Comments on: The iPhone 3G has launched in Canada…sorta

By: Blogaholics » Blog Archive » iPhone Buzz

Blogaholics » Blog Archive » iPhone Buzz — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:21:57 +0000

[...] & I took part in the iPhone frenzy on Friday. We, like many others, did not have a smooth [...]

By: Tod

Tod — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:17:48 +0000

Yeah, that idiot that shouted “Wooooooo!!” when Tanya was talking… was me. ;-)

By: John

John — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:39:03 +0000

I use this case from my 1st gen iPhone for normal use but will probably seek out a new one once stores start getting them in stock...or head to an Apple Store in the US which usually has more choices than up here.

By: Kimli

Kimli — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:14:07 +0000

What are you using for a case? I modded one of my iTouch screens so I could be free from scratches, but eventually I’m going to want some sort of carrying case.

By: Mostly Lisa

Mostly Lisa — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:00:07 +0000

so sorry to miss it. i’m in England today and there is not one 16 GB iPhone to be had. all sold out. i feel so denied.

ps. i read your quotes in Mac|Life!! super cool, you iPhone expert, you.

By: John

John — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:28:47 +0000

@Frank yeah it appears they had more than 2 16gb phones….each sales rep had an assigned number of units for each configuration…they never did tell use how many they had total. When I left the store they still had 8-8gb models and 1-16gb in white.

By: Frank S

Frank S — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:24:51 +0000

Very strange, Kerry went to the same store, as you know, and she was told that she got the last 16GB model…and it was black. Rogers’ math on the number available black models doesn’t add up along with alot of other things supposedly being available.

By: Dave Z

Dave Z — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:11:18 +0000

Dave — I just added the 6 GB/$30 plan to my first gen iPhone, via a regular old Rogers phone rep. Shouldn’t be a problem for ya…

By: Dave S.

Dave S. — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:41:23 +0000

Yep, I’m thinking I made the right call by sticking with my first-gen model for now. I’ve had a working iPhone all day and spent no time in line. Not that I’m gloating, I’m just feeling the pain vicariously here…

Of course I’m also paying ridiculous amounts for data at the moment too, but that’s nothing new. A random Rogers store employee I talked to this pm (after the rush had died down) told me they’ll be extending the 3G plans to first-gen iPhone users. Between that and the 2.0 unlock supposedly coming next week, it feels like I’m really not missing out on much.

By: John

John — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:41:21 +0000

@Tanya you sounded fine…it was the callers that made me wonder where they found them. Updating post with your link soon.

By: Tanya (aka NetChick)

Tanya (aka NetChick) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:38:59 +0000

EPIC FAIL. See my post for details. Sooo disappointed. I’m glad you got your hardware!

See my post for the full audio of the show — great to be a part of it with ya (you sounded way more intelligent than I did… My head wasn’t working quite right)

By: buzzbishop

buzzbishop — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:31:04 +0000

congratulations, john.

By: Peter Andersen

Peter Andersen — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:23:08 +0000

That sums it up. FWIW – I still do not have my phone back from Rogers as of 2:30pm. Appears that absolutely nothing has happened yet, in fact, not even Limbo.