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Inside Apple's New Amsterdam Retail Store
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I get your point, so here's a slightly ironic note: the Grand Central Terminal is about as old as the Hirsch building (the building the Amsterdam Apple store is in), save for a year or so (around 1912).
I really like what they did with the store though. Better than its previous inhabitant:
Beautiful store!
Even if you order online, there may be times you need to visit a store (e.g. help at Genius Bar), and if I absolutely had to visit a store, this would be one hell of a nice one to visit.
Even if you order online, there may be times you need to visit a store (e.g. help at Genius Bar), and if I absolutely had to visit a store, this would be one hell of a nice one to visit.
If only amsterdam wouldnt be on the other side of the country
I live relatively close to Amsterdam, but in my opinion Apple picked the worst location ever. The only customers who benefit from this location, are the ones who live within short walking or bicycle distance. You can't get there by car without paying huge parking fees or getting a wheel clamp. Public transfer is slow (no subway). And only if the local soccer "fans" haven't destroyed the neighborhood again.
Apple should have picked one of the more geographically centered cities. All have way better connections by train and car than Amsterdam.
it looks really nice, im about 1 hour drive from amsterdam so hopefully i the next few months i ll go n visit it..
the thing is that is better i ll stay away bs if u enter the store u HAVE to buy something eh?
the thing is that is better i ll stay away bs if u enter the store u HAVE to buy something eh?
All brand new nice and shiny space store, in a great location in Amsterdam, and it's only filled by iPod, iPhone, iPad which fills about 70% of the store, and 30% of the store will sell Macbook Pro and Air, just a little space for iMac or Mac Mini, and a very tiny dark corner, almost invisible space for a HUGE MacPro, I bet
When I'm "blazed", as you put it, I'd have no interest in wasting the buzz on shopping in an electronic consumer gadget store.
Amsterdam has much more interesting things to do.
uhhh that looks like 20 chairs to me...
I'm counting over 20... More like 25 - 30. But the original floor plans showed the same thing... 30 seats...
Yes, it is the first official Apple Store. You are confusing this with the already existing Apple Premium Resellers in The Netherlands such as YouMac, A-Mac or iCentre.
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The official stance of the Dutch government is that 3 or maybe 4 species of magic mushrooms are illegal to sell.
However, you can still obtain a smaller type of mushroom or various types of truffles. Hell, if you know what you're doing (but I figure the average smoke&drink tourist doens't) you can even go into the fields and find some yourself.
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Where would you have placed it? Utrecht? If you're from the south of The Netherlands even that is far by your standards.
Amsterdam is the logical choice for Apple. It's the centre of The Netherlands' urban area. The greater Amsterdam area inhabits about 2 million people.
Besides that, Amsterdam receives the most tourists on a yearly basis.
And as for public transport, there are 5 trams and I believe 5 busses who all stop on the Leidseplein (the square) so it is in fact quite easy to reach.
Other then that, it's maybe a 15 minute walk from the Dam Square.
So boohoo, Amsterdam, and Holland for that matter, are tiny.
It's just that Dutch people think travelling 30 minutes for something they like is too long, be that a museum, football match or in this case, an Apple Store.
And just like in any major city, you have to make an effort. Do you think the average New Yorker is pissed off because he can't park on 5th Avenue?
Please, have some common sense.
Besides, it is not a necessity. You can go to any APR and get the same products, you can even order them online.
The Apple Store is more of convenience, free internet, free hotspot.
It's just great for Apple, and Amsterdam's, global appeal.
Rant over.
wow. The only Apple stores I've been in are the ****** ones in Knoxville Charlotte and Atlanta. I'd love to visit one of these iconic places within great architecture...
Amsterdam store opening today movie!
I recorded two youtube movies and published them on my blog http://patjem.nl/apple-store-amsterdam-opening-03-03-2012 It's amazing all the crowd, staff yelling and running around and huge lines. Even bigger then the re-opening at 5th Av.
I recorded two youtube movies and published them on my blog http://patjem.nl/apple-store-amsterdam-opening-03-03-2012 It's amazing all the crowd, staff yelling and running around and huge lines. Even bigger then the re-opening at 5th Av.
nice, thanks for those video's. yep its a big happening every time again.
I wish it wasnt on the other side of the country, else i would have definatly been there as a total apple fan ^^
Nice how enthousiastic the emplyees where, and how they really literarry opened their doors to the second.
I just got back from the store. This is my third Apple store opening, and it was the best yet. I'm uploading some pictures right now, and a video of my walk through the entrance.
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That was fun
Got in line at about 07:45 or so...
Loads of people! Not too fond of the whole high-fiving myself (I don't like attention) but good fun was had
Beautiful store, I must say!
Got in line at about 07:45 or so...
Loads of people! Not too fond of the whole high-fiving myself (I don't like attention) but good fun was had
Beautiful store, I must say!
Got in line at about 07:45 or so...
Loads of people! Not too fond of the whole high-fiving myself (I don't like attention) but good fun was had
Beautiful store, I must say!
Haha, I wasn't even awake at 7:45! I was in line at 9:15 and started at the bridge. I was in the store around 10:30-10:45.
Did they hand out the obligatory T-Shirt? Does it come in orange?
Yes, and yes
attached is a picture of my tshirt (oh, just for the non-Dutch, Amsterdam is usually shortened to A'dam here, they picked up on that one
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Is there free wifi in that store, even at close time? Can someone check?
Im thinking about camping in front of store for half a night for the ipad3 launch.
Im thinking about camping in front of store for half a night for the ipad3 launch.
How many Employees?
Just saw some videos of the opening of this store. WOW! I don' mean just the store, which is beautiful. It's an Apple store, of course, but I love the staircase and along with the old elements it has a peaceful elegance about it. What wowed me was the one video of the employees all heading up the street together. You can see it here. I've never seen so many!
And yeah, I know this was all employed by the store--front, back, genius bar, night and day and all week--and that there typically won't have that many on hand, but still! That store has a hell-of-a-lot of employees. I think there were more of them than people waiting in line.
Just saw some videos of the opening of this store.
WOW! I don' mean just the store, which is beautiful. It's an Apple store, of course, but I love the staircase and along with the old elements it has a peaceful elegance about it. What wowed me was the one video of the employees all heading up the street together. You can see it here. I've never seen so many!And yeah, I know this was all employed by the store--front, back, genius bar, night and day and all week--and that there typically won't have that many on hand, but still! That store has a hell-of-a-lot of employees. I think there were more of them than people waiting in line.