Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
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Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
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Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#2Step in and replace the loss of our Frys Electronics stores[0], yay!
[0] https://www.kjzz.org/business/2025-08-27/fans-of-phoenix-fry...
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#3Step in and replace the loss of our Frys Electronics stores[0], yay! [0] https://www.kjzz.org/business/2025-08-27/fans-of-phoenix-fry...
Huh. I've never been in a Frys before, but boy is that a strange decor choice. Aztec stylings to sell brand new tech? I guess I see the juxtaposition, but still...
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#4The Charlotte Micro Center opening was great, and was perfect timing since I was able to get some adapters I needed urgently without ordering online.
Got the free mug out of it too! I wonder if the mugs will become valuable collectibles in the future.
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#5Step in and replace the loss of our Frys Electronics stores[0], yay! [0] https://www.kjzz.org/business/2025-08-27/fans-of-phoenix-fry...
The death of Frys was one of those that took so much longer than it should. The last time I went into a Frys was a fluke as I had thought it was already out of business. Walking around inside was surreal as the inventory was sad with the vast majority of shelves empty. I remember taking pics at the time of just how much a shadow itself it really was. I just couldn't fathom why someone had allowed the stores to stay open that long.
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#6The Microcenter in Cambridge (MA) finally updated their sign to modernize the rainbow Apple logo a few years ago. I hope it's stashed somewhere, to me it's more iconic than the Citgo sign a few miles away. They have added some components and kits but it doesn't fill the yawning void left by You-Do-It Electronics shutting down a year ago, or Radio Shack's slow motion demise.
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#7Step in and replace the loss of our Frys Electronics stores[0], yay! [0] https://www.kjzz.org/business/2025-08-27/fans-of-phoenix-fry...
Huh. I've never been in a Frys before, but boy is that a strange decor choice. Aztec stylings to sell brand new tech? I guess I see the juxtaposition, but still...
They tend to be themed. The store in Cambridge/Boston area is probably more to your expectations.
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#8There needs to be one on the Gulf Coast. I don't care much for having to go to Bezoscorp for my gear.
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#9I live in Columbus near the original Microcenter. Still the GOAT store, it's not even close. Happy to see them expand more!
Re: Photos: New Phoenix Microcenter is a 'tech-heaven' for geeks
#10I keep hoping for a Microcenter in either Portland or Seattle but alas, I get the "we're always looking for new locations" email from their team and a "why not just order it from Amazon" from nearly everyone else.