Line Report: 3-4 Hour Wait for Black 16 Gig

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The Grove estimates the shortest line, but you'll have to wait a few hours for a shot at the black 16 gig:

The Grove Apple Store: 45-minute wait, only white 16 gig in stock

Beverly Center Apple Store: 1-1 1/2hr wait, SOLD out of black 16 gig

Pasadena Apple Store: 3-4hr wait, only the white 16 gig is available

3rd Street Promenade Apple Store: 3hr wait, all models in stock

Glendale Galleria Apple Store: 2hr wait, limited stock in all models

Century City Apple Store: 3hr wait, all models in stock