iPhone 5 - Discussion [READ MOD NOTE IN FIRST POST]

whiterebel

DubDJ wrote: »

I ordered the iPhone 4 launch day in Ireland and it shipped from Tamworth, UK. Same deal when I ordered the iPad 3 and ATV 3. Nothing has ever shipped from China. Once it went from 'Processing' to 'Preparing for shipment' from morning when it changed it took around 4 hours till I got a dispatch email and it changed to 'shipped'. Logged in, got my tracking no. and first it was 'Order Recieved by UPS' then it dispatched from Tamworth UK.

They get sent to Tanworth on pallets and then from there they get split up for people's orders, that's when it changes from 'Processing' to 'Preparing for Shipment'

Build to order computers ship in bulk on pallets from Asia, usually into Holland. If there are accessories to add, they go via Tamworth. If not they'll ship direct from Holland. They keep a supply of standard configurations in the UK, and that's normally next day delivery.
The iPhones should ship via courier from Holland straight to Ireland, unless they have to have some accessories added

DubDJ

whiterebel wrote: »

Build to order computers ship in bulk on pallets from Asia, usually into Holland. If there are accessories to add, they go via Tamworth. If not they'll ship direct from Holland. They keep a supply of standard configurations in the UK, and that's normally next day delivery.
The iPhones should ship via courier from Holland straight to Ireland, unless they have to have some accessories added

Yeah I ordered a BTO MacBook Pro and it came from China. But things like iPhones and iPads have always come from Tamworth for me.

boreder

whiterebel wrote: »

Build to order computers ship in bulk on pallets from Asia, usually into Holland. If there are accessories to add, they go via Tamworth. If not they'll ship direct from Holland. They keep a supply of standard configurations in the UK, and that's normally next day delivery.
The iPhones should ship via courier from Holland straight to Ireland, unless they have to have some accessories added

BTO Mac Pros are built in Cork

whiterebel

boreder wrote: »

BTO Mac Pros are built in Cork

Correct, and if you live in Cork, and order a Mac Pro, it ships to the UK and then back to Cork.....:pac:

DylanII

whiterebel wrote: »

So its more comfortable, but your thumb is sore from holding it?

Yes, the shape of the phone is better. So if I werent to use the whole screen, then it would be better. Its just to tall for me.

I have two 'issues' with the phone. The odd time the screen doesnt respond or is inaccurate. Im not sure if thats the phone of the 'invisible shield'.

The second issue is that I sometimes have to wobble the charger a bit to get it to charge and the plug is very stiff in the plug sockets.

Anyone else like that.

ryan08

Ordered iphone 5 on release day. But desktop has just died. Anybody know if imac is getting update soon? Have to make a decision now

DubDJ

ryan08 wrote: »

Ordered iphone 5 on release day. But desktop has just died. Anybody know if imac is getting update soon? Have to make a decision now

Yeah it's due an upgrade very soon. It's overdue at this stage. It most likely will be updated very soon. But nothing confirmed and no runours. Maybe try get your current one repaired.

Mimikyu

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YouTookMyName

mad muffin wrote: »

I ordered mine with a micro USB lightning adaptor which ships 5-7 days yet estimated delivery for everything is 26 oct to 2 nov.

The micro USB adapter is supposed to be tiny. Wallet or something bigger is needed to keep it safe.

DubDJ

Captain Morgan wrote: »

Apparently some workers striking in Foxconn due to pressure with iPhone 5.

Link

It's terrible what goes on in places like this. But at the same time these places pay a decent wage compared to others around China.

I'd gladly wait an extra week or two for my iPhone to give these people a break. Disgusting conditions but that's the reality I suppose.

Zapp Brannigan

srumball wrote: »

hey guys,

Will an unlocked iPhone 5 from Canada work over here?

Yup but not an LTE (whenever they roll it out in Ireland) You'd be getting the A1428 model and that only works on the NA bands for LTE.

McGrath5

ryan08 wrote: »

Ordered iphone 5 on release day. But desktop has just died. Anybody know if imac is getting update soon? Have to make a decision now

Supposedly sometime this month, I too am holding our for the upgrade, my laptop is on its last legs.

andrewdeerpark

DubDJ wrote: »

It's terrible what goes on in places like this. But at the same time these places pay a decent wage compared to others around China.

I'd gladly wait an extra week or two for my iPhone to give these people a break. Disgusting conditions but that's the reality I suppose.

More on the register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/06/foxconn_iphone_factory_strike/

Apparently entire production is stopped

guil

andrewdeerpark wrote: »

More on the register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/06/foxconn_iphone_factory_strike/

Apparently entire production is stopped

where have you read that? on the earlier link it said 4000 was only a small portion of their workforce

FourFourRED

guil wrote: »

where have you read that? on the earlier link it said 4000 was only a small portion of their workforce

Also the people who stopped working were replaced with extra staff immediately.

