Apple pilots iPod Bar in Tokyo

So needed. The two products must be treated separately to provide Mac users proper support. Someone trying to repair a business machine that they rely on to make a living should certainly be excused from waiting in line behind people testing consumer goods that are less time critical. Computers cost more and have a wider girth of functionality. Now the people trained to repair them can do this job and avoid tech issues that exist on a smaller scope. I'm pleased that Apple is making this distinction clear.

The iPod Bar logo is interesting as it resembles the Airport logo. Could this be a hint at a future WiFiPod?

No need to travel to Japan. The iPod bar's been open at the Soho store in NYC for about a month now. I'm surprised nobody at TUAW knew that.

of course, once, long ago, the first several Apple Stores for the first many months carried drinks at the bar. well. a drink. bottles of Evian. freely offered to all those the Genius patrons.