready. You can purchase it through their online store or in store then call the number provided when you want to transfer the number. The $5 you pay for it gets credited to your account.

khull

1245 posts

Uber Geek

#695946 4-Oct-2012 09:12

Glad I don't bother with cases, I do use an invisible shield though

ibuksh

524 posts

Ultimate Geek

#695954 4-Oct-2012 09:27

khull: Glad I don't bother with cases, I do use an invisible shield though

Invisible shield is awesome but going in and out of the pocket got my invisible shield start to peel from one of the corners and dust started getting it and then I had peel it out and had to go back to a case.

IsThisOneGood

88 posts

Master Geek

#695960 4-Oct-2012 10:20

Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

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OwenMeasures

93 posts

Master Geek

#695962 4-Oct-2012 10:22

IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

This is a good sign... Apple finally sorting out there stock! who every else gets this... post asap!

dsa56

22 posts

Geek

#695963 4-Oct-2012 10:25

OwenMeasures:
IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

This is a good sign... Apple finally sorting out there stock! who every else gets this... post asap!

Just checked mine it still says 3-4weeks bummer i wish i had this befor i go to Aus later next week

OwenMeasures

93 posts

Master Geek

#695964 4-Oct-2012 10:26

dsa56:
OwenMeasures:
IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

This is a good sign... Apple finally sorting out there stock! who every else gets this... post asap!

Just checked mine it still says 3-4weeks bummer i wish i had this befor i go to Aus later next week

Just keep checking, i want mine to go Bay of Islands the Aus later next month.

IsThisOneGood

88 posts

Master Geek

#695969 4-Oct-2012 10:37

dsa56:
OwenMeasures:
IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

This is a good sign... Apple finally sorting out there stock! who every else gets this... post asap!

Just checked mine it still says 3-4weeks bummer i wish i had this befor i go to Aus later next week

That sucks

But why not just pick your 5 in aus

OwenMeasures

93 posts

Master Geek

#695970 4-Oct-2012 10:38

IsThisOneGood:
dsa56:
OwenMeasures:
IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

This is a good sign... Apple finally sorting out there stock! who every else gets this... post asap!

Just checked mine it still says 3-4weeks bummer i wish i had this befor i go to Aus later next week
That sucks

But why not just pick your 5 in aus

Good point!

Benjip

943 posts

Ultimate Geek

ID Verified

#695982 4-Oct-2012 11:05

IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

What time did you order on the Friday morning?

I ordered at around 7:20am so I'm probably not in the "first of the first" batch.

Surely somewhere like JB Hi-fi or DSE would start selling these outright before 3-4 weeks?

IsThisOneGood

88 posts

Master Geek

#696001 4-Oct-2012 11:19

Benjip:
IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

What time did you order on the Friday morning?

I ordered at around 7:20am so I'm probably not in the "first of the first" batch.

Surely somewhere like JB Hi-fi or DSE would start selling these outright before 3-4 weeks?

I ordered 5am

But it was the 64GB black so I guess it's not that popular

OwenMeasures

93 posts

Master Geek

#696003 4-Oct-2012 11:20

IsThisOneGood:
Benjip:
IsThisOneGood: Guys check your emails

I've also been upgraded to 2-3 weeks

What time did you order on the Friday morning?

I ordered at around 7:20am so I'm probably not in the "first of the first" batch.

Surely somewhere like JB Hi-fi or DSE would start selling these outright before 3-4 weeks?

I ordered 5am

But it was the 64GB black so I guess it's not that popular

I ordered 02:06am 32GB Black hoping for it to ship the end of next week.

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