Now that the Chicagoland area is beginning to thaw out from the dredges of winter, we’re entering an all-new season full of fun. And no, we’re not talking about spring. It’s that time of year once again to dust off your cosplays, pull out some comics to get signed and assemble your crew to meet you at your…
Find out how you can win a new Dyson Cyclone V10! The Dyson Cyclone V10, the newest vacuum from the company that revolutionized the industry, is now available at Abt. Stronger than its predecessors, while also lighter and easier to maneuver, the V10 represents the culmination of Dyson’s cyclone suction technology, and signals a new direction for the…
Mario Kart is coming to Abt! After our recent Madden and FIFA Xbox gaming tournaments, we received a lot of feedback requesting a more family-friendly event, something that younger gamers could enjoy. So on Saturday, April 14th, we’ll be hosting our first-ever Mario Kart gaming tournament. Open to gamers of all ages, the tournament will be run double-elimination…
We’re always on the lookout for exciting new products to add to our catalog, so some of our team spent the day at the International Home + Housewares Show to get the scoop on what tomorrow’s best kitchen wares will be. Here are some of the things we loved, and hope to have on our shelves very soon.…
Our friends from Miele recently stopped by Abt to give us an advance look at their newest washer and dryer, and to educate our sales staff to ensure they were ready to answer customers’ needs when these products hit the showroom. The Miele W1 washer and T1 dryer units are packed with innovative technologies that promise to make your…
Planning a kitchen remodel this spring? You’ll want to enter our March appliance contest. All month long, we’re giving you the chance to win this GE Café Range, in your choice of stainless steel or slate black finishes. With an edge-to-edge six burner cooktop, double oven with convection, and an integrated cast iron griddle, this range packs a…
One of the most common upgrades to a car’s factory stereo is the addition of a large touchscreen display. These “infotainment” head units give drivers and passengers a detailed look at navigation details, diagnostic information, and, of course, all forms of entertainment. Smartphone-specific interfaces like Android Auto or Apple’s CarPlay mimic their respective operating systems, essentially putting every…
If you’ve been holding on to an old DSLR, waiting for the right time to upgrade to a mirrorless camera, Sony’s Trade Up Event is the perfect opportunity. From now through the end of March, trade in any working interchangeable-lens camera (either DSLR or mirrorless), and, in addition to your gear’s trade-in value, you’ll earn a bonus of…
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, but there’s still plenty of time to find a gift for that special someone. And this weekend’s Customer Appreciation Sale makes it an even better time to do some shopping. If you’re still scrambling to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, here are some of our suggestions. A fine watch…
Last fall, Abt dove into the exciting world of eSports, hosting our first-ever gaming tournament. Over 70 players spent the day competing against each other in Madden 18, until a single winner emerged—and walked out with the grand prize of a brand new Xbox One S. We took what we learned from that inaugural event and used it…
