Sunday, January 31, 2010

Gadgetland

Whether you are looking to see the next cutting edge gadget or make a purchase there are plenty of stores to visit.

Apple Store
There are four Apple Stores in NYC - Soho, Union Square, Upper West Side and Fifth Avenue. Apple's flagship store is on Fifth Avenue, located under a Louvre like glass box.  Upon entering the store you descend into an underground electronics layer which is buzzing with Apple fans. Apple NYC locations.

Samsung Experience
Samsung opened its Experience site in 2004 in the Time Warner Center's third floor.  Although this looks like a store, and is located among stores this is not a store.  Rather it is a 10,000 square foot (930 square meters) "interactive emporium" featuring hundreds of Samsung products including TVs, cell phones, cameras, computer and much more.  The Samsung Experience is free, it's great for gadget lovers and a nice place to visit if you have the chance.  Plus, they have free WiFi, phone charging stations and technical consultations. (10 Columbus Circle, 3rd floor, Map)

Sony Style Retail Store
Within Sony's NY office tower and next to public plaza is the Sony Style Store.  Similar to the Samsung store countless products  are on display, however, these products can be bought.  Due to the steep retail prices, you'd be better off going elsewhere to make your purchases. (550 Madison Avenue, between 55th and 56th St., Map)


Best Buy
Best Buy is a nation-wide chain so its NY stores are hardly unique, however, if you are looking for gadgets it should be on your list.  The Fifth Avenue store, not far from Rockefeller Center is often frequented by tourists.  Additionally, it's Union Square store is often open 24 hours a day.  Best Buy has many choices and good prices.  (Fifth Avenue store: 529 5th Ave, between 43rd and 44th, Map)

J&R
If you are downtown you can visit J&R which has been in business for nearly 40 years.  J&R is megastore and they "not only sell an incredible array of CDs and a vast selection of top computer goods, but also digital cameras, cell phones, TVs, stereos, MP3 players, DVDs, kitchen appliances and much more." J&R also has a J&R Express at Macy's Herald Square store. (23 Park Row, between Beekman and Ann Streets, Map)

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