Macworld: Even the Small Talk Will be Big?

MacRumors · 06:08 PM

SetteB.IT has posted two sets (one and two) of photos from the preparations for Macworld Expo 2009.

While the banners are not particularly revealing, Apple's booth area is shrouded in black cloth as is typical prior to the event. One sign promises that "even the small talk will be big":

This, however, appears to be an IDG-sponsored banner rather than an official teaser from Apple and reflects Macworld's website promotion that "small talk is the biggest talk we do". There do not appear to be any Apple teasers like last year's "There's Something in the Air" banner.

Finally, the exit sign shows the dates for next year's Macworld San Francisco (Jan 4-8, 2010) with the words "The start of a new era" -- acknowledging Apple's decision to stop participating in future Macworld Expos.

Article Link: Macworld: Even the Small Talk Will be Big?

Tallest Skil · Jan 2, 2009, 05:25 PM

HECK, YES. BANNER TIME!

I was wondering when these would show up! Now we have to wait for the indoor banners that are not cryptic in the least that this forum completely and utterly convolutes to mean "The xMac, iPhone nano, and MacBook Nano are imminent!"

OH, FRICKING NO. Small TALK... BIG... IT'S AN iPHONE NANO.

I've lost all faith in Apple's business sense.

SFStateStudent · Jan 2, 2009, 05:26 PM

Small Talk (iPhone Nano), will be big?

rockosmodurnlif · Jan 2, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

HECK, YES. BANNER TIME!

I was wondering when these would show up! Now we have to wait for the indoor banners that are not cryptic in the least that this forum completely and utterly convolutes to mean "The xMac, iPhone nano, and MacBook Nano are imminent!"

OH, FRICKING NO. Small TALK... BIG... IT'S AN iPHONE NANO.

I've lost all faith in Apple's business sense.

Did you even read the post or just in a hurry to be first? It's Macworld's banner. Not Apple's.

Tallest Skil · Jan 2, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockosmodurnlif

Did you even read the post or just in a hurry to be first? It's Macworld's banner. Not Apple's.

Aaaaand...? This is what the iPhone nano crowd will be spouting as irrefutable proof for the next four days. Get used to it.

fendol · Jan 2, 2009, 05:29 PM

You probably have to be near the sign to read everything else that not the "BIG". Ands again the black cloth, wooo, mystery...

applefan69 · Jan 2, 2009, 05:31 PM

that does sound pretty iPhone nano-ish hinting-ish.

But too early to jump to conclusions.

Idk why some people are so against iPhone nano... im pretty confident the iPhone nano will be a non-smartphone, meaning its basically a less fancy iPhone, except it wont cost you around $100 a month.

To me that sounds awesome i'll likely buy one and replace my Krazr right away.

MatthewCobb · Jan 2, 2009, 05:32 PM

How do they do it? I mean, I don't care about the iPhone, nano or not, and unless they announce a tablet (which they won't), I'm not up for any kit, but I still get excited at the sight of those black curtains!

emulator · Jan 2, 2009, 05:34 PM

is that small talk banner even related to apple or rather idg?

zombitronic · Jan 2, 2009, 05:34 PM

And I was about to start a thread asking about the banners. Yeah, maybe it's an iPhone Nano, but I won't get really excited until we see an official Apple teaser banner.

SFStateStudent · Jan 2, 2009, 05:36 PM

Yup, I'm into Black Curtains now...

themoonisdown09 · Jan 2, 2009, 05:37 PM

The sign can't be talking about Phil Schiller.

zombitronic · Jan 2, 2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

Now we have to wait for the indoor banners that are not cryptic in the least that this forum completely and utterly convolutes to mean "The xMac, iPhone nano, and MacBook Nano are imminent!"

OH, FRICKING NO. Small TALK... BIG... IT'S AN iPHONE NANO.

SMALL = Mac Mini

TALK = Philnote

BIG = Media Server!

Martin C · Jan 2, 2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

Aaaaand...? This is what the iPhone nano crowd will be spouting as irrefutable proof for the next four days. Get used to it.

Remember the poster last year?

Sure enough, it was a MacBook Air...

ltldrummerboy · Jan 2, 2009, 05:39 PM

I forgot how exciting these events are. I'll probably be disappointed on the the day of, but the anticipation is the best part.

Cassie · Jan 2, 2009, 05:40 PM

Is anyone else getting sick of the "nano" add-on? Seriously, Mac nano, iPhone nano... it just sounds terrible.

Call me picky, but I really think "iPhone mini" sounds better.

rob25255 · Jan 2, 2009, 05:42 PM

Just noticed here in the uk that mobile fun's website are advertising iphone nano accessories?

Here's the link

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Apple.htm

Rob

FJ218700 · Jan 2, 2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin C

Remember the poster last year?

Sure enough, it was a MacBook Air...

that was Apple's, not IDG'S

rickeym · Jan 2, 2009, 05:43 PM

Slow news day?

4God · Jan 2, 2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombitronic

SMALL = Mac Mini

TALK = Philnote

BIG = Media Server!

Not bad, but here's my thoughts:

SMALL = 9" Netbook

TALK = iPhone Nano

BIG = Mac Mini (big thing in a small package)

Tallest Skil · Jan 2, 2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickeym

Slow news day?

You're new here. This is MacWorld. THE MacWorld. It IS the news here.

MacsBestFriend · Jan 2, 2009, 05:45 PM

This is truly gonna be big, lol... i think I see the

ninjas in the background wheeling stuff in

fleshman03 · Jan 2, 2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

HECK, YES. BANNER TIME!

