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Photos: Shops for iPod lovers

  • PopXpress interior

    This interior shot of PopXpress’ first store off London’s Liverpool Street shows the iPod and iPod accessory store’s minimalist design. PopXpress has opened two stores, but the company plans to open 10 to 12 more by the end of the year.

    PopXpress
  • So far, PopXpress stores like this one in London’s Piccadilly Circus are located in high-profile urban settings.

  • Apple Computer’s iPod advertisement sits on top of PopXpress’ first store off London’s Liverpool Street. Apple helped contribute to the design of the shops, said PopExpress CEO Jonathan Cole.

  • In response to demand from customers who wanted to touch iPod accessories, online Apple retailer, Think Different Store opened this 3,000-square-foot store last September. It’s located on Long Island in Selden, New York. The mail-order warehouse is in the back.

  • A young girl does some iPod accessory shopping at Think Different Store’s large store on Long Island. CEO Joe Ryan the company is working on opening a second store soon.

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