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According to a presentation from Microsoft's retail consultant leaked last week, concepts for the stores include an "Answer Bar" or "Guru Bar" similar to Apple's Genius Bar, large digital media walls presenting dynamic information and images, and themed "stage areas" for various Microsoft technologies utilizing "Surface" multi-touch tables for interactive experiences.
Microsoft has reportedly hired former Apple real estate chief George Blankenship as a consultant to assist the company with securing locations for its new retail stores.
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http://www.macrumors.com/2009/07/29/...nd-california/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10296393-56.html
http://gizmodo.com/5322328/leak-insi...s-bar/gallery/
In spite of the blatant ripping-off going on, I'm actually interested in seeing this. It will probably be eons before they come to Calgary though.