Jun 29, 2007 2:38 PM

Countdown in Miami: IPhone Unveiled in Window To Show Final Minutes

Our man in Miami, Rob V. Burr, reports activity in the sunny city: Rob V. Burr 3:33 we’re getting cheering from the crowd in front 3:33 unveiling! 3:37 they just showed part of the window, where an iphone is counting down the minutes Gadget Lab 3:38 Like showing an ankle! Rob V. Burr 3:38 everytime […]

Our man in Miami, Rob V. Burr, reports activity in the sunny city:

Rob V. Burr
3:33 we're getting cheering from the crowd in front
3:33 unveiling!
3:37 they just showed part of the window, where an iphone is counting down the minutes
Gadget Lab
3:38 Like showing an ankle!
Rob V. Burr
3:38 everytime the door opens, the guys at the front cheer

The place is crawling with security, he says: linejumpers are already having to be dealt with.

UPDATE: Buying Phones Is Complicated.

3:51 the apple guy just came around and gave us instructions for instore
3:51 first thing we have to do is buy an iphone, then we can go to the floor and look at accessories

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