Apple announces final MacWorld, Steve Jobs won't deliver keynote

jasonlbaptiste wrote: post #2

just a random thought. Maybe they're switching to CES? their focus for the past 2 years has been "being a consumer electronics company".

No, read the press release. It actually makes sense. They get a pretty large audience with their own activities and don't need the events anymore. Arrogant, yes. Smart, maybe...

Re: Apple announces final MacWorld, Steve Jobs won't deliver keynote

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Post by jmtame » Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:34 PM UTC

"Apple is reaching more people in more ways than ever before, so like many companies, trade shows have become a very minor part of how Apple reaches its customers."

Translation: we no longer need our core group of supporters, we have accumulated a snowball large enough to roll itself.

I did enjoy the Macworlds. Won't be the same without them. How will products be unveiled from here on out? Just regular press releases and TV commercials?

Think Different.

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Post by dilanj » Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:35 PM UTC

Will miss Stevenotes :'(

Re: Apple announces final MacWorld, Steve Jobs won't deliver keynote

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Post by tlrobinson » Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:39 PM UTC

socmoth wrote: post #3

aapl stock is down a lot because of it.

AAPL drops a few points every time Jobs sneezes.

Re: Apple announces final MacWorld, Steve Jobs won't deliver keynote

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Post by anthonyrubin » Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:41 PM UTC

jmtame wrote: post #5

"Apple is reaching more people in more ways than ever before, so like many companies, trade shows have become a very minor part of how Apple reaches its customers." Translation: we no longer need our core group of supporters, we have accumulated a snowball large enough to roll itself. I did enjoy the Macworlds. Won't be the same without them. How will products be unveiled from here on out? Just regular press releases…

I think live in-store events would work well. I'm not sure about other Apple stores, but the two I've been to both have large projection screens and seating.

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Post by zain » Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:55 PM UTC

http://www.applecanceledchristmas.com/

Re: Apple announces final MacWorld, Steve Jobs won't deliver keynote

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Post by wmf » Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:59 PM UTC

jmtame wrote: post #5

"Apple is reaching more people in more ways than ever before, so like many companies, trade shows have become a very minor part of how Apple reaches its customers." Translation: we no longer need our core group of supporters, we have accumulated a snowball large enough to roll itself. I did enjoy the Macworlds. Won't be the same without them. How will products be unveiled from here on out? Just regular press releases…

Apple has had several live press events in Cupertino.