iPhone X - Discussion

Micky 32 · 14-10-2017 6:43pm

Or a rip off because if people pay 1300 odd they think they'll cough up 200 to keepit safe

Bob24 · 14-10-2017 7:32pm

Blazer wrote: »

christ..applecare+ is €299 for the iphone x..that's a €200 increase..they must be expecting a lot of broken phones,

Did you see that somewhere on Apple’s website? Might be correct but it sounds a bit like a crazy figure as AppleCare+ is €169 for the 8 Plus and the device is actually not that much cheaper than the X.

Also AppleCare+ for the X is $199 in the US so with Apple’s current exchange rate it should translate more to something like €219 or €229.

Bob24 · 14-10-2017 8:15pm

Double-checked and according to Apple's website AppleCare+ for the X is indeed 229: https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/S6367ZM/A/applecare-for-iphone-x

Blazer · 14-10-2017 8:16pm

christ I used to only pay €99 for it..unless they increased it with the 7 and so forth.

snowflaker · 14-10-2017 8:52pm

X-20!!!

Bob24 · 15-10-2017 8:44am

Blazer wrote: »

christ I used to only pay €99 for it..unless they increased it with the 7 and so forth.

It's more the price of the phone which is to blame if you find AppleCare+ too expensive. For the most part AppleCare+ is just following it proportionally (for example AppleCare+ for an SE is still €99). No insurrer would provide you an accidental damage cover on a 1180-1350 euros phone for just €99 for 2 years.

I think for the 7 which is in between in terms of pricing it was around €150 when it was released last year.

DubDJ · 15-10-2017 2:55pm

Ireland is tier one so we should get ours delivered by Friday.

Blazer · 15-10-2017 5:07pm

Bob24 wrote: »

It's more the price of the phone which is to blame if you find AppleCare+ too expensive. For the most part AppleCare+ is just following it proportionally (for example AppleCare+ for an SE is still €99). No insurrer would provide you an accidental damage cover on a 1180-1350 euros phone for just €99 for 2 years.

I think for the 7 which is in between in terms of pricing it was around €150 when it was released last year.

yeah but that insurance covers theft also. AppleCare doesn't.
At this stage you're probably better off getting specific insurance for it.

murpho999 · 16-10-2017 8:55am

DubDJ wrote: »

Ireland is tier one so we should get ours delivered by Friday.

Don't think it will be that easy as availability will be very low.

Bob24 · 16-10-2017 9:40am

murpho999 wrote: »

Don't think it will be that easy as availability will be very low.

Ordering within the first few seconds will be a pretty safe bet to have it on launch day I think. But after that yeah it will depend on supply and demand. We already know almost for sure that supply is limited so if demand is high just waiting a few minutes to order could indeed push the delivery date by weeks.

F34 · 16-10-2017 9:47am

Bob24 wrote: »

Ordering within the first few seconds will be a pretty safe bet to have it on launch day I think. But after that yeah it will depend on supply and demand. We already know almost for sure that supply is limited so if demand is high just waiting a few minutes to order could indeed push the delivery date by weeks.

I’m just hoping to have it before Christmas at this stage.

DubDJ · 16-10-2017 10:09am

It really is hard to gauge this year. Not only is it Apple’s first big change from previous years release cycles but it’s one of the bigger changes to the phone itself. Adding in the iPhone 8 and the significantly higher price of the X, it’s hard to predict exactly what the launch will be like.

With the rumours of production delays I’d imagine it will be constrained at first, but I don’t know if as many people will go for it based on the higher price.

Creamy Goodness · 16-10-2017 10:19am

Bob24 wrote: »

Ordering within the first few seconds will be a pretty safe bet to have it on launch day I think. But after that yeah it will depend on supply and demand. We already know almost for sure that supply is limited so if demand is high just waiting a few minutes to order could indeed push the delivery date by weeks.

Apple distribute the stock unevenly, America will get a big bunch, so will the UK compared to Ireland.

This was seen last year where I was 20 seconds after the go live time for pre-orders and my phone (iPhone 7 Plus) was already back ordered 1-2 weeks.

I bet the same - if not worse - will happen with the X.

Marty Bird · 16-10-2017 2:42pm

https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/16/iphone-x-shipping/

More reports that X numbers will be very limited.

Micky 32 · 16-10-2017 6:21pm

It's probably all hype anyway, even if you don't get to preorder you'll probably be able to get it a few weeks later.

