List: Apple Stores with MBA units and/or demo

[puckhead193]

I spent a good part of the day calling and visiting the Apple Stores in the Boston Area

Were they on display? I checked at Natick and they didn't have any on display...

 

[MacBoiAir]

OK, I'm at Millenia Mall now. They've got two MBAs on display. It's incredibly light and thin (duh -- but actually seeing one in person really hits it home). I could definitely slip one into my messenger bag without worrying about space or weight.

Now if only they'd sell the damned things! Still "no idea" when units will be available. I've gotta say, this is pretty ridiculous.

It figures, though: the first time I decide to buy a Mac, and Apple won't let me have one.

So let me say i've been roaming a around the millenia mall and this is my third time in here to see the macbook air i can't keep my mind off of it. They are telling me like 2 weeks till they get it in this is some BS. Well guess i'm off to wait for it. I did stop by waterford lake best buy earlier they say latest by tuesday they will have it so for all local's thats where i'll be if i don't get one before then.

 

[meces]

All of the stores in eastern MA with the exception of South Shore and Natick had demos running. Cambridge Side and Chestnut Hill both sold units.

 

[kernyboy]

Going To Cambridge Side Galleria At 7am In Boston

Hey Bostonians, I'll be at the Cambridge side galleria quasi-camping out to get my MacBook Air. I spoke to "Josh" one of the sales reps at the store. He said to "call in around 9-9:30 am, there will be people there to answer questions. We can't tell you HOW many we have, but we can tell you if we have them or not."

He also mentioned that there's a good chance that they'll get a pretty big shipment since it JUST launched and since they generate more sales on Saturday than any other day.

My plan...get there around 7, hangout a bit. Call at 9ish hopefully hear some good news, leave with MacBook Air. If you'd like to join me, we can all meet up. I'll bring some coffee and doughnuts.

 

[meces]

Sounds like a plan. I will try to make it.

Hey Bostonians, I'll be at the Cambridge side galleria quasi-camping out to get my MacBook Air. I spoke to "Josh" one of the sales reps at the store. He said to "call in around 9-9:30 am, there will be people there to answer questions. We can't tell you HOW many we have, but we can tell you if we have them or not."

He also mentioned that there's a good chance that they'll get a pretty big shipment since it JUST launched and since they generate more sales on Saturday than any other day.

My plan...get there around 7, hangout a bit. Call at 9ish hopefully hear some good news, leave with MacBook Air. If you'd like to join me, we can all meet up. I'll bring some coffee and doughnuts.

 

[Broadview]

Connecticut

Just came back from Stamford, CT store. Two units on display, one working, the other in the display window. None for sale.

The curious thing is that I asked several sales people, and each one had to ask their manager for status. I would have thought that with all the interest so far, the salespeople would all know the party line by now. I was there at 7:45pm.

I have a hard time believing that the salespeople I asked weren't asked previously.

 

[island]

Just came back from Stamford, CT store. Two units on display, one working, the other in the display window. None for sale.

The curious thing is that I asked several sales people, and each one had to ask their manager for status. I would have thought that with all the interest so far, the salespeople would all know the party line by now. I was there at 7:45pm.

I have a hard time believing that the salespeople I asked weren't asked previously.

I plan on heading back to the Stamford mall in the AM, might have some luck. I tried White Plains and West Nyack and Danbury tonight with no luck at all.

 

[muffinman007]

Meces hit the nail on the head.

I went to a particular Boston area store when I thought things were about to break loose. Hilarious. Worker just showed up to work and reply to my request for Air was...oh yeah...we got a huuuge shipment in this morning...I'm sure we have some still. She then talked to another dude and he said...Oh...we don't have any at all...she and I exchanged pleasantries still and then she said she'd go in back just to double check. She never appeared again. Someone else came out and said they don't have any and might have them this weekend. Call back tomorrow.

I think it is a little cute...however I have a problem with a company that asks its employees to explicitly lie to its customers. This has obviously been the case throughout the last couple of days. I'll buy their product but won't invest in their company anymore.

 

[kernyboy]

this has been my experience as well. Very annoying. What's the harm in saying "look, we have a bunch of them in the back. Enough to meet demand. But HQ says we can't sell them til X date" I mean, really Apple.

Meces hit the nail on the head.

