First in line

June 28, 2007 By

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.

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http://blog.larixconsulting.com/ Tris Hussey

Here’s the perfect time for someone to show you their line of solar rechargers for laptops, etc. They have coats, bags, panels …
http://blog.larixconsulting.com/ Tris Hussey

Here’s the perfect time for someone to show you their line of solar rechargers for laptops, etc. They have coats, bags, panels …
http://ari.typepad.com/ Steve Rhodes

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.
http://ari.typepad.com Steve Rhodes

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.
http://community.axosoft.com/blogs/hamids Hamid

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.
http://community.axosoft.com/blogs/hamids Hamid

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.
Larry

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…
Larry

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…
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http://www.southboard.com/ Jeremy Herbel

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?
http://www.southboard.com Jeremy Herbel

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?
http://hauntingthunder.wordpress.com/ Neuromancer

Have fun and if you see a Google guy (google product product manager) called chey say hi for me
http://hauntingthunder.wordpress.com/ Neuromancer

Have fun and if you see a Google guy (google product product manager) called chey say hi for me
Curt

Does anyone really care?
Curt

Does anyone really care?
http://www.eppol.net/ Philapple

I saw on a video your Twitter Tshirt…Is adorable…Where did you get it?
http://www.eppol.net Philapple

I saw on a video your Twitter Tshirt…Is adorable…Where did you get it?
T Man

@6: That’s more than just irony. That’s just plain stupidity.
T Man

@6: That’s more than just irony. That’s just plain stupidity.
Paul Roundy

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.
Brett

You’re also on Fake Steve, for better or worse.
http://fakesteve.blogspot.com

Have fun! Enjoy the iPhone…I am jealous.
Paul Roundy

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.
Brett

You’re also on Fake Steve, for better or worse.
http://fakesteve.blogspot.com

Have fun! Enjoy the iPhone…I am jealous.
http://jjesse.wordpress.com/ Jonathan

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
http://jjesse.wordpress.com/ Jonathan

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
http://ari.typepad.com/ Steve Rhodes

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.
http://ari.typepad.com Steve Rhodes

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.
http://blog.creativethink.com/ Roger von Oech

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).
http://blog.creativethink.com Roger von Oech

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).
http://www.nbwheeling.org/~aball Adam

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.
http://www.nbwheeling.org/~aball Adam

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.
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Joe K

First in line… you gotta buy the really big ones. It looks like they only have two!
Joe K

First in line… you gotta buy the really big ones. It looks like they only have two!
http://textblog.anands.net/ Anand

Cool stuff, Robert. I drove by the store – looks like Patrick is having fun.
http://textblog.anands.net Anand

Cool stuff, Robert. I drove by the store – looks like Patrick is having fun.
http://www.tonybove.com/blog/ Tony Bove

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.
http://www.tonybove.com/blog/ Tony Bove

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.
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http://www.eyejot.com/ David Geller

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!
http://www.eyejot.com David Geller

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!
http://www.texturearchive.com/ Micah

Well at least you finally realize it: “We’re still the first two idiots in line.”
http://www.texturearchive.com Micah

Well at least you finally realize it: “We’re still the first two idiots in line.”
http://equinox-of-insanity.com/ Nima

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?
http://equinox-of-insanity.com Nima

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?
http://shawnsblog.wordpress.com/ Shawn Christopher

Congratualtions Robert, you’re now on par with Greg Packer

Shawn Christopher
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http://shawnsblog.wordpress.com Shawn Christopher

Congratualtions Robert, you’re now on par with Greg Packer

Shawn Christopher
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http://www.twistermc.com/ TwisterMc

I’m kind of jealous. Yet I don’t have the money for a $500 phone nor do I want to switch to ATT.
http://www.twistermc.com TwisterMc

I’m kind of jealous. Yet I don’t have the money for a $500 phone nor do I want to switch to ATT.
http://jjesse.wordpress.com/ Jonathan

@24:
They stopped having tables

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