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Macworld Boston 2004 - 'Strong'
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uzombie said:
Ah, I can tell you're not from the Boston area. Clearly, it's pronounced "hawbah". Any 'r' following a vowel is pronounced like a 'w' or 'h', as in "I'm driving my cah up to Bah Hawbah Maine to eat some lobstah."
I live in the Boston area now, but I'm no native. It's not a bad town, but I won't harp on how great it is, since, even living 20 miles away, I rarely drive into it. NY is both much better and much worse than Boston, depending on what you tend to like in a city. I like it, many don't.
Regardless, however, I just think it's a shame Apple won't have a presence at Macworld, no matter where it's held (NY, Boston, Peoria). I don't think we need to spend too much time debating on which is the better city for a convention. I think what's sad is that Apple can't even put up a booth at a Macworld convention. I can't help but think it's better for Apple to have a presence than to not have one.
Regardless, however, I just think it's a shame Apple won't have a presence at Macworld, no matter where it's held (NY, Boston, Peoria). I don't think we need to spend too much time debating on which is the better city for a convention. I think what's sad is that Apple can't even put up a booth at a Macworld convention. I can't help but think it's better for Apple to have a presence than to not have one.
I also think that we shouldn't discuss which is the better city. That both have their good points. I happen to enjoy the smell of the harbor. I live about 8 miles inland and often get to enjoy the ocean breeze and smell.
I have heard from others that think that in the end Apple and Steve will be in Boston this July. It would just not be good business to ignore such a large customer base.
I have heard from others that think that in the end Apple and Steve will be in Boston this July. It would just not be good business to ignore such a large customer base.
Im just engaging in some friendly banterwdlove said:
But they both have "hawbahs"
I hope they come. I almost got to see Phil Schiller speak about "Innovation at Apple" at MIT in November, but my class schedule got in the way. Then I thought "What could he talk about that I probably don't already know?"
Counterfit said:Im just engaging in some friendly banter
I hope they come. I almost got to see Phil Schiller speak about "Innovation at Apple" at MIT in November, but my class schedule got in the way. Then I thought "What could he talk about that I probably don't already know?"
Counterfit did you receive an invitation to attend the Apple event at Harvard on Tuesday Apple 20th. If so do you plan to register and attend?
I registered last evening. Will have to wait for a return E.Mail to see if I'm accepted.
jsw said:
Apple in a booth? Over me dead body!
We all know what when Apple goes to town, they do it properly. Huge banners, big promo's, etc. I think it's all or nothing, they wont put a half-hearted apperance in cos it wont do much for their brand image.
Counterfit said:
TECH TALK CONTENT
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During the Tech Talk, Apple technology evangelists will explore the
powerful technologies designed to take the Macintosh platform
through the next decade.
Agenda topics will include:
- Mac OS X Panther Technology Update:
A walk-through of the modular system architecture of Mac OS X,
explaining the latest developments in each of the major
component layers in the OS. The focus of this presentation is on
porting existing code to Mac OS X.
- The Power Mac G5 in Depth:
A discussion of the new Power Mac G5, focusing on technical
specifications, the PowerPC G5 architecture, and optimization
techniques for achieving maximum performance.
- Xcode Tools Overview:
A walk-through of the Xcode IDE and Apple's suite of robust
performance tools that ship with every Power Mac G5.
------------------------------
DATE AND LOCATION
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Mac OS X and the Power Mac G5 Tech Talk
Cambridge, MA
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm-9:00pm Presentations
Harvard University Science Center
Lecture Hall A, 1 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA.
Well, I'd have to skip physics. And it's the week before exams. Guess I'll be a no-showwdlove said:
(quoteDo you know what it takes to get a light bulb changed in a union building in NYC? 2 Guys, a half hour of paid labor for BOTH guys, a ladder, and a lightbulb. No joke. If you try to change it yourself and a Union guy is walking past you get in trouble.
True story: My jazz band was asked to play for "the Today Show" in NYC. We were almost done setting up outside on the sidewalk (at some ungodly hour of the morning....) when the electric bass player was told that he couldn't plug his amplifier into the electrical outlet at his feet - he had to wait for an "electrical technician" to do it for him. The manager actually stood over the outlet to be sure we waited for the technician. What a joke.
MFK
Do you know what it takes to get a light bulb changed in a union building in NYC? 2 Guys, a half hour of paid labor for BOTH guys, a ladder, and a lightbulb. No joke. If you try to change it yourself and a Union guy is walking past you get in trouble.True story: My jazz band was asked to play for "the Today Show" in NYC. We were almost done setting up outside on the sidewalk (at some ungodly hour of the morning....) when the electric bass player was told that he couldn't plug his amplifier into the electrical outlet at his feet - he had to wait for an "electrical technician" to do it for him. The manager actually stood over the outlet to be sure we waited for the technician. What a joke.
MFK
I think Apple maybe just prefers to release its products at different expos and its big fuss over Boston was just an excuse to move toward WWDC and Seybold more. That way, it can appeal more to developers and IT people, the ones who will be essential for its invasion into the business market.
But who knows?!
But who knows?!
The Big Cheese not showing in Boston? No big deal, heck most of us expected that when we heard that MW was coming back.
After all, we still have the Linux Expo to look forward to -- and I'm sure there will be plenty of New Ideas then.
After all, we still have the Linux Expo to look forward to -- and I'm sure there will be plenty of New Ideas then.
Market not Strong?
I don't know that I have a viable opinion, but I would have to disagree that Boston does not have a strong market for Apple. It's a creative nest-egg, and hosts over 40 colleges and universities within a 15-20 mile radius. With Starbucks on every corner and Wireless at the Libraries you get to see what choice people make and my guess is Apple has a 60/40 share of Acedemia in Boston. (okay, maybe a little ambitios)
So, I guess what I'm wondering... Is Apple backing out because they've already gained victory in Boston, making it foolish to invest all the money to come?
All speculation. When it comes down to it, the MacWorld expo is national publicity no matter where it's held. I tend to sway toward thinking the move is an excuse. But we shouldn't fault our friends at Apple too much, they have had a busy year. NYSE.com (aapl), the story is in the numbers.
Which leads to another question, what will those numbers look like after a no show in Boston? Which leads to yet another question, does not showing up minimize the damage they would otherwise incure if they show up without any major advancements?
But again, should we worry? It is only a matter of time before the introduction of the PowerBook G5, a product that seems to have Apple up against the wall to come up with some revalutionary solutions. And those solutions will happen.
ITR 81 said:
I don't know that I have a viable opinion, but I would have to disagree that Boston does not have a strong market for Apple. It's a creative nest-egg, and hosts over 40 colleges and universities within a 15-20 mile radius. With Starbucks on every corner and Wireless at the Libraries you get to see what choice people make and my guess is Apple has a 60/40 share of Acedemia in Boston. (okay, maybe a little ambitios)
So, I guess what I'm wondering... Is Apple backing out because they've already gained victory in Boston, making it foolish to invest all the money to come?
All speculation. When it comes down to it, the MacWorld expo is national publicity no matter where it's held. I tend to sway toward thinking the move is an excuse. But we shouldn't fault our friends at Apple too much, they have had a busy year. NYSE.com (aapl), the story is in the numbers.
Which leads to another question, what will those numbers look like after a no show in Boston? Which leads to yet another question, does not showing up minimize the damage they would otherwise incure if they show up without any major advancements?
But again, should we worry? It is only a matter of time before the introduction of the PowerBook G5, a product that seems to have Apple up against the wall to come up with some revalutionary solutions. And those solutions will happen.