Watch this video of the Shinsaibashi (Osaka, Japan) grand opening.
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August 2004
Ouch! A report on MacInTouch Web site reports a bad presentation in an Apple store for the Motion software application. The writer says the person performing the demonstration had only bare knowledge of the software.
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I’ve posted my first video report [mirror] on the Shinsaibashi store, introducing the store and its location in Osaka. Now I headed off to the store to begin the long vigil for the grand opening! The AirPort system is working, but reception is only good near the front of the store…stay tuned!
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An AppleInsider "correspondent" was able to take some photos of the inside of the Regent Street (London) store, showing…almost nothing inside. It’s pretty much empty at this point, with lots of construction still to be performed.
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I’ve now received confirmation that Sept. 25th will be a huge grand opening day for Apple retail stores, with as many as 10 stores opening on that day–if the construction and renovation work continues on schedule. The store list includes lots on the west coast.
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The Shadyside retail store will open Sept. 4th at 10 a.m., and will feature a training studio where fee-based classes will be held.
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The San Francisco store will hold a "College Night" on Sept. 14th at 6 p.m., with the headline, "Study better. Learn faster. Party louder." The promo on Apple’s retail page says, " Take a break from studying to hear great live music and try your hand at creating and playing music using Apple’s latest products." There will be prizes every 30 minutes, including iPod minis and a PowerBook G4.
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Ha! Here’s another video about the Shinsaibashi retail store–sunset to sunrise, with some…ah, singing.
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I’ve posted my first exterior photos of the Shinsaibashi retail store, showing its prominent position on Midosuji street.
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Workers stripped the black plastic off the store front windows after 5 p.m., and I now have photos of the famous glass staircase–it’s spectacular!
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I’ve arrived in Osaka to find that the front windows of the Apple store are still covered with black plastic, preventing any view of the inside. Three security guards are standing sentry on each side and at the door, and there is considerable evidence of construction still in-progress. Check my special grand opening report for more!
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About a month ago other Web sites were reporting that the future Shadyside (Penn.) store would host a "digital kitchen," where subject matter experts would provide demonstrations and learning sessions to customers. Now I’ve learned Apple has hired two full-time and two part-time "Creative Specialists" with skills in specific software, and who will be learning some high-end creative applications…all the way up to the Motion application.
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With 18 stores to open before year’s end, Apple better get the ball rolling on grand openings. Well, perhaps the ball is rolling, as those hanging out at Cinnabon say the Country Club Plaza and the Carousel stores will both open on Sept. 25th. Perhaps others will share the same date.
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A new Apple Centre opened in Goteborg (Sweden) on Wednesday, and they’ve posted some photos.
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I’m headed to Osaka on the 12:40 p.m. (PDT) flight, and will try to post photos of the new Shinsaibashi store by Wednesday morning. Keep an eye on my special grand opening page leading up to Saturday’s event!<
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