If you haven't heard of Fry's, you either don't live on the West Coast US or just don't qualify for full Geek status. Fry's is a huge store (30+ total) that has everything a techie could want-- computers, AV gear, software, games, etc. Plus home electronics, DVDs, books and appliances just for good measure.
They also have stuff you can't find at the typical consumer home electronics shops like Best Buy and Circuit City. Like a full selection of motherboards, CPUs, cards, cases, fans-- enough to build your own PC. And yes, they have laser pointers.
For such high-tech products, Fry's is surprisingly low tech. Their website is pretty sparse (http://www.frys.com/) and they use little light bulbs to indicate which register is open and a Fry's person stands up front telling you which open register you should go to.
Fry's has a good amount of deals going on. Not much more than other places. Manufacturer rebates and such. You can keep up to date on http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/.
Fry's doesn't have their own online store, per se. They acquired Outpost.com and put their name on that.
Each store has a different "theme" for decorations, ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Dragons and Castles to Las Vegas Casino. It's a cool place to wander around even if you have nothing to buy (but I'm sure you will find something!).
If you're visiting California and happen to see one, stop by. It's definitely a Geek credential to say "Oh yeah, I've been to Fry's."
