New Glasgow Apple Store in 2007 [Archive]

jrober

Nov 1, 2006, 05:13 AM

Just caught this on the Glasgow Herald website http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/73416.html

Apple to launch big Mac attack

GERRY BRAIDEN November 01 2006

ITS products inspire the same devotion as a teenage boy band or hometown football club.

Next year, when the first Apple Store opens in Scotland, queues of the converted determined to display their loyalty are as sure as spam fills your inbox.

The IT giant, which revolutionised both home computing and how we listen to music with the iMac and iPod, has earmarked Glasgow city centre as the location for its first venture north of the border.

Scheduled to open next summer, the company is spending over £1.15m converting a listed property on Buchanan Street into the formatted store that has proven a hit with Apple aficionados in the US, Canada, Japan and England.

Described as more interactive galleries- come-museums than shops, Apple Stores have been designed to look and feel like its products, while the company also encourages a "touch, test and try" policy so visitors can "appreciate the elegance" of the merchandise.

The planning application for the site, currently occupied by home-furnishing retailer The Pier, shows Apple's intentions to redesign the store.
Included in the plans are a new stone floor, stainless steel walls and ceilings and a glass spiral staircase and elevator.

For those with questions or queries, there is the "genius bar", a kind of drop-in clinic staffed by Apple technicians who will help customers who have made appointments.

The cost of alterations to the current building is estimated at £1.168m. But, unlike many other Apple outlets, including the UK's flagship store on London's Regent Street, there are no plans for an in-house theatre to offer customers the chance to learn about new products and techniques.

When it opens the store will be Apple's 8th in the UK. The decision to locate its only store north of the border in the heart of Glasgow is being seen as a further endorsement of Buchanan Street as one of Britain's leading retail sites.
Last night, as news of the plans emerged, keyboards went into overdrive as the Mac User Groups became excited about the prospect of a Scots Apple Store.

Fraser Speirs, former academic and software designer, is one devotee planning to take his duvet to Buchanan Street on the eve of the opening.
Mr Speirs, whose Connected Flow firm specialises in Apple software, said: "Apple fans really are a devoted and loyal bunch. We love the design of the hardware and the superior software. There's no doubt the iPod has brought it to a much bigger audience but that's only a small part of the story.
"There had been talk for some time that this might happen and those on the west coast will be delighted Glasgow has secured it and not Edinburgh.
"I've been to many stores around the world, including Regent Street and San Francisco, and they put in a lot of effort. I for one will be queuing the night before and I promise I won't be alone."

Lesley Sawers, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said it was "quite a coup" for the city to land such a popular brand.
She added: "It also illustrates Glasgow's continually growing attraction as a city centre retail location for big name companies."
Glasgow City Council confirmed it received a planning application in mid-October.

Looking forward to this now I can get my fix when I get home to see the AP's and increases the chance that they will go mac and cut down on the IT support calls I get today.

John:)

Chundles

Nov 1, 2006, 05:17 AM

Glasgow....

Damn it where's the Sydney Apple Store?

telecomm

Nov 1, 2006, 05:53 AM

Damn it where's the Sydney Apple Store?

It'll be in Glasgow. :p ;)

killmoms

Nov 1, 2006, 06:01 AM

So lemme get this straight... Glasgow has Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian, and now an Apple Store?

**** California, I'm moving to Scotland. ;)

nesbitt_a

Nov 1, 2006, 06:03 AM

Yay! Hopefully this will push Scotsys out of business. Nasty people.

Lau

Nov 1, 2006, 08:18 AM

Booya! I'd have preferred Edinburgh, but I like a trip to Glasgow, and it's closer than Manchester or London...:D

jrober

Nov 1, 2006, 09:00 AM

Booya! I'd have preferred Edinburgh, but I like a trip to Glasgow, and it's closer than Manchester or London...:D

I understand the local need but when considering a store in Scotland Mr jobs heard the Edinburgh staff were going to greet the customers with a "You'll have had your mac" he headed westwards. :D

Lau

Nov 1, 2006, 02:33 PM

I understand the local need but when considering a store in Scotland Mr jobs heard the Edinburgh staff were going to greet the customers with a "You'll have had your mac" he headed westwards. :D

:D Fantastic.

jive

Nov 1, 2006, 03:06 PM

Awesome. I really want to go to an Apple store >_> and my sister lives in Glasgow - I live 3 hours away during term time and 1 when I'm at home...

DoogieWoogie

Nov 1, 2006, 03:19 PM

Yay! Hopefully this will push Scotsys out of business. Nasty people.

I live only a 5 minute walk away from their Glasgow branch but I would rather buy direct online from apple.

I was in their "refurbished" store at the weekend and they are still selling MBP CD.

I really wanted to tell any customers that they could buy a MBP C2D online but the shop was empty.

