reach that we ’d never try this before at Macworld Expo , none of us were trusted how it would go — the general spirit was that it could either be really fun and interesting , or it could really be , well , neither of those things . So when the charge hour arrived , we reach the mic not know at all what to expect — what would the first query be , something about rumored Macs or iPhones on other electronic connection or the future of Macworld Expo ? Not at all , although all of those theme did make out up during the 75 - minute of arc session .
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No , the first question relate toMacworldand the challenge of managing the integration of and/or passage between photographic print and WWW publishing . This question led to a ripe conversation about the differences between written material for each medium , the future of print ( does it have one ? ) , if mark goes by , isMacworldprepared for that contingency , and other topics along those line . We all seemed to concord that Macworld is well disposed for the future , disregardless of whether magazine proceed to survive or not . We ’re already publishing first on the WWW , and then using that content each month to sort of package a “ secure of the vane ” version for print . We all hope magazine are around for a while — there are still time when many people prefer the print word .
On a related subject , were enquire about the electronic version of Macworld , which use the ( universally disliked ? ) Zinio Reader . Jason handled this one , and explained that he , too , has issue with the Zinio Reader , but that due to auditing requirement for our circulation figures , it was the only real executable choice at nowadays . We are , however , trying to find other room to get electronic versions of the cartridge holder out to our readers .
We also discussed the Apple TV — all four of us own one , and witness it a utile and reasonably well - thought - out machine . However , we agree that unless Apple makes some changes ( such as including a Blu - ray participant ) , it ’s a product that will remain in a comparatively small niche . We also doubt Apple will make such a change , as the Apple TV is clearly a gimmick designed to avail you buy more content from the iTunes Store .
From there , we meander through the antecedently - mentioned topics , let in rumored Apple netbooks . Our consensus is that we ’re more probable to see a “ supersized iPhone ” as oppose to a little MacBook — Apple has seemingly made it clear that it has a minimum screen and keyboard size in mind when considering a calculator gadget . So if such a auto comes out , and it ’s establish on the iPhone ’s o , we also think it will need to substantiate a Bluetooth keyboard for extended data input .
Finally , regarding the future of Macworld Expo , the ecumenical answer : “ We ’ll see . ” It really depends on whether or not IDG World Expo can convince the other marketer to render . Someone inquire if the attending was down this class compare to last , and while we do n’t have official figure , we think it might be down somewhat but it ’s far from slow . The biggest problem , according to at least a mates of the vendor we spoke with , is that economical conditions have thresh budgets , so there are n’t any incorporated buyers with big money to spend .
Overall , it was a very interesting session , and it seems the attendant observe it informative and useful as well . If you were there , thanks for give ear , and we trust we ’ll have the chance to do it again next year .
