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- wolfdude96, on 10/12/2007, -1/+18OH *****, i forgot my MacPro and dual 30" monitors at home
- NightRush, on 10/12/2007, -5/+22Ive never seen the appeal of buying something like and ipod right before you leave or go to your destination. You need to charge it, and you need to add music. I doubt this is going to happen.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -13/+25So now Apple has found a way to make their products even more expensive?
Awesome. - MrUnderbridge, on 10/12/2007, -8/+19Wow, this is a sensible place for the Windows/Mac flamewar. Enough, children.
- miles01110, on 10/12/2007, -1/+12Hopefully they won't use Sony batteries in airport retail stores.
- brandizzle, on 10/12/2007, -0/+10"How about preloaded movies like Final Destination I, II & III"
vs The ability to make movies with iLife.
You can see the different crowds that are being catered to.
On topic: Just learn how to pack, people. Then you won't forget anything. - chicken101, on 10/12/2007, -10/+20That's pretty much not true. Your average macbook might be a bit more expensive than a comparable dell, but it has a way better software package. What does the dell come with, a ***** jukebox, and a 6-month subscription to norton? Compare that to iLife, my friend.
- MrUnderbridge, on 10/12/2007, -3/+12Well, I'd assume that in an airport store, they'd have charging services. Also, for travellers, we're probably thinking more batteries/adapters/mice/etc than iPods. But even then, if you have a laptop with iTunes, you can get your music off of there.
As much as airports are becoming malls anyway, it's not a stupid idea, with the added benefit that they'd get very targeted sales to people needing extra batteries/international AC adapters and the like. - scuzzphut, on 10/12/2007, -3/+11Now, if they had an iTunes music store kiosk and pre-charged iPODs - then we'd be talking.
- paolom, on 10/12/2007, -4/+10If I could buy a new macbook pro duty free, at US prices, the money I would save versus buying it in Europe would potentially cover the entire cost of my plane ticket. I think this could be a great idea in the big international hubs like JFK, Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta.
- zapnot, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7Think *international* airports. If you're an overtaxed European, buying
your MacBook at the Apple Store in Schipol or Heathrow would save
you on the order of 20% (depending on exactly which EU member state
you live in) in VAT (ie. sales tax). I doubt Schipol will happen, but Heathrow
is pretty much a shopping mall where you happen to be able to catch a
plane these days. - saralk, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7This guy talks as if there are no other electronic stores in the airport, whenever I go to airports there are loads of shops that I could buy a memory card and/or reader from. And they also sell Apple goods such as iPods, iBooks and their related accessories.
Also, the idea of buying music from some sort of kiosk just wouldn't work, if people only had thier iPod, then the track would be stuck on their iPod as you aren't supposed to transfer files from iPod to PC. Then there are all the DRM related problems. If people really want to stock up with tunes before they leave the airport, they can use their laptop on WiFi.
Furthermore, I don't think Apple would want to dilute the brand image by having stores everywhere, part of the Apple lure is the perceived exclusivity, and they may lose that by having Apple stores in airports. - gumby05, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7I could see them selling accessories, but if they sell iPods, they should come with some preloaded music.
- Daniel591992, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4wifi is free in a lot of airports :)
- iDrinkKoolAid, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3"I doubt Schipol will happen, but Heathrow
is pretty much a shopping mall where you happen to be able to catch a
plane these days."
Schipol is like a big mall too! The last time I was there I saw big adverts for some generic (Sandisk?) MP3 player at a supposed discount. I think iPods can be sold there without problem. - wyngnut, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Ah, hello? Do some research before you write an article.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e23fiJofy0c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifwesPfLCYc&mode=related&search= - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3"iPod culture" is not the same as "Apple culture". There's probably a 2 digit percentage of people that don't know or care their iPod is made by Apple.
- LexisNexis, on 10/12/2007, -5/+7I thought they just banned ipods, laptops, hairgel and soda bottles on planes.
- flypcide, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2except electronics are not banned on airplanes.
- JoshCBFL, on 10/12/2007, -5/+7Did they ban all that? I was hoping to do my hair while listening to my iPod and drinking a Mtn Dew. :(
- jhourcle, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Minor correction: Apple products are available in airports. It's not owned by Apple. Personally, I think it makes more sense than a full Apple Store.