I hope somebody from Scotsys reads this. You suck!

maverick808

Jun 28, 2007, 09:56 AM

It's due to open next month isn't it?

HelixOmnimedia

Jun 29, 2007, 04:40 PM

It's due to open next month isn't it?

I heard this too but there's no official word from Apple yet... weird.

Anybody know of how I could get a job at the new store?

Post below or PM me please with please.

THANKS

Queso

Jun 29, 2007, 05:33 PM

This page (http://www.apple.com/jobs/uk/store/) always lists the vacancies at UK Apple Stores, either open or announced.

Bookmark it and keep checking if there's nothing suitable this week. Best of luck :)

John Jacob

Jun 30, 2007, 01:52 AM

rokurota

Jun 30, 2007, 03:19 AM

Uh, could you translate that into English, please? :confused:

From an Englishman abroad (Edinburgh), I believe this comes from a Glasgwegian method of illustrating the difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

If you visit a Glaswegian at home, the first thing they will say is something like 'you'll have your tea', meaning they will supply you will some form of sustinance (deep-fried mars bar, snowball, tunnocks teacake, buckfast wine etc). If you visit someone in Edinburgh, you will be greeted with 'you'll have had your tea', suggesting that the visitor has already eaten, and will not be requiring anything from their host.

It implies that people from Glasgow are friendly, whilst people from Edinburgh display a Lauder-esque meanness when it comes to sharing their trans-fats based victuals.

John Jacob

Jun 30, 2007, 05:05 AM

It implies that people from Glasgow are friendly, whilst people from Edinburgh display a Lauder-esque meanness when it comes to sharing their trans-fats based victuals.

Ok, thanks! I understand now.

I've heard of these deep-fried Mars bars. I wonder what they taste like, while at the same time I can literally feel my arteries clog up just thinking about of them. Kind of like being fascinated and revolted at the same time.

Deep-fried pizza, on the other hand, is just fascinating. :D

Knox

Jun 30, 2007, 11:40 AM

I heard this too but there's no official word from Apple yet... weird.

Anybody know of how I could get a job at the new store?

Post below or PM me please with please.

Interviews for jobs have already taken place - I would imagine you'd be too late for the initial batch now but I'm not entirely sure who you could contact to find out :) As far as I know it's slated for a late August/early September opening.

(Photos are from May, but gives an idea of the space as it was set up previously)

X-Morgan

Jul 23, 2007, 03:53 PM

Fellow Glaswegians!

Over the past 3 month's when I've been coming back from Aberdeen seeing my girlfriend, I walk down Buchanan Street and I see the new Apple Store's doors open and I can see work being done at around 9 at night. It makes me want to go in and see what's happening!

Does anyone have any clues to when it's opening?

The only thing I see on the Apple UK site is that they are looking for jobs.

I'm getting quite impatient. Shed some light please?

Scotsys is an ace place (it was where I got my MacBook Pro) but I wanna go in a real Apple Store!

Chris

eluk

Jul 23, 2007, 04:10 PM

It isn't open yet, but is definitely being fitted out. There should be an announcement form Apple in the next day or two if it is going to be a July opening.

I posted this earlier. Obviously they are behind schedule. :)

Buchanan St. (http://www.macuser.com/stores/apple_store_destined_for_macki.php)

X-Morgan

Jul 23, 2007, 04:48 PM

Yeah I've read all the normal Mac sites quoting "OMGZ APPLE STORE IN SKOTLANDZ!!!111" They definitely are behind schedule. Glasgow City Council's Planning Application says it's expected to be finished in July 2007. I just want my Apple Store :(

urbanski

Jul 25, 2007, 06:41 PM

dunno if this is legit or wot, but i found this on ifoapplestore forum (posted 06/07/07)

slam says:

My mate starts working for the store in during the 2nd week of august, she has 2 weeks of training before they stock the store so, would think the last fri or sat in august.

ifoapplestore.com linky (http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/06/22/glasgow-store-constructino-on-track/)

:)

eluk

Jul 27, 2007, 02:21 PM

There should be an announcement soon. August 7? Apple do like Tuesday. :)

bingefeller

Jul 29, 2007, 01:41 PM

That's great to hear! I'm going over to Scotland in September, so hopfully it'll be open by then.

redgaz26

Aug 19, 2007, 12:36 PM

Good news for us Scots, the grand opening of the new Apple Store in Glasgow is next Saturday August 25th.
http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/buchananstreet/week/20070826.html

I'll be there early, anyone else on the forums going?

I passed it today and they have the apple sign up and loads of work going on, should be brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

redAPPLE

Aug 19, 2007, 12:57 PM

without pictures, the thread is half as exciting...

psychofreak

Aug 19, 2007, 01:01 PM

without pictures, the thread is half as exciting...

