iPhone 7 - September 16th Release

murpho999

nokia211 wrote: »

Oh right thanks! Do you know of any insurance companies that you would recommend?

No sorry, I just don't bother with the insurance.

I keep my phone in a cover (hate doing it but have to protect the screen), keep phone out of shirt pockets near toilets (learnt the hard way) so then your only issue is loss which has never happened to me in 10 years so I have never bothered.

Maybe though check out your home insurance to see if they can cover against loss.

Spook80

I ordered the 7 plus black 128gb minutes after they went up and got 4th October.
I remember when I ordered the 1st Apple Watch I got an estimate of 3-4 weeks and it was dispatched a few days later so hoping it's the same.

whiterebel

Blazer wrote: »

I've had this problem before in relation to my apple watch and it applies to all mac products.
I bought the watch last week before it had launched in Ireland from the UK and needed to send it back after a week due to scratches. From talking to Support I would have had to send it back to the UK as the watch hadn't yet launched in Ireland. Luckily it was the following week when it launched so the chap told me I could ring up then and they would process it through the Ireland site as required.
Essentially your product is supported throughout but only if it has been launched in your country. If not then you deal with the country you bought it in.

Trying to explain this to people who had bought the original iPod in the US before it was released in Europe.:eek: It was months until Europe launched, and people rang looking for iPod repairs. Queue a 15 minute conversation trying to explain that there was no repair centre for iPod, there was no logistcs support for it etc, so we couldn't even get it collected. Only recourse was to return it to the US at their cost, both ways. A right headache for months.

Gumbo

Just got a call from Apple in Cork asking to confirm my billing address as I clicked the PM address as my billing address online.

So if you see a call from 021-2380596, it's them.

DermoMIO

Anybody know the story with 7 plus cases in the likes of compub etc will be on Friday ? Will they have decent stock in the bricks & mortar shops in Dublin City ?

All cases I'm interested in on Amazon are not coming into stock into mid/late September. Otterbox site quoting 6-8 days before shipping & the 1 case I like on apple itself is just listed as out of stock so not guaranteed a case b4 the phone arrives that is if Voda are on the ball

dan786

kceire wrote: »

Just got a call from Apple in Cork asking to confirm my billing address as I clicked the PM address as my billing address online.

So if you see a call from 021-2380596, it's them.

Got a call from same number. Couldn't answer as in work. Tried to ring back during break , just automated service saying " You have missed a call from Apple, Goodbye" and then disconnects.

Gumbo

dan786 wrote: »

Got a call from same number. Couldn't answer as in work. Tried to ring back during break , just automated service saying " You have missed a call from Apple, Goodbye" and then disconnects.

Mayb try call their official sales number as I don't think they will progress the order until it's sorted.

jimboroony

Bought my 7 plus 128gb from US store. Unlocked with a T-Mobile sim. (They work here perfect). Saved €200. Will be in States in October to pick it up.

A good option if you visit US regularly!

irlrobins

Anyone done a calculation of cost of ownership over 2 years of buying from Apple vs Contract with Telco?

Did a quick one myself based on the 128Gb iphone 7 and looks like three work out cheapest, followed by VF on their Red Plan essentials. Buying outright with Apple and using a 30 day Sim only plan from VF is about €150 more over 2 years.

Looking to move away from three as their network is crap and they don't offer any roaming packages, so tempted by VF contract offer.

NewApproach

jimboroony wrote: »

Bought my 7 plus 128gb from US store. Unlocked with a T-Mobile sim. (They work here perfect). Saved €200. Will be in States in October to pick it up.

A good option if you visit US regularly!

I'd rather pay the extra €100 to have five extra years of warranty tbh

Heisenberg1

kceire wrote: »

Just got a call from Apple in Cork asking to confirm my billing address as I clicked the PM address as my billing address online.

So if you see a call from 021-2380596, it's them.

Same, I used the PM address for billing so they asked me to change it to my home address all sorted now.

Gumbo

Heisenberg1 wrote: »

Same, I used the PM address for billing so they asked me to change it to my home address all sorted now.

Did you have to physically change it or just tell them over the phone?
I just told them over the phone as I didn't log in to buy the phones, just bought as guest.

What stage is your order at now?
Mines at stage 2 - processing items.

stimpson

nokia211 wrote: »

Oh right thanks! Do you know of any insurance companies that you would recommend?

I had an issue last year with gadgetinsurance.ie. As I had my phone early they didn't have it on their system and couldn't offer me cover. 2 weeks later it was there on the Irish launch date. This shouldn't be an issue as Ireland is Tier 1 this year.

dan786

kceire wrote: »

Mayb try call their official sales number as I don't think they will progress the order until it's sorted.

