[MASantos]

I am thinking about buying an iphone soon but have been told there availability is very low in the US. I would have a friend bring me one to Portugal, probably from NYC. Anyone been to an apple store recently that can confirm this?

Thanks in advance!

 

[The Actual]

As far as I know this has not been an issue for anyone I know... I bet they will be in stock.
just tried calling an apple store but they have automated phone service with no operator option so I couldn't get through to a real person.


I once heard the 2nd generation iphone is coming out over the summer though, has that been pushed back is it worth waiting?

 

[M0T0XGUY]

My friend went to an Apple Store yesterday and bought one - he made no mention of a shortage or seemingly high demand. Plus, the online Apple Store doesn't cite any problems of availability, and to be honest, I think the initial "gotta have that" urge (in the iPhone's case) is subsiding amongst the American population.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Recently bought one for a family member and there were no issues. They just pulled one out of the drawer. As far as I know, there haven't been any supply problems since last August or so.

 

[G-man]

so i guess the claims online that there are "stock shortages" are overhyped. but even so, with the whole hype you might want to hold off for a few months for the new one (if there is one). if you can that is.

 

[cash68]

There's no shortage. There is a shortage of people willing to pay $80 a month for a cell phone though, IMHO.

 

[kugino]

updated iphones are rumored to come out in june/july. can you wait a couple of months?

 

[G-man]

@cash68 you are right, but there is no shortage of mac fanatics.

 

[vo328]

MASantos, if you are interested in possible 3G support, then perhaps you can wait, as Kugino noted, for the next iPhone release this summer? It is widely rumoured this version will have 3G support, which IMHO was a glaring omission in the first generation.

 

[G-man]

what else do you think they are going to change. i can only really think of a 32 gb model. i mean its already slim, got multitouch etc. the only thing to change is add memory and 3G.

Edit: forgot that a better camera is needed.

 

[Capital R]

I believe a 3G model is in the works right now. As far as I know the iPhone is plentiful here in the U.S. and I'm sure NYC has more than enough for the demand.

 

[MrSlacker]

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Originally Posted by gautam /img/forum/go_quote.gif what else do you think they are going to change. i can only really think of a 32 gb model. i mean its already slim, got multitouch etc. the only thing to change is add memory and 3G. Edit: forgot that a better camera is needed.

Even if it will be a little better, people will want the NEW one. Whenever something NEW comes out, it doesnt matter how much better it is than the previous product... people will still buy it like mad coz its new.

 

[cash68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gautam /img/forum/go_quote.gif what else do you think they are going to change. i can only really think of a 32 gb model. i mean its already slim, got multitouch etc. the only thing to change is add memory and 3G. Edit: forgot that a better camera is needed.

If they make it with at least a 3MP camera with a decent lense and flash, I'm buying it. Period. It'd be so nice to combine my iPod nano and Canon SD10, both of which are small, but annoying together. If it was in one device I'd be in love.

 

[cash68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSlacker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Even if it will be a little better, people will want the NEW one. Whenever something NEW comes out, it doesnt matter how much better it is than the previous product... people will still buy it like mad coz its new.

Sad but true. One recent example are the new iMacs. The older white ones outperform them quite significantly in gaming and anything that requires a 3d card. The new aluminum ones have a garbage graphics card, yet people still want them more than the older ones. Plus the 'glossy screen', which is complete ****. Ugh. People are so dumb.

 

[MASantos]

thanks guys!
I might wait a few months, to see what happens.