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dlock13

dlock13

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9to5 Mac seem to have the skinny, and they're saying it's just a complete store renovation with more interactivity with Apple's products such as using an iPad as a product's label, etc.

I can't access that site whilst at work so hit up there if you want more details! :D
 
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dmw16

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dlock13 said:
9to5 Mac seem to have the skinny, and they're saying it's just a complete store renovation with more interactivity with Apple's products such as using an iPad as a product's label, etc.

I can't access that site whilst at work so hit up there if you want more details! :D
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That would be a big product label. But given that is seems to be every store getting worked over it stands to reason that it's a retail overhaul.
 
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Kenmitch

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Steve's gonna launch OsX for the masses available to all for cheap.

He's gonna call it iOne :)
 
Ns1

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A source has just dropped a load of unconfirmed information on us for what is being internally referred to as “Apple Store 2.0.” Apple Store 2.0 is a major makeover for the Apple retail store experience. Apple has been working on this new type of Apple store for a while now and the development’s ceiling does not only reach Apple’s Senior VP of Retail Ron Johnson, but was led by Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Apple design chief Jony Ive.

Like we reported before, Apple is taking their personal setup service very seriously. Even more so in Apple Store 2.0. Personal Setup will have new dedicated areas in stores called “Startup Sessions.” The new bars are said to be even more interactive. Another major change at Apple Stores has to do with their signage. Today, next to each Mac and many products are paper signs. With Apple Store 2.0, those signs will be replaced with interactive iPads.

Next, these new Apple Stores – at least in some locations – will feature beefed up displays, which are described as “huge,” in addition to brand-new sound systems. Besides those in-store changes, Apple is set to release a brand-new Apple Store iOS application – possibly on Sunday – that is even more interactive. For example, a user with the app can walk into the store and the app will know which location the user is at. The app can even ask the user if they’d like to speak to a specialist, for example.

Update: Additional sources have let us know that stores have received some boxes today that are only to be opened by the store’s visual manager. The sources speculate that these boxes are for new store or window displays. Other sources have said that Apple will be doing some more employee training on iPads.
 
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Ns1

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This Saturday (21st), all Australian (at least) retail stores will under go visual merchandising from 6pm – 6am (22nd). A sheet will be raised to prevent any one seeing inside, and from 6am – 10am, all apple retail staff will participate in a compulsory meeting.

Something big? VM is rarely so private, and is never followed by an all staff meeting.
 
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alent1234

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pretty much they are going to push over priced geek squad type services instead of hardware
 
amdhunter

amdhunter

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Ns1 said:
A source has just dropped a load of unconfirmed information on us for what is being internally referred to as “Apple Store 2.0.” Apple Store 2.0 is a major makeover for the Apple retail store experience. Apple has been working on this new type of Apple store for a while now and the development’s ceiling does not only reach Apple’s Senior VP of Retail Ron Johnson, but was led by Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Apple design chief Jony Ive.

Like we reported before, Apple is taking their personal setup service very seriously. Even more so in Apple Store 2.0. Personal Setup will have new dedicated areas in stores called “Startup Sessions.” The new bars are said to be even more interactive. Another major change at Apple Stores has to do with their signage. Today, next to each Mac and many products are paper signs. With Apple Store 2.0, those signs will be replaced with interactive iPads.

Next, these new Apple Stores – at least in some locations – will feature beefed up displays, which are described as “huge,” in addition to brand-new sound systems. Besides those in-store changes, Apple is set to release a brand-new Apple Store iOS application – possibly on Sunday – that is even more interactive. For example, a user with the app can walk into the store and the app will know which location the user is at. The app can even ask the user if they’d like to speak to a specialist, for example.

Update: Additional sources have let us know that stores have received some boxes today that are only to be opened by the store’s visual manager. The sources speculate that these boxes are for new store or window displays. Other sources have said that Apple will be doing some more employee training on iPads.
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Ah well, that's a huge disappointment.
 
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Lifted

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amdhunter said:
Ah well, that's a huge disappointment.
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They need to do something IMO. I was at the 5th Ave store tonight and had to wait forever to get my hands on a 15" MBP. Way too much space and not enough units out, so every tourist and homeless person in Manhattan spends an hour surfing, updating their blog, checking email, playing games, etc., while people there to shop have to walk around for an hour with blue shirts asking why we look so annoyed. :mad:
 
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Lifted said:
They need to do something IMO. I was at the 5th Ave store tonight and had to wait forever to get my hands on a 15" MBP. Way too much space and not enough units out, so every tourist and homeless person in Manhattan spends an hour surfing, updating their blog, checking email, playing games, etc., while people there to shop have to walk around for an hour with blue shirts asking why we look so annoyed. :mad:
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Well that's flagship NY, go to West 14th or SoHo.
 
amdhunter

amdhunter

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Lifted said:
They need to do something IMO. I was at the 5th Ave store tonight and had to wait forever to get my hands on a 15" MBP. Way too much space and not enough units out, so every tourist and homeless person in Manhattan spends an hour surfing, updating their blog, checking email, playing games, etc., while people there to shop have to walk around for an hour with blue shirts asking why we look so annoyed. :mad:
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I much prefer the West Side store. It's never really packed and the people there seem more...chill. They aren't a 24 hour shop though, which kind of sucks.

I'll probably be buying a new MacBook Air when the refresh comes out.
 
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Lifted

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amdhunter said:
I much prefer the West Side store. It's never really packed and the people there seem more...chill. They aren't a 24 hour shop though, which kind of sucks.

I'll probably be buying a new MacBook Air when the refresh comes out.
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I wanted to head to 64th and Bdwy, but it involved too much walking in the rain from 72nd and the park. I know the 5th Ave location is a mob scene on the weekends, but on a rainy Wed at 6PM? Get a life people!!! :D
 
Oyeve

Oyeve

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Steve and co are hoping the world does end tomorrow so they can buy it a label it iEarth
 
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