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I hate going to the store because it's always crowded (London and San Francisco). Also makes the device feel less ~special~. I just stick to home deliveries nowadays. I shouldn't go out of my way to get a gadget in (or on) my hands.
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Karki posted:Are they just facing reality that an uncrowded retail store may be better than the online experience, but they don't have uncrowded stores? In addition to the already-mentioned fact that they've dramatically increased the number of product variations since the Apple retail concept took off, I think the crowding is definitely a thing. When I went in to buy my iPad a couple months ago, I had to wait about 20-25 minutes for a salesperson to get to me. That's totally understandable, the Apple Store is perpetually slammed, let alone on a Saturday afternoon like when I came. I would've just ordered online for store pickup, except my company gets a discount and I have to actually show my business card to someone in a blue shirt. Thing is, the door greeter will get you checked in and ask you to wait for them to get to you, but there's not really anywhere "good" to stand around and chill in an Apple Store while you wait. You're either in the way of employees running to and from the back of house, or you're standing within a mob of other customers and preteens taking selfies on the demo models. It's just not the "premium retail experience" that they originally pushed so hard with the store concept. I wish I could either make an appointment to buy something, or if the wait will be longer than 5 minutes or so, send me a text message callback so that I can just go to Starbucks or something and come back to the store when they're ready for me. Either way seems more customer-centric.
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Apr 7, 2015 15:19
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I wonder why they bothered with the black/black Sport. That seems like a lot of SKU complication for not much gain. They even have to have separate black/black bands and black/silver bands.
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Apr 7, 2015 15:53
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Karki posted:http://www.businessinsider.com/angela-ahrendts-says-a-significant-change-in-mindset-to-launching-apple-watch-online-2015-4 I think this is bang on. They realize the store experience has become a mess for many people and this is a way to get those who don't need to be in the store, out of it. With all the day one purchasers not lining up and no walk in sales the store will be reserved for those who are still on the fence or just want to see it's functionality in person.
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Apr 7, 2015 17:49
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zen death robot posted:If you just want a new iPad fast you can just go pop into a place like Best Buy, Wal-Mart or Target where you won't be dragged down by people getting good customer service from the people at the actual Apple Store. The waiting is not the problem, it's that the inside of an Apple Store is a suboptimal place to wait. And I don't get a 10% discount on an iPad at a big box store, or if I buy it from Apple online or over the phone.
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Apr 7, 2015 17:51
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The best place to hang out and wait at the Apple Store is at the table with the old people learning how to use MacBooks. Just stand there and act very very interested, ask lots of questions.
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Apr 7, 2015 19:06
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What is this one per costumer bull crap?
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Apr 7, 2015 23:33
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gohmak posted:What is this one per costumer bull crap?
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I just hate going to the mall or other hard to park crowded places Apple stores are typically located. My mall is completely hosed all the time. It seems like they have plenty of parking but I have to fight like it's Black Friday for spots in the boonies. I don't mind walking but it takes probably 15-20 minutes to get to the store then about the same back. Including time finding a spot, going to and from the store, doing what I need to do in the store, I'm pushing 2 hours wasted.
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:Apple limiting purchase quantities at launch of a supply-constrained product? Why I never It has always been limited to two. Now I won't be able to surprise my wife if I have to preorder with her account.
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Apr 7, 2015 23:49
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gohmak posted:What is this one per costumer bull crap? Is that for online orders or in-store purchases?
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Apr 7, 2015 23:57
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gohmak posted:It has always been limited to two. Now I won't be able to surprise my wife if I have to preorder with her account. Surprise her with an Apple Watch and then get yours later? 
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Apr 8, 2015 00:06
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Does anyone know if you can preorder online for in store pick up? I have had some bad luck with couriers.
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Apr 8, 2015 00:13
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Jose Oquendo posted:Is that for online orders or in-store purchases? http://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/07/apple-watch-reservations-one-per-customer/ Both
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Apr 8, 2015 00:32
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smoobles posted:Surprise her with an Apple Watch and then get yours later? You're joking right?
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Apr 8, 2015 00:33
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If you're ordering online for home delivery that limit doesn't apply (according to that page). That's what I'm doing so it should be ok.
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Apr 8, 2015 00:37
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gohmak posted:You're joking right? I love my wife... But not that much! 
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Apr 8, 2015 00:48
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I am glad that they are limiting everyone to one per purchase. Should help decrease re-sellers which were a big problem in the past.
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gohmak posted:You're joking right? I don't think Apple will change their policy because of your something awful post, so yes, I was giving a serious idea to help you out.
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Apr 8, 2015 01:16
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gohmak posted:What is this one per costumer bull crap? Well that just doubled or tripled the "buy day of release with cash" line that'll be outside my Apple Store, many of whom will have a hard time with English.
