Brick-and-Mortar Store Thread - Page 15

NatCh · 11-02-2006, 03:22 PM

Learning about the product is what MobileRead is for!

Do you have a SonyStyle store near you? They tend to have them on display....

Cthulhu · 11-02-2006, 04:26 PM

Nathan:
There's a SONY store out in one of the malls in the suburbs, but shan't make the trip just to see the device. Was at a grocery store near the Border's, and was hoping to get a sneak peek. Suppose that I will need to wait until the Border's Downton gets their ducks in a row.

FangornUK · 11-03-2006, 07:13 AM

I find the current Sony Reader availability a bit confusing. Sony's direct store says end of November for availability, but the Borders Stores seem to be getting some already. After buying one from Geekraver (I live in the UK) the wife and mother-in-law now want one each so I need to get two more. Is there any chance of getting them before Christmas and stop me having to wrestle the wife for use of the Reader?

rmeister0 · 11-03-2006, 09:36 AM

In Minnesota, the CompUSA in Minnetonka has three in a glass cabinet. I didn't realise they were going to carry them; perhaps other CompUSA stores are getting them in as well? They were selling the Nokia tablet for a brief period of time as well, and seem to be the one of the few big box stores still selling PDAs.

NatCh · 11-03-2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FangornUK

I find the current Sony Reader availability a bit confusing. Sony's direct store says end of November for availability, but the Borders Stores seem to be getting some already.

Part of that is that the SonyStyle folks (the Sony direct store you mention) is a separate division. Now that I'm thinking about it, I wonder if they don't have to order their stock from the Sony Electronics, America division, just like everyone else does.

If they do, then once they got through their initial 130 units (in, like, 10 minutes) they'd have to get in line for more -- if Borders and Fry's are in front of them ....

And, yes, CompUSA was one of the stores they were talking about last Saturday.

Leaping Gnome · 11-03-2006, 01:20 PM

Last time I was in Chicago there was a big Sony store downtown on Michigan Ave, if you want to check that out instead of the downtown Borders.

So now we have confirmed stores of Sony, Borders, CompUSA and Frys? Any others expected? I guess Sony and Borders are the only store that handy dealer locator searches.

Kenal0 · 11-03-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leaping Gnome

Last time I was in Chicago there was a big Sony store downtown on Michigan Ave, if you want to check that out instead of the downtown Borders.

So now we have confirmed stores of Sony, Borders, CompUSA and Frys? Any others expected? I guess Sony and Borders are the only store that handy dealer locator searches.

That Store is closed. Closest store is in Skokie at Old Orchard Shopping Center or Woodfield Mall.
Kenal0

scotty1024 · 11-03-2006, 03:16 PM

GeekRaver either showed mercy or was out of town today.

The Borders on 4th in Seattle has one unit left (and one cradle) after I got one (to replace the one I bought online that died after 2 hours of use and so far we've been unable to get Sony to repair.)

exvaxman · 11-03-2006, 04:48 PM

Borders in Fox Point Wisconsin had half a dozen in stock friday @3:30 PM. I picked up one of them.

Nightwing · 11-03-2006, 05:28 PM

The Frys in San Marcos CA has them on display! WOW what a shock!

exvaxman · 11-03-2006, 08:55 PM

Since I was the first customer at the borders to purchase one, apparently there was "special" training for the check-out done when they arrived. One of the things was that the device is NOT to be put on the anti-theft de-activator. I found that rather interesting.....

William Moates · 11-03-2006, 11:27 PM

I just stopped by the CompUSA in Greensboro, NC, and asked them about the Sony Reader. They didn't confuse it with an actual book

but they had none in stock. The employee thought they might get it by the end of the month. I looked on the CompUSA website, and found the Sony Reader and its cradle for sale. They list the release date as November 1st. If you want to mail order it, try them.

-William

Cthulhu · 11-04-2006, 12:58 AM

@Kenal0:

Was disappointed when that SONY store on Michigan Avenue. Was fun to play in there, and preview PS2 games....Maybe it would still be there if I bought something.

Do you know if that became the Apple Store? Cannot recall where it was....

Peregrine · 11-04-2006, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Moates

I just stopped by the CompUSA in Greensboro, NC, and asked them about the Sony Reader. They didn't confuse it with an actual book

but they had none in stock. The employee thought they might get it by the end of the month. I looked on the CompUSA website, and found the Sony Reader and its cradle for sale. They list the release date as November 1st. If you want to mail order it, try them.

-William

William, I know the Borders store in Winston-Salem has (or had) the Reader in stock, because they mailed me one this week.

