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Apple Names its New Campus Auditorium 'Steve Jobs Theater'
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No, Apple stated in their press release that the auditorium is opening later this year, way more than a month.
There was no chance of them using it for a purported March media event.
They will start moving employees in April and it will be a process that takes over six months according to Apple. Building construction and landscaping will continue during this time. It's not like the campus will be filled instantaneously.
I almost shed a tear, reading the article and reflecting on Jobs' legendary role in the tech world. It means a lot to me and to many of us on here.
I appreciate your informative reply. But respectfully, that's not what I meant. I was stating it would have been a privilege to spectate the Keynote during the March Keynote in the new campus. But the overall transition is in April, which I understood. It was merely an appreciative thought to see both at the same time.
It is unrealistic to expect Apple to have all facilities ready at the same time and I'm not surprised that they are prioritizing their efforts on the employee work spaces.
Since the landscaping isn't complete, showing the new auditorium to media would be startlingly austere, with a bunch of piles of dirt. Even when the landscaping is complete, it will still be a little sparse, it will need a good 3-5 years of growth before it starts to fill in and not look so bare.
Apple will probably have several internal events at the new auditorium to ensure that the venue is functioning properly before opening to the outsiders, especially VIPs like the media. There simply isn't enough time to do so since no one has really moved in.
All in good time, it will happen. No need to rush it at this point.
Since the landscaping isn't complete, showing the new auditorium to media would be startlingly austere, with a bunch of piles of dirt. Even when the landscaping is complete, it will still be a little sparse, it will need a good 3-5 years of growth before it starts to fill in and not look so bare.
Apple will probably have several internal events at the new auditorium to ensure that the venue is functioning properly before opening to the outsiders, especially VIPs like the media. There simply isn't enough time to do so since no one has really moved in.
All in good time, it will happen. No need to rush it at this point.
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Yes, of course. His vision changed the world, and all of our lives tremendously. It was always remarkable to see him reveal new products on stage, so it's moving to see him honored this way-- with a theatre named after him where products we can't yet imagine, made with his legacy 'DNA', will be unveiled.
Oh really? Yeah can't tell much from this pic. I couldn't find another macrumors article on the auditorium. I'll just take your word for it.
A very quick inquiry using this site's search engine led me to this article which describes the installation of the auditorium lobby's roof. It clearly states that the auditorium itself is underground and notes the square footage, something that was mentioned in the early site plans.
I wonder what this campus will be used for post-Apple? Poor Steve, he worked so hard to build something great. But, apparently he couldn't teach his top bozos to stick to what made it great. They see to think they are smarter than Steve, and that what has failed for every other tech company, will somehow make Apple even better. Kind of despicable.
Yup, Apple is just doomed. Making record money, having crazy amount of cash, stock at its highest, etc. Apple has been doomed for years and years.
I haven't done the math, but based on just their pile of cash reserves, Apple could stop bringing in revenue tomorrow and still continue to operate without making any changes for years. I think it's safe to say that Apple will continue to occupy this campus for the duration of the foreseeable future.
I believe that the first event at the new Steve Jobs Theater will be the unveiling of the 2017 model iPhones.
And Apple is bigger than just Steve Jobs himself, which is what he wanted, because he had succession planning in place for years ahead of his death.
Likewise, campus = Apple Park... building = Steve Jobs Theater...
Makes perfect sense.
True, and what made Apple great is also bigger than Steve.... a concept which the current Apple seems to have at least partly forgotten in light of their $-glazed-eyes. UX --> profits.