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/apple/glasgow1.jpg

http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/apple/glasgow2.jpg

redgaz26

Aug 19, 2007, 01:07 PM

was going to take some pics today of the sign but forgot my mobile. Its just the apple sign at the moment above the main door.
was talking to a guy who was working there and he said there working non-stop to have it ready.
I work in Queen Street train station so it's a minute walk.
do they have special promotions on for opening day? The first 1500 in are getting an apple t-shirt and there giveaways of a mac book and stuff like that.
I know there's always a big crowd for store openings but not sure about Glasgow don't want to turn up to early.

redgaz26

Aug 19, 2007, 01:31 PM

thought i had that sussed! never mind pics here

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/redgaz26/glasgow-apple-logo-3.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/redgaz26/glasgow-apple-logo-2.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/redgaz26/glasgow-apple-logo-1.jpg

Lau

Aug 19, 2007, 02:44 PM

I might come through, actually. How early do you think you would have to be there to be in the first 1500?

redgaz26

Aug 19, 2007, 02:57 PM

I can't see it being that busy, I'm planning in being there for 8am.
I hoping(praying) there might be an iphone there to have a play with!

Applespider

Aug 19, 2007, 03:01 PM

I might come through, actually. How early do you think you would have to be there to be in the first 1500?

I'm in Scotland this weekend too and Mum's planning a trip to Glasgow for us to do some shopping. Hmm... I wonder how early she wants to go through.

Lau

Aug 19, 2007, 03:24 PM

I'm in Scotland this weekend too and Mum's planning a trip to Glasgow for us to do some shopping. Hmm... I wonder how early she wants to go through.

Ooh, I just looked and there's a train that gets in at 7.30am. Is that a bit sad? :p Surely even being there for 8.30-9 you'd be in the first 1500 though, wouldn't you?

weckart

Aug 19, 2007, 03:24 PM

I might come through, actually. How early do you think you would have to be there to be in the first 1500?

It's a flagship store, rather than a small branch, so probably the night before. I would not fancy it, though, with the weather we have been having.

Lau

Aug 19, 2007, 03:33 PM

It's a flagship store, rather than a small branch, so probably the night before. I would not fancy it, though, with the weather we have been having.

Really? Bloody hell. Yeah, it's cold already, it would be pretty bad all night. Free t-shirts to the first 1500 who survive the night! :p

ThomasShaped

Aug 19, 2007, 03:35 PM

Oh wow! Next week! Man.. i've been waiting for this store to open for AGES. I'll be getting up at 6 for this! I want one of those t-shirts! :D:D:D

EDIT: Will there really be that many people there? o_o

Applespider

Aug 19, 2007, 03:50 PM

I don't think you'll have 1500 by 9am but you never know.

When Regent St opened, it was highly amusing to those of us at the front of the queue to watch the looks of astonishment and horror when people started getting out of cabs around 6.30am obviously assuming they'd be early - only to find that there were already 2000 people ahead of them :p

redgaz26

Aug 19, 2007, 04:07 PM

i don't think apple has that big a fan base in scotland, i can't see there being thousands there. i hope i'm wrong though!

ThomasShaped

Aug 20, 2007, 03:21 AM

i don't think apple has that big a fan base in scotland, i can't see there being thousands there. i hope i'm wrong though!

I hope there are thousands there, just not thousands there when it opens. (so I can grab one of those t-shirts :D)

mctones

Aug 20, 2007, 08:22 AM

Whilst am so glad this store is now finally opening, have to be honest - queuing up for a free T is a little bit too fanboyist imho. 2000 people queued for Regent Street largely down to the goodie bag.

You can enter the prize draw any time up until the 27th.

Yes, I am definitely going to the Store on saturday, but getting out of bed early in the morning just to get a free T; not for me.

redgaz26

Aug 20, 2007, 09:41 AM

managed to get a look in today, seen loads of imacs, genius bar I think and also seen the staff with their black uniforms.
getting close.
am I sad or just an excited mac man?

whooleytoo

Aug 20, 2007, 10:26 AM

Free T-shirts? Has anyone in Apple been to Scotland yet?

Shouldn't that be free scarves, or free rain gear? :p

McScooby

Aug 20, 2007, 11:09 AM

Might head in on mon, but unfortunately sat coincides with an annual drinkfest and can't be missed!

Aside from the usual giveaway stuff and competition, do they ever have any opening discounts?, i'm thinking about getting me an imac / MBP but trying to resist until Nov!

Shaun.P

Aug 20, 2007, 02:32 PM

Was in Glasgow City Centre today and I passed the Apple Store that is going to be opening on Saturday 25th August at 9am!

They have the Apple up!

I'm planning to go with a friend on Saturday morning, perhaps even queue!

