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rickey939 · Sep 25, 2006, 11:59 PM

http://www.macworldexpo.com

Who is going? I am thinking about it; however, the cost of the package I would want to attend is $995 and then I have 5 days of hotel + airfare + food. My job probably won't spring for that.

olePigeon · Sep 26, 2006, 12:16 AM

I'm going. Free ticket and ride on Bart. I'm good.

Oversoul · Sep 26, 2006, 12:30 AM

My girlfriend and I will be going. We live about 4 blocks from the Moscone Center.

rickey939 · Sep 26, 2006, 01:18 AM

How far is San Jose from SF approximately? 45 minutes?

What about Cupertino?

E's Lil Theorem · Sep 26, 2006, 02:33 AM

I may be going, but haven't decided yet.

Originally Posted by rickey939

How far is San Jose from SF approximately? 45 minutes?

What about Cupertino?

Depending on traffic and exactly where in SanJo you are going, it's anywhere from 40 mins to 1hr+ away from SF; Cupertino is only slightly closer, so assume the same.

rickey939 · Sep 26, 2006, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by E's Lil Theorem

I may be going, but haven't decided yet.

Depending on traffic and exactly where in SanJo you are going, it's anywhere from 40 mins to 1hr+ away from SF; Cupertino is only slightly closer, so assume the same.

Thank you.

Andy8 · Sep 26, 2006, 06:34 AM

11 hours flying each way is a bit far for me to watch Steve live, so I shall wait for the delayed webcast thanks very much.

mac128k-1984 · Sep 26, 2006, 07:07 AM

I'd like to but money and time is short. Beside I live on the other coast and its a little bit of a long flight as Andy8 put it just to see his stevieness talk

rickey939 · Sep 26, 2006, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by mac128k-1984

I'd like to but money and time is short. Beside I live on the other coast and its a little bit of a long flight as Andy8 put it just to see his stevieness talk

No interest in going for all the other activities, conferences, classes, speeches, and other training sessions throughout the week during the event?

DeathToWindows · Sep 26, 2006, 07:58 AM

I did last year (to prove my insanity; flew out from Boston to Oakland and spent all of 34 hours in SF).

I could see doing it again, this time making a point of finding people... but it would really depend on the money. It cost me ~$400 total last year ($219 airfare, $110 for a room + incidentials). So, right now it's completely up in the air.

Probably, though, I'd rather spend money to do something else...

Andy8 · Sep 26, 2006, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by DeathToWindows

I did last year (to prove my insanity; flew out from Boston to Oakland and spent all of 34 hours in SF).

I could see doing it again, this time making a point of finding people... but it would really depend on the money. It cost me ~$400 total last year ($219 airfare, $110 for a room + incidentials). So, right now it's completely up in the air.

Probably, though, I'd rather spend money to do something else...

Doesn't it cost to get into see the keynote?

Oversoul · Sep 26, 2006, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Andy8

Doesn't it cost to get into see the keynote?

Yes.

 · Sep 26, 2006, 05:28 PM

I'm going. But then again, I've gone every year since I've been at that company on 1 Infinite Loop.

turtle777 · Sep 26, 2006, 06:00 PM

Not going. If I lived in the Bay Area, I probably would. But I'm not fanboi enough to pay for airfare and tickets.

-t

olePigeon · Sep 26, 2006, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

How far is San Jose from SF approximately? 45 minutes?

What about Cupertino?

I drive all the way to Livermore to visit my folks, then use the Park & Ride at Bart. After we get back from Macworld (usually go with a bunch of friends) we have a BBQ at my dad's place and do nerdy things like play Risk 2210 or LAN game.

It takes about 45 minutes from there. So I would imagine San Jose would be closer to an hour or more.

mac-at-kearsarge · Sep 26, 2006, 11:42 PM

This year I AM going, I have already puchased my pass. and I've already been approved for the time off from work (As it relates to my work, I'm actually getting semi paid to go.).

Now I know what hotel and airline I want to fly, each are looking to cost me about $500 each (I'm planning on staying from the 6th to the 14th and make a vacation out of it too). I have to wait till my next paycheck to book them though.

Death to Windows: What carrier/hotel did you stay at that is got you such a good price? I'm going to be flying out of either Manchester, NH or Boston (Considering Logans track record in Jan, I prefer ManchVegas in case of bad weather).

I'm guessing we might see the announcment of the dual quad systems and see if Steve really does have tricks up his sleeve with Leopard, or if he was just trying to keep Redmond on their toes reguarding what he said at the '06 WWDC.

vmarks · Sep 26, 2006, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by 

I'm going. But then again, I've gone every year since I've been at that company on 1 Infinite Loop.

