Summary: Apple's iPhone 5 didn't serve up many surprises, but analysts were impressed that the company is able to manage its supply chain and deliver some aggressive launch dates.
Going into the iPhone 5 statement, experts predicted provide shortages and other restrictions. Instead, The apple company provided an competitive pedal rotation.
To wit:
To wit:
- Sept. 12: The apple company declares the iPhone 5.
- Sept. 14: Preorders start.
- Sept. 21: iPhone 5 boats in U.S., U.K. North america, Portugal, Malaysia, Sydney, Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
- Sept. 28: 20 more nations get the iPhone 5.
- Season end: 100 nations and 240 providers will have the iPhone 5.
Now comparison Apple's statement with other cell phone releases. Htc couldn't even give a date for its latest Lumia device with Windows Phone 8.
"We are pleased with the speed of this iPhone’s rollout, which should help drive sales from the end of the Sept one fourth and into christmas. We are very surprised The apple company can release this quick since we had predicted major restrictions," said Barclays specialist Ben Reitzes.
Piper Jaffray specialist Gene Munster said:
We are increasing our Sept iPhone reports from 22 thousand to 27.2 thousand units given the verification of the iPhone 5 release on Sept 21. As we have previously mentioned, we believe The apple company could offer between 6-10 thousand iPhone 5s by the end of Sept.
It's likely that the iPhone 5 will offer out, but The apple company seems to have taken into account any provide issues. Apple's competitive international rollout indicates that its provide cycle and purchase knowledge is unrivaled. Deutsche Bank specialist Chelsea Whitmore noted:
Overall, the new components seems to be suitable but did not provide any benefit excitement on features. That said, a quick regional slam (9 nations on Sept 21; another 29 by end of month) and 100 nations on 240 providers by year end indicates The apple company is confident in the option provide. We expect significant volume deliveries in Sept and stockouts appear likely due to the significant renew (simultaneous form factor and LTE upgrade) and prejudice near-term iPhone led benefit in the Sept one fourth.
"We are pleased with the speed of this iPhone’s rollout, which should help drive sales from the end of the Sept one fourth and into christmas. We are very surprised The apple company can release this quick since we had predicted major restrictions," said Barclays specialist Ben Reitzes.
Piper Jaffray specialist Gene Munster said:
We are increasing our Sept iPhone reports from 22 thousand to 27.2 thousand units given the verification of the iPhone 5 release on Sept 21. As we have previously mentioned, we believe The apple company could offer between 6-10 thousand iPhone 5s by the end of Sept.
It's likely that the iPhone 5 will offer out, but The apple company seems to have taken into account any provide issues. Apple's competitive international rollout indicates that its provide cycle and purchase knowledge is unrivaled. Deutsche Bank specialist Chelsea Whitmore noted:
Overall, the new components seems to be suitable but did not provide any benefit excitement on features. That said, a quick regional slam (9 nations on Sept 21; another 29 by end of month) and 100 nations on 240 providers by year end indicates The apple company is confident in the option provide. We expect significant volume deliveries in Sept and stockouts appear likely due to the significant renew (simultaneous form factor and LTE upgrade) and prejudice near-term iPhone led benefit in the Sept one fourth.
