Inception iPad.
There's nothing like using a device that has somebody else's bodily fluids all over it.
I'm sure the iPad's aren't that exciting.
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Apple Revamps Retail Stores with Interactive iPad Displays
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Inception iPad.
I'm sure the iPad's aren't that exciting.
I went to the Apple Store today and really enjoyed the iPads next to each product. It creates a nice little interactive experience that details what you're looking at and I really liked that you could call over an employee with them instead of standing there looking like an idiot waiting for someone to help you. The only downside I saw was that the iPads weren't plugged in so a lot of them were down to 20% or lower power, I'm not sure if they swap out charged iPads or not.
I like the "take a number" aspect of it. If the store is busy and you need help, this system sounds better than the prior "pray you can grab an employee that just finished with a customer before someone else grabs them" system. And to be able to view where you stand in the queue somewhat sets the expectation of a wait time. If you're #20, you should know right then that it's going to be awhile and decide if it's worth staying.
IMO, these iPads have the potential to deliver way more production information that the acrylics that they're replacing. The more information delivered this way (vs. asking an employee), the more customers the employees could be free to help.
IMO, these iPads have the potential to deliver way more production information that the acrylics that they're replacing. The more information delivered this way (vs. asking an employee), the more customers the employees could be free to help.
I wonder if these iPads are fully functional or just dummy versions to display the information?
Maybe that would be more cost efficient, but i'm not so sure if it would change manufacturing costs, since they'd be making a different product in a way.
Maybe that would be more cost efficient, but i'm not so sure if it would change manufacturing costs, since they'd be making a different product in a way.
Looks very cool, but no wonder there's an iPad shortage!
^+1 I was thinking the same thing
Such a bad move on apple's part, looks so complicated! something apple is certainly not. why spend $150 or whatever an iPad costs them to sell a $50 ipod shuffle?!
Well sure it sounds bad when you say it like that. The iPad is going to be selling multiple of each product though, and helping to sell more at that.
Also, these will be able to be programmed to sell different products in the future and if anything, they can still sell these iPads later as refurbished and still make profit.
Really the wires are the only downfall of this entire thing.
Edit: nevermind, someone said they saw them unplugged in a store above.
I bet these iPads have an alert that tells employees when they are nearly dead similar to the alert for customers to ask for help
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They are fully functioning iPads. If you press the top left corner of the iPad into the acrylic long enough you can turn it off. Do the same to turn it back on and it runs as a normal iPad until the app is started.
Nope, the cable that goes under the acrylic is a combo cable that secures and powers the iPad as it's modified for security reasons. It has no battery so if the cable is lose or removed, the iPad will not function and the alarm box will sound. The cable docks into the back of the device. If the iPad is stolen, it's immediately rendered useless.
So you go along with anythingdoes, no critical thinking?
No more than those who degrade anything
does, no critical thinking.This is virtually zero extra energy compared to the walls of TVs in a Best Buy.
Come back to gripe after you slam those guys.
It's not like they need to use an ipad for each shuffle sold. It's just a display.
Did anyone see any Apple employee's wearing party hats today. I was disappointing that none of the London, Kingston staff were in party hats.
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Personally, I'm hanging out for the iPad displaying videos of an interactive iPad showing the functions of an iPad.
Personally, I'm hanging out for the iPad displaying videos of an interactive iPad showing the functions of an iPad.
Maybe they will install self-checkout counters next? How about video conferencing Genius support (Indian support reps of course).
So instead of walking up to someone and asking for help, or having the employee ask me if I need help; I'm supposed to ask for help through the iPad? I went to the Apple Store to get away from an impersonal shopping experience and Apple throws me right back in it.
Geeks will love it. Us regular people will hate it.
Geeks will love it. Us regular people will hate it.
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It's to make the queuing system more fair for everyone. You tap an icon, then someone comes to you - a human! Not a droid. Then you speak! Amazing eh?
How has that taken away the personal, 1-on-1 experience??
It's to make the queuing system more fair for everyone. You tap an icon, then someone comes to you - a human! Not a droid. Then you speak! Amazing eh?
How has that taken away the personal, 1-on-1 experience??
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How can I be sure that the computer doesn't send a Droid when I tap the icon?
Maybe that's what's creepy about Apple Stores - the "specialists" are really all Droids.
How can I be sure that the computer doesn't send a Droid when I tap the icon?
Maybe that's what's creepy about Apple Stores - the "specialists" are really all Droids.
They are charged through the dock connector. Just not using a traditional cable. They have a ribbon power/alarm cable connected to the port and running under the ipads
They don't change prices but they do swap out accessories, start and stop promos etc. All of which used to result in a change of signs. Plus they had all that stuff for their training program etc that was just sitting around being wasted.
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