MacRumors at Macworld Expo: Trip Report and Highlights

MacRumors · 01:16 AM

This was my first year attending Macworld as the "MacRumors guy." It was a great experience overall and I was also able to experience the Keynote in all its glory. I think this T-Shirt sums up the week best:

After a whirlwind week, we've put together this small report on the trip, and highlighted some other interesting products shown at Macworld. Obviously, the iPhone commanded the most attention from the event. Beyond that, the following products/companies are mentioned in this report, and may be of interest to readers:

- George by Chestnut Hill Sound - iPod speaker with a future
- Hookup Lanyard by Lenntek Coorporation - iPod + Cellphone integration
- Modbook by Axiotron - First tablet Mac
- Glance by Glance Networks - Screen sharing tool, now on Mac
- Toast 8 by Roxio - disc burning, now with Tivo2Go

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applerocks · Jan 15, 2007, 01:31 AM

Very Nice! Thanks for the report and analysis!

Great Job MacRumors!

applerocks

Grakkle · Jan 15, 2007, 01:42 AM

Same here. Excellent article. Thanks!

Peel · Jan 15, 2007, 02:10 AM

Thanks arn. I'm curious, having been on national TV twice now, did people on the convention floor recognize you on sight?

twoodcc · Jan 15, 2007, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grakkle

Same here. Excellent article. Thanks!

i second that!

Macnoviz · Jan 15, 2007, 02:41 AM

George?

looks good, but a horrible name.

gavd · Jan 15, 2007, 02:55 AM

Thanks for the article. Made a good read!

NewSc2 · Jan 15, 2007, 03:47 AM

George looks nice, but "brilliant audio"? I was going to buy a Tivoli clock radio... might consider this one instead...

virus1 · Jan 15, 2007, 05:46 AM

eat, sleep, and mac, huh? in reverse order, of course.. (once you swap eat and sleep)

mixel · Jan 15, 2007, 06:11 AM

Mmm the modbook looks like everything I hoped it would be. (though not as pretty as i'd hoped, but hell.. It's a very good looking hack anyway!)

If I had the money (and a good reason!) I'd be all over it.. Working in Photoshop most of the time, and using Synergy shared keyboard/monitor setup i really dont need my MB keyboard too often.

It'd be great if they sold so well that Apple rethought their tablet strategy.. Not likely though.

Rod Rod · Jan 15, 2007, 07:03 AM

Blu-Ray Disc support is the other big news with Toast 8.

SciTeach · Jan 15, 2007, 07:54 AM

Excellent article. I have no doubt that the "buzz" was the omitting of Leopard and iLife/iWork (as well-mentioned in other threads on MacRumors) at the Keynote speech. Maybe it will the the year of "Next Tuesdays"

Oh wait....that was last year

And what does Apple & MacWorld mean "Not a media outlet".

I would bet money that many news affiliates checked MacRumors about the ongoings of what may (or maynot) be released from Apple before going to MWSF (Good job on the interview Arn!).

abrooks · Jan 15, 2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SciTeach

And what does Apple & MacWorld mean "Not a media outlet".

Apple doesn't take to rumour sites too kindly.

Digitalclips · Jan 15, 2007, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the efforts, well done. Wish I could have carried your bags

longofest · Jan 15, 2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abrooks

Apple doesn't take to rumour sites too kindly.

I think they're just jealous that we continually beat them out in traffic.

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/tr...=macrumors.com

Digitalclips · Jan 15, 2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longofest

I think they're just jealous that we continually beat them out in traffic.

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/tr...=macrumors.com

I would add that what I like about MacRumors is the enthusiastic and positive attitude to all things Apple. Some sites dwell on the problems and negative things they can rake up and often exaggerate tiny negative comments. I read MacRumors every day to be informed about Apple products as i am sure many others do to. Apple should welcome you guys with open arms you are a huge positive force for the Apple faithful. Keep it up

Macnoviz · Jan 15, 2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longofest

I think they're just jealous that we continually beat them out in traffic.

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/tr...=macrumors.com

wow, look at that boost around Macworld 2006

to be honest, that was the time when I joined the community here. (I am partly an iPod halo switcher)

hob · Jan 15, 2007, 09:49 AM

Toast 8 seems to be very similar to Toast 7...

They do seem to have pre-empted the 10.5 UI though (remember the rumours that it will be black?)

Sandfleaz · Jan 15, 2007, 10:04 AM

Let me add my thanks for the coverage also.
OK, so when is the next big annoucement!

arn · 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longofest

I think they're just jealous that we continually beat them out in traffic.

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/tr...=macrumors.com

actually, I believe Macworld Magazine and Macworld Expo are different entities.

The former is owned by Mac Publishing, and the latter is owned by IDG.

arn

wattage · Jan 15, 2007, 10:17 AM

I am actually very excited about Toast 8 as I have been without a nice burning program on my Intel MBP. Probably silly, but I am only installing universal programs onto it. Come one MTR, you can do it.

Great MacWorld coverage!!!! No doubt the best yet, keep it up!

Grakkle · Jan 15, 2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macnoviz

George?

looks good, but a horrible name.