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2268/dsc00634mx4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/5576/dsc00636fv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Shot with W880i (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=W880i&make=Sony+Ericsson) at 2007-08-20

urbanski

Aug 20, 2007, 02:46 PM

can sum1 post photies of the inside of the store at the w/end plz?

wanna see if its worth the trip down to the Big Thrapple... :p

Shaun.P

Aug 20, 2007, 02:58 PM

Yeah I'm planning on going Saturday, I'll try and take some pictures.

Shaun

urbanski

Aug 20, 2007, 03:30 PM

thx SP :)

Kilamite

Aug 20, 2007, 03:44 PM

the-fat-man@hot

Aug 20, 2007, 04:58 PM

Glasgow store set to open on the 25th August now.

They should have chosen Edinburgh - it is the Scottish capital and has a much higher population* than Glasgow.

Most of the folk in Glasgow can't even afford proper housing, how they heck are they going to afford a Mac?! Come on Steve...you shoulda chosen Edinburgh!

*neds don't count

Interesting thoughts... lacking in any real substance of course.
Apple make decisions to locate based on sound commercial information.

Why not have a quick look at this Scotsman article http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=986122002

Details of the political decisions made in Edinburgh from the mid 50's to the early 2000's to destroy Glasgow... morons like you should keep your gobs shut.

davidjearly

Aug 20, 2007, 05:11 PM

Glasgow store set to open on the 25th August now.

They should have chosen Edinburgh - it is the Scottish capital and has a much higher population* than Glasgow.

Most of the folk in Glasgow can't even afford proper housing, how they heck are they going to afford a Mac?! Come on Steve...you shoulda chosen Edinburgh!

*neds don't count

Edinburgh is full of 'toffs', i.e. people who want to be posh, but who the posh people can't stand.

Glasgow was the perfect choice. Glasgow should also be made the capital, but thats besides the point.

the-fat-man@hot

Aug 20, 2007, 05:16 PM

Yeah, but those are the only 3 good things in Glasgow and possibly the whole of Scotland...

Joke, of course, pinch of salt maybe...

;) :p

I don't think it's a question of people being touchy, or being easily offended, or not understanding the basic ellements of humour. I think it's more to do with your astounding lack of self awareness.

If your intention is to offend then you are effective. More importantly why do you want to offend? Are you in some way innaderquate?

Apparently so.

Kilamite

Aug 20, 2007, 05:19 PM

Edinburgh is full of 'toffs', i.e. people who want to be posh, but who the posh people can't stand.

Glasgow was the perfect choice. Glasgow should also be made the capital, but thats besides the point.

Edinburgh is the capital because of its history. Also offers a much vaster range of tourism icons. Edinburgh does have a lot of 'toffs' - but most aren't even from Edinburgh in the first place.

John Lewis in Edinburgh was Scotland's biggest seller of Apple products in 2006 (our department got given a box of Apple Yo-Yo's as a thanks, talk about lame...). There is also a John Lewis in Glasgow, so beat them.

But to balance out the argument, I have been to Glasgow on numerous trips to shop - simply better value for money and a wider range within the city centre.

Still, an Apple Store in Edinburgh is on its way eventually. I'll just have to dodge the neds as I walk from Buchanan bus station to the Apple Store.

Just a bit friendly banter, no hard feelings ;)

killmoms

Aug 20, 2007, 08:40 PM

The Internet: SERIOUS BUSINESS.™ :mad:

diadem

Aug 21, 2007, 04:22 AM

Been waiting for this for years. I can atlast get access to direct repairs. no more sending away for it.
Will check it out on the 25th sadly Im working till 4pm gonna miss the free T's :( lol.

~L~

Aug 22, 2007, 08:29 AM

Can't wait to see this place as well :)

I think there was some sort of recruiting event for the place at Strathclyde Uni, but I missed it :(

anim8or

Aug 22, 2007, 08:50 AM

I cant find where i read it but I am pretty sure that an edinburgh store is opening in edinburgh late 2007/early 2008!!!!

redgaz26

Aug 22, 2007, 11:11 AM

Stuipdboy1000

Aug 22, 2007, 11:12 AM

I cant find where i read it but I am pretty sure that an edinburgh store is opening in edinburgh late 2007/early 2008!!!!
Was it here?

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/stores/chronology.html

This does mention it down near the bottom. It would be good because i live closer to Edinburgh.

Kilamite

Aug 22, 2007, 02:20 PM

They should have chosen Edinburgh - it is the Scottish capital and has a much higher population* than Glasgow.

i think you have your facts wrong http://www.scotland.org/about/fact-file/population/index.html

and apart from that Glasgow is the best place in the UK to shop after London.

anyway no hard feelings see you on Saturday.
what time are people going to go i was thinking around 8am?

