iPhone Duo Sells Out Day 1 Inventory, Draining 13-15 of 15-20 Demo Units
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Updated · Spyglass.org · Oct 24
iPhone Duo Sells Out Day 1 Inventory, Draining 13-15 of 15-20 Demo Units
3 articles · Updated · Spyglass.org · Oct 24
Summary
Day-one iPhone Duo demand appeared to overwhelm Apple Store supply, with preorders placed within minutes still slipping to November delivery and in-store stock seemingly unavailable.
At one New York City Apple Store, 13-15 of roughly 15-20 demo units were out of battery because customers were using them faster than they could recharge on display.
Shoppers who found working devices were described as visibly impressed by the fold-out screen, suggesting enthusiasm extended beyond reviewers to mainstream buyers.
The launch contrasted sharply with Apple's $300 HomeView, which the report said remains available for store pickup weeks after preorders opened.
Despite the iPhone Duo's $2,000-plus price, the report argues the launch energy resembled the original 2007 iPhone debut more than a niche premium-device rollout.