Macworld Boston 2004 - 'Strong'

[Bear]

Based on MacWorld NY 2003....

Well, based on Macworld NY 2003, if Boston is not nay better than that in 2004, I'm not sure a 2005 would make sense.

The 2003 NY show in a word sucked.

 

[a17inchFuture]

While I would fly clear across country from Arizona to attend the Boston Expo this year, I've never felt excited about going to NYC. Don't know why; don't dislike NYC, just not interested in going there. Maybe it's because we've already seen the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and graffit on the subway walls a million times on TV; so what's the big deal. Now, Boston...it has authentic Clam Chowda - how can NYC beat that?

Apple, Steve, stop being so Chicken Shi...of the Sea about the move to Boston. Face reality, this is a great opportunity to show off your Apple wares--hard & soft!

[damn but I loved saying that, cool huh?]​

Or, is Steve paid by the Keynote and he's tired of showing off in front of a huge crowd of people.
Yeah, and Narcissists don't wear turtle necks or drink water out of plastic bottles while performing on stage.

Come on Apple, Let's be BIG about This

You can Come Too,
the Door isn't Closed!

We know it's over Money

...and Pride.
Don't be such a Piggie

Grow Up! Live the iLife
in
BOSTON!
July 2004​

Wow dude, are you a cheerleader in your spare time?

 

[gopher]

Las Vegas

Well I don't see why they don't pick Washington DC? If Apple wants an inroad with the Federal Government and corporations, what better place to show than DC?

 

[Sonofhaig]

Actually, would Apple have anything to show even if they did go to Boston?
Besides Mini ipods? Boy do things seem kinda slow lately.

(Off Topic) Why hasn't the poll changed? When news is this slow, at least I like to do the poll....

 

[kerryb]

Chilly in July?

Maybe Steve & Co. are fearful to leave the mild climate of Northern California for the bitter cold of Beantown.

What is "strong" without one of Steve's keynotes?

Blegh...

New iPod Mini color is all I'm guessing. ..maybe glow in the dark or fuscia 🙄

Dude have you ever been to Boston in July? It is in the northern hemisphere and has summer about that time, hot and sticky.

 

[Frobozz]

No offense to NY, but the city is a stinky overpopulated trash pit.

Yeah, how could we possibly take offense to that?

Look, there are two types of people in this world-- those that like cities and their social micro-climates, or those who do not. New York is an amazing place with a social scene that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. I run into models, actors, billionaires, and high powered contacts daily. I may not be a big player in "the game" but people are in New York to be a part of the game. That's what Jobs wants. New York is the crown jewel, like it or not. The majority of this nation's power and wealth is weilded in a couple square miles. Again, I'm not validating or refuting anyone's reaction or person preference to this-- but it's the truth.

I'm not going to argue with you about Boston vs. New York. I'm a New York (Manhattan) native who grew up in Upstate New York hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and in a different community altogether. I know what you're thinking about New York because I used to think it, too. Believe me... no one from Central new York _loves_ the city. 🙂 And I like the Boston Red Sox-- they're my favorite ball team. And you know what? I can take a 15 minute train ride to Yankee Staidium and secretly revel in a Yankees loss to the Bo-Sox on a half hour notice.

It ain't for everyone... but it's where stuff happens. That's why Jobs wants to be there.

 

[Frobozz]

Dude have you ever been to Boston in July? It is in the northern hemisphere and has summer about that time, hot and sticky.

LOL. I'm always suprised at how little people from opposite coasts know about each other's climates.

To back you up... Boston and New York are equally hot and sticky in July. In fact, I dare say it's dangerous for people with a heart condition to take the subway from late June to early September. It gets to 115 degrees in the subway and that's NOT with the humidity. Summer can be either beatiful or nasty in "the city." Some have pointed this out in previous posts. The only reprise you get from the humidity is by being near the edge of the island where you can pick up some breeze. Javitz isn't so bad because of that.

 

[Macmaniac]

The last few NY shows I went to were pretty dull, the Cube came out one year, the 17in iMac, and MWCE had nothing new or cool. The NY expo has become a disappointment fest, nothing cool or new comes out. I wish Apple would update more often, this is why we lose our market share. I mean a 1ghz G4 iMac for $1500? Thats a slap in the face.

 

[rikers_mailbox]

Macworld Expo Boston is "shaping up to be a very strong show" according to its organizer -- IDG World Expo.

Ummm, well, duh. Of course they say it's 'stong'. Do you honestly think they'd say "this year's expo is going to suck"?? It's like asking a used car salesman the condition of a car. . . there's only one answer he gives.

-rik

 

[MacRAND]

Yeah, how could we possibly take offense to that?
Look, there are two types of people in this world-- those that like cities and their social micro-climates, or those who do not. ...It ain't for everyone... but it's where stuff happens. That's why Jobs wants to be there.

