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Microsoft borrows Apple Store blueprint, manager (video)
engadget.com - 10/27/2009
Microsoft borrows Apple Store blueprint, manager (video)
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Anyone who witnessed the opening of Microsoft's first retail store in Scottsdale must have been feeling a bit of deja vu at the whole experience. It started with the camping and the long meandering lines leading to a raucous countdown. When the doors finally opened, customers were greeted ...
Welcome to the Microsoft Store (video)
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youtube.com - 10/22/2009
Welcome to the Microsoft Store (video)
— youtube.com — Entering the Microsoft StoreRecorded on October 22, 2009 (more) Welcome to the Microsoft Store (video)

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Inside the Microsoft Apps Lab (video)
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Inside the Microsoft Apps Lab (video)
— youtube.com — Funny look inside the Microsoft Application Laboratory. Build your apps today and submit them to the Windows... Marketplace for Mobile for distribution. http://... (more) Inside the Microsoft Apps Lab (video)

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Gizmodo:  Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why) [Remainders]

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Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why) [Remainders]
Gizmodo — ... borrowed Apple Store talent in order to get its own high-end retail initiative off the ground, but Engadget pointed out a delightful little detail—too small for its own post—that furthers the conspiracy. A sales manager, featured in the background of a video with Bono and Oprah from back when Product RED iPods launched in July 2007, suddenly reappears a few days ago handing out Zunes at the Scottsdale store opening. Hey, at least they're Zune HDs. [Engadget] ...

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