Annieliese on her Macbook Pro, surfing using wireless access. Meanwhile, Greg and Jen check out what's going on his Powerbook. Can you tell the difference between the two laptops? I didn't think so.

Apple Computer, Inc. launched its first-ever 24/7 retail store today, May 19th, in Midtown Manhattan. I waited on line to get into the store from about 10:30 that morning, and stayed past the grand opening until about 9:00AM the following day. I have never spent 23 hours of my life devoted to a store's opening. It was a historic, star-studded event.

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Richard Aguilar > CBS 2 interviews a clearly excited Greg.

Richard Aguilar > Anneliese on her Macbook Pro, surfing on the wireless internet provided by Apple to the plaza. The company's wireless internet access will be available on the plaza during business hours. What's that? Yes. 24/7.

Richard Aguilar > Annieliese on her Macbook Pro, surfing using wireless access. Meanwhile, Greg and Jen check out what's going on his Powerbook. Can you tell the difference between the two laptops? I didn't think so.

Richard Aguilar > A security guard watches the sprawling crowds gathering at the Apple Store Fifth Avenue.

Richard Aguilar > A reporter from BBC covering the Apple Store's grand opening.

Richard Aguilar > BBC reported from Apple Store Fifth Avenue.

Richard Aguilar > A man works on the glass elevator inside the Apple Store Fifth Avenue. Talk was going on that it was apparently not working, and needed some necessary last-minute repairs.

Annieliese on her Macbook Pro, surfing using wireless access. Meanwhile, Greg and Jen check out what's going on his Powerbook. Can you tell the difference between the two laptops? I didn't think so.