July 11, 08 – 3AM
- unable to fall asleep thanks to green tea frap from starbucks
- still very uncertain about the decision. After all, the monthly statement will be inflated to $70+, which in the light of my usage is overkill.
- went to bed. Decided to try my luck tomorrow when the stores open. If I manage to get one, then it’s meant to be. If not, no big loss.
July 11, 08 – 10:30 AM
- got in line for the iPhone 3G at Am-Call Wireless, authorized dealer for Rogers, at Pacific Mall.
- As you can see below, the lines weren’t long. Just a meagre 10-12 people. For those who aren’t familiar with Pacific Mall, this is a major mall (and physically massive) that serves the Chinese population. There are at least 2 major Rogers dealerships in it, and at least 3 smaller Fido dealerships. 
So fortunately, there wasn’t a great rush. Armed with my trusty Canon, i decided to take a quick stroll around the mall, and see all the iPhone action. Here’s a pic of the employees setting up the iphone.. still unboxing it, and setting up the display.
- The iPhone still covered up at a Fido store — 
-now, I’m back at my store, Am-Call… and guess what i saw – the iPhone that i really want. 
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July 11, 08 11:00 AM
- the store opens its doors; with anticipation, i decided upon the 16gig. Only thing is that Roger’s Customer SErvice Portal, the thing that handles upgrades is down. *sigh*.
July 11, 08 12:30 PM
- after intermittent coming-alive of the portal, my FIRST iPhone is finally registered and good to go. Just as I was about to be handed over the iPhone, I noticed a scratch on it… a rather unsightly blemish on the silver aluminum. There also seemed to be glue residue around the seems… For an apple product of such costs, i expected quality. The CSR decided to take it back, after a ‘thorough investigation’ that involves a lot of rubbing with a microfibre cloth.
July 11, 08 1:45 PM
- the portal is back online, and the phone is successfully registered.
- onwards, back to home to un-brick the iPhone.