I went to a particular Boston area store when I thought things were about to break loose. Hilarious. Worker just showed up to work and reply to my request for Air was...oh yeah...we got a huuuge shipment in this morning...I'm sure we have some still. She then talked to another dude and he said...Oh...we don't have any at all...she and I exchanged pleasantries still and then she said she'd go in back just to double check. She never appeared again. Someone else came out and said they don't have any and might have them this weekend. Call back tomorrow.

I think it is a little cute...however I have a problem with a company that asks its employees to explicitly lie to its customers. This has obviously been the case throughout the last couple of days. I'll buy their product but won't invest in their company anymore.

 

[teerexx52]

Anyone in Albany Area?

Anyone here in the Albany, NY area looking in Crossgates?

 

[Fgozalo]

Any words regarding the Orlando's Store? Anyone from the area thinking of lining up in front of the stores tomorrow morning just to make sure!?

Lol, I'm losing my mind.

 

[shimmer11]

this is all very frustrating. I would hope we get some sort of explanation for the delay. All we want is the truth.

 

[jhelms54]

San Diego Update

I hit Otay Ranch and UTC on my way home.

Both had Demos.

Both said on sale next week.

Both wouldn't take my money.

Interesting business concept...

PM me if you know the secret password since I know UTC was giving them out earlier in the day.

 

[The Evan]

Well, I really don't want to get up early and line up outside or anything crazy like that, but I definitely want to get my hands on one sooner rather than later.

I haven't checked at FL Mall at all, since it's farther away and always packed with tourists. Millenia is pretty swank.

I don't think my post was rude at all like the response you posted to me "king of all fanboys."

As I already said, this will be the first Mac I've ever owned in my life. In fact, on other tech site forums, I've gotten into many heated arguments over the years for my anti-Mac attitude, so I'm hardly the "king of all fanboys". I just don't see a reason to complain about a clearly useful thread.

 

[shimmer11]

I hit Otay Ranch and UTC on my way home.

Both had Demos.

Both said on sale next week.

Both wouldn't take my money.

Interesting business concept...

PM me if you know the secret password since I know UTC was giving them out earlier in the day.

At least you got a "next week" All I was told was to order online.

 

[meces]

Self Control.............No way in %#$#^$&

Do you think we all could keep it together long enough to stage a boycott?

 

[mag2001]

Updated San Antonio, Texas. They told me they wouldn't have any until next week!!!

California
Canoga Park, Topanga - Demo
Corte Madera, Corte Madera – Demo / Purchase
Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza - Demos only
Emeryville, Bay Street - Demo
Los Angeles, The Grove – Demo (SSD and HD) / Purchase
Newport Beach, Fashion Island - Demos only
San Diego, UTC – Demo / Purchase
San Francisco, San Francisco - Demo / Purchase
Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Plaza - Purchase

Colorado
Denver, Cherry Creek – Demo (SSD)

Connecticut
Danbury, Danbury Fair Mall – “Have displays up” not sure if that’s just posters or demo units
Farmington, Westfarms - Demo
Stamford, Stamford – “Have displays up” not sure if that’s just posters or demo units

Florida
Orlando, Florida Mall - Demo
Orlando, Millenia - Demo
Tampa, International Plaza – Demo

Georgia
Alpharetta, North Point – Demo (Saturday)
Atlanta, Lenox Square - Demo
Atlanta, Perimeter - Demo

Illinois
Chicago, North Michigan Avenue – Demo / Purchase
Skokie, Old Orchard - Demo

Maryland
Annapolis, Annapolis – *Reported Demo
Bethesda, Bethesda Row – *Reported Demo
Bethesda, Montgomery Mall - Demo
Columbia, Columbia – *Reported Demo
Towson, Towson Town Center – *Reported Demo

Massachusetts
Burlington, Burlington – Demo (SSD)
Cambridge, CambridgeSide – Demo / “On sale but sold out”

Michigan
Novi, Twelve Oaks - Demo
Troy, Somerset - Demo

Nebraska
Omaha, Village Pointe - Demo

New Jersey
Marlton, Sagemore - Demo
Short Hills, Short Hills – Demo / Purchase has been made

New York
Albany, Crossgates – 2 Demos
New York City, Fifth Avenue – Demo (SSD)
New York City, SoHo – Demo / Purchase
New York City, West 14th Street – Demo (SSD) / Purchase
Victor, Eastview - Demos

North Carolina
Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall – Demo (SSD and HD)