- trekkie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2@Brandizzle
I've been traveling on business for eight years. There are times where you packed what you needed, and it broke. Finding a replacement especially overseas can be a huge PITA. - Gazpacho, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3It seems like a majority of comments is about buying an iPod while at the airport. I thought the general idea of the story was sell accessories. Going on what ibeetle said how about stick some ear buds, cables, memory cards, etc in a vending machine? This way an employee doesn't need to be stationed out at the airport, and paying to have the machine there (I would imagine) is less than rent for store space. Maybe a touch screen could be installed to describe what the products are and what they are compatible with for those who need a little help.
Of course, there could be plenty of airports with this system already, and I have not been in them being a small town hick and all. - acomj, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3My ipod airport story.
I was flying and had a layover in heathrow (london). I relized I had forgotten my charging cable for my ipod. Heathrow has a mall inside the airport, at least 3 stores had multi country charging cables and all manner of ipod accessories.
It should be noted that had I not forgotten my cable I would not have to buy one for overseas travel. The apple recharging brick (mine anyway) can handle almost international voltage, with just a plug adapter. - Ampersam, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I disagree with this. I don't think Apple should expand into the niche market of forgetful fliers until they've established a strong base in major college towns across the country. The current and future college crowds are obviously very savvy to Apple culture, as made apparent by the proliferation of iPods.
Major cities - which are usually host to these major airports - already have their own Apple stores. Bring that same convenience to the young customers. - BrenBeers, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I was about to say, I believe I have seen iPos vending machines. But now the question, are they preloaded with song, and what kind of songs?
Imagine going to the iPod vending machine and wanting to buy a Classic Rock Nano, but there is a Rap Nano in front of it. - Aggaman, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3It's a smart idea. I've been stuck in airports and bored stiff. Having an Apple Store that did duty free would at least give me something to do while I wait for my plane.
The electronic gear for sale at most airports pales next to Apple's stuff anyway. - constantine11, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Seems impractical.
It makes more sense to install vending machines similar to those that have popped up in Japan selling iPods, adapters, headphones, etc. I doubt very many people would buy larger-ticket items like MacPros, iMacs and MacBooks in an airport store.
Besides, how many would dare squeeze their snazzy new Mac into the overhead compartment or under the seat? - leonbev, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Why would Apple want to set up shop in an airport, a place where the carry-on rules can change on a whim? I doubt that Apple would make a lot of impulse sales if they weren't allowed to carry the products that they just bought on the plane.
- QuimZ, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2So this guy has to be at an Apple store to buy a card reader or another memory card?
I have to agree with most of the guys that have been dugg down this story is pretty lame...and 357 diggs only shows how many people digg Apple articles before they read them..
Unless we're talking the big US airports like O'hare, Atlanta, etc, Apple would do better just having a little kiosk in an airport, or just have the airport merchants carry the stuff... - KyleMistry, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2Why just Apple? I could see a specific airport store in which all sorts of chargers, batteries, and travel-related laptop/computer perpipherals are sold.
- Derfus, on 10/12/2007, -2/+3MacWorld with another ridiculous idea, this would be a flop. Nobody is buying computer's at an airport.
- Topher06, on 10/12/2007, -3/+4This is about the dumbest statement ever made, "Apple should have stores in airports". In light of current terrorist threats that have airlines banning anything electronic to be brought into the cabin does it make ANY sense that electronics be sold in airports. Hell, food vendors are furious because of the ban on liquids in the cabin prevents people from buying bottled water and pop before hopping on a flight.
Buy that brand new iPod or MacBook Pro and then check it? I don't think so, not with the rate that airlines damange and loose luggage, might as well just throw $300 - $3000 away. - AiNoMuchi, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1An Apple Mini Store (Kiosk) would be more practical with it heavily geared towards accessories, iPods and Genius/iPod Bar services for both computers and iPods. Actually have in-store cocktails while you wait or get service - kind of like United's Red Carpet Lounge. I can see the market potential here.
- WeeklyGeek, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Some airports have vending machines that sell ipods and gameboys already.
- Otto, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I see the guys point though. A vending machine full of standard sized batteries or with CompactFlash or various other memory cards of various sizes would be extremely useful for a lot of travellers.
