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Explain this to me: People lining up for iphones.

the_bob_delusion — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:07:46 GMT

This has to be a mental disease right?????

Why do people line up overnight just to get one of the first phones??? What does it actually achieve?

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yellowlambkin — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:12:53 GMT

Stuff all really! And then you have to pay th bills same as anyone! Just dopey IMO.

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j*oono — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:18:08 GMT

I think it is just a bit of nerdy fun Bob. It is like Star Trek fanatics dressing up or the way people love to dress for Rocky Horror.

I reckon they all have a fun night on the street.

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cherry*135 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:41:01 GMT

Is there a limited amount released on the first day? As it appeared some of the first to get one would try and sell it to others still in the queue at inflated prices, because there wasn't enough of them for everyone.

A girl ( Sydney)was so upset she never got one. The police kept telling her to stay in line but she kept hopping out to see if anyone else who had already brought one would sell it to her ( some offered but the price was exorbitant).
In the end the police told her to leave as she wasn't staying in the queue.
She had been waiting for hours and was also due to go to a Uni lecture...so was impatient to get one.

CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY

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cherry*135 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:43:53 GMT

She queued for more than 24 hrs!

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/student-in-tears-after-being-kicked-out-of-iphone-6-queue-20140919-10j7uq.html

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green.fields — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:59:44 GMT

What about the ones that flew to Perth from Hong Kong to get one or two as the case with some of them, the extra one to sell back in Hong Kong.

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bushies.girl — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:07:25 GMT

'n I don't even own a moblie, omg I AM behind the times lol

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cherry*135 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:13:38 GMT

Behind by 6 generations of iPhone's bushie. 😉

My daughter didn't believe me the other day when I said I had a mobile phone before 2001. It was a budget brick sized one and I only wanted it incase my car broke down on long trips.

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lloydslights — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:16:42 GMT

Same here Bushie.

Grew up with a land phone that was only used for business or emergencies. No chatting allowed.

DEB

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bushies.girl — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:29:15 GMT

Someone asked me ( in disbelief ) how I coped without one, I said "very nicely ty" lol

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lloydslights — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:31:48 GMT

Watched an old show the other day, where the person had a "pager" He had to find a phonebox to ring in for the message.

DEB

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the_bob_delusion — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:32:02 GMT

@am*3 wrote:
She queued for more than 24 hrs!

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/student-in-tears-after-being-kicked-out-of-iphone-6-queue-20140919-10j7uq.html

Yet I don't see her crying about the war in Syria or the spread of ebola. I wouldn't even call this first world problem. This is just crazy.

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bushies.girl — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:37:39 GMT

Yeah I lol at the older cop shows, no mobiles back then lol

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serendipityricho — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:37:42 GMT

Those new phones are a mystery to me.

My young bloke was adjusting the set top box and rabbit ear aerial on my TV recently.

Asked -which way is Mt Tassie (where the signals come from)--i pointed roughly out the window.

Then i said --we need a compass.

Geez--in seconds-he turned the blaardy phone into a compass.lol.................Richo.

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j*oono — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:59:49 GMT

I was reading reviews when they came out Bob. Some people just can't allow others to enjoy an experience or a new toy just because they don't want one. Go save a Whale or something if it upsets you so much.

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:08:15 GMT

@serendipityricho wrote:
Those new phones are a mystery to me.
My young bloke was adjusting the set top box and rabbit ear aerial on my TV recently.
Asked -which way is Mt Tassie (where the signals come from)--i pointed roughly out the window.
Then i said --we need a compass.
Geez--in seconds-he turned the blaardy phone into a compass.lol.................Richo.

I used the compass once, it was handy! It wasn't my phone...I refuse to add another LARGE bill to my monthly communications bills. TV, phone, and internet, $160. Cell phone $30 every 3 months and that's where I draw the line. Although I have another laptop, cell, and pager that I don't pay for...but refuse on principle to pay another $80 a month.

Beware of the iphone...it is constantly tracking you and sharing that info with other sites. A jealous spouse can add an app that tracks you in real time and shows your exact location at all times....even when it's shut off. Info can be pulled off it by credit card scammers. The mic and camera can be activated from anywhere....a mobile spy.

Also...be careful not to post pictures taken with it. Unless you've disabled the feature it shows the exact location the picture was taken. I've met more than a few on the net who would gladly use it against you if they could. And then I'd have to find them, lol.

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repentatleisure1952 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:18:20 GMT

@**what_would_bob_do** wrote:
This has to be a mental disease right?????

Why do people line up overnight just to get one of the first phones??? What does it actually achieve?

I can recall lining up for the opening of the first Maccas in Australia(Yagoona 1971.)

Guess I was a Burger Geek!

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lis351 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:40:07 GMT

This guy should probably have waited til he got home to open it.
http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2014/09/19/10/37/first-iphone-6-bought-in-perth-is-dropped-on-ground

I get what your saying J*, but mostly it's about bragging rights.

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cherry*135 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:54:04 GMT

It's sad that people invest so much (not just $'s) in a material object. One that will be out of date before long.

I think they should buy one if they want to and can afford it, but all the hype & queuing for up to 24 hours just to be one of the first to get the latest iPhone is mad.
What a waste of police resources as well.

"People travelled from far and wide to be in Sydney, which was the first place in the world to get the new iPhone."

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j*oono — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:13:33 GMT

So which one are you going for? The 6 or the 6 plus. I want to have a look and hold first before I buy.