An image of one of the very first Microsoft stores currently being built has surfaced on Maximum PC. We've previously reported that the first Microsoft store locations would be in both Arizona and California. The picture shown below is from the Scottsdale, Arizona location, with a second store in Mission Viejo, California currently in the works. Both locations are planned to open this fall.
While there are plans to open more stores in the United States, Microsoft is planning to expand its stores globally as well. Microsoft stores are set to open in major European cities such as London.
Recently, the Microsoft store logo has been revealed, and documents were leaked revealing the possible layout of the store. However the company has said that those designs were early prototypes and that the plans were not finalized yet.
Wouldn't that also be an argument against having multiple electronics retailers? I mean, they all sell the same stuff...
There, their - what's the difference?
No, electronic retailers are in the business of, you know, selling electronics. If they didn't, they would be in another business. Microsoft are in the software business. They need some advantage to getting into retail. Of course, if they did this, there would quite a few retailers upset at them.
I wonder if there will be huge lines during the release of Windows 7, as there was for Win 95, and you see for the iPhone?
Look closer, "Windows" is actually "Windows 7" and also Windows Mobile is having a name change to Windows Phone, which, even still is not there. I wonder why?
I assume because they won't sell Windows Mobile in their store because it's other companies hardware that it runs on? I assume this store will only sell thing's they've made (so in the case of Windows 7, just the OS, not the whole PC).
They'll still probably have demo units in there though.
I know, how many bings will we be able to buy? Will there be a limit of 10 per customer. I would ask bing, but since it has started lying about stuff I might stay away from it.
What is Bing lying about?
They'll still probably have demo units in there though.
... Johnny obviously hasn't been keeping up with the times. They are selling PC's from all of the manufacturers, so why wouldn't they sell phones?
\ me thinks it's because they are ashamed of Windows Mobile... once Windows 7 for mobile (Windows Phone?) launches, it will likely be added to their in-store offering \
LOL
iLoled XD
fixed that for you....
if it aint broke, dont fix it.
we still lol XD
+1, love it >.<
I don't think i need a specialized store to get help with my Zune/copy of windows vista.. etc.
I don't think i need a specialized store to get help with my Zune/copy of windows vista.. etc.
Exactly my thoughts. I'm in the UK, but had myself wondered why all the fuss? Surely it will sell Windows 7....just like a number of online retailers do......as with Xbox....etc. If anything I'd expect it to have a higher price in their stores due to their increased overheads than some of the warehouse/distribution only outlets.
I can't see any reason for these stores from a strategic sales point of view, however, it will provide a unique way for MS to show off integration and new products to the everyday folk.
also, I'd like to be able to...you know... FIND zune accessories. I know it's only THE SECOND BEST SELLING media player on the market, but you'd think they could find room in the piles and piles of cheap ipod devices that all do the exact same thing but only work for stuff 2-3 gen old... for a zune dock/speaker set in best buy >>
also, I'd like to be able to...you know... FIND zune accessories. I know it's only THE SECOND BEST SELLING media player on the market, but you'd think they could find room in the piles and piles of cheap ipod devices that all do the exact same thing but only work for stuff 2-3 gen old... for a zune dock/speaker set in best buy >>
It's sad you call HP/Lenovo good hardware
That would cause Apple stores to have to retaliate.
Still think that logo sucks
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