The new iPhone 5S hits stores today and like years past, the Apple faithful are out in droves to get the new toy.
Mashable reports there were 1,417 people in line for the launch at the flagship store as of 8 a.m. ET Friday. According to Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, that is the longest the line ever at the flagship store for an iPhone launch — beating the line for the iPhone 4 — and it marks an 83% increase from the number of people who waited in line there for the iPhone 5.
I'm an Apple fan myself. Definitely. I like the software; like the computers; like the iPhone. But you won't catch me lining up to wait hours to pay hundreds of dollars.
I'm currently up for an upgrade from my iPhone 4S but I'll wait a few weeks for the party to die down before I head down to get a new phone.
Word is the new "gold" (or "champagne") iPhone 5S is in very, very short supply. Apparently these are uber-popular. Funny thing is, I kinda thought it was tacky looking. I'm a more sedate, silver/grey phone kind of guy.
I am excited about getting a phone that takes better pics as my current 4S has never done well by me in the picture department. The new iPhone features an improved camera and TWO flashes to help skin tones in low light situations.
I'm currently on a slow learning curve having downloaded the new IOS 7 operating system. It comes included in the new iPhones but is available for older phones also. I'm seeing some new things I like, but not big on having to learn new things. Is that me getting older?
Anyway - you can stop by your nearest Apple store or order online. If you go to a physical store you can also trade in your old iPhone for credit towards a new one. BUT you have to trade it in and get the new phone. No "credit for something in the future." Walk out with a new iPhone and 2 year contract or no trade credit.
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