Abt’s mobile audio department can get any vehicle ready to rock! It’s almost boating season, so make sure you aren’t stuck on a lake with nothing to listen to. We just got finished installing a new stereo system in a Yamaha jet boat today. It’s got new Kenwood speakers, a receiver made to use with an iPod, an…
The Energy Star appliance rebate program slated to run from April 16-25th was a huge success. Millions of consumers all over the United States opted to get new energy saving appliances as well as heating and cooling systems for their homes. The rebate program was so successful that it lasted a mere 10 hours in Illinois. The New…
Earth Week is a good time to look at what we all can do to help our planet. Often times, helping the planet also helps our pocket books! Take a moment to look at what is probably the most used piece of electronics in your home: The TV. If you don’t need to buy a TV now, there…
Abt celebrated Earth Day on Sunday; it was quite a kick off to Earth Week. We had so many Earth Friendly activities. Our Glenview neighbors at the Grove brought some cool snakes and turtles for everyone to get to know. Com Ed told us about their environmentally friendly programs. Dan from Garvy’s Office Supplies showed us all sorts…
The Energy Star rebate program is in full swing. After the busiest morning in Abt history, the store is still full of people ready to get their hands on a new Energy Star appliance. Right now there is still stimulus money available but we are hesitant to think money will be available after 5 pm. So, if you…
The scene at Abt Electronics this morning was amazing. People began lining up at the front doors starting at 5:00 am so they could be the first ones in the store. Mike Abt spoke with Fox News Reporter Dawn Hasbrouck this morning about the Energy Star Rebate Program and his predictions for the rest of the day. Mike…
Remember, tomorrow Abt opens at 7:30 am for the Energy Star rebate program. It starts tomorrow at 8 am and ends April 28th at 9 pm, or when funds run out—whichever comes first. We expect the 6.2 million dollars to run out quickly. Due to the limited funds, a cap of $400 has been put on the rebate…
Monday morning, ABC 7 News visited Abt to discuss the stimulus program for appliances, beginning Friday. Illinois received $12 million for Energy Star qualifying hot water heaters, central air conditioners, furnaces, and appliances. The rebate began for hot water heaters, central air conditioners, and furnaces on January 31st of this year. Half of the stimulus money has already…
Steve Jobs discussed the latest iPhone today. Before he got into the heart of the new iPhone operating system, he went over the recent iPad release and some of the new features available to iPhone 3Gs, available in the summer. Jobs also summed up the iPad sales to date. So far, 450,000 have been sold and 3.5 million…
Watch the Masters Tournament in 3D at Abt! We have two dedicated Samsung 3D TVs available for you to see the latest 3D technology in action. Abt has everything you need to watch this year’s Masters in a way that you have never seen it before. The 2010 Masters will be broadcast April 7-11th on ESPN and CBS.…