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apple core

Out of curiosity and utter geekitude (and the lure of a free t-shirt), Rob and I decided to pay a visit to the brand-new Apple Store at the Pentagon City mall. We arrived just after 10 a.m. on opening day and spent about 45 minutes in a line that snaked almost all the way around the large atrium.

Birthday money burning a hole in my pocket, I toyed with the idea of getting Apple’s spiffy-keen new Mighty Mouse (even though I rarely work at a desk with my laptop), but there were none to be found in the store. There were, however, lots of iPods, lots of computers and lots of people, from the neon green-clad store associates to the curious masses there to buy or just have a look.

Satisfied with our once-over of the store, we headed back outside, picking up our free t-shirts on the way out. On the front of the t-shirt: a small Apple logo and, in white, the text “Pentagon City.” On the back, in small type near the collar: “Designed by Apple in Cupertino.” I feel so branded. Sadly, the shirts only came in extra-large, so this likely will be relegated to workout or sleep-shirt status.

I posted my photos from the event to Flickr. Someone else on Flickr posted photos, too.