TCP/IP · 16-10-2017 9:20pm

Quick question will Apple ship to a parcel motel address or would that likely to be canceled?
And final question when you pre order do they take all the money upfront and ship a month later or only take money day before shipping?

Many thanks

DubDJ · 16-10-2017 9:30pm

They usually do ship to Parcel Motel but there’s always a chance they could flag it and cancel the order. Generally you will be fine.

Also, when ordering in the past Apple will usually place an authorization hold on the card, which takes the cash for a few hours, and then returns it. They will then take the actual amount once it’s shipped. It could differ but that’s been my experience with previous orders.

TCP/IP · 16-10-2017 9:31pm

DubDJ wrote: »

They usually do ship to Parcel Motel but there’s always a chance they could flag it and cancel the order. Generally you will be fine.

Also, when ordering in the past Apple will usually place an authorization hold on the card, which takes the cash for a few hours, and then returns it. They will then take the actual amount once it’s shipped. It could differ but that’s been my experience with previous orders.

Thanks DubDJ

shanec1928 · 17-10-2017 4:09pm

TCP/IP wrote: »

Quick question will Apple ship to a parcel motel address or would that likely to be canceled?
And final question when you pre order do they take all the money upfront and ship a month later or only take money day before shipping?

Many thanks

if you do go down the parcel motel route don't forget to up the insurance you wouldnt want this to happen

og2k7 · 17-10-2017 4:33pm

TCP/IP wrote: »

Quick question will Apple ship to a parcel motel address or would that likely to be canceled?
And final question when you pre order do they take all the money upfront and ship a month later or only take money day before shipping?

Many thanks

I have used PM for the past 3 iphones and never issues however I got the insurance each time just for a peace of mind.

Apple doesnt take the $ upfront and (what I found quite useful) was if there is not enough money on the card/account they give you some time to top-and will attempt again a couple of hours later: I used a wrong card at the time and had to shift balances from one to another.

Never had any issues with the address - sale is a sale I suppose

snowflaker · 17-10-2017 9:37pm

Now I’m wondering would I be more likely to get the X if I go with a network

17-10-2017 10:06pm

Why ? you'll be paying the same over 2 years anyway.

Agent Coulson · 17-10-2017 10:14pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Why ? you'll be paying the same over 2 years anyway.

I'd get a €240 upgrade discount on an 8plus on a 24 month contract keeping the same price bill every month as I have now 8plus 64 for €698 up front.

I might wait myself to see if I get the same kind of discount on the X.

Marty Bird · 18-10-2017 12:47am

snowflaker wrote: »

Now I’m wondering would I be more likely to get the X if I go with a network

I think the X will be as hard to get with the networks as buying direct if the low yields reported are true.

Blazer · 18-10-2017 8:17am

Apparently the first batch of IPhone X is only around 45k.
At this rate it could be months before you get one here in which case you might as well wait for the XI.
Will see how it pans out.

rgbm1 · 18-10-2017 8:42am

Are Apple ok with a delivery address (work address) that is different to your billing address when ordering from the Apple Store?

This will be my first order, almost tempted to order something small to test...

Creamy Goodness · 18-10-2017 8:49am

rgbm1 wrote: »

Are Apple ok with a delivery address (work address) that is different to your billing address when ordering from the Apple Store?

This will be my first order, almost tempted to order something small to test...

Yes, all Apple care about is that someone signs for the package at your end.

iancairns · 18-10-2017 12:43pm

Blazer wrote: »

Apparently the first batch of IPhone X is only around 45k.
At this rate it could be months before you get one here in which case you might as well wait for the XI.
Will see how it pans out.

Nope seems to be bull**** to hype release after all that. Make us jump on board now!

I'm happy regardless.

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/17/iphone-x-suppliers-on-schedule-to-meet-2017-demand/

Micky 32 · 18-10-2017 2:01pm

iancairns wrote: »

Nope seems to be bull**** to hype release after all that. Make us jump on board now!

I'm happy regardless.

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/17/iphone-x-suppliers-on-schedule-to-meet-2017-demand/

Exactly, the price tag will put a lot of people off i'd say.

Bob24 · 18-10-2017 2:25pm

Micky 32 wrote: »

the price tag will put a lot of people off i'd say.

I’m genuinely curious about that. Is it going to turn into an Apple geek and richman’s device, or will it still appeal to a wider audience?

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