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Best Buy looks to boost mobile stores

Categories: Apple, General, Motorola, Palm
By: , IntoMobile
Monday, April 19th, 2010 at 10:20 AM

Best Buy is going all in with its mobile stores, as the company’s CEO said the retailer planned to open up to 1,000 Best Buy Mobile stores across the United States over the next few years.

For 2010, the expansion plans will include 50 to 55 big stores and 75 to 100 smaller stores, according to Reuters. Anyone purchased their phone from Best Buy? I bought my Motorola Droid from one and I think the carriers’ retail stores should be worried because it was a stellar experience. First of all, there’s no mail-in rebate bullshit. My Droid was $199 (plus taxes) out the door. Best Buy also has the advantage of being able to offer all the major carriers’ phones right next to each other – it’s one of the only places where you can compare an iPhone 3GS, Droid and Palm Pre side by side.

On the downside, when my Droid crapped out on me, the Best Buy store I went to was no help. The Verizon store was quick to fix the problem, as I had insurance on my phone.

[Via Reuters, hat tip to Phone Scoop]

About The Author

Marin Perez

Marin Perez has torture tested cell phones and smartphones for industry leaders like CNET and InformationWeek. He remembers when 4G was just a screen on PowerPoint presentations and is fascinated with the amount of innovation out there. Marin has spent a lot of time with BlackBerry and Android but he finally broke down a bought an iPhone to see what all the hype's about. He also has too many tablets.

  • Tamaya S

    It sounds to me like Best Mobile was unable to assist you when you had issues with your handset is because you did not have their Black Tie Protection., which is a great service plan they offer to every customer.

    Best Buy Mobile is a great place to purchase wireless handsets simply because the associates are inpartial and non comissioned which means we as customers don’t feel pressured into buying anything not to mention they take the time mto make sure we know how to use the phone prior to leaving the store.

  • http://www.bestbuycreditcardonline.com/ Selenir36

    best buy has its credit cards, and customers can use them as well.