Women in Technology

Article:		Macworld Boston 2004: Brains Over Beauty
Subject:		MacWorld Boston
Date:		2004-07-14 19:37:55
From:		joeboo
Nice to read an article that tells it like it is instead of the constant show bashing seen elsewhere. I attended MWBOS yesterday and today. While it would be a disappointment for anyone accustomed to running up and down the isles stuffing their bag with feebies, I had a great time. I actually spent more time talking to exhibitors this year than any I recall in years past. I think the only people who missed out not attending MWBOS were the exhibitors who decided not to show up because Apple wasn't there. As someone else said in another forum, "The ones who lost out were the vendors who decided not to attend. Users buy their products, not Apple!" I couldn't agree more. I already know what Apple has to offer. I go to MWExpos to see what exhibitors have to offer me as a Mac user. Sad that vendors didn't see it that way. No matter. I had a great time and IDG can count on me attending next years Boston event as well. Thanks again for your well reasoned and responsible reporting!

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• RE: MacWorld Boston
  2004-07-14 20:44:21  Derrick Story | [View]
  
  
  After a second full day at the show, I'm more impressed than ever with this Boston crowd. As a speaker, I had fantastic attendance in all three sessions I led today. The Digi Photo Hacks class was standing room only in a big room. Participants were enthusiastic and very engaged. I even had over 40 people show up for my digital photography BoF that didn't start until 6 pm. I am very impressed with these folks energy.
  
  At our O'Reilly booth, I sold out of Digi Photo Hacks and Digi Photo Pocket Guide the first day. Attendees are willing to spend money on things they find interesting. IMHO, vendors who backed out left lots of money on the table.