Apple store got boring after the "remodel"

dontwalkhand · Nov 12, 2009, 05:58 PM

I remember when our local Apple store had rows of software, and third party hardware to mess around with, and for us to be able to purchase to use with our Macs.

Ever since the remodel, they have gotten rid of the software, and moved it to a select few (with most of them being kids games) on a wall, and instead made room for...more Macs.

We as a family already own 5 Macs around the house, and have no need for another Mac anytime soon, I have an iPod and an iPhone.

I used to be able to go to an Apple store to find the software I need, or the accessories I needed for my Macs/iPod/iPhones, but now, it seems just barren land. I have no need to go to an Apple store anymore unless it is to upgrade/buy new hardware or to get service on the hardware I own.

Unfortunately there really isn't any other place one could go to find the same selection that Apple had prior to this "remodel."

Anyone else disappointed by the "remodels" that Apple stores have gone through? I have found a place called "The iStore" that is basically a third-party Apple authorized reseller here, but there store looks exactly like an Apple Store, but at least they have a bit more variety in products other than just Macs and iPods.

They went the way of the "new Radioshack" in my opinion. I remembered when you could buy cool stuff at RadioShack like fake security cameras, real security cameras, door alarms, breadboards, science kits and more.

This is "the new Apple"...gotten rid of the cool stuff.

thegoldenmackid · Nov 12, 2009, 06:00 PM

i have mentioned a couple times that it disappoints me, but it's easy to see the reason. iPhone accessories take a lot less space and Apple can move a lot more of them then they can LaCie hard drives.

NT1440 · Nov 12, 2009, 06:01 PM

Most people buying macs don't already have 5 macs at home, they are first timers.

Cater to the audience, it makes sense.

Eidorian · Nov 12, 2009, 06:02 PM

Luckily I have the local reseller just 2 miles away from home now. They have a wall of hard drives to pick from and if they don't have it in stock they'll order it from the mothership store.

Zombie Acorn · Nov 12, 2009, 06:18 PM

Probably to get all of the people who just stand around creeping people out to leave and let people who are trying the hardware to come in.

Nov 12, 2009, 05:58 PM	#1
dontwalkhand macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Apple store got boring after the "remodel" I remember when our local Apple store had rows of software, and third party hardware to mess around with, and for us to be able to purchase to use with our Macs. Ever since the remodel, they have gotten rid of the software, and moved it to a select few (with most of them being kids games) on a wall, and instead made room for...more Macs. We as a family already own 5 Macs around the house, and have no need for another Mac anytime soon, I have an iPod and an iPhone. I used to be able to go to an Apple store to find the software I need, or the accessories I needed for my Macs/iPod/iPhones, but now, it seems just barren land. I have no need to go to an Apple store anymore unless it is to upgrade/buy new hardware or to get service on the hardware I own. Unfortunately there really isn't any other place one could go to find the same selection that Apple had prior to this "remodel." Anyone else disappointed by the "remodels" that Apple stores have gone through? I have found a place called "The iStore" that is basically a third-party Apple authorized reseller here, but there store looks exactly like an Apple Store, but at least they have a bit more variety in products other than just Macs and iPods. They went the way of the "new Radioshack" in my opinion. I remembered when you could buy cool stuff at RadioShack like fake security cameras, real security cameras, door alarms, breadboards, science kits and more. This is "the new Apple"...gotten rid of the cool stuff. __________________ 20" Aluminum iMac \| 2.4Ghz C2D MacBook White \| 2.0Ghz C2D 8GB iPhone 3G - user since 1992 http://www.metrophoenixcomputers.com/

Nov 12, 2009, 06:00 PM	#2
thegoldenmackid macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Plano, TX/Winston-Salem, NC	i have mentioned a couple times that it disappoints me, but it's easy to see the reason. iPhone accessories take a lot less space and Apple can move a lot more of them then they can LaCie hard drives. __________________ themacfeed.com/forums KRK Powered peace[darfur Help my external hard drive guide.

Nov 12, 2009, 06:02 PM	#4
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	Luckily I have the local reseller just 2 miles away from home now. They have a wall of hard drives to pick from and if they don't have it in stock they'll order it from the mothership store. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 shinobu Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

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Zombie Acorn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2009	Probably to get all of the people who just stand around creeping people out to leave and let people who are trying the hardware to come in. __________________ --2.6 C2Q 4gb DDR3 GTX 260-Win 7-- --2.0 CE Macbook Alum-Leopard--

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Nov 12, 2009, 06:01 PM	#3
NT1440 macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester	Most people buying macs don't already have 5 macs at home, they are first timers. Cater to the audience, it makes sense.