Apples sells a whole lotta iPhones: The analyst guessing game kicked off today. One analyst thinks that Apple sold over 500,000 iPhones, exceeding the estimated sales projection of 200,000. A different analyst thinks that Apple sold 200,000 iPhones. Yet another analyst thinks that Apple will beat its goal to sell 10 million iPhone by 2008, but yet another analyst thinks that Apple undersold, based on the fact that few Apple stores ran out of iPhones. Guess it's easier to believe that the iPhone undersold rather than thinking that Apple manufactured more than enough to meet demand. And to top off the analyst thought brigade, one analyst thinks that Apple will be a top-selling smartphone vendor in the next two to three years. The same analyst says the iPhone could be the fastest selling Apple product in history, outselling the iPod nano.
iPhone activation problems: The iPhone wasn't without its hiccups. Many users had activation problems, including Mac|Life's reviews editor. AT&T says its servers were overloaded, but they've made adjustments to better serve customers.
Satisfied iPhone customers: The professional critics have chimed in, but what does the general consumer think? USA Today surveyed 350 iPhone customers, and most of them are happy with the iPhone. There's one large contingency that's pissed at Apple: electronics retailers who wish they could be in on the iPhone madness.
Watch our for the iPhone scams: The iPhone craze wouldn't be a craze without people looking to scam others. iPhone scams are everywhere on the Web, and eBay auctions are asking for $200 to $500 over the retail price. If you haven't bought your iPhone yet and you want to shop online, there really isn't a reason to not buy from the online Apple Store. You might have to wait a few days longer than if you bought on eBay, but why pay over the retail price?
iPhone battery replacement: In case you were wondering, you have to pay $86 to have Apple replace the iPhone battery. The process takes three business days, and your iPhone data will not be preserved. Apple's Web site doesn't say if they will give you a loaner iPhone while you battery is being replaced - our take: don't hold your breath...
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