AndiR · 11-04-2006, 09:26 PM

I am due to be staying near Miami airport for 4 days at the end of the month.

I have looked the borders store locator and there are a couple close by (I remember seeing a store in the Dolphin Mall last time I was there in June).

I would like to take 2 Ereaders back to Europe - 1 for me and 1 for my mother as an Xmas present.

What's the best way of getting hold of a couple whilst I am in the area?

At the moment I am in Kuala Lumpa- does anyone know if I could get one here?

Thanks, AndiR

11-03-2006, 08:55 PM	#221
exvaxman Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 38 Join Date: Mar 2006	Not allowed to de-activate the anti-theft device! Since I was the first customer at the borders to purchase one, apparently there was "special" training for the check-out done when they arrived. One of the things was that the device is NOT to be put on the anti-theft de-activator. I found that rather interesting.....

11-03-2006, 11:27 PM	#222
William Moates Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 35 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Device: Sony Librie / Sony Clie / Sony Reader	CompUSA has Sony Reader...sort of. I just stopped by the CompUSA in Greensboro, NC, and asked them about the Sony Reader. They didn't confuse it with an actual book but they had none in stock. The employee thought they might get it by the end of the month. I looked on the CompUSA website, and found the Sony Reader and its cradle for sale. They list the release date as November 1st. If you want to mail order it, try them. -William

11-04-2006, 09:26 PM	#225
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 104 Karma: 677 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidenhead Device: Kindle, Sony Ereader, Ipad & iPhone	Miami Airport area or Kuala Lumpa I am due to be staying near Miami airport for 4 days at the end of the month. I have looked the borders store locator and there are a couple close by (I remember seeing a store in the Dolphin Mall last time I was there in June). I would like to take 2 Ereaders back to Europe - 1 for me and 1 for my mother as an Xmas present. What's the best way of getting hold of a couple whilst I am in the area? At the moment I am in Kuala Lumpa- does anyone know if I could get one here? Thanks, AndiR

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Learning about the product is what MobileRead is for! Do you have a SonyStyle store near you? They tend to have them on display....

11-02-2006, 04:26 PM	#212
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 488 Karma: 585237 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	Nathan: There's a SONY store out in one of the malls in the suburbs, but shan't make the trip just to see the device. Was at a grocery store near the Border's, and was hoping to get a sneak peek. Suppose that I will need to wait until the Border's Downton gets their ducks in a row.

11-03-2006, 07:13 AM	#213
FangornUK Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 317 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad, Kindle 3	I find the current Sony Reader availability a bit confusing. Sony's direct store says end of November for availability, but the Borders Stores seem to be getting some already. After buying one from Geekraver (I live in the UK) the wife and mother-in-law now want one each so I need to get two more. Is there any chance of getting them before Christmas and stop me having to wrestle the wife for use of the Reader?

11-03-2006, 09:36 AM	#214
rmeister0 Addict Posts: 270 Karma: 298 Join Date: Mar 2005	In Minnesota, the CompUSA in Minnetonka has three in a glass cabinet. I didn't realise they were going to carry them; perhaps other CompUSA stores are getting them in as well? They were selling the Nokia tablet for a brief period of time as well, and seem to be the one of the few big box stores still selling PDAs.

11-03-2006, 01:20 PM	#216
Leaping Gnome Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 1641 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Last time I was in Chicago there was a big Sony store downtown on Michigan Ave, if you want to check that out instead of the downtown Borders. So now we have confirmed stores of Sony, Borders, CompUSA and Frys? Any others expected? I guess Sony and Borders are the only store that handy dealer locator searches.

11-03-2006, 03:16 PM	#218
scotty1024 Banned Posts: 1,300 Karma: 1479 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Washington Device: Reader / iPhone / Librie / Kindle	GeekRaver either showed mercy or was out of town today. The Borders on 4th in Seattle has one unit left (and one cradle) after I got one (to replace the one I bought online that died after 2 hours of use and so far we've been unable to get Sony to repair.)

11-03-2006, 04:48 PM	#219
exvaxman Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 38 Join Date: Mar 2006	Borders in Fox Point Wisconsin had half a dozen in stock friday @3:30 PM. I picked up one of them.

11-03-2006, 05:28 PM	#220
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	The Frys in San Marcos CA has them on display! WOW what a shock!

11-04-2006, 12:58 AM	#223
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 488 Karma: 585237 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	@Kenal0: Was disappointed when that SONY store on Michigan Avenue. Was fun to play in there, and preview PS2 games....Maybe it would still be there if I bought something. Do you know if that became the Apple Store? Cannot recall where it was....

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