You have the dichotomy down right, except it's more specific:

Those who like New York City, and
Those who do not.​

You live there, you gotta love it. NYC is energetic, interesting and even important. It's also expensive, overwhelming and rude. I understand working and living there. But, given the choice, why visit? Hey, I've also been to Little Rock, Arkansas, Juarez, Mexico, and Olongapo, Philippines, and don't want to go back there either.
There are 10,000 other places on this planet many of us would rather visit in person than NYC. Last summer I had the chance, but opted to enjoy the beach at Ocean City, NJ. Probably missed the experience of a lifetime, but I doubt it.
(I do like to see NYC on TV and in the movies, it's got character. If you see a TV or video camera, smile and wave - and when I see you in a video or movie, know that I will be waving back).

Boston does happen to be one of those cities at the top of my TO SEE LIST, along with Hong Kong, China, and Sasebo, Japan.

Sorry, no offense intended. 🙄 Really!

 

[rotorblade]

no big deal

I'm going to MWB. I never spend more than 10 to 15 minutes in Apple's booth anyway, so I'll hardly miss them. I spend the majority of my time checking out the various offerings from vendors I might not otherwise see elsewhere. While I used to go to the keynote, the east coast keynotes have been dismal at best the past several years. Just as Apple claims they're saving money by not going to the expo, I'm saving money by not being tempted to attend the keynote. Works for Apple. Works for me.

IDG - - - - bring it on!

 

[FuzzyBallz]

What's the point of Macworld when there's no Apple giant stage in the center?

 

[MacRAND]

Over 23,000 reasons to attend Boston in July, per Apple

What's the point of Macworld when there's no Apple giant stage in the center?

Well, according to Apple, there are some 23,000 reasons...

...and I like a whole bunch of them. If I want to see Apple stuff, I can pick between 2 Apple Stores (Phoenix & Chandler) a couple of MacMedia stores, and 2 Fry's Electronics. But none of these stores will display the tons and tons of wares, soft & hard, that can be found at Macworld shows in Boston & San Francisco.

But, then I've see pictures of the H U G E San Francisco and Tokyo Apple Stores, but I've yet to see them in person.

 

[usarioclave]

Boston has class?

Boston at least has class.

After living in Boston a few years, it's more accurate to say "Boston has a veneer of class". People in Boston can be just a venal as ones anywhere else...they just cover it up better by affecting a genteel appearance.

 

[rdowns]

THANK GOD!!! 😀 Actually, at that time of year it would be: "The stifling humidity of Beantown"



ps: GO SOX! 😀

2 words, Alex Rodriguez!

 

[MacRAND]

All Americans got Class in the good ole US of A

After living in Boston a few years, it's more accurate to say "Boston has a veneer of class". People in Boston can be just a venal as ones anywhere else...they just cover it up better by affecting a genteel appearance.

Damn, I didn't know y'all was from the South.
I thought Boston was Yankee country, north of the Mason-Dixon line.
Sure sounds all American to me, sport.

But there's a couple of things that Boston has that are never quite equaled anywhere else. Boston baked beans (including the candy covered peanuts [from Georgia, I'm sure] by the same name), them Celtics and the Byrd man, the Sox of course, and the incomparable Boston Pops. Best put-on for class I ever saw, and that's a fact. But if you put on enough class, some of it just might stick...like it does in Atlanta and Austin, Tulsa and San Diego, Seattle and Lincoln, shucks - all over this here fine country. Even them Cajun devils down in N'Orleans got class, especially them Ladies. No better Jazz no where, not ever. Ya' here?
Shucks, I do believe that New Yorkers even got class if ya gives 'em half a chance. Matter of fact, we all saw a lot of class amongst 'em back on 9/11, never forget that. 🙁 No, sir. Never. 🙂

Ye'sir, Boston is a good place for an Apple meetin' come July.
See y'all there! And, bring a smile. 😉 A bigger smile 😀 That's it.

 

[Counterfit]

2 words, Alex Rodriguez!

Oh c'mon, they stuck him at third base just to avoid hurting Jeter's feelings. I mean really, A-Rod is the better shortstop, (Nomah is too, but that's another story 😀) so wouldn't it make sense to have him at SS and Jeter at third? Besides, money doesn't buy World Series rings, good pitching does, and it seems like the Yanks have lost quite a bit of their pitching this off season.


And I too could go to a Sox game on short notice, about 90 minutes (At home I'm about an hour out by train or car) or 20 minutes (walking time from my dorm to Fenway.) the only problem is finding a ticket I could afford.

MacRAND: It's Bird 😉 And yes, Nawlans has some mighty fine jazz, being the home of Louis and all... 🙂

 

[rdowns]

Oh c'mon, they stuck him at third base just to avoid hurting Jeter's feelings. I mean really, A-Rod is the better shortstop, (Nomah is too, but that's another story 😀) so wouldn't it make sense to have him at SS and Jeter at third? Besides, money doesn't buy World Series rings, good pitching does, and it seems like the Yanks have lost quite a bit of their pitching this off season.


