There are more places to get the iPhone 5 than directly from Apple. Here's a full rundown, including direct links to all the product pages at each store.

Well, that didn't take long. Everyone knew the iPhone 5 would , but having it happen "in an hour" is a new one.

There's plenty of reason to get the iPhone 5, thanks to its high-resolution 4-inch Retina display, 4G LTE support, faster A6 processor, and improved 8-megapixel camera. But remember this is the sixth generation of the phone. By this point it's pretty clear that initial demand will be strong and that securing one relatively early on could prove difficult.

What's different this time around is that there are many other places to get the phone besides just the Apple Store. So what are your other options exactly? Already, several other retailers are reporting they won't have them available on Sept. 21, which is the official release date. For this story, we did spot checks on each and every retailer and noted what we found below.

We're also including links to each individual iPhone 5 page in each store. Invariably, the iPhone 5's reported delivery times will change on a daily basis. Feel free to bookmark this page, check each one, see what's available, and ultimately pull the trigger based on that. Unfortunately, not every retailer is allowing pre-orders online; we describe how it works for each one of those below.

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With that, here's the list:

Verizon: Verizon's pre-order page lists all three iPhone 5 models in both colors with a delivery date of Oct. 5. (Note that Verizon's direct pre-order page link took several steps for us to get to, so if it's wonky, try starting here and entering in your zip code and whether it's for personal use or business use.)

AT&T: AT&T is already saying the iPhone 5 broke sales records. For all iPhone 5 models in either color, AT&T Wireless's pre-order page says the device "ships in 14-21 days."

Sprint: Sprint's iPhone 5 pre-order page is currently showing the message "ships in up to 2 weeks" for the 16GB model, and "pre-order now for 9/21 delivery" for the 32GB and 64GB versions.

Wal-mart: Wal-mart is offering the iPhone 5 at a $10 discount (to $189.97 for the 16GB model), but only in stores, and not all stores will carry it. Right at the top of the home page is a pre-order button that explains the deal in a pop-up window: Pre-orders require an in-person $25 deposit for pick up on Friday, Sept. 21 in a store location that's carrying the phone. You get a reservation card that you bring along with your receipt to claim the phone when it arrives.

Radio Shack: Radio Shack will let you pre-order the phone in stores, but you have to put down a $50 deposit. That's annoying, but should also help ensure you'll actually get a phone this Friday. The site's iPhone 5 landing page doesn't have any info yet, but we imagine it will shortly.

Sam's Club: The retailer announced that it will be selling the iPhone 5 and lets you reserve one on its website, for any of the top three carriers. You'll need to sign up for a Sam's Club membership if you don't have one.

Best Buy: Finally, and least usefully, Best Buy's iPhone 5 pre-order page only says "Coming Soon" for now; we'd advise staying on top of this one to see what changes. In stores, Best Buy is taking pre-orders at some locations, CNN reported, although the company has yet to comment on the record about it and the website doesn't mention this.

Finally, there's always the option of waiting in line on Sept. 21 at an Apple Store near you (here's a handy-dandy store locator), or keeping an eye on the Apple.com pre-order page to see when the delivery dates change.

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