FourFourRED

Anyone else in the "Oct 24th-31st" delivery bracket?

Has anyone got anything earlier than that?

Jhax

Paid 350 squids for the phone on thusday and I'm not dissapointed. I had an iphone 3gs before my last smartphone which was android but this just seems so much better. I have to admit i did feel like i was paying way too much for it when I bought it, but now I couldn't be happier with it

DubDJ

I'm seeing a lot of my apps being updated for the new iPhone 5 display. Been about 25-30 of my personal apps now being updated with iPhone 5 support as well as iOS 6 support.

By time I actually get the iPhone I'd say maybe 50% of the apps will be updated for the new screen. Which is pretty handy.

finno

Aodhagan wrote: »

Anyone else in the "Oct 24th-31st" delivery bracket?

Has anyone got anything earlier than that?

Yep i'm still in the 24th-31st bracket.

cherylxxx2

Aodhagan wrote: »

Anyone else in the "Oct 24th-31st" delivery bracket?

Has anyone got anything earlier than that?

mines 26th oct - 2nd nov

DubDJ

cherylxxx2 wrote: »

mines 26th oct - 2nd nov

I think we'll all get iPhones dispatched earlier than the given delivery dates anyway.

gbee

DubDJ wrote: »

It's terrible what goes on in places like this. But at the same time these places pay a decent wage compared to others around China. .

Are you tempering that with the suicide rate? Apple pay in single figures in US $ for each iPhone from the factory.

Worker turnover is immense with many choosing to go back to the farm. You hot bunk, toilet & shower in public, eat, move to your work area where vicious supervisors may not allow you your individual toilet breaks, and may beat you.

You go back to the meal area, back to your bench and back to the hot bunk. And repeat the next shift; that's what the BBC found and aired recently as they investigated the suicide rate: other programmes went undercover, the BBC say they saw the 'good side'!

BanjoB

So I was looking around Dublin 2day and got to see a display model of the iPhone 5 in white. I have to say its so much nicer this time around in the white version that I'm thinking of changing my order on apple.ie to a white model. I ordered the black model last Friday.

Does anyone know if modifying my order will put me to the back of the line when they start shipping?.

FourFourRED

BanjoB wrote: »

So I was looking around Dublin 2day and got to see a display model of the iPhone 5 in white. I have to say its so much nicer this time around in the white version that I'm thinking of changing my order on apple.ie to a white model. I ordered the black model last Friday.

Does anyone know if modifying my order will put me to the back of the line when they start shipping?.

I saw the display iPhone 5 in white last Friday. I must admit it does look far better. Then again, I've had the white this time around and I'm going to stick with the black. I think it will be far more sleek and professional looking. (As long as it doesn't scratch too bad).

If you can't change the colour on the Order Status website ring Apple and see can they change it for you.

pleasant Co.

Aodhagan wrote: »

If you can't change the colour on the Order Status website ring Apple and see can they change it for you.

Indeed it will, but if you want the white model then do it.

FourFourRED

Order status page has been down for a few hours now.

Also something I've noticed is that when you go to order an iPhone 5 from the online store all you get is 3-4 weeks shipping & 3-7 days delivery once shipped - no longer is there an estimated delivery address like there was before.

Not sure what that means in terms of shipping times but it makes me think that they're getting seriously bogged down by orders and don't want to give specific dates in case they can't meet them.


UPDATE: IT'S ALL BACK TO NORMAL AGAIN. NO CHANGE IN SHIPPING DATES.

DubDJ

BanjoB wrote: »

So I was looking around Dublin 2day and got to see a display model of the iPhone 5 in white. I have to say its so much nicer this time around in the white version that I'm thinking of changing my order on apple.ie to a white model. I ordered the black model last Friday.

Does anyone know if modifying my order will put me to the back of the line when they start shipping?.

Your not able to modify the order. You have to canel and place it again. I'd say ring apple and see what they can do for ya.

badger86

Anyone else having the "Cannot Connect to i-tunes" problem when trying to download an app?

BanjoB

DubDJ wrote: »

Your not able to modify the order. You have to canel and place it again. I'd say ring apple and see what they can do for ya.

I'm actually gonna keep the black now. Got this case 2day in town.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/zoompic.aspx?i=234819

I liked the aluminum and white design so I can have the best of both worlds.

DubDJ

BanjoB wrote: »

I'm actually gonna keep the black now. Got this case 2day in town.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/zoompic.aspx?i=234819

I liked the aluminum and white design so I can have the best of both worlds.

I think the black iPhone is far nicer anyways. Your better off sticking to it.