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Apple and AT&T Websites Get Ready for iPhone 5 Pre-Orders

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Both Apple's Online Store and AT&T's website have gone offline in preparation for the iPhone 5 preorders in the next few hours. AT&T has posted a countdown to their site. MacRumors also has a countdown at the top of our front page.

iPhone 5 pre-orders begin at 12:01am Pacific and 3:01am Eastern on September 14th. In the U.S., the iPhone 5 will be available on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.

TechCrunch reported that unlocked pricing for the iPhone 5 was going to be $649 (16GB), $749 (32GB), and $849 (64GB) but that the unlocked phones would not be available until several weeks after the launch.

Customers can also buy directly from retail stores starting on September 21st. Pre-order customers will get delivery of their iPhones on September 21st.

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179 months ago
A lot of tired nerds at work tomorrow.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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179 months ago
This cannot happen soon enough for me. My iPhone 2G is on life support . . . Hurry!
Okay, you win. I'd let you cut the line in front of me.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
179 months ago
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179 months ago
Time to smoke a bowl and bust out the energy drinks! 64GB iPhone 5, here I come!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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179 months ago
So, so close.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
179 months ago
very very disappointed they are not letting us order the unlocked one here in the U.S and what is driving me crazy is they are allowing it everywhere else even in neighboring Canada
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)