Videos of the iPhone's Guts, Both Academic and Destructive

The first video includes an iPhone and a Hammer, and speaks for itself. More »

SF iPhone Store Closes to Much Moaning, Bitching, and Gnashing of Teeth

What are these people angry at? No, it isn't not being able to get an iPhone, it's not being able to get into the Apple store when they closed it down at 2PM to prepare for the 6PM launch. Apparently either some people's watches were a little off, or Apple closed the store down a little early, but they're pissed at not being able to get into the store. That's why we love SF—everyone always has things in perspective.

iPhone SF Campout Live (2:30PM PDT)

As you might have caught on our live camera, the store is closed to set up for the demo. Here are some shots of the scene, as it stands.

This is What an iPhone Extortionist Looks Like

Second in line in SF's Apple Store, Mark wants $1500, no less, for his spot in line. This is not an Apple Fan. choice quote: "Game recognize Game, Blood!"

SF Apple Stores shutting down in a few minutes to setup for Easter Phone. Catch it live. [iPhone SF Campout Live Video]

The First Person in the AT&T iPhone Line Doesn't Know What the Hell She's Waiting For

We're at the AT&T store in SF and quizzing line campers on the iPhone. People who got the questions right get a free limited edition Gizmodo iPhone shirt. Those who don't, get the whole internet laughing at him/her. It's like camping out for a Star Wars movie and not knowing what a Lightsaber is. More »

iPhone SF Campout Live (12:30PM PDT)

There are 150 people on line; most of the true iPhone fans are in the back. And the sun is terrible for LCD screens. I'm frying out here. More »

iPhone SF Campout Live (11:30AM PDT)

Hey. I'm back from my nap, and on the line again. And it feels like Summer. People are putting on sunscreen, which is not a typically necessary San Franciscan action. Things are going so well. Except those guys have started up the boomboxes again. I'm wearing one of our Limited Edition iPhone Launch T-Shirts, that we were originally going to give out. But one thing is clear in the daylight, from talking to people. Over half of the front of the line are here as mercenaries, and not iPhone fans. So we're going to quiz people before they get a shirt. Today should be for believers, not businessmen. Click through to http://Justin.tv/gizmodo to chat with other Gizmodo readers, too. More »

iPhone SF Campout Live (9AM PDT)

The line is coming back to life right now. Stanley Michael Jackson is still in full effect, the Financial Times stopped by with a few questions, and the line is wrapping around the corner of Stockton Street. Today should be even more entertaining. Thankfully, our neighbors from 8 mile who aspire to be rhyming legends have kept the boombox quiet this morning. Though we wouldn't mind some early morning Wu-Tang to get us fired up for the day. Also, many thanks to the Justin.tv viewers for keeping me entertained. We still have a long way to go before we can call it a day and get some real sleep. Mmmmmmm...sleeeeeeeeeeeep.

iPhone SF Campout Live (8AM PDT)

I need a nap. Adrian the intern is manning our live Justin.TV camera, which has been chronicling the entirety of the SF iPhone campout since 6pm last night. I even had that thing on while I was sleeping. I'll resume the Brian Lam Dog and Pony show sometime later. For now, I ZZZ. Video: [iPhone SF Campout Live Video]

SF Headcount is 63. If you want to get an iPhone today in SF, I don't think it'll be a problem. Yet.

iPhone SF Campout Live (2:00AM PDT)

Just spoke with some Apple engineers. Good guys. Thanked them for giving us an alternative to Windows Mobile (The Phone OS that makes me want to vomit.) A lot of people here are definitely here to sell iPhones. Whoa, intersting — down in Palo Alto, Justin.tv's intern almost got jumped defending his spot in line. Good God! The guys in line shut off their boombox! [iPhone SF Campout Live Video, AIM me at lnelyiphoneboy30].

Camera pointed at some Vanilla Ice wanna bees freestyling.[iPhone SF Campout Live Video, AIM me at lnelyiphoneboy30]

iPhone SF Campout Live (12:30AM PDT)

I went to get some Mel's Diner, on Mission and 4th. Shit took forever for basically some Bacon and Eggs. More »

A Video Tour Down the SF iPhone Line

We went down the San Francisco Apple iPhone line (the circus of downtown) and asked people what they were going to do with their new iPhones. A couple good answers from the freaks and geeks, but you gotta watch for yourself. More »

Linecount == 40. A bunch of Wired Magazine people just showed up. [iPhone SF Campout Live Video, AIM me at lnelyiphoneboy30]

Breaking news, crackhead next to me with boombox blasting is cruising for some maximum damage. Someone deliver me some nunchucks. Homeless guy just told me to tell you all, "TONIGHT WE'RE ALL HOMELESS! [iPhone SF Campout Live Video, AIM me at lnelyiphoneboy30]

iPhone SF Campout Live (10PM PDT)

Everytime someone asks me what I'm waiting in line for, I die a little death. It's 10pm here, and mercifully, the wind has been tame. The northwest/southeast config of Stockton street just works this way. The line is about 45 deep. And there is this guy I camped out with at Final Fantasy Fan Day with in 2001, and he won't shut up. (I wish I hadn't admitted that.) More »

Hey, there's a pay phone here...if I give this number to you guys, you're going to call until I cry for mercy, right? So I guess I'd better not do that....but I kind of want to.

iPhone SF Campout Live (9PM PDT)

The WiFi here rocks. Hotel and Apple store. Anyone know if they'll turn off the WiFi at night like Starbucks? More »

Justin.tv Visits iPhone Campout: San Francisco

So the Giz Justin.tv channel has been a little wonky in the early stages of our campout coverage, but Justin of Justin.tv has come by to outfit us with a new camera to combat the less-than-stellar sound and check out the circus himself. Gizmodo is holding up strong here, except that these goddamn street drummers won't stop (wait...they're leaving!). But the night is young...and still warm. Stay tuned, Gizmodo faithful.

iPhone SF Campout Live (8PM PDT)

Hey McCracken, one of your reporters, Michelle, got really freaked out she was on camera. Tell her I said sorry. Also, some Homeless guy, Stanely Michael Jackson, will stand in line for $200 bucks. That's like $8 an hour. Text me at lnelyiphoneboy30 (AIM...get it?) if you want to take him up on his offer. Some german guy offered to buy someone's second iPhone. I'm loving the live reporting. This is the best part of blogging. Getting outside of my house! More to come, updates on the main page. 22 Hours left for us, and 19 hours left for NYC. I hate those clowns and these drummers are driving me nuts. [iPhone SF Campout Live Video]