There’s some sad news for the gadget-buying populace of Britain. Troubled (but iconic) geek retailer Maplin has entered administration after it failed to find a buyer. While its 211 shops remain open, the chain’s prospects look unfathomably bleak. Maplin wasn’t just any old store. It’s was special. I guess the best way you could describe it is as almost analogous to Fry’s and Radio Shack in the United States. At one point, it stocked virtually every computer component you’d care to mention, along with a generous selection of general electronics gear. In short, it was a mecca for nerds. So,…
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