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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Single brand computer shops. |
I like my local Sony shop. (Well apart from the stickers on the tvs and computers). I love Apple stores and Apple re-sellers. Microsoft are trying out there own stores. Is this the future? Will we see a Dell or HP store anytime soon. CC BTW The biggest Apple store in the world opens this morning in London. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqlhzve4BOw 
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| Author: | pcernie [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
I've no idea how Sony shops stay open if the ones in Belfast are anything to go by - the prices are horrendous, and funnily enough there doesn't appear to be many customers... |
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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:43 pm ] | |||||||||
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The two in Derby seem pretty busy. I like them both. As for profitable the Apple stores are AFAIK the most profitable shops in the world. People like brand identity. I could see an Alienwear shop going down well in London. 
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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
Just found a nice pic of the Apple store.  And a nice pic of a Sony store. 
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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
Oh, and one of their competitors. 
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| Author: | Nick [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Single brand computer shops. |
That shot of a Sony store looks as though it could be a still from a James Bond movie.
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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
And another Apple store (well the entrance as most is underground) 
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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:55 pm ] | |||||||||
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Sony stores are really really cool. (Well apart from the stickers) 
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| Author: | Amnesia10 [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
The Sony stores are nicely laid out but they can offer deals. I haggled some things when I bought a minidisc with a TV a few years ago. Dell or HP might do better on a trading estate that have a large show room and easy parking. They deal with businesses and so a showroom with a warehouse could turn out quite well for them. A lot cheaper than a high street store. |
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| Author: | big_D [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
I don't buy any particular brand, I buy the best quality my wallet will allow. Therefore I prefer a shop where I can see a range of brands and can compare the build quality, price and performance... |
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| Author: | HeatherKay [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
Somehow, I knew Dave would say that. 
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| Author: | Nick [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Single brand computer shops. |
I'm just surprised the post wasn't peppered with a few irrelevant prices in euros, and a link to cnet. 
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| Author: | ChurchCat [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:05 pm ] | |||||||||
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That shop is called the internet. The brick and mortar stores serve a quite different function I think. If I want to ask about a particular function on the TV remote how well do you think I would get on at Dixons? If I am wondering why I am having trouble seeing my other Macs over the network should I have a chat with the staff at Curries? If I want to see it the Magic Trackpad is a pain to use on a 27" screen which branch of PC World will have one set up for me to try? In the bad old days it was near impossible to try a new Mac out in a computer shop. Now I can try out the new kit, see if I think it is worth the money and walk out with one (at internet prices) all in one place. I know that the advice I get is informed advice too. |
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| Author: | Amnesia10 [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:32 pm ] | |||||||||
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Don't forget that Dave lives in Germany and such attitude is normal there. |
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| Author: | l3v1ck [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 5:17 pm ] | ||||||||||||||||||
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I bought my new laptop from the one on Friar Gate. I had to take a print out from play.com to get them to try and price match. Even then they best they could was wet within forty quid, but I took it as I didn't want to wait. Sony stores are normally a rip off. |
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