thx to kevler and nate_nightroad^^

hmm, Sanfransisco got one APPLE store...
where my aunt stays there^^

muahahahahahahahaha

I have been to KLCC new Machines yesterday all the way to preview iPhone as they promised. It's because they've sent me an email inform me they will have iPhone preview on their first day. So disappointed when I reached there and they said internal problem as an excuse...I guess they use this as their marketing strategy ler...So bad

ur house near KLCC ? how near?  wangsamaju and jalan ampang can be very big difference....in status....

How about n Apple concept store like wat padini and nike having now ...? all u wanto find in apple in the store...

huhu...the Apple Cube is so damned cute ...i wonder if they build it in Malaysia..

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Added on August 22, 2007, 8:05 am
A big store without rely to any hyper-mall is better ..like Apple Cube in US

but this is malaysia......nike oso parked in shopping mall....KL traffic so "like that" , it would be better for Apple to open up in Mall, more crowd n less troublesome for us to seek parking just to visit tht store ( if parking lot is provided....yeah, rite...)

Ya..But, recently I got another mail from them, saying that very sorry about the internal problem of the iPhone preview. They decided to give me RM 50.00 voucher as a apology...Hmm...By the way, what can buy using this RM 50.00 in their shop? Haha..could be another marketing strategy.

@kksleo,
Are there T&C to which the RM50 is for?  I wouldn't mind a brand new keyboard protector for my MBP *grins* 

@unknowndevices,
No I wasn't offered the RM50 voucher.  I was merely thinking how to utilise kksleo's RM50 voucher *grins*  And no I've no intentions of getting a keyboard protector (i wouldn't mind one if it's FOC though! lol) AND I'm a MacAsia girl *oopz*

Damn.. now everyone knows I'm pro MacAsia *gulps* 

yeah agreed open one apple store much easy to deal with them directly huhuhu we need more apple user heheeh
then one floor in lowyat plaza will fill with all apple stuff with more choices.

FYI, the cube thingy Apple store is located at NYC and there are stairs leading you down underground to their store. If i am not mistaken they have even patented the design of the stairs itself.

More pics can be seen @ http://www.apple.com/retail/fifthavenue/gallery/

I've been to several Apple Stores around the world, including the two in NYC and in my opinion the biggest advantage of these places is not the availability of hardware/accessories but the Genius Bar. Walking in and getting free (and good) advice for your Mac problems is extremely useful.

I think it's easy to sell something particularly Apple products which already has strong brand loyalty. The difficult part that many retailers in Malaysia don't get is customer service.

It's not just the architecture.

The Apple cube store in New York is like a cultural phenomenon.

It's open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Friday nights they lower the lights and bring in DJs to spin music.

There are hundreds of computers for people to use, all connected to super high-speed internet line. Machines range from little Mac Minis up to Mac Pro with 30" cinema display. Use for free as long as you want. Play area for kids with cushions and iMacs with educational software.

Also free wifi for the people who come and sit on the floor with their MacBooks. Download at 10x faster than you'll ever get with Streamyx.

First time I went there I couldn't believe how crowded it was. I did some shoulder surfing and it seems like people from the city have really incorporated the place into their lifestyle. Everyone is in there - students, old people walking with canes, models dressed for the fashion shoot, homeless. On the way across town, they stop in and send a few emails, then go on with the rest of their day. I think it's great marketing for Apple, it really fits their message of digital lifestyle for everyone.