Tech Junkie

Apple Stores vs. Sony Style: Apple By a Furlong

Setting aside poor execution by the sales staff and an over zealous security guard for a moment, one must keep in mind that Apple really only offers a comparative handful of product categories and their accessories. iMacs, IPods, notebooks and the Iphone. The result is a much more easily manageable retail environment. Sony offers a much broader product assortment with the resulting challenges to their retail structure. As for me personally, I have had both good and bad experiences in an Apple store. A lot comes down to the store's individual staff on a given day. If I need to look at an Apple product, their stores are great. If I just want to check out the latest and greatest electronics, the Sony Stores are a much better place to do so.