Apple Store

Possibly the nicest bunch of lads I’ve meet in a shop, very helpful and knowledgeable about apple tech (which they should be lol) great spot.

Efficient, knowledgeable, polite. Apple standards are always excellent.

Picked up a refurbished Apple keyboard here for £20−25 (can’t remember exactly) which was a really good deal at the time, though I haven’t visited in a few years now so it may be like all other apple stores (new stuff on display only). Aside from that, all Apple stores look the same to me now, so 4 stars due to boring consistency.

Staff are friendly and helpfull and masses of Apple tech on display. The Genius Bar, where the repairs and clever stuff takes place, is upstairs.

I have been in the Apple store many many times without buying anything, just to gaze at the beauty of the design of its products and just mooch around,
When my iphone developed a fault o2 told me to go to apple and they would sort it out. I arrived in the store and was directed upstairs. As soon as I went upstairs a member of staff asked if I needed help and then directed me towards another member of staff at the Genius Bar who was happy to help me.
This member of staff went through a range of diagnostics and when these were unsuccessful he was happy to replace my iphone. I left feeling happy and reassured and have since been back again to buy accessories. Maybe one day I’ll be rich enough to buy something bigger from there.

I am really not a very big fan of the Apple store in Liverpool One as it seems to scream pretentiousness at everybody who walks buy and if you do not have an I phone then you do not even register on the staff’s radar. I have always found that Apple as a company think an awful lot of themselves and in this store my point is well and truly proven. I have visited Apple stores in London, Paris and my hometown of Birmingham and I have never felt uncomfortable until I visited this one.
My friend had a problem with their I phone but the self proclaimed genius who worked there was slow and unhelpful in response which made me nothing short of angry to be perfectly honest. The waiting time to be helped is extortionate and is really beyond a joke.
For such a big company in such a big city I believe Apple are really letting themselves and their customers down.

Even though Apple has been with us for so long now and is as much a part of the furniture as the television, stepping into an Apple store still has a unique feeling as if you are getting a glimpse into the future and that that there are still endless possibilities to discover in their technology.
This Apple store in Liverpool1 is a perfect venue to match these ideas as it is big, open and ultra modern. Like most Apple stores many of the macs are free for you to have a quick surf of the net or play with some of the software and always with an attentive geek, sorry shop attendant nearby to pressure, sorry guide you in your shopping needs.

Hard to imagine not long ago Apple was seen as a weird and ugly brand. The first iPod was considered bit hefty and the walkman was king. Oh how the times have changed and the tables turned. Apple at least have become king in three sectors, Laptop, portable music player and phone.
Apple stores are like museums these days, not so much displaying the past but the future. The technology on offer is mind boggling. I remember the first time I held an iPOD in my hand and the ease of use and applications were way ahead of their time and they continue to be proactive. The iPad, iPone4, Apple tv just what will they think of next?!! I cannot wait to find out.
Needless to say these stores are like candy stores for kids, always buzzing with activity. The efficiency of its products is reflected in the staff they employ. I have no idea where they find these people, either that or they train them damn well, because they are fantastic. They are so American!!! I have never come across an Apple member ofstaff who doesn’t have the cheesiest grin on their face as they approach, funny thing is it doesn’t even look fake… ITS GENUINE! They are oh so knowledgeable and pleasant whether you’re buying or not. I suggest you have a wonder in and find out for yourself. Then you’ll know what the fuss is all about.

Apple products are becoming ever so popular these days, wherever you look, you see somebody with an iPod in their hands whether its on the bus, on the street or in a classroom. Even their Macbooks draw a lot of attention in their store. Still, Apple are second best to Microsoft but Apple’s image has done it wonders in the modern era.
I went to the Paradise Street store on the launch of iPad day. There wasn’t a big queue for the iPad but everybody had the curiousity to try their hands on one of the 10 or so iPads on demo. I was lucky enough to try one out myself. However, I would not buy one for their price tag of at least £429. Afterall, it is just a big version of the iPod Touch with a few little extras. No disrespect for their iPad — its a fab gadget (and fashion accesory!) almost like between a laptop and a iPod.
The service is always good as someone will always be on hand to help you out and upstairs is a technical area where staff can solve any technical issues you have with Apple products. I would not go at busy times though as you will be made to wait longer than normally.

The Liverpool one apple store follows the same layout of most of apples small stores around the country. Its clean and modern interior draws you inside as do the stylish products which I myself am obsessed with and spend far to much of my student loan on! The great thing about the Liverpool apple store is the staff. There always seems to be almost too many staff on duty so there is always someone to talk to about the products. Even on the day of the iPad launch when the shop was packed I was still able to find someone to talk to about my MacBook.
This good service comes at a severe cost to your wallet, Apple products do not come cheap so try not to go in to often or you may find yourselves with a great new toy and no money left to spend on things like food and rent!

Staying on the subject of devotion, I imagine there will be long queues outside the Apple Store from noon til night on 28 May. What’s happening? I believe they’re releasing this little product called, ahem, the iPad!
The rest of the time, the Apple Store is a great place to pop in if you’re looking for a new laptop or desktop computer. You can test-​drive the latest Powerbook and Netbook of your choice, listen to tunes on one of the numerous iPods, surf the internet and check your email. You can also sign up for a free workshop or check in to the Genius Bar if one of your Apple gadgets has stopped responding. If it’s a busy day, you may have to wait five or ten minutes to speak to someone but like all Apple stores I’ve visited, the staff seem friendly, eager to help and super-​knowledgable.
So why 4 stars instead of 5? The design of the shop makes it feel like a cross between Wagamama and a stylish sales centre!