Yeah. It sounds like an aftershave cream.

konstantin · Jan 24, 2007, 03:47 PM

hi, does anybody know where to buy the shirt that you can see in the 1st post?

Jan 15, 2007, 12:58 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacRumors at Macworld Expo: Trip Report and Highlights This was my first year attending Macworld as the "MacRumors guy." It was a great experience overall and I was also able to experience the Keynote in all its glory. I think this T-Shirt sums up the week best: After a whirlwind week, we've put together this small report on the trip, and highlighted some other interesting products shown at Macworld. Obviously, the iPhone commanded the most attention from the event. Beyond that, the following products/companies are mentioned in this report, and may be of interest to readers: - George by Chestnut Hill Sound - iPod speaker with a future - Hookup Lanyard by Lenntek Coorporation - iPod + Cellphone integration - Modbook by Axiotron - First tablet Mac - Glance by Glance Networks - Screen sharing tool, now on Mac - Toast 8 by Roxio - disc burning, now with Tivo2Go Read Full Article Last edited by arn : Jan 15, 2007 at 01:16 AM.

Jan 15, 2007, 01:42 AM	#3
Grakkle macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surveying my domain and feeling my superiority	Same here. Excellent article. Thanks! __________________ "What had been once his little private pain became...everyone's diarrhoea." - Daphne Du Maurier

Jan 15, 2007, 02:10 AM	#4
Peel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle	Thanks arn. I'm curious, having been on national TV twice now, did people on the convention floor recognize you on sight? __________________ 24" Aluminum iMac 2.8GHz/4GB/500GB+1.5TB External HD MacBook Black C2D 2GB/160GB 8GB iPhone

Jan 15, 2007, 02:41 AM	#6
Macnoviz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roeselare, Belgium	George? looks good, but a horrible name. __________________ De Kompagnie - coming soon

Jan 15, 2007, 03:47 AM	#8
NewSc2 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA	George looks nice, but "brilliant audio"? I was going to buy a Tivoli clock radio... might consider this one instead... __________________ Mac Pro + 30" ACD, 15" MBP, iPhone 3GS Logic & Ableton user Canon 40D + 17-55 f/2.8 IS

Jan 15, 2007, 01:31 AM	#2
applerocks macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2005	Very Nice! Thanks for the report and analysis! Great Job MacRumors! applerocks

Jan 15, 2007, 02:55 AM	#7
gavd macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006	Thanks for the article. Made a good read!

Jan 15, 2007, 05:46 AM	#9
virus1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LOST	eat, sleep, and mac, huh? in reverse order, of course.. (once you swap eat and sleep) __________________ No, really. I completely understand you. (Pay no attention to my 'tar)

Jan 15, 2007, 06:11 AM	#10
mixel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006	Mmm the modbook looks like everything I hoped it would be. (though not as pretty as i'd hoped, but hell.. It's a very good looking hack anyway!) If I had the money (and a good reason!) I'd be all over it.. Working in Photoshop most of the time, and using Synergy shared keyboard/monitor setup i really dont need my MB keyboard too often. It'd be great if they sold so well that Apple rethought their tablet strategy.. Not likely though.

Jan 15, 2007, 07:03 AM	#11
Rod Rod macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, Ill.	Blu-Ray Disc support is the other big news with Toast 8. __________________ the year of HD

Jan 15, 2007, 07:54 AM	#12
SciTeach macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NEK	Excellent article. I have no doubt that the "buzz" was the omitting of Leopard and iLife/iWork (as well-mentioned in other threads on MacRumors) at the Keynote speech. Maybe it will the the year of "Next Tuesdays" Oh wait....that was last year And what does Apple & MacWorld mean "Not a media outlet". I would bet money that many news affiliates checked MacRumors about the ongoings of what may (or maynot) be released from Apple before going to MWSF (Good job on the interview Arn!).

Jan 15, 2007, 09:03 AM	#14
Digitalclips macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sarasota, Florida	Thanks for the efforts, well done. Wish I could have carried your bags

Jan 15, 2007, 09:49 AM	#18
hob macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, UK	same old... Toast 8 seems to be very similar to Toast 7... They do seem to have pre-empted the 10.5 UI though (remember the rumours that it will be black?) __________________ see robmac.net for my work

Jan 15, 2007, 10:04 AM	#19
Sandfleaz macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007	Let me add my thanks for the coverage also. OK, so when is the next big annoucement! __________________ Funniest T-Shirts & Stuff on the net http://www.cafepress.com/shirtspot

Jan 15, 2007, 10:17 AM	#21
wattage macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	I am actually very excited about Toast 8 as I have been without a nice burning program on my Intel MBP. Probably silly, but I am only installing universal programs onto it. Come one MTR, you can do it. Great MacWorld coverage!!!! No doubt the best yet, keep it up! __________________ "That's my purse! I don't know you!" (kick to the groin) Bobby Hill

Jan 24, 2007, 03:47 PM	#23
konstantin macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2007	hi, does anybody know where to buy the shirt that you can see in the 1st post?

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