http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/24/microsoft.sets.up.pc.booth.at.saks.5th/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/microsoftsaks.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft made a tentative step into a retail presence on the East coast with a special section at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. The section replicates a small slice of Microsoft's retail shops in the West and shows notebooks running Windows 7. It will also have staff on hand to answer questions about both the notebooks and the OS.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/24/microsoft.sets.up.pc.booth.at.saks.5th/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/deals.end.before.apple.sales.event/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/bestbuyblack.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Big-box retailer Best Buy has announced a brief holiday discount for Macs, already in effect. All iMac prices have been cut by $100, while MacBook Pros are between $100 and $200 cheaper, depending on individual configurations. Notably the deals are set to end after Wednesday, well ahead of Black Friday, the traditional date for Thanksgiving sales. Consequentially, they will also avoid overlappi... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/deals.end.before.apple.sales.event/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/companys.presence.attracting.other.retailers/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/appleuk.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple's Regent Street store in London reportedly generates sales of approximately £2,000 (~$3,300 USD) per square foot, according to an Evening Standard report. The store's sales numbers make it the most profitable retail outlet in London, beating the high-end retailer Harrods by a factor of three. Apple's presence on Regent street has also been credited with helping to vitalize the area and attra... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/companys.presence.attracting.other.retailers/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/should.aid.in.common.store.tasks/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/easypay_sml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple Store workers will soon have more apps for their iPod touch-based EasyPay handhelds, a source claims. The devices are currently meant to run Easy Touch, an app which handles roaming checkouts in tandem with an attached card reader and barcode scanner. Apple is gradually retiring an assortment of Windows CE-based checkout units, which have been criticized as slow and unreliable.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/should.aid.in.common.store.tasks/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/17/greenwich.connecticut.store.also.en.route/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/appleretail.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />(Updated with Greenwich info) Though only recently rumored, plans have already been confirmed for an Apple Store opening in Nashua, New Hampshire. The new location will launch Saturday, November 21st at 10AM, within the Pheasant Lane Mall at 310 Daniel Webster Highway. The Apple Store is on the first floor near the food court.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/17/greenwich.connecticut.store.also.en.route/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/16/app.would.tie.into.apple.store.services/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/applegenius.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is planning to launch a new iPhone app for visitors to its retail stores, several sources claim. So far dubbed "Concierge," the app is expected to mimic the company's web-based reservations system, which lets users schedule Genius Bar and One to One appointments. Users should also be able to monitor various types of membership subscriptions. No date for the app's release has so far been l... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/16/app.would.tie.into.apple.store.services/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/12/publich.store.opening.set.for.november.14th.10am/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/uws.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has revealed that its Upper West Side store -- based in New York City -- will open to the public at 10AM on November 14th. The outlet is Apple's fourth in Manhattan and 280th worldwide; it will employ over 200 workers, and on its basement level feature the company's "largest area ever" devoted to training and tech support, for instance incorporating a 45-foot Genius Bar. Normal operating h... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/12/publich.store.opening.set.for.november.14th.10am/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/06/designed.to.cope.with.holiday.rush/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/reserve.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has unveiled a new program for its retail stores, Reserve and Pick Up. Via the company's website, shoppers can now opt to have products held for later purchase at a store they select. Only Macs and iPods are eligible however, and pickup must occur between December 15th and the 24th. As the program is meant to cope with potentially long holiday lineups, shoppers can also have some products... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/06/designed.to.cope.with.holiday.rush/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/06/formal.unveiling.due.for.november.14th/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/redcurtain.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has sent out media invitations for a preview of the company's fourth Manhattan retail store, scheduled to occur November 14th. The store is situated in the Upper West Side of the island, at the corner of Broadway and 67th; neighbors include the Lincoln Center and the Julliard School. It is still unknown when doors will open to the general public.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/06/formal.unveiling.due.for.november.14th/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/05/france.may.outdo.us.in.store.openings/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/louvre.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As foreshadowed in late October, Apple today revealed its first Parisian Apple Store, located in the Carrousel du Louvre. The shop is situated within close range of the famous Louvre art museum, and uses an elaborate two-floor design, with unique touches such as diamond-shaped windows. Coinciding with the store launch is the release of a free Musée du Louvre iPhone app, which showcases various e... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/05/france.may.outdo.us.in.store.openings/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT