Initial iPhone 4S Stock (preorders stock) Sold Out at Online Apple Store
Despite the general sense of disappointment after Apple announced the iPhone 4S on Tuesday, people preordered the smartphone in droves on its first day of availability.
Apple and U.S. carrier partners AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless all began accepting preorders for the iPhone 4S at 12:01AM Pacific time on Friday, October 7. AT&T's online store was overwhelmed instantly, and many consumers complained of difficulty placing orders for several hours. By noon on Friday, AT&T said that more than 200,000 preorders were placed for the iPhone 4S. AT&T said Apple's latest smartphone was seeing "extraordinary demand."
The iPhone 4S was also available directly from Apple's Web store. Throughout the day on Friday, Apple indicated that the iPhone 4S would be delivered to those ordering it on Friday, October 14.
A check of Apple's Web store on Saturday morning shows that all variants of the device won't ship for one to two weeks--meaning Apple has sold through the initial stock available to first-day buyers. Apple didn't say how many devices had be preordered through its site.
Sprint and Verizon Wireless have not indicated how many preorders were placed for the device through their Web sites.Verizon's site indicates that some models, such as the white and black 64GB models, which cost $399, are still available for October 14 delivery. The less expensive models, such as the $199 16GB version, are showing delivery dates of October 21.
Sprint's Web site says that it is sold out of the 16GB iPhone 4S online, though it will be available in stores on October 14. The 32GB and 64GB versions are still available for delivery on October 14 or October 15.
AT&T's Web site more closely matches Apple's. Orders placed through AT&T's web site Saturday indicate that the device will not ship for two to three weeks, depending on the model. The more expensive 64GB version is still available, but the lowest-cost 16GB model is not.
The iPhone 4S has a dual-core 1GHz A5 processor; 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash, and 1080p HD video capture; HSPA+/CDMA, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.0 radios; Siri personal assistant, and iOS 5. It maintains the same size, shape, design, and appearance of the iPhone 4.
The 16GB model costs $199, the 32GB model costs $299, and the 64GB model costs $399.
Source - [ informationweek.com ]
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