Comments on: I wish they all could be Apple Stores http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/ The official blog of Mack D. Male, an Edmonton blogger. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:10:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Apple Store opens in West Edmonton Mall | Techvibes Blog http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-13059 The Apple Store opens in West Edmonton Mall | Techvibes Blog Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:04:36 +0000 http://~/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/#comment-13059 [...] first experience with an Apple Store was at the flagship outlet on Fifth Avenue in New York back in December. The WEM store is quite a [...] [...] first experience with an Apple Store was at the flagship outlet on Fifth Avenue in New York back in December. The WEM store is quite a [...]

]]> By: The Apple Store opens in West Edmonton Mall at MasterMaq’s Blog http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-13058 The Apple Store opens in West Edmonton Mall at MasterMaq’s Blog Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:02:49 +0000 http://~/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/#comment-13058 [...] first experience with an Apple Store was at the flagship outlet on Fifth Avenue in New York back in December. The WEM store is quite a [...] [...] first experience with an Apple Store was at the flagship outlet on Fifth Avenue in New York back in December. The WEM store is quite a [...]

]]> By: Mack D. Male http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-4997 Mack D. Male Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:52:07 +0000 http://~/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/#comment-4997 You're right Derek, that's part of the appeal - you know exactly what you're getting. I haven't noticed the improvement in other retailers (Westworld in Edmonton) but I wouldn't be surprised. You’re right Derek, that’s part of the appeal – you know exactly what you’re getting. I haven’t noticed the improvement in other retailers (Westworld in Edmonton) but I wouldn’t be surprised.

]]> By: Derek K. Miller http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-4996 Derek K. Miller Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:44:53 +0000 http://~/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/#comment-4996 I've noticed that here in Vancouver, where we still lack an Apple Store (strong indications are that Pacific Centre is getting one in mid-2008), several local Apple resellers have stepped up their game since the Apple Stores opened in other cities. <br> <br>Major retailers like Simply Computing, Westworld, and Mac Station have a very Apple Store-like feel already, and they've also made efforts to branch out into areas the Apple Stores don't cover (cell phones, HDTVs, etc.) so that they have something to withstand the onslaught once Apple does move in. <br> <br>They'll have to do that. NYC has a successful example in <a href="<a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.tekserve.com/">Tekserve</a>">http://www.tekserve.com/">Tekserve</a></a>, still doing a booming business because they have a their own focus, including in-depth audio and video expertise, as well as lots of seminars and a very funky store that includes an electronics and computing museum of sorts. <br> <br>I've enjoyed my Apple Store experiences in Seattle and Honolulu, but I do have to say (other than flagships such as Fifth Avenue in NYC), once you've seen one, you've pretty much seen them all. Which, like McDonald's, I guess is part of the point. I’ve noticed that here in Vancouver, where we still lack an Apple Store (strong indications are that Pacific Centre is getting one in mid-2008), several local Apple resellers have stepped up their game since the Apple Stores opened in other cities.

Major retailers like Simply Computing, Westworld, and Mac Station have a very Apple Store-like feel already, and they’ve also made efforts to branch out into areas the Apple Stores don’t cover (cell phones, HDTVs, etc.) so that they have something to withstand the onslaught once Apple does move in.

They’ll have to do that. NYC has a successful example in <a href="http://www.tekserve.com/">Tekserve</a>, still doing a booming business because they have a their own focus, including in-depth audio and video expertise, as well as lots of seminars and a very funky store that includes an electronics and computing museum of sorts.

I’ve enjoyed my Apple Store experiences in Seattle and Honolulu, but I do have to say (other than flagships such as Fifth Avenue in NYC), once you’ve seen one, you’ve pretty much seen them all. Which, like McDonald’s, I guess is part of the point.

]]> By: Chad Ohman http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-4995 Chad Ohman Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:27:39 +0000 http://~/2007/12/28/i-wish-they-all-could-be-apple-stores/#comment-4995 I can't wait to visit a real Apple Store. It's a shame Edmonton doesn't have a real one but just an Apple Authorized Reseller. I can’t wait to visit a real Apple Store. It’s a shame Edmonton doesn’t have a real one but just an Apple Authorized Reseller.

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