Yes, okay, selling iPod's seems a bit pointless to me, but batteries? Cards for your digital camera? These make perfect sense to sell to travellers. - antdude, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1He forgets his pants? Yikes!
- Boondoggle, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Right, you make totally exagerated claims about how lame a service is that doesn't even exist yet, and when someone calls you on it, he's a fanboy.
Grow up. - DigDugDigger, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1With the new security, will you be allowed to bring what you buy on the plane? Not that I'm an expert, or trying to give anybody ideas, but...
...do the merchandise in the stores get checked just like peoples' luggage do? If not, a terrorist need only secure a job in a store, have someone else buy it after being checked, and then they can get on the plane with whatever they please. - linuxmatt, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2I'm a weekly traveler, and I was so pumped when I saw a huge iPod vending machine at the Indianapolis Airport that sold the whole current iPod line along with tons of accessories. I bought new Apple earbuds on the spot because given a crazy travel schedule, there is not a lot of time or desire to go to a Apple location in a mall or wait for them to ship from the online store. If I didn't already own a video iPod, I would have had little reason not to buy from the airport vending machine -- esp., since prices were not marked up for the location as is typically the case in airport shops. Anyway, I think business travelers have a lot of money to spend and probably have the desire for an iPod or maybe some nice noise-cancelling headphones, etc. The convenience of it being available in a terminal where you've got time and money to burn, is icing on the cake.
- trekkie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Let's see, you're about 3900 miles from home. your home country uses 110V adapters, the country you're visiting uses 230V with round pin things you've never seen before. Your fancy iGo adapter you bought broke on the 14 hour flight out. You need to find an adapter and had no success in the spare moments you had while going between visits in this foreign country you were in for work.
You find yourself at the airport now with four hours before the flight leaves, and you want a power cord that will charge your laptop and/or iPod so you don't go insane staring at the seat in front of you for the next 14 hours.
Yeah, an Apple Store in the airport would be awesome. - trekkie, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2@LexisNexis
For a short period of time, you were lucky to go on with your clothes when leaving London. They have since relaxed a tiny bit, but liquids are still out.
The brewing problem though is that they're getting wind of Lithion Ion batteries blowing up for many reasons, and I've seen instances where they made you remove the battery of the device, tape the contacts, and not allow you to use it by some misinformed folks. - trekkie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1@r2d7
Which two digits though? 99? 10? 58? did you mean single digit? - SPThom, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Actually, I think this is a good idea. No, forget about selling MacBooks and iPods... I mean, they could keep a little stock of them, but nowhere near the quantity of a full-blown Apple retail store.
No, I see Apple airport stores as something more like a RadioShack... Like this guy says, selling accessories, little tidbits, etc. In terms of point-of-sale, these stores wouldn't be an enormous revenue stream, but that's not the idea. Apple airport stores would be a good way to build rapport & trust among potential Mac/iPod buyers, without altogether overexposing & diluting the Apple brand. - Farkle, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I can see it now! Apple iChutes...better wait for the second version, though
...and watch out for the exploding rip cords
...that come loose
...and moo like a cow - Boondoggle, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1So how did you buy that song at the airport again? Because correct me if I'm wrong, you can't do that now without your computer, which means you've got it in iTunes already.
And if Apple implemented a Kiosk for downloading music, what is to say they wouldn't flag kiosk purchased songs for a second download to your computer, or flag them so that iTunes recongises them for what they are and copies them off the iPod.
There are so many ways around the hysterical, hypothetical problems you've conjured up.
You're just another mealy-mouthed clueless jerk with a childish axe to grind. - DEIx15x8, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Are iPods allowed on planes again? After the transatlantic flight bombing attempts iPods were banned because they were the devices going to be used for detonating the bombs. If they are allowed again and a plane is successfully blown up by an iPod then wouldn't that basically mean any iPod stores in airports would be pointless as an iPod would definitely be banned permanently.
- jimmay, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Is there a point in buying an iPod with no music to take on holiday?
Now an iPod with preloaded music... - Ampersam, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1I agree that iPod sales do not translate directly into Mac sales, but any increased visibility of the Apple brand name is beneficial for their computer sales. I'm attending UGA in Athens, GA and I've certainly noticed an increase in the number of Apple laptops I see around campus. Not as many as there are iPods, but definitely more than two years ago.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1And me, I need a redundant USB cable to keep me warm at night =(
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