Oregon
Tigard, Bridgeport Village – Demo (SSD and HD)
Portland, Pioneer Place - Store Display only

Pennsylvania
Ardmore, Suburban Square – Demo (HD)
Pittsburgh, Shadyside - Demo
Pittsburgh, South Hills Village - Demo

Rhode Island
Providence, Providence Place - Demo

Texas
Austin, Barton Creek - Demo
Dallas, NorthPark Center - Demo
Houston, Houston Galleria - Demo
Plano, Willow Bend – Demo / Purchase? (conflicting reports)
San Antonio, La Cantera - Demo (in window only)
The Woodlands, The Woodlands - Demo

Virginia
McLean, Tysons Corner – Demo (SSD)

Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, Mayfair - Demo

 

[emil10001]

My plan...get there around 7, hangout a bit. Call at 9ish hopefully hear some good news, leave with MacBook Air. If you'd like to join me, we can all meet up. I'll bring some coffee and doughnuts.

The mall doesn't officially open until 10, same with the Apple store. Can you actually get into the mall at 7? I'll probably try to get there around 9ish, maybe a little earlier if I think they'll let us into the mall. Any ideas about that?

... too bad the burrito place across the street doesn't open until later.

 

[meces]

It depends on when the "walkers" are allowed in. That is usually pretty early

The mall doesn't officially open until 10, same with the Apple store. Can you actually get into the mall at 7? I'll probably try to get there around 9ish, maybe a little earlier if I think they'll let us into the mall. Any ideas about that?

... too bad the burrito place across the street doesn't open until later.

 

[emil10001]

Do you think we all could keep it together long enough to stage a boycott?

NO! I'll crack as soon as they offer to take my money!

Sad, but true.

 

[Eric Lewis]

most malls...do open the doors before they open..and then the stores open after


my mall near me..the stores close at 9pm..but the food/drink places stay open till 10pm and you can stay till about 10:30 before they kick you out

also the mall opens at 9am...but foodplaces open a 6am

 

[meces]

Same go for me but it would be funny to watch them scratch their heads.

NO! I'll crack as soon as they offer to take my money!

Sad, but true.

 

[kernyboy]

Well, i did this before for the iPhone launch ( i was the 2nd in line BTW) tee hee. What I did that time was camp out at the park area across the street from the mall in from of cheese cake factory. They cant kick you off the street in front of the park. Its public property. But as soon as you cross, the security kindly tells you can't "loiter" in front of the mall.

for the iphone release, i got there at 3am (for the 6pm release), and just waited in front by the park. At 7 they let us in the mall lobby as it was a big release. for the MBA there isn't/wasn't a big release planned, so I figure they probably wont let us in til about 9 anyway. But i WOULD however like to get a jump on the competition if a line does begin to form. I figure the extrat 2 hours would do me some good.

If you guys would like to meet up, I'm so game.


QUOTE=emil10001;4877961]The mall doesn't officially open until 10, same with the Apple store. Can you actually get into the mall at 7? I'll probably try to get there around 9ish, maybe a little earlier if I think they'll let us into the mall. Any ideas about that?

... too bad the burrito place across the street doesn't open until later.[/QUOTE]

 

[lu0s3r322]

apple store deer park, IL had 3 on display, don't know if they had any for sale though

question, do the stores have the superdrives on demo too?

 

[meces]

I will see you there.

Well, i did this before for the iPhone launch ( i was the 2nd in line BTW) tee hee. What I did that time was camp out at the park area across the street from the mall in from of cheese cake factory. They cant kick you off the street in front of the park. Its public property. But as soon as you cross, the security kindly tells you can't "loiter" in front of the mall.

for the iphone release, i got there at 3am (for the 6pm release), and just waited in front by the park. At 7 they let us in the mall lobby as it was a big release. for the MBA there isn't/wasn't a big release planned, so I figure they probably wont let us in til about 9 anyway. But i WOULD however like to get a jump on the competition if a line does begin to form. I figure the extrat 2 hours would do me some good.

If you guys would like to meet up, I'm so game.


QUOTE=emil10001;4877961]The mall doesn't officially open until 10, same with the Apple store. Can you actually get into the mall at 7? I'll probably try to get there around 9ish, maybe a little earlier if I think they'll let us into the mall. Any ideas about that?

... too bad the burrito place across the street doesn't open until later.

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