Yes, and IDG likely (again) slighted Steve on concessions which were once granted to him, such as discounted leases for booths, etc.
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Yes, and IDG likely (again) slighted Steve on concessions which were once granted to him, such as discounted leases for booths, etc.
Macworld conference caters for professionals such as mac administrators, multimedia authors etc. WWDC caters for developers - both professionals. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that you associate Macworld with fanboism.
That said, this is my first (and last) Macworld
i have mixed feelings on this. on one hand, it may help bring the intrigue back to the updates, as opposed to us knowing everything before the product even comes out. on the other hand, it seems like the event was something to look forward to, (this is my first one that i will know of, so i am excited to see what comes from it). time will tell how this all plays outl
I absolutely agree. I think Apple took a long, hard look at the debacle that was the MobileMe rollout. I'm betting that without a big event like MacWorld they can ensure that products are really ready for release before they setup dates and expectations. I hate to put it this way, but its a risk mitigation strategy.
The pressures, the rehearsals, the deadlines, the hype - now that the pressure is off for January after '09, things can evolve in a timely fashion. Looking forward to Nehalem, Snow Leopard, and new Touchscreen innovations.
Cheaper than free? They're going to have to pay me to attend, if Apple isn't going to be there.
Is it just me or does Macworld expo without Apple (or any Mac product) sounds... weird?
I mean, what about a MS expo without Microsoft?
Better re brand it: 3rd Party Macworld expo (3PMW for short
)Just in:
"MUNI #15, #30, and #45 Bus Lines are offering free bus rides to the convention, including a free sandwich and a $10 spending coupon."
Okay but how would you like to be an ego maniac (Steve Jobs) and have the honors of going up on stage and saying "here is what you don't already know about" in front of... nobody?
These type of websites brings some hype to the brand and future products!
Apple's Decision
Ok think about it.....If you do the math 3.5mil x 350 days (roughly) = 1.225 Billion visitors in an Apple Stores every year. Not to mention Best Buy, Wal Mart, and Auth. Resellers. Also think about "Green" initiatives. Steve can host from Cupertino and stream it all over the web for a fraction of the cost. I am going to MacWorld and this year I was going to finally be "in the room" during a Steve Keynote speech, but even if he is not going to be there doesn't take away anything from the convention and on the whole it actually shows their commitment to streamlining the company focus and spending dollars where they are needed, like R&D (See "Bean Counter"). I am in favor of this move because the technology is there and it is time for companies to start think of new and innovative ways to reach the public. Go Steve, Go Apple, Go Team!!!!!!!
ITVNW
P.S. At least they are not like the "Big Three" and asking for our money to bail them out, flying in charted jets to do it. Wow what a commitment to saving money when you can't even fly coach.
Ok think about it.....If you do the math 3.5mil x 350 days (roughly) = 1.225 Billion visitors in an Apple Stores every year. Not to mention Best Buy, Wal Mart, and Auth. Resellers. Also think about "Green" initiatives. Steve can host from Cupertino and stream it all over the web for a fraction of the cost. I am going to MacWorld and this year I was going to finally be "in the room" during a Steve Keynote speech, but even if he is not going to be there doesn't take away anything from the convention and on the whole it actually shows their commitment to streamlining the company focus and spending dollars where they are needed, like R&D (See "Bean Counter"). I am in favor of this move because the technology is there and it is time for companies to start think of new and innovative ways to reach the public. Go Steve, Go Apple, Go Team!!!!!!!
ITVNW
P.S. At least they are not like the "Big Three" and asking for our money to bail them out, flying in charted jets to do it. Wow what a commitment to saving money when you can't even fly coach.
Damn. Let me think about that for a minute.
Will they throw in an airline ticket and hotel room?
Hotel Nikko and Palomar offer a 15% discount to MW '09 registrees. American Express has not announced any incentive fares as of yet.
I always wonder what Apple would do for the Expo, special events and presentations when Jobs was gone. Now I see Jobs has taken care of that contingency as well. Simply not going to do them anymore.
Perhaps the future will be the Apple Store simply going down and then returning with the new products in a "featured" or "new" box or something. Imagine the reaction when the website suddenly puts up a "be back soon" or something of that ilk.
Perhaps the future will be the Apple Store simply going down and then returning with the new products in a "featured" or "new" box or something. Imagine the reaction when the website suddenly puts up a "be back soon" or something of that ilk.
i really am sad and disappointed that apple is not going to go to macworld anymore. i looked forward to it every year, and now it won't be the same
I think Apple should hold events four times a year to announce new products:
1) April for new iMacs and Mac Pro desktops
2) June (during WWDC) for iPhone
3) September for iPods and iPod Touch
4) October for MacBook laptops
1) April for new iMacs and Mac Pro desktops
2) June (during WWDC) for iPhone
3) September for iPods and iPod Touch
4) October for MacBook laptops
It seems to have already moved into this direction, with June (WWDC) also dealing with OS X.
Like what, exactly?
I didn't see Apple waiting for MWSF to announce MobileMe, the new iPod line, or the new Macbooks this year. And correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't recent MWSF's featured "previews" of products not ready for release? In other words, it seemed to be more of a "state of the Apple" report than necessarily the occasion for new product introduction (obvious examples like the iPhone notwithstanding).
I haven't been to MWSF since the early '90s. But I would certainly follow it now via live blog and get a buzz from it. True, that doesn't contribute to the conference's bottom line, but it does tend to create a stronger bond between company and consumer.
I agree, but I still think it's unfortunate.
For those who go, sure. For the vast majority of Apple customers who never go, it's of abstract interest only.
I've attended most of the expos for the last ten years. I could easily write a thousand words about why I will miss it. But I do understand that it was becoming something of an anachronism, of more value to Apple when they were hungry for media attention than today, when all of their moves are reliably covered by the media, and their interaction with customers happens in the Apple Stores.
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The key to a continued life for Macworld may be to have the show change cities from now on. A new city each year. Northeast, southeast, midwest, south, or back on the west coast, it could draw in people who wouldn't previously have attended because it wasn't anywhere near their part of the country.