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Meet The People Waiting In Line For An iPhone: Page 5 of 5

Twenty-four-year-old Jessica Rodriguez, third in line, took advantage of the facilities in the Apple Store for a short bathroom break. Packer and Clayman watched her seat. Then Rodriguez held Clayman's seat as he went off looking for a cap to help beat the heat.

Mueller, who owns an iPod shuffle, communicated with friends via his Samsung cell phone. His friends delivered the latest pricing and technical information. Then Mueller got an e-mail about the hot weather from a friend who wrote: "You're going to die."

Mueller laughed but soon gave up and left the line, hoping to return later. Business beckoned at his graphic design company in the Financial District a few miles downtown. He predicted he could end up being number 1,000 by the time he got back in line.

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