Apple + T-Mobile. United in Impotence.

August 9th, 2010 • 2 comments Brands
Tags: Apple, Brands, disaster, iPhone, Iphone4, Mobile, Netherlands, PR

Dear Apple. Not ‘Antennagate’ is influencing my decision to buy an iPhone 4. Your inability to deliver does influence my decision. One day after the second launch wave hit Holland I tried to buy one in Amsterdam. Answer: I have to wait for at least 8-10 weeks. I mean WTF? We are talking about the day after the product launch. This is no intended artificial shortage – that is a disasterous launch for a product.

A week later I decided to really sign up for the waiting list via T-Mobile’s website in the Netherlands. I chose the desired model, click ‘bestellen’ (order) – and this is the result.

T-Mobile + Apple – wow, I am impressed. Well, in T-Mobile’s case I am at least happy they manage to keep up a consistent brand image no matter where you go.

My Saturday. ‘Give me an iPhone 4. I want an iPhone 4.’

August 2nd, 2010 • Underway
Tags: Funny, HTC, Iphone4, Mobile, Truth, Underway

Yesterday I tried to get my new iPhone 4 here in Amsterdam right after launch day. They told me there is a waiting list for at least 8 weeks. That’s not cool. And it looked a little bit like this…