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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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Is that site legit?

If so might use it, a little less than Craigslist but at least no hassle.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Is that site legit?

If so might use it, a little less than Craigslist but at least no hassle.
very, basically live there...
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
I sit by the window and it's 3-4bars of LTE. If I move into the cave, then it's 1 bar.

But the signal isn't an issue. I have full bars at home and it's the same thing.
No, signal DOES matter, if your phone is constantly looking for a signal, it uses a lot of the battery. But if the same at home, then mute for your issues.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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New iCloud plans are live now.

Not sure if they'll prorate your old plans.

I have the $20 for an additional 10gb.

Considering switching to the 20gb for $12
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
No, signal DOES matter, if your phone is constantly looking for a signal, it uses a lot of the battery. But if the same at home, then mute for your issues.
Yes it does matter, but I'm saying in my case it doesn't.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Yes it does matter, but I'm saying in my case it doesn't.
I added another sentence...
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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in regards to security in using the apple watch for apple pay.

Thanks to sensors on the Apple Watch's back, the device can tell when it's being worn and when it has been taken off. When you first put the watch on, you must enter a code. When the watch is removed from your wrist, the watch locks itself and can't be used for payments unless the code is entered again.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
New iCloud plans are live now.

Not sure if they'll prorate your old plans.

I have the $20 for an additional 10gb.

Considering switching to the 20gb for $12
ok. looks like apple is upgrading people and issuing refunds.



Apple Upgrading Existing iCloud Subscribers to More Affordable Plans - Mac Rumors
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Hmmm I signed up for the 3.99 200GB/month plan to start and I have yet to receive that email for my other plan.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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I have cloud storage up my ass....
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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This one is much better

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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Apple just upgraded my storage and gave me $8 back. Sahweet.

AT&T is offering a minimum $300 back on a 5S trade in. TEMPTING. Wonder if I should get a 6 or 6+, or just wait for the 6S.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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So do I need to wake up at 3:00 am for this?
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Probably. I am. East Coast for the loss.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Thats sad.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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Yeah it is.

I don't want it to run out though and be out of stock for weeks.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by imj0257
This one is much better

The Apple Watch (Parody) - YouTube
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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Surprised to see stogie in here.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Surprised to see stogie in here.
I am interested in the new tech.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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just got the email from apple that my 15gb $20/yr iCloud plan was upgraded to 20GB $10.99/year.

ehh wait i thought it was $0.99/month?
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:37 PM
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close enough. Just upgraded to 20Gb a month. Not sure why though.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
close enough. Just upgraded to 20Gb a month. Not sure why though.
what did you have before?


i was also refunded $7.19
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 11:23 PM
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When everyone purchased their new iPhone online before did you all get them on the release date? I'm a very impatient person so I was usually those idiots who waited in line for 8+ hours to get it the same day it released.

I never pre-ordered one. Do you get them when they are released?
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 11:40 PM
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Yes. Every time I ordered, it was at my door on the day of release.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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But the rumor is that apple will have an in-store pick up option on their phone...still probably going to have to wait in a line for it.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TheChamp531
When everyone purchased their new iPhone online before did you all get them on the release date? I'm a very impatient person so I was usually those idiots who waited in line for 8+ hours to get it the same day it released.

I never pre-ordered one. Do you get them when they are released?
Never head an issue, with iPhone or iPad. Always got them that day.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 12:09 AM
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But the rumor is that apple will have an in-store pick up option on their phone...still probably going to have to wait in a line for it.
not a rumor, their website said this

iPhone 6. Pre-order online starting September 12. The big day is coming. Pre-order iPhone 6 and have it shipped to you for free, or pick it up in store. You can also buy at the Apple Retail Store beginning at 8:00 a.m. on September 19.
according to MR, for the iPhone 4, they did do a reservation system for in-store pick up. there were 2 lines. one for buying and the other for picking up. the pick up line was shorter.

i vaguely remember that as well.


I will have mine delivered home.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TheChamp531
When everyone purchased their new iPhone online before did you all get them on the release date? I'm a very impatient person so I was usually those idiots who waited in line for 8+ hours to get it the same day it released.

I never pre-ordered one. Do you get them when they are released?
you have to order it when the preorders starts, once that allotment is gone then apple will ship it out a few days after release date.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Thanks.

Reason I ask is because I may not be 'at home' this time. Visiting my mom for her birthday so I wanted to get it delivered to her address, so I'm going to have no time to wait in line.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 12:13 AM
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just make sure you are home when fedex delivers, signature IS required.

or you can sign a release form from the apple website and tape it to your door.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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I may not even get a chance to pre-order. My bill is due on the 10th and I paid for it yesterday. Since the site hasn't updated it says my bill is past due so it says I'm not upgrade eligible even though I am. Unless this changes soon, I can't do much. I think the AT&T site is getting hit and not updating properly because, usually, it is instantly updated on my account .
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:05 AM
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Whose awake for this? Apple isn't live yet
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:08 AM
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ATT site is live, been talking to a rep says my bill has to update. This is so BS I hope I don't have to wait a couple hours for this and for it to be sold out.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:10 AM
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Bummer.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:17 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:19 AM
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Apple store app that is
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:28 AM
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DOne! iPhone 6 plus space grey 128gb ordered.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:43 AM
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looks like people are having issues with the apple store app.

worked for me, got email confirmation and pending credit card charge too. time to sleep


forgot tax is off the unsubsidized price of $949

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