They sent me an email with the extension number of the person who called me so just called him now and all sorted. Payment taken from my account. Now the waiting game...

Heisenberg1

kceire wrote: »

Did you have to physically change it or just tell them over the phone?
I just told them over the phone as I didn't log in to buy the phones, just bought as guest.

What stage is your order at now?
Mines at stage 2 - processing items.

Yeah they just changed it over the phone.

deep1

dan786 wrote: »

They sent me an email with the extension number of the person who called me so just called him now and all sorted. Payment taken from my account. Now the waiting game...

What date did you get if money has been taken from account?
My billing address is home so no issue with mine, item still processing and expected 1st week of oct!

Gumbo

Heisenberg1 wrote: »

Yeah they just changed it over the phone.

Cheers.
Mine just changed to "preparing for dispatch".

FourFourRED

kceire wrote: »

Cheers.
Mine just changed to "preparing for dispatch".

Exciting times

Have to wait a while before I can place my order

Asmooh

I'm not sure yet if I'm upgrading to 7 from 6s. I have the normal 6s now because I think the plus is large but I do like the dual camera setup which I would like to try

dan786

deep1 wrote: »

What date did you get if money has been taken from account?
My billing address is home so no issue with mine, item still processing and expected 1st week of oct!

Delivery is 16th for the 128GB iPhone 7.

While my 7 Plus is also first week of October

deep1

dan786 wrote: »

Delivery is 16th for the 128GB iPhone 7.

While my 7 Plus is also first week of October

Thanks, hopefully get 7 plus earlier than that.

Bob24

Asmooh wrote: »

I'm not sure yet if I'm upgrading to 7 from 6s. I have the normal 6s now because I think the plus is large but I do like the dual camera setup which I would like to try

I think it boils down to how you like to carry your phone. If you are carrying it in your trousers pockets most of the time the Plus might be a serious annoyance (at least for me this is a reason why the Plus is an absolute no-go, though people who always wear quite loose trousers might think differently).

Handling is also different (it is more difficult to use the Plus with one hand), but no something I would personally consider a showstopper if I I wanted other thigns which are only provided by the Plus.

Gumbo

Asmooh wrote: »

I'm not sure yet if I'm upgrading to 7 from 6s. I have the normal 6s now because I think the plus is large but I do like the dual camera setup which I would like to try

If I had the 6S, I'd personally wait till next year. Im on a 2 year cycle so I will upgrade.


On a side note, did anyone see the monthly pay option on the uk site, and you can upgrade to the new phone every year. Looks interesting.

Eircom_Sucks

debating what to do

have a 6 64gb sim free , might buy the 7 plus 128gb but can't justify the extra money

Asmooh

kceire wrote: »

Asmooh wrote: »

I'm not sure yet if I'm upgrading to 7 from 6s. I have the normal 6s now because I think the plus is large but I do like the dual camera setup which I would like to try

If I had the 6S, I'd personally wait till next year. Im on a 2 year cycle so I will upgrade.


On a side note, did anyone see the monthly pay option on the uk site, and you can upgrade to the new phone every year. Looks interesting.

Yes have this option in the U.K. But I'm not sure if I want it or not.

I always buy phones simlock free and then sim only plan for subscription.

But still not sure

Kaizersoze81

I have a 6+ and normally change every 2 years, but I'll skip this cycle as next years is meant to be a complete redesign for the 10th anniversary so I won't change twice in 1 year. To be honest the 6 is still working great so can't justify the upgrade.

Somedaythefire

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

I have a 6+ and normally change every 2 years, but I'll skip this cycle as next years is meant to be a complete redesign for the 10th anniversary so I won't change twice in 1 year. To be honest the 6 is still working great so can't justify the upgrade.

I was thinking of doing the same, skipping this and buying the rumoured redesign next year. But from where I'm looking the 7 is a fantastic phone, and there might be some teething problems with the first time implementation of some of the rumoured upgrades which they will hopefully iron out for the year after.

At least that's what I'm telling myself.

Kagawa

Anyone with a black 7 plus 128gb order proceed further than processing order. I'm hoping that it won't take as long as it's saying. Thanks

deep1

Kagawa wrote: »

Anyone with a black 7 plus 128gb order proceed further than processing order. I'm hoping that it won't take as long as it's saying. Thanks

Same status. Hope so!

Bob24

iPhone 7 black 128gb - now saying preparing for shipment!