Apple not Attending MWBoston 2004?

Apple announced today that it will NOT be attending the Expo in Boston in 2004. WTH? What is MW without the Stevenote? This is real bad news to me, because I was planning on going to that one as my first one. Dang. I guess I'll have to plan to go to MWSF instead.

Gus

How is that possible? I thought that Apple was the main backer. Plus, how can you have a MacWorld without the Mac producers? I don't think the Boston show will be an actual MacWorld. They'll probably keep it in NYC and how some smaller developer type show in Boston. From what I've read in several Boston publications, the deal they reached promised "a show of some type related to Macintosh products." Doesn't sound like a MacWorld to me.

If the rumor is true, then it looks as if Apple is debating the benefits of moving to a "lesser" city. (no offence to Bostonians, but New York has a bit more clout).

It might also have to do with all the pro-New York stuff going on since Sept. 11th also. Think about it, Mac is already the underdog, and they might not want to be percieved as pulling out of a "troubled" location -- as far as publicity goes. Plus after the huge XP festival, they need to probably stick around and fight the good fight in the big apple.

Or maybe IDG conferences just pissed someone off in the conference group at Apple and they are being stubborn.

-efg

There are no apples in Boston.

Remember, it was only last year that Apple attended MacWorld UK, after not bothering for something like 3 or 4 years!

I think they'll do their own show in NYC - and it will rule!:D

holy crap this is weird! i live in boston but prefer NYC for Macworlds. SO MUCH more to do at night, etc. Boston is a pain in the ass to get around, where NYC is super simple. Boston is just as expensive for atendees as NYC.

Apple not being @ a Macworld? Seems impossible. Boston must be something smaller than Macworld... a lot to think Apple wouldn't attend.

Strange days my friends... :confused:

Apple can no longer afford to participate in two conventions per year. Their declining market share and lack of new compelling products for the next year or so (No G5) means they don't have much to showcase at events. How many Jaguar demos can Steve do without boring himself and the rest of the world? In the past few years, MacWorld NY has also generated a fair amount of negative buzz. The events have been bombs because their has been no new hardware announcements. Steve's ego must still be reeling from the response he got from the. Mac presentation this year. Last years event was just as bad because Apple did not live up to the rumor mill hype and everyone was way disappointed.

The apple stores are doing well and means they have less need for special PR events.

Apple does not care about leaving NY or going to Boston it is just an excuse to get out of the event.:confused:

I guess if Apple's trying to get away from introducing new products at Macworlds, this is one (extreme) way to do it...

Originally posted by PROZAKY
There are no apples in Boston.

Just a lot of Gas! (baked beans)

See. All the bitching and moaning about new products not showing up at MacWorlds has made Steven mad and he's taken his toys away.