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Microsoft's Retail Opening Confirmed for Thursday

Posted 10/19/09 at 07:53:39 AM  by Paul Lilly

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It's been confirmed; the first Microsoft Store will open this Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona, and will coincide with the launch of Windows 7.

An ad in the Arizona Republic newspaper urges residents to "Be early" (stores opens at 10AM), as the first 1,000 visitors will receive gift bags and concert tickets. The grand opening will also feature live music with Ashley Tisdale performing in the evening. Hey, at least it's not Miley Cyrus.

"From computers and software to games, music, and phones, once you've found what you're looking for, the Microsoft Store offers services like personal training, technical support, ongoing performance tune-ups -- even extended protection plans to help you get the most out of your experience," Microsoft states in its ad.

Anyone in the area plan on attending?

Image Credit: Engadget

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TAGS: microsoft, business, retail store, windows 7 week
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avatarPlanning to attend

Submitted by BasiliskSt on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 6:24pm

I'm in North Phoenix, running Win7 64 on an upgraded Gateway DX4300-03 WinVista 64 desktop (thanks to Launch Party).

So far I'm liking Win7. Install was time consuming with some required uninstalls and reinstalls, but I didn't lose the functionality of any peripherals or software (a first with Windows). Start-up time is no better, but Win7 handles large folders and large files much better than WinVista.

I also have Macs in the household and have used Apple's retail store system (with both good and bad experiences). I'm curious to see how Microsoft translates the concept that works for a hardware company that also sells software to increase product differentiation of its hardware (Apple) to a software company installed on other firms' hardware (Microsoft).

Win7 is a winner. I'm curioius about the Microsoft Retail Store concept so I'll go look.

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avatarAshley Tisdale? Then I guess

Submitted by dj-anon on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 9:42am

Ashley Tisdale? Then I guess most of the attenders wont have the money or interest in any product at the store.

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