You do know that it's a violation of Apple company policy to post on a forum, don't you?

SSharon · Sep 27, 2006, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by vmarks

You do know that it's a violation of Apple company policy to post on a forum, don't you?

Where did you get that information?
I was told by an apple recruiter (very nice btw) that although you obviously can't say anything that would violate your NDA, you are still allowed to post on message boards.
Official policy might be different, but that is what I heard very recently.

vmarks · Sep 27, 2006, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by SSharon

Where did you get that information?
I was told by an apple recruiter (very nice btw) that although you obviously can't say anything that would violate your NDA, you are still allowed to post on message boards.
Official policy might be different, but that is what I heard very recently.

I was at one time employed by Apple. Orientation lit made it very clear. Of course, we were also not to divulge anything in the orientation lit. This was after the introduction of OS X, but pre-Tiger.

SSharon · Sep 27, 2006, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by vmarks

I was at one time employed by Apple. Orientation lit made it very clear. Of course, we were also not to divulge anything in the orientation lit. This was after the introduction of OS X, but pre-Tiger.

The first rule of fight club is....got it.

rickey939 · Sep 27, 2006, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by vmarks

I was at one time employed by Apple. Orientation lit made it very clear. Of course, we were also not to divulge anything in the orientation lit. This was after the introduction of OS X, but pre-Tiger.

I have a close friend who is an Apple Genius and he was definitely told never to post on any message board. One of his colleagues did (under his own name = idiot) and got the hammer.

I guess I could never work for Apple...

mitchell_pgh · Sep 27, 2006, 09:32 AM

I'll be in Russia... I probably will get the news around Jan. 15th of any new gadgets.

Chuckit · Sep 27, 2006, 10:52 AM

As though Apple has any damn way of knowing you post on a forum.

rickey939 · Sep 27, 2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

As though Apple has any damn way of knowing you post on a forum.

Unless you are an idiot and use your real name as mentioned above.

mac128k-1984 · Sep 27, 2006, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by rickey939

No interest in going for all the other activities, conferences, classes, speeches, and other training sessions throughout the week during the event?

Sure but that still doesn't justify the cost. I don't want to leave the twins home with my wife trying to go at it alone and I don't want to endure such a long flight with such young babies. Add on top of that the cost of flying to the other side of the country, hotel's tickets, meals etc and its a pricey endeavor. I'm not saying its not worth it but time and money is short right now and I have other priorities.

Chuckit · Sep 27, 2006, 11:12 AM

Erm… is his real name?

rickey939 · Sep 27, 2006, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Erm… is his real name?

Huh? I was talking about my above post where an Apple employee was let go for posting on a message board with their real name and mentioning inside information.

Trygve · Sep 27, 2006, 11:30 AM

I am going... in fact I am exhibiting! WooHoo! I haven't been to one since the 90s but this year I purchased a booth as we're doing a new product rollout. I'll be in the Xeric Design booth 8 hours a day. :-)

Since I am living in Dubai now it is a looooong way... still undecided if I am going via Asia or Europe... the former is a bit longer, but also a bit cheaper.

mac-at-kearsarge · Sep 27, 2006, 02:06 PM

OK, I just reserved my hotel. I'm staying at The Mosser, which is literally a stone throw away from Moscone.

If you're adventurous like me, and don't mind a shared bathroom, they have weekly rates starting at $315+tax.

How the heck can you no to a hotel room for 7 days at $45 a night. I don't care if it's a hole in the wall, I just need a safe place to sleep. I'm not going to be spending more then 6-7 hours a day (all while sleeping) so what do I care if it's small. Besides, they have my one big requiremnet: free WiFi!

Now I just have to book the flights and I'm golden.

cjrivera · Sep 27, 2006, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Erm… is his real name?

Maybe it's like (the artist formerly known as) Prince...

Demonhood · Sep 28, 2006, 01:27 PM

i'll be there (just like always).

SSharon · Sep 28, 2006, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

As though Apple has any damn way of knowing you post on a forum.

That is exactly how the apple recruitor found me. Do not underestimate that super sneaky company out in cupertino. I do use my real name on here often enough though.

 · Sep 28, 2006, 07:07 PM

I have never, ever been told that I can't post on a Mac forum. It's not like I am leaking anything.

DeathToWindows · Sep 28, 2006, 09:58 PM

I flew JetBlue last year. Spent $219 roundtrip from Logan to Oakland

I didn't go for the keynote at all... just for the show

rickey939 · Sep 28, 2006, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Demonhood

i'll be there (just like always).

Name-tags?

Brien · Sep 28, 2006, 10:14 PM

I want to go, but I'm not sure quite yet.

