Gallery: A visit to Microsoft’s first store

The first Windows retail store is an impressive effort. Sure, they stole freely from Apple, but why not? Few civilians will notice or care about the similarities – unless the stores are in close proximity.\n

\nFor the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

Giant illuminated Windows 7 box.\n

\nFor the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store

For the full tour, see Robin Harris’ Visit to Microsoft’s first store