iPhone X - Discussion

snowflaker · 09-10-2017 8:23pm

Nearly have enough saved for my X!!!

Kagawa · 09-10-2017 8:31pm

Whats the best way to order, on the app or the apple.ie

I'm expecting that there will be a huge demand, not many seem to have bought the 8 based on the buzz on the launch.

I'm fearful that there could be a huge wait if your not in very quickly

DubDJ · 09-10-2017 10:59pm

Best thing to do is have the app on your phone and website up on a laptop so you can have a backup just in case.

Looks like there’s going to be a lot of demand so I can see stock becoming limited very early on.

Ya-Boy-Ya · 10-10-2017 12:29am

Is it cheaper to purchase from the UK site ??

murpho999 · 10-10-2017 12:41am

Ya-Boy-Ya wrote: »

Is it cheaper to purchase from the UK site ??

Why not have a look?

Ya-Boy-Ya · 10-10-2017 1:06am

murpho999 wrote: »

Why not have a look?

I was hoping for ppl with experience from ordering there ...afterall it is the reason we are on the FORUM to communicate....

Lovely attitude u should be so proud

Creamy Goodness · 10-10-2017 6:11am

Ya-Boy-Ya wrote: »

I was hoping for ppl with experience from ordering there ...afterall it is the reason we are on the FORUM to communicate....

Lovely attitude u should be so proud

The question does come up a lot in fairness and there’s a few posts on the forum where people have done the sums.

Also since there’s an exchange rate - that’s variable on a daily basis - involved, whether it’s worth it or not may change on a daily basis

murpho999 · 10-10-2017 8:57am

Ya-Boy-Ya wrote: »

I was hoping for ppl with experience from ordering there ...afterall it is the reason we are on the FORUM to communicate....

Lovely attitude u should be so proud

It's not an attitude but you are asking people to look stuff up for you.

To see if it's cheaper you'd have to go to the Apple UK website, check the price and then the exchange rate. Then go to Irish website and compare the price.

Asking people who have done it before is flawed because they have obviously done so as it would be cheaper and secondly the exchange rate may be completely different now.

awec · 10-10-2017 10:02am

I don't think it's cheaper any more.

DubDJ · 10-10-2017 10:36am

To answer the above, no. It works out as around €1,140 last time I checked and then adding in Parcel Motel fees (and extra insurance which is optional) it’s not really worth the savings you’d get. Probably €25 or so.

Deep Thought · 11-10-2017 3:52pm

am getting fed up waiting for the 27th...

mad muffin · 11-10-2017 4:24pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

am getting fed up waiting for the 27th...

Imagine when you actually have to wait till next year because you didn’t manage to preorder it in the first two minutes.

flexcon · 11-10-2017 4:41pm

As a tip guys, order using the Apple Store App on your iOS device.

In the background this comes online faster than the mirror servers that cover ireland and North UK. It's only by around 1 minute, but that is going to be crucial for the pre order. Also in the App make sure you have your details saved, so when you reach checkout - you are straight through

I got this info from a inside source who works in this area and I'd trust his suggestion

mad muffin · 11-10-2017 4:46pm

Anyone who has Apple Pay set up is already ahead.

*shakes fist at BOI and Avant Card*

Ya-Boy-Ya · 11-10-2017 6:20pm

Ive made up my mind today... Im gona get it ...
been thinking about it for ages and didnt want to go down the route of "bigger phone".
Had my eye on the new SE coming out later on in the year but today the "penny dropped !!!" lol

Deep Thought · 11-10-2017 9:10pm

mad muffin wrote: »

Imagine when you actually have to wait till next year because you didn’t manage to preorder it in the first two minutes.

Dont even go there...there will be trouble....:D

flexcon wrote: »

As a tip guys, order using the Apple Store App on your iOS device.

In the background this comes online faster than the mirror servers that cover ireland and North UK. It's only by around 1 minute, but that is going to be crucial for the pre order. Also in the App make sure you have your details saved, so when you reach checkout - you are straight through

I got this info from a inside source who works in this area and I'd trust his suggestion

Duly noted, App installed , info entered...digits flexed and ready

flexcon · 12-10-2017 9:19am

Mr.S wrote: »

Apple recommend this, it’s not a secret

That's true, although to be fair - It doesn't actually say this in such obvious stance. I'm sure it mentions it "somewhere" on the website though.

murpho999 · 12-10-2017 12:33pm

mad muffin wrote: »

Anyone who has Apple Pay set up is already ahead.

*shakes fist at BOI and Avant Card*

Install the Boon App and add the money to that account. Then you can use Apple Pay.

No charge for first 12 months either.

Micky 32 · 12-10-2017 1:52pm

I will bet youtubers like ijustine and the likes won't have any problems pre ordering one ðŸ€”

mad muffin · 12-10-2017 2:47pm

murpho999 wrote: »

Install the Boon App and add the money to that account. Then you can use Apple Pay.

No charge for first 12 months either.

I was going to pay with my credit card. Unfortunately I can’t really transfer the money from there.

I’ll just have to pray that the iGods look favourably upon me that day.

Marty Bird · 12-10-2017 4:42pm

It’s going to be tough to get your hands on the X by the looks of it..

https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/12/iphone-x-production-problems/

snowflaker · 12-10-2017 7:08pm

I’ve decided it will be most economical to buy the phone from Apple and get a SIM free X from Apple.

ID mobile 6 months 1/2 price plans so that would be like €8 a month for my needs lol

murpho999 · 12-10-2017 7:26pm

mad muffin wrote: »

I was going to pay with my credit card. Unfortunately I can’t really transfer the money from there.

I’ll just have to pray that the iGods look favourably upon me that day.

I think you can just top up with your credit card.

I don't think it goes through as cash, which I think you're trying to avoid but as a normal credit card transaction therefore avoiding any cash advance fees.

You really should check it.

Either way, I think the phone is going to be near impossible to get at launch so it most likely won't be a problem.

Somedaythefire · 13-10-2017 10:51am

I'm actually itching to get one but I'm on an Eir bill pay contract with no upgrade until June. Can't really afford to shell out 1k+ on it. Disappointing.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 13-10-2017 8:48pm

Somedaythefire wrote: »

I'm actually itching to get one but I'm on an Eir bill pay contract with no upgrade until June. Can't really afford to shell out 1k+ on it. Disappointing.

Buying one might be a very good investment though. Due to the expected shortage, a friend of mine is gonna try buy one, and throw it up on eBay with a couple of hundred added. Reckons even at €1500 he’ll get a buyer.

snowflaker · 13-10-2017 9:02pm

I want your X!

Somedaythefire · 13-10-2017 9:29pm

munstermagic11 wrote: »

Buying one might be a very good investment though. Due to the expected shortage, a friend of mine is gonna try buy one, and throw it up on eBay with a couple of hundred added. Reckons even at €1500 he’ll get a buyer.

I want one to use! I'd need to buy what 13 of them to flip to afford one to use lol

j8wk2feszrnpao · 13-10-2017 9:40pm

Somedaythefire wrote: »

I want one to use! I'd need to buy what 13 of them to flip to afford one to use lol

lol!

I think he’s happy to keep it if he doesn’t get a buyer. But I doubt he’ll be alone; potential short supply and expected high demand, could make it very profitable.

Micky 32 · 14-10-2017 12:02pm

Just ordered a Otterbox commuter off Amazon , lets hope i'll get a phone to stick it in lol

Blazer · 14-10-2017 6:33pm

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

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