We got the Apple iPhone! Here's how we did it!

Hopefully we'll get one the day it comes out! While we wait release of Apple's iPhone, we've been planning our attack to get first dibs on one. While we haven't found a fool proof strategy, meaning one that would get it in our paws guaranteed... we think there are a few things you can do to ensure that you get one the day it's released.

- Plan to miss work the day the iPhone is set to be released. Depending on the day the iPhone comes out, just plan to miss work because you'll be waiting in line or sleeping in the parking lot of one of the Apple Store locations or AT&T / Cingular locations.

- Call in advance to be sure the location you plan to purchase one will have stock. While there are no guarantees that the location will even KNOW how many they'll have, it's worth a shot. If the store has a low number, your chances are slimmer than a store with a large stock.

- Make friends at one of the locations. Go into a AT&T store today and start chatting it up with a sales rep. Be chummy and make friends. Tell him that you're waiting for an iPhone and make sure he knows you want one and that you'll switch from your existing provider to AT&T if he keeps you in the loop. Making friends with a rep is almost a sure fire way to get your foot in the door when the first batch of iPhones come in.

These are just our suggestions, strategies to getting an iPhone. We're sure you have more suggestions than that, so please send them our way!