Nah, my facts were right. I put an * beside population because about 1/3 of Glasgow is neds. I wouldn't be too fussed in counting them as useful living people, unless smashing windies and heroine is up your street.

I'm not going to go on the opening date, can't make it. I'll make an appearence (hopefully not because I have to visit a genius..touch wood) and see what the craic is.

Be able to try out the new iMac's too, at last!

katy

Aug 24, 2007, 07:24 AM

less than a day to go!

redgaz26

Aug 24, 2007, 08:08 AM

had a walk by yesterday, they have taken down the coverings off the windows and you can see in, looks amazing!

I hope to be there for 8am, anyone else going that early?
could meet up.

craig1410

Aug 24, 2007, 08:09 AM

Nah, my facts were right. I put an * beside population because about 1/3 of Glasgow is neds. I wouldn't be too fussed in counting them as useful living people, unless smashing windies and heroine is up your street.

I'm not going to go on the opening date, can't make it. I'll make an appearence (hopefully not because I have to visit a genius..touch wood) and see what the craic is.

Be able to try out the new iMac's too, at last!

Not only are your facts wrong but your arithmetic is not any better...
Since Glasgow has over twice the population of Edinburgh then even if you remove the 1/3 neds then Glasgow's still bigger...

:p

Braveheart

Aug 24, 2007, 09:36 AM

There's a queue outside already:eek:

Knox

Aug 24, 2007, 09:41 AM

Photos from inside are up:

http://ifostore.cachefly.net/buchanan_street/first_interiors.html

Interesting that they've kept the stone walls inside, don't think I've seen that in any other store.

83234

iBlue

Aug 24, 2007, 09:49 AM

richardtalbotuk

Aug 24, 2007, 09:49 AM

There is a special Invitation Only Preview tonight so i'll be there way ahead of the queue.:p

Try and get some pics if I can...

redgaz26

Aug 24, 2007, 10:14 AM

There's a queue outside already:eek:

You serious?

Braveheart

Aug 24, 2007, 10:20 AM

You serious?

I'm serious

richardtalbotuk

Aug 24, 2007, 10:28 AM

I'm serious

Yep there's people been coming over from the States and else where to be here. Evening Times guys (local paper) been selling papers to them!

redgaz26

Aug 24, 2007, 12:35 PM

Yep there's people been coming over from the States and else where to be here. Evening Times guys (local paper) been selling papers to them!

are you there just now?

katy

Aug 24, 2007, 12:40 PM

aww why are people queuing already....hopefully when i get there there wont be too many people there...

AdeFowler

Aug 24, 2007, 12:50 PM

Beautiful looking store as always, but I'm not sure about the front door. Presumably there's a flat entrance somewhere for wheelchair access etc?

Lau

Aug 24, 2007, 01:32 PM

Er yeah, bollocks to that. I'm not going if the queue's started already. Beer tonight and a lie in tomorrow instead, I think. :p

ensee

Aug 24, 2007, 01:42 PM

I'll probably leave home around 8am (20mins from Glasgow) then sit in Starbucks using the store's WiFi; it's nice not to have to pay T Mobile any more.

For such a big building it seems a little small inside, suppose we'll find out tomorrow.

katy

Aug 24, 2007, 03:48 PM

i went past the store not long ago...there were only about 5 people there...so...

:)

mctones

Aug 24, 2007, 04:11 PM

I'll probably leave home around 8am (20mins from Glasgow) then sit in Starbucks using the store's WiFi; it's nice not to have to pay T Mobile any more.

Hard to tell I know, but do you think the free Apple wifi (presume this store will be no different to others) will reach across to starbucks???

The appeal of getting up early and queing does not appeal, but if I can sit over in starbucks hooking into the wifi and keeping an eye on the queue is not too onerous.

Least it's not a dreich night for the half dozen mad ones!

redgaz26

Aug 24, 2007, 04:13 PM

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/stores/buchanan_street/index.html

Live blog from outside the store 7 people in the line flew in from abroad, some links for pics aswell, looks like 8am will be time enough!

katy

Aug 24, 2007, 05:12 PM

richardtalbotuk

Aug 24, 2007, 05:20 PM

Live Blog on Ifo is much better but here are some pics from tonight at the preview event for invited people.

http://pics.livejournal.com/aitkendrum/gallery/0000qrya

redgaz26

Aug 24, 2007, 05:26 PM

looking good can't wait for the morra

redgaz26

Aug 24, 2007, 05:33 PM

15 in the line now check out above link

Kilamite

Aug 24, 2007, 09:14 PM

You'll probably find that the folk in the queue are pished off their nuts and think it is a queue for the bus home or something.

Drunk folk will quite happily queue and talk!

Steamie

Aug 25, 2007, 03:58 AM

Gutted !!!!

