Whether it's the computers or the cappuccino that draws customers, the combination has become increasingly popular recently. The cyber-cafe trend started in Europe and recently caught on in the United States. Customers can either chat with cyberfriends around the globe or purchase computers and accessories while getting a double latte to go. Kim said that simply plugging computers into a coffee shop does not make customers happy. He prides himself on providing personal attention and service.
Customers can get experience with new products before they buy.
Kim also offers troubleshooting on all types of hardware and software. Classes are available in Windows '95, Office '97 and Web site design. Although Kim emphasizes that Cyber Cafes is useful for more than chatting on the Internet, he doesn't discount the importance of making friends online. Kim owns a chat server that has been responsible for seven marriages. Customers can choose to chat in one of several languages, including Chinese, Tagalog, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish and English.