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Best Stores for Boston Tech-Lovers

Boston's tech-scene is fairly well known. While it's no Silicon Valley, Boston does have a number of stores that tech-lovers swoon over.
Apple
Since founder Steve Jobs' reinvention of Apple, it has long been one of the best stores for Boston tech-lovers. (Credit: apple.com)

Apple

815 Boylston Street
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 385-9400
www.apple.com

Since founder Steve Jobs' reinvention of Apple, it has long been one of the best stores for Boston tech-lovers. With inventions such as the iPod and, more recently, the iPad, tech-lovers flock to store locations to play with Apple's newest gadgets. With the launching of a new or upgraded product every year or so, there's certainly enough to keep any tech-lover entertained.

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This carbon fiber case for the iPhone 3G is for sale at Micro Center. (Credit: microcenter.com)

Micro Center

730 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Mass. 02139
(617) 234-6400
www.microcenter.com

The Micro Center in Cambridge has it all, including computers, software, electronics, networking items, computer parts and gaming consoles. Any true tech-lover could spend hours upon hours at this store. What makes it one of the best stores for Boston tech-lovers is its massive selection of products.

techsuperpowers
Whether it's PC's, printers, Macs or iPods, Tech Superpowers can fix your problems and without a long wait like some other stores. (Credit: techsuperpowers.com)

Tech Superpowers

252 Newbury Street, 1st Floor
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 267-9716
www.techsuperpowers.com

Tech Superpowers on Newbury Street has, well, superpowers. Whether it's PC's, printers, Macs or iPods, Tech Superpowers can fix your problems and without a long wait like some other stores. Not only does the superb help make this one of the best stores for Boston tech-lovers, but the Internet café with free Wi-Fi isn't too shabby either.

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credit: www.sonystyle.com

Sony Style

100 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 859-1407
www.sonystyle.com

Whether it's the newest PlayStation, TV or camera, Sony lovers and tech-lovers alike will flock to this store. Check out Sony's newest innovations and developments in technology. What makes this one of the best stores in Boston for tech-lovers is the ability to try out the products before you buy them and question the staffers in between.

Brookstone
This massage device lets you add heat. (Credit: Brookstone.com)

Brookstone

Copley Place
100 Huntington Avenue, Suite #41
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 267-4308
www.brookstone.com

Brookstone is well known for its innovative products. A tech-lover could spend hours browsing Brookstone's newest gadgets. What makes Brookstone one of the best stores for Boston tech-lovers is the ability for customers to try the products out before they purchase them and the array of items that you won't find anywhere else.

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