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Microsoft Opens First New Retail Store in Scottsdale, Arizona
Microsoft Opens First New Retail Store in Scottsdale, Arizona
Corresponding with today's launch of Windows 7, Microsoft opened the first of its new retail stores today in Scottsdale, Arizona. Reports that Microsoft has drawn heavily on Apple's retail store concepts appear to be accurate, with the store featuri...
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Apple retail stores upgrading EasyPay from Windows to iPod touch
Apple retail stores upgrading EasyPay from Windows to iPod touch
appleinsider.com — Multiple sources have noted that Apple will be transitioning its retail store EasyPay handheld checkout systems from... Windows-based PDA devices to iPod touch hardware for the 2009 holiday season. (more) Apple retail stores upgrading EasyPay from Windows to ...
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Microsoft retail store opening in AZ copies freely from Apple Stores
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... It's fascinating to see that Microsoft has decided to copycat the Apple Store concept, but it remains to be seen if the execution will be as successful for Microsoft as it has been for Apple. [via MacRumors] TUAWMicrosoft retail store opening in AZ copies freely from Apple Stores originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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