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Apr 8, 2015 01:30
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gohmak posted:You're joking right? 
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Axim posted:I am glad that they are limiting everyone to one per purchase. Should help decrease re-sellers which were a big problem in the past. Or perhaps this is a situation of "I want this but my wife doesn't approve, but if I surprise her with one too maybe it'll be cool" 
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Haggins posted:I just hate going to the mall or other hard to park crowded places Apple stores are typically located. My mall is completely hosed all the time. It seems like they have plenty of parking but I have to fight like it's Black Friday for spots in the boonies. I don't mind walking but it takes probably 15-20 minutes to get to the store then about the same back. Including time finding a spot, going to and from the store, doing what I need to do in the store, I'm pushing 2 hours wasted. I was in Portland on easter weekend and the city block-long Apple Store still was packed with people when everyone should've been home with their families talking about Jesus's sacrifice and stuff. 
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Axim posted:I am glad that they are limiting everyone to one per purchase. Should help decrease re-sellers which were a big problem in the past. No it won't. They just bring their families and pay with cash/gift cards.
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Dr. Video Games 0050 posted:No it won't. They just bring their families and pay with cash/gift cards. I think it's still safe to say though that these limiting measures will help with supply a LITTLE bit by default.
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Review embargo has clearly been lifted. http://www.theverge.com/a/apple-watch-review http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/personaltech/apple-watch-bliss-but-only-after-a-steep-learning-curve.html https://recode.net/2015/04/08/a-week-on-the-wrist-the-apple-watch-review/ http://www.wsj.com/video/apple-watch-what-living-with-it-is-really-like/13DDE53D-4DF3-4EDD-A519-4B2E3CA4F11B.html I'd summarize them as, "positive, but still a 1.0 Apple product." smackfu fucked around with this message at 13:32 on Apr 8, 2015 |
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Are you guys seriously complaining about the experience at Apple Stores? How spoiled are you? I bought my MacBook Pro at the 5th avenue 24h store in NYC three years ago amidst a tidal wave of people running around. The CSR who helped me with the order was pleasant and informative and there's no way on earth my experience would have been better if I ordered it online. Apple Stores are consistently the best retail experiences I've ever had, even when I pop into one just to dick around and charge my phone. If you're just afraid/nervous of being around other literal human beings then I don't know what to tell you, guy. As a disclaimer, there's an Apple Store at a mall in Long Island that is definitely less optimal than going to a store in the city. Maybe my perception is skewed because I have a plethora of choices of Apple Store so any particular one I choose isn't as mobbed as, say, a location in a Midwest city or something where there isn't another store for miles and miles.
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The stores at Roosevelt Field and Walt Whitman are basically war zones.
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smackfu posted:Review embargo has clearly been lifted. Wait for gen 2 or if you really want one get the cheapest one.
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smackfu posted:Review embargo has clearly been lifted. So many words trying to justify this thing. Yikes.
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I can't pinpoint it but there's always something about the Verge's video reviews that enrage me. Maybe it's smugness.
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Jalumibnkrayal posted:So many words trying to justify this thing. Yikes. Yeah I know right? I like my reviews as short as possible.
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zen death robot posted:Seems reasonable to me, it's what I'd do if my wife wanted one (she doesn't). Oh that's why she's only getting the sport 
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MarcusSA posted:Yeah I know right? I like my reviews as short as possible. I just scroll to the bottom of every review and read the single number. If it's an 8 or higher, I buy immediately, no matter what it is.
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smackfu posted:http://www.wsj.com/video/apple-watch-what-living-with-it-is-really-like/13DDE53D-4DF3-4EDD-A519-4B2E3CA4F11B.html Joanna Stern is the best. Watch that video!
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gret posted:Joanna Stern is the best. Watch that video! Yeah she did a really nice job with that. I still kinda want one, but meh... feel ok waiting for the next version.
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The lag is unacceptable but I've got a lot faith this will be worked out.
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Secht posted:Yeah she did a really nice job with that. I still kinda want one, but meh... feel ok waiting for the next version. Yea that's where I am at now. Interested but holding out for gen 2.
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Rocco posted:I think it's still safe to say though that these limiting measures will help with supply a LITTLE bit by default. Unless you're actually trying to get one that day without a pre-order. Then your line is now 2-3x longer and the family members who never really learned to speak English are ahead of you and can't cope with the one specific model they were told to ask to buy not being available and taking forever. At least, that's what I've seen doing day-of lines in Center City Philadelphia and Christiana Mall in Delaware (home of tax-free shopping and so is the Apple Store that sells the most phones). If you're hitting the Apple Store in Iowa or well out in the suburbs your experience may be different.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noZAqbn92gM The Fashion editors comments were basically "eww nerd stuff." For you lefties, do you plan to have the crown facing your hand or elbow? He kept switching in the video.
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