I'm away from home this weekend and can't be there :(

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 05:55 AM

just got back, shops amazing will post pics later

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 06:00 AM

yes it was neat...lots of clapping...

i got myself a keyboard...and 2 tees (one for a friend:p)

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 06:05 AM

got keyboard aswell, but better than that I had a play with an iphone, amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 06:13 AM

got keyboard aswell, but better than that I had a play with an iphone, amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aww...(i didnt)

how early did u make it in the queue? I think i got there at 5 mins to 8..

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 06:20 AM

maverick808

Aug 25, 2007, 06:25 AM

was there at 08.10, typing with new keyboard now, will take a while to get used to.
spotted the iphone and turns out the guy worked for apple, flew over from the US for the opening, let me have a play with it. It is fantastic.

I've had an iPhone for a couple of weeks now (I'm from Glasgow) and was going to go over and show it off at the store but when I heard the queue was already forming yesterday it put me off going. I'll probably pop along and check out the new store later in the week when it's quieter.

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 06:40 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeYncCgDvIw

filmed at 10am this morning glasgow!

AdeFowler

Aug 25, 2007, 06:56 AM

A brief news item from the BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6961413.stm)

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 07:21 AM

is everybodys tee a large?

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 07:27 AM

mine is, not sure if they had ones for kids!

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 08:15 AM

hey, does your f3 and f4 keys on your new keyboard work? mines doesnt...I know others are having problems too...

(and yes ive installed the update via software update)

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 08:50 AM

yes works OK, I thought there would be a key to show the desktop!
I like the keyboard though.

afd

Aug 25, 2007, 08:50 AM

hey, does your f3 and f4 keys on your new keyboard work? mines doesnt...I know others are having problems too...

(and yes ive installed the update via software update)
got one at Buchanan Street this morning too, mine works fine with update.

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 08:53 AM

did it work immediately after installing the update...no need to change anything in preferences? Hmmm...

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 08:56 AM

ohwell..nevermind...i made an appointment to see a genius tomorrow so ill ask then( My macbooks cd drive is not working like it should..)

*still happy*

afd

Aug 25, 2007, 09:05 AM

did it work immediately after installing the update...no need to change anything in preferences? Hmmm...
plugged mine in then did a software update, that's when it did the keyboard update. after a restart the F2 and F3 worked fine.
Disappointed my USB flash drive still doesn't have enough power from keyboard, and that F7 - F8 don't control eyeTV, have only tried it with iTunes and eyeTV though.
Apart from that I like it, quite easy to type on.

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 09:15 AM

weird I got a white t-shirt and a black keyboard!

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 09:32 AM

pics of today

ensee

Aug 25, 2007, 12:13 PM

Hard to tell I know, but do you think the free Apple wifi (presume this store will be no different to others) will reach across to starbucks???

The appeal of getting up early and queing does not appeal, but if I can sit over in starbucks hooking into the wifi and keeping an eye on the queue is not too onerous.

Least it's not a dreich night for the half dozen mad ones!

Yup, the WiFi reaches Starbucks with a full four bars. I bought the 802.11N access from apple.com so that might have helped.

Must say I'm glad that there's a Genius Bar close to home incase my MacBook goes on fire again ...

Some photos from this morning (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ensee/sets/72157601653858073/)

Shaun.P

Aug 25, 2007, 01:29 PM

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katy

Aug 25, 2007, 01:29 PM

Must say I'm glad that there's a Genius Bar close to home incase my MacBook goes on fire again ...

Some photos from this morning (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ensee/sets/72157601653858073/)

literally? yikes.

yehh..ive had a battery problem in the past...which was replaced by sending it back to them...nice now that they are close by and i can just take it in :)

Now my cd drive and the bit that sits under my right wrist needs fixing/replacing...

katy

Aug 25, 2007, 01:37 PM

ensee, did you buy anything? :cool:

afd

Aug 25, 2007, 02:46 PM

yes works OK, I thought there would be a key to show the desktop!
I like the keyboard though.

just discovered that too! I think that was one of my favourite keys with the old keyboard. Don't understand how they could have got rid of that one?!?!?!

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 02:58 PM

i know crazy, I've changed my mouse buttons, press down scroll button now for desktop!

still it looks very cool!!!!

maverick808

Aug 25, 2007, 03:37 PM

i know crazy, I've changed my mouse buttons, press down scroll button now for desktop!

still it looks very cool!!!!

If you prefer having a key then why not have F5, F6, or F13-F19?

urbanski

Aug 25, 2007, 03:40 PM

i do like the stairway to heaven ;):p

thx for fotos/vids ppl :)

Kilamite

Aug 25, 2007, 03:41 PM

First Apple Store I've been to - loved it.

Everything setup, and working. The staff are a bit clueless - but I guess they'll gain experience as time goes on.