I was wondering when these would show up! Now we have to wait for the indoor banners that are not cryptic in the least that this forum completely and utterly convolutes to mean "The xMac, iPhone nano, and MacBook Nano are imminent!"

OH, FRICKING NO. Small TALK... BIG... IT'S AN iPHONE NANO.

I've lost all faith in Apple's business sense.

Do the people who put on the show (i.e., not Apple) know what is coming? I'm pretty sure that air poster was from Apple and not MacWorld.

Mykbibby · Jan 2, 2009, 05:45 PM

MacWorld is Tuesday, and no big rumors have been reported. This will be fun!

FJ218700 · Jan 2, 2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob25255

Just noticed here in the uk that mobile fun's website are advertising iphone nano accessories?

Here's the link

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Apple.htm

Rob

with a picture

Jan 2, 2009, 05:23 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Macworld: Even the Small Talk Will be Big? SetteB.IT has posted two sets (one and two) of photos from the preparations for Macworld Expo 2009. While the banners are not particularly revealing, Apple's booth area is shrouded in black cloth as is typical prior to the event. One sign promises that "even the small talk will be big": This, however, appears to be an IDG-sponsored banner rather than an official teaser from Apple and reflects Macworld's website promotion that "small talk is the biggest talk we do". There do not appear to be any Apple teasers like last year's "There's Something in the Air" banner. Finally, the exit sign shows the dates for next year's Macworld San Francisco (Jan 4-8, 2010) with the words "The start of a new era" -- acknowledging Apple's decision to stop participating in future Macworld Expos. Article Link: Macworld: Even the Small Talk Will be Big? Last edited by arn : Jan 2, 2009 at 06:08 PM.

Jan 2, 2009, 05:26 PM	#3
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Jan 2, 2009, 05:29 PM	#6
fendol macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2008	You probably have to be near the sign to read everything else that not the "BIG". Ands again the black cloth, wooo, mystery... __________________ [...] the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do. - Steve Jobs

Jan 2, 2009, 05:32 PM	#8
MatthewCobb macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manchester, UK	How do they do it? I mean, I don't care about the iPhone, nano or not, and unless they announce a tablet (which they won't), I'm not up for any kit, but I still get excited at the sight of those black curtains! __________________ Mac since 1987: Mac Plus, SE30, PB145, Performa 630, Pink iMac, PBG4, Anglepoise iMac. Now: MB 2Ghz 2GB, C2D 2GB iMac (x2), iPod Touch (oh yes!).

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SFStateStudent macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco California, USA	Yup, I'm into Black Curtains now... __________________ MBP 2.5GHz 250GB Mac Pro 3G S⃣ iPhone 32GB Black

Jan 2, 2009, 05:25 PM	#2
Tallest Skil Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza	HECK, YES. BANNER TIME! I was wondering when these would show up! Now we have to wait for the indoor banners that are not cryptic in the least that this forum completely and utterly convolutes to mean "The xMac, iPhone nano, and MacBook Nano are imminent!" OH, FRICKING NO. Small TALK... BIG... IT'S AN iPHONE NANO. I've lost all faith in Apple's business sense.

Jan 2, 2009, 05:31 PM	#7
applefan69 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	that does sound pretty iPhone nano-ish hinting-ish. But too early to jump to conclusions. Idk why some people are so against iPhone nano... im pretty confident the iPhone nano will be a non-smartphone, meaning its basically a less fancy iPhone, except it wont cost you around $100 a month. To me that sounds awesome i'll likely buy one and replace my Krazr right away.

Jan 2, 2009, 05:34 PM	#9
emulator macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2005	is that small talk banner even related to apple or rather idg?

Jan 2, 2009, 05:34 PM	#10
zombitronic macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007	And I was about to start a thread asking about the banners. Yeah, maybe it's an iPhone Nano, but I won't get really excited until we see an official Apple teaser banner.

Jan 2, 2009, 05:37 PM	#12
themoonisdown09 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia, USA	The sign can't be talking about Phil Schiller. __________________ Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

Jan 2, 2009, 05:39 PM	#15
ltldrummerboy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenai Peninsula	I forgot how exciting these events are. I'll probably be disappointed on the the day of, but the anticipation is the best part. __________________ New to AT&T (30 days or less)? Want a $25 credit towards your next bill? PM me and we can both save!

Jan 2, 2009, 05:40 PM	#16
Cassie macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maybe a better place, soon...	Is anyone else getting sick of the "nano" add-on? Seriously, Mac nano, iPhone nano... it just sounds terrible. Call me picky, but I really think "iPhone mini" sounds better. __________________ MR's PPC Fangirl eMac 1.42 GHz - 10.5 iBook G3 300 MHz - OS 9 StickLife \| Flowers

Jan 2, 2009, 05:42 PM	#17
rob25255 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2006	iphone nano accessories for sale Just noticed here in the uk that mobile fun's website are advertising iphone nano accessories? Here's the link http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Apple.htm Rob

Jan 2, 2009, 05:43 PM	#19
rickeym macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2005	Slow news day?

Jan 2, 2009, 05:45 PM	#22
MacsBestFriend macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Upstate NY	This is truly gonna be big, lol... i think I see the ninjas in the background wheeling stuff in __________________ http://www.twitter.com/RandomlyJosh If you can read this you have a very high-res computer screen.

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Mykbibby macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA	MacWorld is Tuesday, and no big rumors have been reported. This will be fun! __________________ Mac Soda: Quenching Your Thirst for Everything Apple

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