macworld.com— "Take it from a traveler who's always forgetting to pack some sort of electronic paraphernalia -- Apple should expand its retail efforts into airports."
Aug 30, 2006View in Crawl 4
There are already Ipod vending machines in the international terminal of the San Francisco airport, and i'm sure there are some in other places, just look around Flickr and you'll find pictures of them, but why would you want to buy and Ipod with no music before you fly???
Let'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.
@BrandizzleI'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.
I 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
An 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 c**ktails while you wait or get service - kind of like United's Red Carpet Lounge. I can see the market potential here.
Right, 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.
joelaxAug 30, 2006
There are already Ipod vending machines in the international terminal of the San Francisco airport, and i'm sure there are some in other places, just look around Flickr and you'll find pictures of them, but why would you want to buy and Ipod with no music before you fly???
Closed AccountAug 30, 2006
*Chuck norris joke here*See now that's even worse.
trekkieAug 30, 2006
Let'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.
trekkieAug 30, 2006
@BrandizzleI'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.
farkleAug 30, 2006
I 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
ainomuchiAug 31, 2006
An 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 c**ktails while you wait or get service - kind of like United's Red Carpet Lounge. I can see the market potential here.
mobilehavocAug 31, 2006
Go back to your Apple cave that you have setup in order to worship your overlord Steve Jobs you Apple fanboy.
Closed AccountAug 31, 2006
Right, 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.