When we arrived at the Apple store this morning there was no one in line. We’re still the first two idiots in line. But it’s been good for PR. We’ve been interviewed almost constantly since 9:30 a.m.
Anyway, we’re posting live video and chatting with people from the line over on Kyte.tv. Lots of people have been dropping by and say they are coming back tonight. Already a few CEOs and VCs have been by here (one wanted me to sell her an iPhone — I told her wait in line or go to eBay).
The one problem? Power. I have two batteries and then we’re dead. Anyway, I’m here. Drop by and make fun of me.
UPDATE: we’re on the front page of Palo Alto Online.
Here’s the perfect time for someone to show you their line of solar rechargers for laptops, etc. They have coats, bags, panels …
Here’s the perfect time for someone to show you their line of solar rechargers for laptops, etc. They have coats, bags, panels …
Couldn’t one of you go into the Apple store and charge some batteries?
I’ve never been to the Palo Alto store, but the SF store has plenty of outlets.
Couldn’t one of you go into the Apple store and charge some batteries?
I’ve never been to the Palo Alto store, but the SF store has plenty of outlets.
Robert, the videos are great. I’m impressed by Patrick’s intelligence. Amazing.
I just wrote an article on how Apple could have a $2 billion day…
http://community.axosoft.com/blogs/hamids/archive/2007/06/27/can-apple-have-a-2-billion-day.aspx
I thought you might enjoy it.
Robert, the videos are great. I’m impressed by Patrick’s intelligence. Amazing.
I just wrote an article on how Apple could have a $2 billion day…
http://community.axosoft.com/blogs/hamids/archive/2007/06/27/can-apple-have-a-2-billion-day.aspx
I thought you might enjoy it.
You are a great Dad. Patrick and the baby you are expecting are fortunate.
I do stuff for/with my son all time that, to others, makes no sense. In time it will…
You are a great Dad. Patrick and the baby you are expecting are fortunate.
I do stuff for/with my son all time that, to others, makes no sense. In time it will…
[...] one-time BLog visitor (and commenter, even) Robert Scoble has started the San Francisco Apple store line for the iPhone. All so you don’t have [...]
Am I the only one that finds it ironic that you’re waiting in line to buy something with an irreplaceable battery, and your batteries died?
Am I the only one that finds it ironic that you’re waiting in line to buy something with an irreplaceable battery, and your batteries died?
Have fun and if you see a Google guy (google product product manager) called chey say hi for me
Have fun and if you see a Google guy (google product product manager) called chey say hi for me
Does anyone really care?
Does anyone really care?
I saw on a video your Twitter Tshirt…Is adorable…Where did you get it?
I saw on a video your Twitter Tshirt…Is adorable…Where did you get it?
@6: That’s more than just irony. That’s just plain stupidity.
@6: That’s more than just irony. That’s just plain stupidity.
I want an iPhone eventually, but I learned long ago not to go after first version Apple products. And I certainly wouldn’t camp out for one.
You’re also on Fake Steve, for better or worse.
http://fakesteve.blogspot.com
Have fun! Enjoy the iPhone…I am jealous.
I want an iPhone eventually, but I learned long ago not to go after first version Apple products. And I certainly wouldn’t camp out for one.
You’re also on Fake Steve, for better or worse.
http://fakesteve.blogspot.com
Have fun! Enjoy the iPhone…I am jealous.
Are you going to try and buy your iPhone on your corporate account and then be pissed when you can’t.
How does you waiting in line coincide with the earlier reviews of the Nokia phone you raved about and thought it blew away the iPhone?
Confused here
Are you going to try and buy your iPhone on your corporate account and then be pissed when you can’t.
How does you waiting in line coincide with the earlier reviews of the Nokia phone you raved about and thought it blew away the iPhone?
Confused here
Not having a removable battery isn’t a big deal.
I could get another battery for my treo, but I haven’t. And I’d probably get a new phone before the battery needs to be replaced.
Not having a slot for an SD card is a bigger issue.
Not having a removable battery isn’t a big deal.
I could get another battery for my treo, but I haven’t. And I’d probably get a new phone before the battery needs to be replaced.
Not having a slot for an SD card is a bigger issue.
Nice to see you on Palo Alto Online and on Fake Steve. Love your photo. Now that’s another thing we have in common: we’ve both been photographed by Norbert von den Groeben:
http://blog.creativethink.com/2007/01/things_go_swimm.html
I’m in the second lane from bottom with white cap with red “S.”
