Apple-Expo 2008 Highlights

[MacRumors]

Apple Expo 2008 took place last week from September 17-20th in Paris, France. The European expo drew few headlines in the U.S. press due to the lack of participation by Apple. TechRadar UK provides a report from the expo floor and found that there were a good mix of vendors:

The mix, though, is good. Where past shows have been too easily swayed towards the iPod or iPhone at the expense of the core Mac business, this year we were delighted to note a good mix of the practical, the wacky, and the lifestyle.

Products of interest highlighted by TechRadar:

- Griffin AirCurve - acoustic amplifier that turns your iPhone into a no-power-drain alarm clock on your nightstand, or a mini sound system that never needs batteries or adapters.
- Griffin Clarifi - iPhone case with built-in macro lens
- Sweetcover - Mac laptop cases
- RealMac Software's LittleSnapper - Mac software to capture, organise, annotate and share screenshots from your desktop and the web.
- VMware's Fusion 2.0 - virtualization software for Intel Macs, allowing them to run Windows
- Iomega's eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive - MacBook Air styled external hard drives
- MacAlly's Mirage - iPod nano case with reflective mirrored finish allows iPod screen to show through when it's turned on.
- MacAlly PowerLink - 3-in-1 battery pack, data sync, flash drive for iPod and iPhone

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[sprice25]

some neat little gadgets. i will have to check these out. any personal recommendations from anyone in the forum?

[sunfast]

Some innovative products there - the PowerLink is a great idea, definitely consider one of them if I need a new flash drive

[bc008]

in response to the griffin aircurve: wouldnt you guys just buy an iHome or something?

[ironmanbs]

the lense looks cool, but I really wonder how well it works? Things like that always look a lot better on the website. The sound amplifier is a good idea. I will wait till there are some reviews up before I drop any more money.

[PlaceofDis]

Originally Posted by bc008

in response to the griffin aircurve: wouldnt you guys just buy an iHome or something?

considering the price difference and all that it looks like a nice alternative.

[H$R]

I could really see me buying the Griffin Clarify case somewhen. Seems like a really neat idea! But first I need to buy an iPhone.

[Wigo]

Can anyone tell me what the name and artist is of the first song that plays on Sweetcover website? I really like it.

http://www.sweetcover.com/

[Rtb1]

Originally Posted by Wigo

Can anyone tell me what the name and artist is of the first song that plays on Sweetcover website? I really like it.

http://www.sweetcover.com/

Artist: Madcon
Song: "Beggin"

[str1f3]

Originally Posted by Wigo

Can anyone tell me what the name and artist is of the first song that plays on Sweetcover website? I really like it.

http://www.sweetcover.com/

i was lookin for that myself! thx, Rtb1

[Diggity-Dan]

Originally Posted by Wigo

Can anyone tell me what the name and artist is of the first song that plays on Sweetcover website? I really like it.

http://www.sweetcover.com/

I was wondering the same thing when I was checking that site out. It's definitely a catchy tune.

Thank god for Shazam

But I notice someone already posted the answer.

[Bonte]

Originally Posted by Wigo

Can anyone tell me what the name and artist is of the first song that plays on Sweetcover website? I really like it.

http://www.sweetcover.com/

Yeah, nice song. Normally i don't like music and flash on a site but this is nicely done, the site feels like a cool interactive commercial.

[Col127]

the clarifi is a really cool sounding product

Originally Posted by MacRumors

Apple Expo 2008 took place last week from September 17-20th in Paris, France. The European expo drew few headlines in the U.S. press due to the lack of participation by Apple. TechRadar UK provides a report from the expo floor and found that there were a good mix of vendors:Products of interest highlighted by TechRadar:

- Griffin AirCurve - acoustic amplifier that turns your iPhone into a no-power-drain alarm clock on your nightstand, or a mini sound system that never needs batteries or adapters.
- Griffin Clarifi - iPhone case with built-in macro lens
- Sweetcover - Mac laptop cases
- RealMac Software's LittleSnapper - Mac software to capture, organise, annotate and share screenshots from your desktop and the web.
- VMware's Fusion 2.0 - virtualization software for Intel Macs, allowing them to run Windows
- Iomega's eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive - MacBook Air styled external hard drives
- MacAlly's Mirage - iPod nano case with reflective mirrored finish allows iPod screen to show through when it's turned on.
- MacAlly PowerLink - 3-in-1 battery pack, data sync, flash drive for iPod and iPhone

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[pfml07]

Wow. May i just say that the AirCurve is well worth the money. Yay for the AirCurve.

AirCurve FTW!

[Farplaner]

I'm very curious about clarifi as well. Maybe those QR code apps will finally work now?

[twoodcc]

seems like a nice little expo. that littlesnapper app seems kinda nice too

[Doju]

Last once sounds cool. Where do I get?

[edcrosay]

I think the AirCurve looks pretty sweet.

[Eidorian]

And nothing of value was lost...

The VMWare Fusion update was nice though.

[MattG]

Originally Posted by edcrosay

I think the AirCurve looks pretty sweet.

Ditto...I don't have an iPhone but that's a pretty cool idea.

[calisurfboy]

Interesting products.

I am an OIF vet who suffers from PTSD. I freak out as it is when my Iphone goes off as an alarm right now so I am not sure if I can handle amplifying my phone with that alarm clock by Griffin. My wife wants to get it though..... because its "pretty!" *PSH* Women!



I see a future... not too distant from now... much like yours and mine..... except my iphone is in pieces on the floor and I am standing above it smashing it repeatedly with the griffin alarm stand. Grrrrrrr!

[inkswamp]

Where past shows have been too easily swayed towards the iPod or iPhone at the expense of the core Mac business

Welcome to great moments in understatement.

Originally Posted by kornyboy

I wonder why there was a "lack of participation from Apple"?

The aforementioned understatement should address that. Macs are only highlighted by Apple nowadays when and where they work out as iPod/iPhone accessories.

[thecartoonguy]

Originally Posted by calisurfboy

Interesting products.

I am an OIF vet who suffers from PTSD. I freak out as it is when my Iphone goes off as an alarm right now so I am not sure if I can handle amplifying my phone with that alarm clock by Griffin. My wife wants to get it though..... because its "pretty!" *PSH* Women!



I see a future... not too distant from now... much like yours and mine..... except my iphone is in pieces on the floor and I am standing above it smashing it repeatedly with the griffin alarm stand. Grrrrrrr!

I wanted to thank you for your service. I'm sorry you have to deal with the term effects. Perhaps you could make a ringtone in garage band, which may be a bit easier on the soul.

[krogers34]

does anyone know when that hardrive is coming out? It looks nice and I've been meaning to get one.

[MrCrowbar]

Originally Posted by thecartoonguy

I wanted to thank you for your service. I'm sorry you have to deal with the term effects. Perhaps you could make a ringtone in garage band, which may be a bit easier on the soul.

You can't really change the alarm tones without using SSH or jailbreaking the iPone. Can't change the SMS tones either. But when you do, you can change all the sounds in there. There's lots of error sounds, none of it I've ever heard from the iPhone itself.

Oh and the alarm tones are always at full volume from the start, I'm startled too. I like "Strum" to wake up.

I knew someone with PTSD, his wife liked to yell "incoming!" if he wouldn't wanna wake up... They're divorced now I think.