Word: compusa
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...released a disc called Barbie Fashion Designer that was a runaway best seller, proving once and for all that if the pitch is right, the girls will play. "There's always been an interest in marketing for girls," says Suzanne Groatman, children's software buyer for the retail giant CompUSA. "Barbie just exploded the market. People are looking at this year as the time to launch on the coattails of that traffic...
...national chain CompUSA has an outlet nearby (Corner of N. Beacon and Market St., Brighton), but I would steer clear if you're looking for quality systems. CompUSA's prices are rock-bottom, but the machines they sell--IBM Aptivas, Compaq Presarios, and Packard Bells--are all designed for the home market, not a college dorm. These computers may seem like good deals in the short-run, but you may have problems expanding them in the long term...
...should also beware the high-pressure sales tactics of CompUSA salespeople. They're always eager to show off the flashy cases and graphics of their systems, but usually neglect to tell you about the machine's limitations unless you ask pointed questions. Given CompUSA's distance and poor selection, you can do better staying on this side of the River...