Demonhood · Sep 29, 2006, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Name-tags?

damn straight. i should have time to make them this year. so anyone who wants one need only speak up.

Apfhex · Sep 29, 2006, 01:40 AM

Maybe, if I can get free passes again. Love to see the keynote but it's not worth the price for me. At least if something really cool's announced I could see it the next day.

Stogieman · Sep 29, 2006, 01:46 AM

I've been to the last five MWSF expos. I gotta keep the streak going. Besides, it is always fun meeting up with other MacNNers like Demonhood, Brien, Juan Valdez, ect.

mac-at-kearsarge · Sep 29, 2006, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by DeathToWindows

I flew JetBlue last year. Spent $219 roundtrip from Logan to Oakland

I didn't go for the keynote at all... just for the show

After I posted last I took a look at JB, and eventuatly did by my tickets from them (same routing you did).

Yes, Demonhood, please make me a name tag. In exchange, I will use the power of the eastern time zone (5AM Pacific = 8 AM Eastern) to hold an early place for you and the rest of the MacNN group in the Keynote line. Unlike the people in you picture below, I promise I will bathe!

Demonhood · Jan 6, 2007, 08:15 PM

so, who all is coming? i leave monday so that i can get some rest before standing in line forever to see Jobs introduce....stuff.

turtle777 · Jan 6, 2007, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Demonhood

to see Jobs introduce....stuff with a BOOM!!!!

Fixinated.

-t

iRye · Jan 6, 2007, 11:53 PM

You guys get to go, and I get to go...to the QuickTime website.

Stogieman · Jan 7, 2007, 12:57 AM

Anyone get their User Conference badge in the mail yet? What color does it say in the bottom right corner?
Just curious....

FYI, OWC is still handing out Exhibit Hall passes for free (usually $45 at the door). Just use priority code: PC0619 when you register online at www.macworldexpo.com

Demonhood · Jan 7, 2007, 02:52 AM

my user conference badge never came. a coworker of mine is going too and he never got one either. i'll just have to pick it up on monday.

mac-at-kearsarge · Jan 7, 2007, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by Stogieman

Anyone get their User Conference badge in the mail yet? What color does it say in the bottom right corner?
Just curious....

FYI, OWC is still handing out Exhibit Hall passes for free (usually $45 at the door). Just use priority code: PC0619 when you register online at www.macworldexpo.com

If you read the notice on macworldexpo.com (they also sent me an e-mail about this) This year they are NOT sending the passes (hence why you have not received them)

Since I am coming to the west coast as part of a much needed vacation, I came out today (Saturday...actually almost Sunday as I just barely made in with a flight delay). I'm spending today (Sunday) in LA, then tomorrow I'm flying up to San Francisco, where I'll be ALL week, for the goodness that will be occurring

Hey Demonhood, wood you like to make me a name badge? If you could I'd really appreciate it (That way I will feel I'm getting the full combined MWSF/MacNN experience.

Demonhood · Jan 7, 2007, 09:00 PM

my flight leaves tomorrow morning, so i don't really have time to make custom nametags. but i'll have blank MacNN ones. so that's something.

i'm meeting up with some people for lunch on Wednesday at noon in front of the Nikon booth. so if you want to get some lunch with NN nerds, look for the guy with the Demonhood nametag. or just look for Stogieman (you'll be there, right?). there are like a dozen shots of him in all my macworld galleries.

mac-at-kearsarge · Jan 7, 2007, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Demonhood

my flight leaves tomorrow morning, so i don't really have time to make custom nametags. but i'll have blank MacNN ones. so that's something.

i'm meeting up with some people for lunch on Wednesday at noon in front of the Nikon booth. so if you want to get some lunch with NN nerds, look for the guy with the Demonhood nametag. or just look for Stogieman (you'll be there, right?). there are like a dozen shots of him in all my macworld galleries.

Thats good enough for me!

I'd actually had "lunch with MacNN Group" on My ical for the past 4 weeks

I know I've mentioned this before, but I wll be one of the "crazy ones" (imagine me on a black and white Apple poster here) waiting in line Tues. morning. Please feel free to join me towards the front.

Apple Pro Underwear · Jan 7, 2007, 10:44 PM

I'm actually going to pass it...

I have a job interview at a nice Ad Agency in SF and then I'm off back to my crib before I go to another interview... and then I end the day with my final driving lesson before my road test on Tuesday.

I hope "teh" iPhone comes out just so I don't have to hear any rumors. that stupid thing has been rumored since i joined MacNN!

Demonhood · Jan 7, 2007, 11:37 PM

good luck on the interview.

i'm gonna try to get in line for the keynote around 6am i think.