Actually, I believe that the main Microsoft store is nearby in Bellevue, WA. It is a really nice place... maybe they copied the Apple Store idea but I believe that they did it better. Layed back, friendly people with no pressure... seem fairly knowledgable too.
For all the crap that gets layed out on Microsoft they have made some great products too or else they wouldn't still be around.
Apple on the other hand, for their often being praised as the savior for the individual thinking computer user sure like to trap you in their little box and force you to do it their way.
Just my opinion........
Going into an apple store is like going into a Scientology "center".
