but many of the books, software, and accessories are third-party. None of them are empty boxes
Not so-- Photoshop and its ilk are generally empty boxes at Apple Stores, too. Whether or not a box is empty is some function of its value and its size/weight.
You're right about Nintendo's demo units-- more good kiosks don't hurt. But kiosks are expensive and usually in short supply if the console manufacturing is still trying to keep up with consumer demand.
Overall, I agree with the sentiment that it makes you feel like a loser to pick up a hefty product and realize you've been duped into thinking you're looking at the real thing.
by Ben — Dec 03
Not so-- Photoshop and its ilk are generally empty boxes at Apple Stores, too. Whether or not a box is empty is some function of its value and its size/weight.
You're right about Nintendo's demo units-- more good kiosks don't hurt. But kiosks are expensive and usually in short supply if the console manufacturing is still trying to keep up with consumer demand.
Overall, I agree with the sentiment that it makes you feel like a loser to pick up a hefty product and realize you've been duped into thinking you're looking at the real thing.