Have fun! (I’m sure you are).
Nice to see you on Palo Alto Online and on Fake Steve. Love your photo. Now that’s another thing we have in common: we’ve both been photographed by Norbert von den Groeben:
http://blog.creativethink.com/2007/01/things_go_swimm.html
I’m in the second lane from bottom with white cap with red “S.”
Have fun! (I’m sure you are).
Where’s the power inverter for the car? Just put the laptop in there for a bit while it charges both batteries and call it good. Oh, and make sure the car is within sight so you don’t go to get the laptop and find a broken window instead.
Where’s the power inverter for the car? Just put the laptop in there for a bit while it charges both batteries and call it good. Oh, and make sure the car is within sight so you don’t go to get the laptop and find a broken window instead.
If your going to buy the overly hyped iPhone please do so from me
I think the title speaks for itself. I’m just straightforward asking you to make your iPhone purchase directly from me. There are many of you out there that have been overtaken by the hype. Your going to buy it anyway. So why not help me pay the rent …
First in line… you gotta buy the really big ones. It looks like they only have two!
First in line… you gotta buy the really big ones. It looks like they only have two!
Cool stuff, Robert. I drove by the store
– looks like Patrick is having fun.
Cool stuff, Robert. I drove by the store
– looks like Patrick is having fun.
Here’s a ditty to sing along all night long.
We’ve Got to Have iPhones Today
by Tony Bove
(Set to the tune “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” with apologies to Lennon and McCartney)
Here I stand, head in hand
Turn my face to the door
If it’s gone I can’t move on
From the line at the Apple Store…
See “A Song for the Apple Store Line” for the rest.
Here’s a ditty to sing along all night long.
We’ve Got to Have iPhones Today
by Tony Bove
(Set to the tune “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” with apologies to Lennon and McCartney)
Here I stand, head in hand
Turn my face to the door
If it’s gone I can’t move on
From the line at the Apple Store…
See “A Song for the Apple Store Line” for the rest.
[...] continues unabated with all its associated silliness peaking constantly as Friday approaches – even Scoble has gotten in on the kool-aid drinking extravaganza. Just about everywhere you turn something is [...]
Robert – nice reporting. Well done. And, Patrick is an impressive communicator. Clearly taking queues from Dad. I’ll be heading to an AT&T store in Issaquah tomorrow. A little sad that I can only buy one. I had plan to pick up about five for various folks at WhatCounts and Eyejot. Might have to make another trip to the Bellevue Square Apple store Saturday… if they have any left. BTW – give this a try: http://alpha.eyejot.com/microsite/iphone_demo (requires Safari 3). Hopefully it will work on the real device. I know the iPhone can’t record video (for now; easily changed with a software update). I just hope it can play embedded Quicktime! See you at Gnomedex!
Robert – nice reporting. Well done. And, Patrick is an impressive communicator. Clearly taking queues from Dad. I’ll be heading to an AT&T store in Issaquah tomorrow. A little sad that I can only buy one. I had plan to pick up about five for various folks at WhatCounts and Eyejot. Might have to make another trip to the Bellevue Square Apple store Saturday… if they have any left. BTW – give this a try: http://alpha.eyejot.com/microsite/iphone_demo (requires Safari 3). Hopefully it will work on the real device. I know the iPhone can’t record video (for now; easily changed with a software update). I just hope it can play embedded Quicktime! See you at Gnomedex!
Well at least you finally realize it: “We’re still the first two idiots in line.”
Well at least you finally realize it: “We’re still the first two idiots in line.”
Robert, didn’t you take issue with the touch screen on the iPhone because you wouldn’t be able to use it under the table at meetings? Did you stop having meetings or something?
Robert, didn’t you take issue with the touch screen on the iPhone because you wouldn’t be able to use it under the table at meetings? Did you stop having meetings or something?
Congratualtions Robert, you’re now on par with Greg Packer
Shawn Christopher
webShortyZ
Congratualtions Robert, you’re now on par with Greg Packer
Shawn Christopher
webShortyZ
I’m kind of jealous. Yet I don’t have the money for a $500 phone nor do I want to switch to ATT.
I’m kind of jealous. Yet I don’t have the money for a $500 phone nor do I want to switch to ATT.
@24:
They stopped having tables