Comments on: Microsoft’s first O.C. store opens Thursday — will you be there?

By: Mac is best

Mac is best — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:09:42 +0000

We still have the lone PC at home too. NEVER, EVER works right either- no matter what we do!

Once you go Mac, you never go back

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:40:44 +0000

Not really sure just what they can be selling other than Microsoft software and the Zune. Which brand of computers will they be carrying?

Apple store has Apple computers, Apple TV, Apple iPods, Apple iPhones, Apple monitors etc. etc. etc.

I’m not a Microsoft hater – use it at work – use Apple at home. Do prefer Apple I have to say, but use both equally. It will be interesting to see the store and see what they are offering. Hope it brings a nice boost to the Shops at MV.

I AM looking forward to the Apple store reopening and will definitely be perusing its shelves.

By: beachlover

beachlover — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:43:54 +0000

The headline asks will I be there? Of course not, I’ve always been a Mac guy. My wife uses PC’s for her work, it never works right. We have three Mac’s and two PC’s in our home. The Mac’s work perfectly and the PC’s hardly work at all.

By: Freedom Turkey

Freedom Turkey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:32:16 +0000

People in Arizona don’t have much fashion sense, lol. Can’t imagine anyone walking around in SoCal showing off their trendy new ZuneHD, roflmao.

By: Niyaz Pirani

Niyaz Pirani — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:45:13 +0000

I read on one Web site that the first couple people recieved free Zune HD’s in Arizona actually.

By: Niyaz Pirani

Niyaz Pirani — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:43:40 +0000

Awesome. Thanks for posting that link for me. =)

By: urdoo

urdoo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:30:13 +0000

Why camp out? It’s not like they are giving away free PC’s or copies of Windows 7.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:48:55 +0000

They tried to go with Verizon initially but Verizon wanted control (replace batteries, non-working phones) at their stores and Apple wanted to do that at THEIR stores – so no go.

The iPhone is on a different system than Verizon so it requires a complete new iPhone to run on their network….something that’s been in the rumor mill for awhile.

I am hopeful

By: Monte

Monte — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:46:01 +0000

I’m kind of sad to see so many against a store however it’s good to have that choice. In these tough times, a new venture is refreshing and kind of motivating. I welcome the competition to other “stores” and this will be a stop on our “tech-gang” Saturday outings. I wonder “Linux” store will open soon? lol

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:18:36 +0000

My mom always complain about “playing too much computer” Well, what’s wrong with that. I just got my “Master” ceritification on MCAS – Microsoft Certified Application Specialist” and passed Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook. I can’t wait to see what’s new at the store. I’m 13!

By: BDK

BDK — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:28:15 +0000

Hear! Hear! I will never go on AT&T again, iPhone or any other superphone: Apple missed the boat going on AT&T

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:22:26 +0000

Nah, with 2 Mac laptops, a Mac desktop and the myriad number of iPods in this house, we’ll have no need of anything when they re-open.

They move the iPhone to Verizon – then you’ll get me to stand in line for something!

By: Tamara Chuang, a.k.a. The Gadgetress

Tamara Chuang, a.k.a. The Gadgetress — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:14:08 +0000

Heh.. maybe you’ll be among the people standing in line at the Apple store waiting for it to reopen next month…

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:07 +0000

Won’t there.

We switched to MAC’s after the Vista fiasco. Couldn’t be happier….

By: Nathan

Nathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:03:20 +0000

Maybe Niyaz is trying to get a better experience from that mall after witnessing that hot dog eating contest the other day (http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/25/dude-downs-25-dogs-at-derby-deli-for-1000/13393/)

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:08:11 +0000

I won’t be there. I will be at work. I find store openings and product launches fascinating, including the folks who take the time to line up on opening days or launch days. I even work in the technology industry, AND live a few miles from the store. But the hype machine doesn’t work on me, never has. Being the first or lining up, means very little to me. That same piece of software will still be there down the road when I am ready to buy it. Guess I am just a boring person who doesn’t need “the latest and greatest” to make my life feel complete. Good luck to the store however, I hope things work out, and I hope the folks in line have a good time.