Normally, the opening of a new Apple store doesn't draw much interest. That's because your normal Apple store isn't a sprawling retail space in the middle of Manhattan.

The new shop will be the largest Apple store in NYC and will feature a 46 foot genius bar. That's enough room to turn down 12 iPhone repair requests at once. The store will be Apple's 204th retail storefront and will employ more than 140 New Yorkers.

If you find yourself on West 14th street at 9th Ave at 6PM on Friday, you can be there for the gala grand opening. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until your next vacation and convince the family that a large Apple store is way cooler than the statue of liberty.

07 Dec 2007