Computer Helper In Michigan

Yesterday, it was reported on one of the local news stations that all CompUSA stores in Metro Detroit will be closed within 90 days. In fact, this comprises of all the CompUSA stores that exist in Michigan, other than the one store that is in Lansing, Michigan - the state’s capital. The reason for the store closings is due to their cost savings plan. So apparently, CompUSA was not able to thrive in Michigan.

Its a sad to see this happening, but I think that as the automobile industry suffers, the exit of CompUSA from Michigan is just a sign of the times - our state of Michigan is going to lose another outlet from which the public can turn to, to become more technilogically inclined. All that is left is BestBuy, which has done a great job at providing technical gadgets and gizmo’s, but they never have a complete collection - their product selection is still limited, in the stores.

CompUSA also used to be a resource for training. They are offered classes to corporations, small businesses, and the average new computer user. Now this is another central hub of training courses, gone from the area. I suppose if someone wanted to capitalize on this, they could open a chain of training centers to train people on computers, that would also be less expensive than New Horizon’s, whose courses are well outside the reach of the home computer user.

Anyway, good luck Michigan with your technology initiatives. Its too bad our governor couldn’t do more to help CompUSA stay, but even at the state level, they need to support education and build a base for people to learn technology in Michigan. Without a good base of techically savy, local customers, how is a store like CompUSA going to thrive? At least its good news for the smaller computer stores, and great news for Best Buy.