People used to wait in line at consumer electronics stores because they truly, deeply, fervently wanted to be first to score a hot new gadget. Now? The early birds in line several days early outside Apple Stores for the most part aren't Apple junkies. They're media-seekers who desperately want attention, not an iPhone. Would-be media disruptors are happy to provide. Check out this post from New Zealand: "Sorry for the video quality but I wanted to get this online before the mainstream media does." How very subversive of you. This is all great for Apple — you don't see any Greg Packer types pretending to be in line for an LG Dare.

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