The Big(gest) Apple
Friday, May 16, 2008
Right across from the Prudential tower in Boylston street now stands a glass building which is now the Beantown's new claim to fame. Around 1000 crazy fans stood in line for more than 6 hours to become the first to enter the new Apple store in Boston - claimed to be the biggest in US.
So how does it look ? Well its a 3 storey glass structure that stands sandwiched between 2 good old brick buildings - definitely an odd man out but you start feeling the buzz as you approach the doors which are now wide open to the public till 11 pm.
Sneaked out of my office today to have a quick peek; obviously was crowded. I believe no matter what time of the day you go there - its gonna have the buzz. Soon it would become (if it hasn't already) a tourist spot , a must visit for anyone visiting Boston. Media, Common man, Photographers were on a clicking spree today and why not - you get some real good pictures with all the Glass thingy that they've come up with.
The store as such is filled with AAPL gadgets. Some that I had seen before and some that I hadn't. The iMacs for example really look good. The huge 21" screens are superb indeed. With just two wired pieces (mouse and the keyboard) it really does avoid a clutter.
You need not look more than a yard to catch the attention of an Apple Rep (Not sure if they call themselves something else ... an iRep for one). Any questions you have can be answered then and there. 3rd floor of the store is the so called "Genius Bar". They even have demo sessions and info sessions out there. All you gotta do is register yourselves for a session and be there with your Macbook / Pro.
All in all a nice layout some awesome display of their gadgets. The Spiral stairs they have that go through the center is cool too (much similar to the one in Manhattan). Very much hyped though, not sure if its worth the hype. You're probably better off buying stuff online. ;-)
Feels nice to be back punching out here. Hope to keep posting often.
Labels: Apple, Boston, iPhone, Ipod, Mac, Macbook, New York
Posted by Rajesh @ 6:45 PM; PERMALINK,
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At May 17, 2008 8:03 AM,
D for Dawn said...
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At last! The married dude speaks. And nice topic too. Personally - I think the Genius Bar pple at the Apple stores SUCK! Big Time! Too much attitude. Had a very very irritating experience once. Enough to put me off Apple products for a lifetime. :)
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At May 29, 2008 3:25 PM,
Rajesh said...
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@ d for dawn - Yeah they probably think they are out of the league ;-). I love their products, can't say about thier reps.
