The rumor of a Google store never made sense to me anyway. Google doesn't really make a profit on handsets that they build (Nexus, etc). Physical stores require a LOT of overhead. Why would they have a store to peddle the Nexus lines and lose even more money?
Granted, there are many other Android/Chrome products, but the carriers do a great job pushing those. I'm not a retail expert and I can't say what Google SHOULD do, but they'd be smarter to maybe open "mini sections" at Best Buy, Staples, Target, etc - a few employees specifically trained to answer Android/Chrome questions. Sort of like the Target/Starbucks setup. Just my .02.
What's Google's track record for keeping a statement they say. For instance, did they state that they weren't building a Chromebook Pixel after it was leaked weeks ago or say they weren't making their own line of phones?
All they have to do is put those glowing reviews "the Verge" gives them of everything Google makes on a continuous video loop in the store.
The Verge even gave that POS "pixel" laptop 7.5 out of 10 and praised the "amazing" screen (despite admitting that it has huge problems scrolling, has bad touch sensors, is a non-standard size and adds little to the experience of using the laptop in the first place).
They should probably just have Josh run Google's marketing arm in fact.
They've never seen a screen like Pixel's. Rumor is that Apple might give the next MacBook Pro a "retina display" like Pixel. But that would just prove that Apple always copies Google, and no longer innovates.
Yeah, Apple and others that have stores typically had a decent array of products to offer as well as third party hardware/software, etc. And Apple has been successful doing this.
I'm sure as to Microsoft's success rate as they don't post any metrics to measure their successfulness, but Gateway didn't know how to do it very well, and anyone else hasn't been that successful.
Google might be able to sell a bunch of t-shirts, but they would be dumb if they opened up stores fronts to act like Apple.
One of the most idiotic and short-sighted things I've ever read. A massive part of Apple's success comes from it's retail stores- and the ability of people to "feel" the products, as Rubin states. To get their hands on them, use them, and fall in love with them, with a lax atmosphere and people around to answer questions. I'd never, ever buy a new portable device/gadget/phone/tablet/laptop before getting my hands on it first.
I agree, its like buying a car. Would you ask your friends or read the reviews on the Internet ? I would want to test drive it, not once but several times.
Rubin, as usual sprouts garbage when ever he opens his big fat ugly gob, just like the rest of the pricks at google.
It's a diversion tactic. "pay no attention to what Google's doing! Look! Look! Look over here--pay attention to Bing! Bing is evil! So if Google does the same thing, Google is not evil."
Google might be able to sell a bunch of t-shirts, but they would be dumb if they opened up stores fronts to act like Apple.
Schmidt went to North Korea.
I think he wants a retail presence in Pyongyang's shopping district. They would have NO competition from Apple or Microsoft stores there, so they could film their next commercials there showing off the impressively long lines to get into the Google Store. All they have to do is offer UN Food Rations to every visitor when they launch the "X Phone" and the line will stretch for miles. (Hey, it's not like Microsoft has to offer people Miley Cyrus or Flo Rida tickets to get people to stand in line at the Microsoft Stores. Er, wait...)
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The rumor of a Google store never made sense to me anyway. Google doesn't really make a profit on handsets that they build (Nexus, etc). Physical stores require a LOT of overhead. Why would they have a store to peddle the Nexus lines and lose even more money?
Granted, there are many other Android/Chrome products, but the carriers do a great job pushing those. I'm not a retail expert and I can't say what Google SHOULD do, but they'd be smarter to maybe open "mini sections" at Best Buy, Staples, Target, etc - a few employees specifically trained to answer Android/Chrome questions. Sort of like the Target/Starbucks setup. Just my .02.
Google's new test mall for their store concept: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/cda7c7101d/chappelle-show-internet
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Google's new test mall for their store concept: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/cda7c7101d/chappelle-show-internet
ROFLMAO
They've never seen a screen like Pixel's. Rumor is that Apple might give the next MacBook Pro a "retina display" like Pixel. But that would just prove that Apple always copies Google, and no longer innovates.
Yeah, Apple and others that have stores typically had a decent array of products to offer as well as third party hardware/software, etc. And Apple has been successful doing this.
I'm sure as to Microsoft's success rate as they don't post any metrics to measure their successfulness, but Gateway didn't know how to do it very well, and anyone else hasn't been that successful.
Google might be able to sell a bunch of t-shirts, but they would be dumb if they opened up stores fronts to act like Apple.
I could see the "I'm with stupid" shirts going over pretty well in there...
No, it's not a spelling mistake.
Google has no vision. What's the opposite of 'vision'? 'DEvision'.
Good one! Do hope the trolls won't start replying, although that might make the thread even more funny.
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Interesting.
Google essentially continues to ignore the vast sea of issues with Android including lack of support.
Google Stores would have (possibly) effectively addressed the support issues.
Trouble is that carriers and hardware companies are allowed to tweak Android so its harder to support.
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Bing already has it so no harm no foul.
So you think 2 wrongs make a right then ?
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One of the most idiotic and short-sighted things I've ever read. A massive part of Apple's success comes from it's retail stores- and the ability of people to "feel" the products, as Rubin states. To get their hands on them, use them, and fall in love with them, with a lax atmosphere and people around to answer questions. I'd never, ever buy a new portable device/gadget/phone/tablet/laptop before getting my hands on it first.
I agree, its like buying a car. Would you ask your friends or read the reviews on the Internet ? I would want to test drive it, not once but several times.
Rubin, as usual sprouts garbage when ever he opens his big fat ugly gob, just like the rest of the pricks at google.
Originally Posted by Wolfman
Plus, in this example having retail presence would make no financial sense.
If there was ever a reason for me to get behind Google building retail stores, this is it.
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So you think 2 wrongs make a right then ?
It's a diversion tactic. "pay no attention to what Google's doing! Look! Look! Look over here--pay attention to Bing! Bing is evil! So if Google does the same thing, Google is not evil."
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Google might be able to sell a bunch of t-shirts, but they would be dumb if they opened up stores fronts to act like Apple.
Schmidt went to North Korea.
I think he wants a retail presence in Pyongyang's shopping district. They would have NO competition from Apple or Microsoft stores there, so they could film their next commercials there showing off the impressively long lines to get into the Google Store. All they have to do is offer UN Food Rations to every visitor when they launch the "X Phone" and the line will stretch for miles. (Hey, it's not like Microsoft has to offer people Miley Cyrus or Flo Rida tickets to get people to stand in line at the Microsoft Stores. Er, wait...)
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If there was ever a reason for me to get behind Google building retail stores, this is it.
No, this is it -->