The Mobile Spa (CLOSED)

Owner Fawad Lakhani draws upon ten years of experience in the mobile-phone business to open this one-of-a-kind boutique, showcasing all kinds of portable electronics. The 450-square-foot store features bright lights, a stone accent wall and display cases housing a wide range of accessories ($10–$2,500). Customers looking to add some sparkle to their iPhones can pick cases encrusted with Swarovski crystals ($90–$125), while those seeking a more rustic vibe can score EXOVault wooden styles ($149–$299) that are handmade in Brooklyn. Look for top-of-the-line gadgets, such as Dancing Water LED speakers ($100), Harman/Kardon leather headphones ($100–$200) and Magic Cube laser keyboards ($199). The shop also offers free pickup and delivery services for cell-phone repairs ($70–$100) in downtown Manhattan.