iPhone5助苹果股价创新高 苹果, iPhone5

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Apple shares closed at a record high of almost $700 as the firm received two million pre-orders for its newly unveiled iPhone 5.

苹果新机iPhone5已取得200万定单，苹果公司股价以近700美元创新高。

Most will be delivered to stores later this week, but due to high demand, some customers will not receive their new handsets until October, Apple said.

The latest model - taller, lighter and 4G-enabled - was launched in San Francisco last week.

Apple shares ended $8.50 higher at $699.78, a gain of 1.23% on the day.

Its shares have risen more than 70% since the start of the year.

"The customer response has been phenomenal," said Philip Schiller from Apple.

The previous record for pre-orders was for the iPhone 4S, which got one million in the first 24 hours, compared with the relatively modest 600,000 pre-orders for the iPhone 4.

Customers in the UK, who have paid up to £699 including VAT for their new handset, will be able to pick them up from 08:00 BST on Friday.

Sales of iPhones are crucial to Apple's fortunes, accounting for more than half its total net sales, according to the firm's most recent earnings report.

Some analysts estimate that Apple could sell up to 10 million iPhone 5s by the end of the month, and 50-60 million by the end of the year.

However, concerns have been expressed as to whether Apple will be able to meet the demand in the coming months, delaying the delivery of handsets.
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kobe

I had guessed,something will happen

reallyzr

why so many  people buy apple 's  mobile phone. it's crazy.

zyhlq_2012

many people buy IPHONE.  I thanks a few people really need it and it is fashion.