Comments on: Macworld 2009 to Be Apple’s Last

By: Macworld Expo is Dead: Long Live the Macworld Expo

Macworld Expo is Dead: Long Live the Macworld Expo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:01:48 +0000

[...] was in intensive care in 2008 and Apple’s decision to not exhibit in the future killed it, right? Maybe not. Macworld may end up stronger than ever. It reminds me of [...]

By: Prediction: The Next Apple Events

Prediction: The Next Apple Events — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:02:40 +0000

[...] Apple effectively ended Macworld Conference & Expo in 2009, it always took place in January. The World Wide Developers [...]

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By: February 9-13: Macworld Doesn’t Roll Over and Die

February 9-13: Macworld Doesn’t Roll Over and Die — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:26:14 +0000

[...] may have cut official ties with Macworld Expo, but that doesn’t mean the show is closing for good, as some originally [...]

By: Variable iTunes Pricing to Take Effect On April 7

Variable iTunes Pricing to Take Effect On April 7 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:02:27 +0000

[...] back in January, at Macworld 2009 (the last Apple Macworld, remember?), Apple announced a change in the pricing structure for iTunes [...]

By: Fishhead

Fishhead — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:04:26 +0000

Apple you suck – MacWorld built you!

By: Macworld 2009 Keynote Stream Now Available | TheAppleBlog

Macworld 2009 Keynote Stream Now Available | TheAppleBlog — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:29 +0000

[...] was announced last month that today’s keynote would be Apple’s last at the Macworld Expo. It was also [...]

By: A look back CES’08 (and of bloggers misbehaving)

A look back CES’08 (and of bloggers misbehaving) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:12:18 +0000

[...] big thing tech heads look out for is CES (or, if you’re so inclined, at least for for the last time Apple will be around: MacWorld). Not to take out skeletons in Giz’s closet (link: The Meanest [...]

By: Macworld Town Hall Meeting | TheAppleBlog

Macworld Town Hall Meeting | TheAppleBlog — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:14:39 +0000

[...] few weeks back it was announced that Macworld 2009 would be Apple’s last. With the annual keynote given by Steve Jobs being [...]

By: GShaffer

GShaffer — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:11:31 +0000

I thought it was a dumb move when the developers stopped coming, at this point I don’t think it’s as big a deal.

By: design

design — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:56:53 +0000

am i the only know who thinks this a dick move?

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Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:05:15 +0000

[...] is sobbing about the end of Macworld – but really, trade shows are about as relevant as [...]

By: GShaffer

GShaffer — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:41:36 +0000

In the beginning MacWorld was a chance for me as a consultant/integrator to meet and talk with not only product managers but the actual developers of products and technology with the possibility of affecting their design and future. Many years ago it became a trade show, with hardly more than sales types, and that’s when I stopped going. I think it’s just a natural evolution of the business, certainly for us old-timers a disappointing change and ultimately a loss none-the-less. I’m more concerned however, about the no-show of Steve Jobs. Whatever the reason, I hope he’s in good health and continues his stewardship over Apple. Would hate to see them become another Microshaft… (ooops, did I say that out loud?)

Happy Holidays!

By: The End of Macworld

The End of Macworld — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:00:13 +0000

[...] Malik | Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | 3:00 PM PT | 0 comments Yesterday, the world was abuzz over the news that Apple was pulling out of Macworld. While many were taken aback, as the publication Macworld [...]

By: Macworld 2009 to Be Apple’s Last | TheAppleBlog » The Sleepy Geek

Macworld 2009 to Be Apple’s Last | TheAppleBlog » The Sleepy Geek — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:33:34 +0000

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By: DTNick

DTNick — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:11:13 +0000

I attended from 2005-2007, and covered MWSF for a blog I wrote for (well, before I wrote for this one for a couple months over the summer); if it wasn’t for that I’m not sure if I would have gone more than once. In general I can think of better things to do with my time than spend all day at a trade show. *shrug*

By: pdferguson

pdferguson — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:04:59 +0000

Well, I’m beating Apple to it. After having attended every MacWorld since it began, I have decided not to go this year. The past few years have gotten progressively more pathetic; I have begun referring to the event as “iPod Case World”. I used to spend a whole day (or more) going through the exhibits, seeing all the cool new products. Last year I spent an hour. Definitely not worth the $45 admission (or even the $25 advance rate).

By: reinharden

reinharden — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:47:06 +0000

I think the timing of MacWorld has become increasing bad from Apple’s perspective.

So much of Apple’s business is driven by consumers — especially with the iPod, but also with the Macintosh and now also the iPhone.

And having a trade show that expects new products two weeks *after* the biggest consumer spending frenzy in the world just seems like bad timing. Apple needs to pop new hardware out *before* Christmas.

reinharden

By: Sam McDonald

Sam McDonald — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:40:45 +0000

Gotta say this is pretty sad. As a developer I always thought that someday I would be at a macworld. Too bad. It is a very historic thing to drop. Many things important to apple’s history have been at MacWorld.

I guess this is just another example very similar to Apple giving their “history museum” to Stanford.

By: Darrell Etherington

Darrell Etherington — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:54:57 +0000

With so many others dropping out, I think it’s the final nail in the coffin for the show.