The store will open to the public at 9am this Saturday the 9th of August.
The invite doesn’t actually specify whether or not they’ll have any iPhones in stock at the new store, or whether they expect the same sort of crowds they got from the Sydney Store (or whether they’re giving away a free T-shirt this time either).
The media event is at 8am on Saturday morning. What do you guys think – should I go? 8am is an early start for a Saturday, especially since I live on the opposite side of Sydney. So I put it to you the reader: Should Giz AU attend the Chatswood Apple Store opening? Let me know and why in the comments section…
Grand OpeningThe Apple Store Chatswood will open to the public on Saturday, 9 August, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. EST.
The Apple Store Chatswood is the best place to learn about all the latest products from Apple including the new iPhone™ 3G which combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G, built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications available through the new App Store. The hands-on Apple Retail Store experience gives customers a chance to test-drive Apple’s entire product line including iPod® touch, the best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world, and the MacBook Air™, the world’s thinnest notebook.
Every Apple Retail Store offers personal training through Apple’s popular One to One program with in-depth sessions on a wide range of topics, from getting started with a Mac® or iPod to advancing your moviemaking or digital photography skills. Visitors to Apple Retail Stores can also take advantage of free services from the most knowledgeable people around, including face-to-face support and creative help at the Genius Bar, plus workshops and special programs for kids.
John
August 4, 2008 at 9:48 AM
I think you should definitely attend in the interests of all us Gizmodians hungry for more … 8am is early for a saturday though :(
Report Permalinkpoo
August 4, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Can’t think of any good reason to bother… other than to get you up early on Saturday…
How about you just post a few photos of waht you did instead of going to the Apple store?
Report PermalinkDave
August 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Ive been to a few of the smaller apple stores and they really arent that much to write home about. 8am is early too on Saturday. Id be thinking stay in bed.
Report PermalinkChris
August 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Show up, get the t-shirt, mail it to me in Perth as a consolation for not having an Apple Store. :)
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Report PermalinkGuy in Chatswood
August 4, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Don’t bother getting out of bed for this – it’s not like there will be any new product releases.
Hordes of fanboys, with the token style princess thrown in, waving their parent’s credit cards? I’d rather sleep in and dribble on my own pillow, rather than watch them drool all over Apple gear.
Report Permalinkshammo99
August 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Yeah of course you should go.. if you get another iphone as a freebie, i’ll be more than happy to help take it off your hands.
Report PermalinkGordon Cahill
August 4, 2008 at 1:22 PM
The store is going to be small. I walked past it a couple of weeks ago. It’s in Chatswood Chase Mall and it’s about the size of a normal store, not a double space or anything. I don’t think you’d fit 50 people inside if you tried.
Report PermalinkSam
August 4, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Surprising they haven’t opened one in Victoria yet. Admittedly we don’t have the same population here, but with Apple retailers as well, I thought spreading them out would be more important than population.
Report PermalinkHoward
August 4, 2008 at 4:42 PM
I’ll go for you, review the store and email you the photo’s by 9am. Deal?
Report PermalinkMcBanjo
August 4, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Absolutely you should go. If you consider your job or this website seriously, this shouldn’t really be a question. You should be jumping at the opportunity to go to press/media events to give your view on the matters, not complaining about how early it is.
Report PermalinkRyan
August 4, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Three words: Rich Blonde Schoolgirls
Report PermalinkMichael
August 4, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Get your lazy arse there Nick! Is this your full time job or what?
Report PermalinkNeil
August 4, 2008 at 8:53 PM
I still dont get why a 2nd Sydney store is opening up before the Apple store in Chadstone has
Report PermalinkHow bloody long have they been working on it already!
William Fence
August 5, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Don’t bother, its just another store that sells apple products. Who cares. Now I bet I’m just going to be bombarded by hate from all you retard Apple fanatics who don’t even realise that its just a company trying to make money, not a faggot that always dresses in a black turtle neck and jeans trying to be your friend.
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