The layout and neatness of the store is fantastic, everything clear and obvious. I spent about 10 minutes playing with Garage Band on a hooked up Midi Keyboard on one of the Mac Pro's!

First time I got to play with the new iMac and keyboard - they are unbeliabley sexy! I slatted them, but seeing and using it in person I've actually fallen in love with it. The keyboard is awesome too - I love it.

I found the store quite stuffy though, was sweating even in a t-shirt! Don't know if it was because of all the people packed in or if the air-con wasn't working properly.

Santa Rosa

Aug 25, 2007, 03:59 PM

Was at the launch this morning and got iLife & iWork 08, also the free t-shirt (to big for me, darn it!!). Plenty clapping and cheering lol!! Was pretty funny but was a great atmosphere.

The store is immense, cant wait to get back there next week to get a proper look around when the crowds die down!!

So jealous of the person who got a shot of the iPhone, was so so so so hoping that I might have had a chance at that!!! Anyway when its out in the UK we should get a meet on the forum for any of us MacR users. Seen a few people camping out last night to just get into the store, cannot imagine what its going to be like for the iPhone launch?!!?!

Hope anyone that was at the launch today had a great time and might bump into some of you again some point!!! (iPhone launch come on come on come on come on!!!!!)

Santa Rosa

Aug 25, 2007, 04:19 PM

pics of today

Thats Me!!!!! in the 3rd Pic!!!! Just behind the girl with the blonde streaks in her hair with my other half Jen (only see the top of her head tho :()

Absolutely delighted with that!!!!!! Made my day!!!!

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 04:21 PM

So jealous of the person who got a shot of the iPhone

that would be me have you seen my video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeYncCgDvIw

I had a shot just before I filmed this, to be honest I was in shock when I had it in my hand and didn't know what to do with it!

If you prefer having a key then why not have F5, F6, or F13-F19?
if you tick the box F9 and F11 are as they were on the old keyboard and then to use the keys in itunes or quicktime hold down the fn button first.

Santa Rosa

Aug 25, 2007, 04:33 PM

I had a shot just before I filmed this, to be honest I was in shock when I had it in my hand and didn't know what to do

You are so so so so so so so so so so so so so lucky!!! Sorry not to put your name to you there forgot what it was!!!

Bet you are reveling in the glory at the moment of being able to say you have had a shot of it, telling you I would be!!!!

So so jealous of you just now!!! So you planning getting one when its launched? Add more jealousy to this post again!!!

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 05:07 PM

after getting that little taster today I cannot wait until they are out. As I said to someone in the store it was the best thing in there but you couldn't buy it.(that's not knocking the store by the way, it's lovely and so are all the macs but the iphone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

redgaz26

Aug 25, 2007, 05:21 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzb4fHxx_rU

some more clips from today I had!

afd

Aug 25, 2007, 06:07 PM

Applespider

Aug 25, 2007, 06:44 PM

Was in later this afternoon when it was slightly less hectic.

Staff looked v cute in their kilts although were a little over-keen to serve. :rolleyes:

craig1410

Aug 25, 2007, 07:15 PM

Went to the store with a friend between 5:30 and 7:30pm and it was not too busy but very loud with everyone playing music everywhere! The staff were very friendly and helpful although we did get asked continuously if we needed help. Not a complaint as this is a very busy day for these guys and they were doing their best to help. :)

The glass staircase is a work of art - anyone any idea what it cost? My mate who is a builder reckons £100k!! Probably not far off!

I loved the whole atmosphere of the place - much more "alive" than the Regent Street store when I went there earlier this year. Probably just because it was Day 1 but nice all the same.

Glad I went up!
Cheers,
Craig.

ensee

Aug 26, 2007, 10:17 AM

literally? yikes.

Yeah; it was encoding some video, I'd left the room for 10 minutes, came back and it was really hot and I could smell sort-of-a melting plastic smell. I lifted it up to put it on top of something to increase the air flow and my hand brushed off the magsafe connector which was roasting - I pulled it out and there was a little flame and smoke and the cable melted. Fun. Nothing like the iBook flame outs but worrying. The new charger has a longer guard at the connector.

ensee, did you buy anything? :cool:

No, I'm about to become a poor student - I'll head in this week and get the new iLife. I can just about justify that. iWork might be more useful for uni but I was pretty happy with iLife when I tried it in-store, seemed better than what a lot of people said about it.

katy

Aug 26, 2007, 11:39 AM

Sesshi

Aug 26, 2007, 11:59 AM

Shaun.P

Aug 26, 2007, 07:22 PM

i went in for my genius appointment today. It was at 1.20pm...all okay. So i left my Macbook with them and off i went home expecting it back in about a week. They call me at 3.00pm today telling me that it is ready for pickup...they replaced my topcase, and i believed they replaced my combo drive.

My Macbook feels strange now that the top case/keyboard has been replaced.