And I too could go to a Sox game on short notice, about 90 minutes (At home I'm about an hour out by train or car) or 20 minutes (walking time from my dorm to Fenway.) the only problem is finding a ticket I could afford.

MacRAND: It's Bird 😉 And yes, Nawlans has some mighty fine jazz, being the home of Louis and all... 🙂

Ah, who cares? Just like razzing Sox fans. Besides, I'm a Met fan which, to try and make this on topic, is like being a Mac fan, always waiting. As a Sox fan, you know what that's like.

Oh yeah, Bill Buckner. 😀

 

[Savage Henry]

Looking to Macworld 2005

Looking through my local newspaper, the venue for Macworld 2005 has already been reserved. Among the many benefits cited by the Macworld organisers for choosing Bramley Village Hall were:

• reasonable number of parking spaces
• modern kitchen and cloakroom facilities
• no issues with festival unions
• the main hall can seat up to 130 people!

Who needs New York when a small village outside Guildford in the UK can provide them with all this! 😉

 

[bar italia]

Damn, I didn't know y'all was from the South.
I thought Boston was Yankee country, north of the Mason-Dixon line.
Sure sounds all American to me, sport.

But there's a couple of things that Boston has that are never quite equaled anywhere else. Boston baked beans (including the candy covered peanuts [from Georgia, I'm sure] by the same name), them Celtics and the Byrd man, the Sox of course, and the incomparable Boston Pops. Best put-on for class I ever saw, and that's a fact. But if you put on enough class, some of it just might stick...like it does in Atlanta and Austin, Tulsa and San Diego, Seattle and Lincoln, shucks - all over this here fine country. Even them Cajun devils down in N'Orleans got class, especially them Ladies. No better Jazz no where, not ever. Ya' here?
Shucks, I do believe that New Yorkers even got class if ya gives 'em half a chance. Matter of fact, we all saw a lot of class amongst 'em back on 9/11, never forget that. 🙁 No, sir. Never. 🙂

Ye'sir, Boston is a good place for an Apple meetin' come July.
See y'all there! And, bring a smile. 😉 A bigger smile 😀 That's it.

Please stop. Your post are starting to creep me out.

 

[uzombie]

Strong SMELL from the "hawbor"...

What's the point of Macworld when there's no Apple giant stage in the center?

Yeah, I agree. What's the Big Apple without Apple.

I'd say they forgot the word smell after strong. Boston is NOT the city that never sleeps. NYC has central transportation, where the "tunnel" project and traffic congestion to get into Boston (for us drivers) if farther than I'd like.

Face it, Apple should just merge in to the PC Expo and keep it coastal. But after you look at the costs of Seybold, PC Expo, Internetworld, ComDex, NAB, MWSF, DRUPA, Photoshopworld, FOSE, BioIT, MySQL Expo, WWDC...and international shows...why bother. And will Boston's new convention center not have union fees? Now, if Apple bought up the Javits...

I'd rather fly out to MWSF than go up to Boston. (Ya snobs!)

😀

 

[Counterfit]

Yeah, I agree. What's the Big Apple without Apple.

I'd say they forgot the word smell after strong. Boston is NOT the city that never sleeps. NYC has central transportation, where the "tunnel" project and traffic congestion to get into Boston (for us drivers) if farther than I'd like.

www.mbta.com

 

[chriscorcoran]

Ok I am going to come out right and say it, I am pissed Apple isnt coming to Boston. Altough I am bias, I am from Massachuttess. I really wanted Apple to come Boston. I was in New York for the 1998 MacWorld (the one were the orginal iMac was introduced). But I was unable to attend and I really really wanted to go!

I was hoping Apple would reconsider and come back to its birthplace. I understand that Apple is fond of having MacWorld in New York but Boston is its true home and there is something to be said for coming home every once and a while...

PLEASE STEVE COME TO BOSTON FOR THE SUMMER!!!

 

[chriscorcoran]

Lets not forget the Big Dig is finished. Boston is stream lined. We have one the leading public transportation systems in the country.

 

[gopher]

Ok I am going to come out right and say it, I am pissed Apple isnt coming to Boston. Altough I am bias, I am from Massachuttess. I really wanted Apple to come Boston. I was in New York for the 1998 MacWorld (the one were the orginal iMac was introduced). But I was unable to attend and I really really wanted to go!

I was hoping Apple would reconsider and come back to its birthplace. I understand that Apple is fond of having MacWorld in New York but Boston is its true home and there is something to be said for coming home every once and a while...

PLEASE STEVE COME TO BOSTON FOR THE SUMMER!!!

Birthplace? Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Wozniak in Palo Alto:

http://www.landsnail.com/apple/local/evolution/timeline.html

As for your outburst requesting Apple come to Boston this summer, you are directing it to the wrong board. Apple does have a direct feedback for marketing and product comments site here:

http://www.apple.com/contact/feedback.html