Standard caveats apply: I’m a Microsoft employee and fanboy. I’m not ashamed. I will say though when the announcements of the Microsoft retail brick-and-mortar stores opening, I was skeptical…no doubtful. I kept (and still do a bit) thinking to myself how are they going to compete with the likes of Best Buy and others?! Nonetheless, I waited patiently to see the plans.
I wouldn’t have to wait long as the first store opened up in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Scottsdale is a neighboring town in the sprawl we call “Phoenix” (it’s about 40 mins from me in the QC). When opening day...