Super fast, i was expecting to having to use my windows pc for a week...

so yay to our new apple store :apple:

I have an appointment at the same time on Tuesday. My iBook power adapter isn't working correctly - I have to wiggle the cable around for the computerto charge.

A couple of months ago, my Superdrive stopped working. I sent it away and got it back a week later. However this Superdrive is faulty too. Do you think they'd be able to replace it as fast as yours. Do MacBooks and iBooks use the same spec of Superdrives?

Shaun

katy

Aug 27, 2007, 07:43 AM

I have an appointment at the same time on Tuesday. My iBook power adapter isn't working correctly - I have to wiggle the cable around for the computerto charge.

A couple of months ago, my Superdrive stopped working. I sent it away and got it back a week later. However this Superdrive is faulty too. Do you think they'd be able to replace it as fast as yours. Do MacBooks and iBooks use the same spec of Superdrives?

Shaun

I don't see why not...

I only have a combo drive that was replaced...i don't know much about the specs of the superdrives. Guess if they have all the stuff in stock that they can replace easily then it'll be done reasonably quickly..

iCe Cube

Aug 27, 2007, 01:32 PM

Anyone know where exactly the new apple store is? Was in town today and looked all up and down buchanan street...very puzzled

Applespider

Aug 27, 2007, 01:35 PM

At the intersection of Buchanan St and St Vincent St on the corner.

There's a very large illuminated apple in the doorway of the building. It's just along from Urban Outfitters.

redgaz26

Aug 27, 2007, 02:21 PM

Anyone know where exactly the new apple store is? Was in town today and looked all up and down buchanan street...very puzzled

not trying to be funny but did you not ask someone?

Kilamite

Aug 27, 2007, 02:28 PM

Anyone know where exactly the new apple store is? Was in town today and looked all up and down buchanan street...very puzzled

I walked past it the first time too - the Apple logo isn't very obvious and is hidden between the pillars of the building.

An Apple logo on the side and a billboard or something would make it more noticable.

Applespider

Aug 27, 2007, 03:02 PM

An Apple logo on the side and a billboard or something would make it more noticable.

It's a listed building IIRC so I don't think they can put anything more OTT on the outside.

craig1410

Aug 27, 2007, 07:30 PM

If in doubt just use the building number (147 IIRC) - It's usually between 145 and 149... :p

Cheers,
Craig.

katy

Aug 28, 2007, 09:27 AM

ShaunPriest

How did your genius appointment go?

Shaun.P

Aug 28, 2007, 11:07 AM

ShaunPriest

How did your genius appointment go?

Hey!

Well, I arrived at the Apple Store thirty minutes before my appointment. They didn't look too busy so I asked a genius if it would be OK if I could be seen to right away.

He was on his computer for a while, but I got a new iBook power adapter (which stopped working last night) and I asked about my Superdrive. He said that all the repairs took place within the store and realistically it would take 2-3 days to fix the Superdrive. I said that I'd leave that for another time. Overall the experience was OK. The genius took a look at my power adapter and yanked the top off (the circular bit that plugs into the computer) it. In my opinion he almost tried to imply that I knew about this and that I stuck it back on! Where in actual fact I never new about it, and it just shows the connector bit was seriously loose! My friend (who recently had to get a new power adapter from Apple for his MacBook) said that they are of poor build quality and the genius said "they just don't break". Maybe I'm being overly sensitive but I almost feel like he didn't believe my story!

Overall it was an OK experience and I will be using their service again for convenience alone.

I'm not regretting taking out AppleCare. So far with this computer I've had a new battery (Apple Online) a new power adapter (Apple Store) and a new Superdrive (Scotsys).

I don't believe Scotsys fitted a brand new Superdrive, as some of the disks I've burned are immediately unreadable on my computer, and DVDs I copy stutter when played on DVD players! So hopefully when I'm back to Uni in September I will get a new one fitted.

I will have had my computer 2 years in January. The battery capacity is only at 66% (which is kind of depressing!). Do you think Apple would cover another battery?

Kilamite

Aug 28, 2007, 11:28 AM

Haven't tried the Genius Bar yet since I've not come across any problems (touch wood), but if something did happen I wouldn't get the Genius even come close to accusing me of breaking something if I hadn't.

Links are what matters sometimes in these situations - an old work friend transferred from a shop in Edinburgh to Glasgow. Only found out he had quit his job and got one at the Apple Store when I saw him on Saturday - I'm hoping that could provide a bit more generousity than what Joe Bloggs might get.

I will have had my computer 2 years in January. The battery capacity is only at 66% (which is kind of depressing!). Do you think Apple would cover another battery?

Batteries are consumables and aren't covered by the guarantee (unless the battery goes faulty within the first 4-6 months) - having 66% battery health after nearly 2 years isn't too bad!