Apple Revamps Retail Stores with Interactive iPad Displays

[swingerofbirch]

Looks a bit tacky to me, like something a Near East despot would do. Just because you can use an iPad doesn't mean it's necessary or sensible. I could be wrong in 5 months, and it might seem self-evident and a good way to further the case that the iPad will be the ubiquitous, new computer.

 

[alexhasfun28]

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Thank you!! I think this is a ridiculous idea. An iPad Price display next to a demo looks odd and people may get confused. I think simple paper and ink looks traditional. Apple should use a billion dollars and just make regular glass displays for this. not use iPads. I can't believe Steve Jobs let this one go by..

 

[Warbrain]

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Thank you!! I think this is a ridiculous idea. An iPad Price display next to a demo looks odd and people may get confused. I think simple paper and ink looks traditional. Apple should use a billion dollars and just make regular glass displays for this. not use iPads. I can't believe Steve Jobs let this one go by..

He probably had the idea first.

 

[Sofabutt]

Seems awfully wasteful and contrived. Besides, almost all the devices inside the Apple Store are capable of displaying their own tech specs and demo videos.

 

[mdriftmeyer]

but they are using more electricity

True, but their not contributing to the purchasing of paper that is milled using massive amounts of electricity.

 

[Warbrain]

True, but their not contributing to the purchasing of paper that is milled using massive amounts of electricity.

They are contributing the usage of hazardous materials that go into making the device. Don't forget that the device is made in a country that has very bad environmental regulation.

 

[bretm]

Very nice! They're kinda going green by not wasting paper/plastic every time a price is changed.

Just curious- where do you think electricity comes from?

 

[Dreamer2go]

environmental friendly? anyone? lol!
cool idea though!

 

[Eidorian]

He probably had the idea first.

I think we've reached the "wouldn't it be great?" more money then god phase.

 

[icyfire]

this whole ipad display thing looks like a complete mess and looks tacky. The only place where it works is for the Macbooks. It completely dwarfs the iPhones and iPods which is very distracting. And the iPad sign sitting next to the demo iPad looks ridiculous. Also, the wires going all over the place don't help matters. I wonder who came up with this, doesn't seem like something Jobs would sign off on.

 

[sndcj1]

And all i pulled from this story

Is some kiosk mode I'd love to be able to use. Not holding out hope on that one though.

 

[iSayuSay]

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All is cool with this concept, until you saw an iPod nano/shuffle in the store

It's a $150ish product marketed by a $450ish display
What an irony. Not to mention it could feel disrespect to call a specialist using some touch button on iPad, as if u call an animal to come by to u. Too digital, it lose the human touch a bit for me

 

[benji888]

maybe these are non-standard ipads, they will be hooked up to electricity all the time, so maybe no battery inside? ...thus the reason no dock connector, but, rather a wire coming out where the apple logo is?? Someone who helped install these, or works there needs to comment!

 

[chasemac]

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Excellent! Bet if you throw them a bone every now and then they will be happy.

 

[mrsir2009]

Wow thats quite enticing

 

[MacFan2020]

Let see if I have this correct...

Now if one person is using the iPad kiosk next to say the iPod, then the other iPod customers nearby have to wait the customer using the iPad kiosk to find pricing information and to call a sales associate.

I agree, (Apple Stores) not clean looking anymore (too many cables).
Now its starting to look like my desk with all those cables running around...

 

[iRobby]

I like iPad next to product approach the only thing I'm hesitant about the customer service aspect:

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

God you people will complain about anything. I'm sure you are the same people that said iPod and iPad would flop. Im with apple on this one. Great idea, wonderful execution. Can't wait to experience it in person, and also to see what else is in store for apple store 2.0.

PS. To all of you complaining about cables, your clearly never seen an apple store before.

 

[Epic Xbox Revie]

sooo why is the online order status thing down?

 

[bpeeps]

Do they have these ipad displays infront of the ipads as well?

It's right in the article!

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

Let see if I have this correct...

Now if one person is using the iPad kiosk next to say the iPod, then the other iPod customers nearby have to wait the customer using the iPad kiosk to find pricing information and to call a sales associate.

Yes. As opposed to the previous lack of any way to call a sales associate at all.

 

[noreply]

Few days ago a plant in China exploded because of iPad over production and now we see this LOL

Shame on Apple

 

[canucksfan88]

really?? this seems so bloody stupid. correction, this is bloody stupid.

 

[farmermac]

If you follow the MacStories link, there is a lot more pictures. The wiring is a complete mess. Wonder how SJ ever let this happen.

 

[WalkingSnake]

I have a feeling these pictures are 'unfinished.' They'll probably take some time to clean things up and get rid of clutter and cords before all is said and done.

...Hopefully.