The Big(gest) Apple
Friday, May 16, 2008
Right across from the Prudential tower in Boylston street now stands a glass building which is now the Beantown's new claim to fame. Around 1000 crazy fans stood in line for more than 6 hours to become the first to enter the new Apple store in Boston - claimed to be the biggest in US.
So how does it look ? Well its a 3 storey glass structure that stands sandwiched between 2 good old brick buildings - definitely an odd man out but you start feeling the buzz as you approach the doors which are now wide open to the public till 11 pm.
Sneaked out of my office today to have a quick peek; obviously was crowded. I believe no matter what time of the day you go there - its gonna have the buzz. Soon it would become (if it hasn't already) a tourist spot , a must visit for anyone visiting Boston. Media, Common man, Photographers were on a clicking spree today and why not - you get some real good pictures with all the Glass thingy that they've come up with.
The store as such is filled with AAPL gadgets. Some that I had seen before and some that I hadn't. The iMacs for example really look good. The huge 21" screens are superb indeed. With just two wired pieces (mouse and the keyboard) it really does avoid a clutter.
You need not look more than a yard to catch the attention of an Apple Rep (Not sure if they call themselves something else ... an iRep for one). Any questions you have can be answered then and there. 3rd floor of the store is the so called "Genius Bar". They even have demo sessions and info sessions out there. All you gotta do is register yourselves for a session and be there with your Macbook / Pro.
All in all a nice layout some awesome display of their gadgets. The Spiral stairs they have that go through the center is cool too (much similar to the one in Manhattan). Very much hyped though, not sure if its worth the hype. You're probably better off buying stuff online. ;-)
Feels nice to be back punching out here. Hope to keep posting often.
Labels: Apple, Boston, iPhone, Ipod, Mac, Macbook, New York
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Big Apple celebrates Incredible India
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Just before the UN general assembly meeting at Big Apple (NYC) this year, India is doing some brand building or should I say 'educating' folks up here with our Culture, Technologies, Fashion, Advancements etc. Times Square and some other parts of the city have already been decorated and banners have been put out on the streets for the cause.
With some big guns attending the event, our govt. and the tourism ministry are probably trying their best to change (or continue) the outlook of westerners and provide them with all the information that they're missing :-) {smiley intentional - see previous post}
NYC folks, take some time out to check the events (darn !! I wish I were there one of these days but alas) to be held 23rd thru 26th of Sept. especially the ones at Times Square which I'm sure is bound to attract the attention of scores of tourist/commuters.
The sponsors of these events are spread from companies like Infy to the Indian Ministry of Tourism, Culture to universities like Columbia,Yale to Louis Vuitton, Coca Cola and Citigroup.
With some big guns attending the event, our govt. and the tourism ministry are probably trying their best to change (or continue) the outlook of westerners and provide them with all the information that they're missing :-) {smiley intentional - see previous post}
NYC folks, take some time out to check the events (darn !! I wish I were there one of these days but alas) to be held 23rd thru 26th of Sept. especially the ones at Times Square which I'm sure is bound to attract the attention of scores of tourist/commuters.
The sponsors of these events are spread from companies like Infy to the Indian Ministry of Tourism, Culture to universities like Columbia,Yale to Louis Vuitton, Coca Cola and Citigroup.
Labels: 60, India, New York, United Nations
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What's up New York?
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Carl Kruger is the name. New York state senator - his occupation. What's he up to? Introducing a legislation to ban the use of Ipods or Cell phone while crossing the streets of NYC. What this means is that, soon you could face a fine of $100 if caught red handed.
Now, the report mentions "listening to Ipod or talking on a cell phone, using Blackberry and Video games". Does that mean that I'm good to go if I use a gadget manufactured by any company other than Apple? Probably not yeah? But the way these product names are used (anything that's plugged into your ears is now known as an Ipod) you could end up in trouble. A while back Google came up with a correct usage of the word Google and I thought it was justified. Apple would definitely come up with something similar.
So NYC residents, be careful while crossing the streets. If not for the vehicles on the road, a fine of 100 bucks. Kruger says "3 pedestrians in Brooklyn have been killed since Sept 06 'cause of negligence while crossing the street, plugging in a gadget into their ears. This electronic gadgetry is reaching the point where it's becoming not only endemic but it's creating an atmosphere where we have a major public safety crisis at hand."
He's got a point, but is this the right kinda way to go for it? What do ya think?
Now, the report mentions "listening to Ipod or talking on a cell phone, using Blackberry and Video games". Does that mean that I'm good to go if I use a gadget manufactured by any company other than Apple? Probably not yeah? But the way these product names are used (anything that's plugged into your ears is now known as an Ipod) you could end up in trouble. A while back Google came up with a correct usage of the word Google and I thought it was justified. Apple would definitely come up with something similar.
So NYC residents, be careful while crossing the streets. If not for the vehicles on the road, a fine of 100 bucks. Kruger says "3 pedestrians in Brooklyn have been killed since Sept 06 'cause of negligence while crossing the street, plugging in a gadget into their ears. This electronic gadgetry is reaching the point where it's becoming not only endemic but it's creating an atmosphere where we have a major public safety crisis at hand."
He's got a point, but is this the right kinda way to go for it? What do ya think?
Labels: 100, Apple, Brooklyn, Google, Ipod, New York, NY, Senate, US
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