Tokyo MacWorld Canceled

**kendall** · December 6th, 2002, 10:24 AM

As seen on Slashdot,

http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/02/1....shtml?tid=107

I'm sorry but, what the hell is wrong with you Apple?

**macfreak88** · December 6th, 2002, 10:52 AM

WTF!!, Why are they doin' that?!

**KrinkleCut** · December 6th, 2002, 12:36 PM

Proably to help keep their stock prices steady.

They wised up to the fact that the expected hardware anouncements at these tradeshows were hurting them more than helping them. When they came through, everyone was happy, but when you're expected to pull new hardware out of your ass every 3 months or it makes your customers cranky and 'analysts' bemoan your fate, it's time to avoid it.

**fryke** · December 6th, 2002, 12:49 PM

that's one thing... also in recent years, it has just become too expensive for many companies... apple said they'd concentrate on the big shows... which'd mean only apple expo paris and MWSF (if apple really doesn't do more MWNYs or MWBO's). i'm gonna miss those keynotes of steve, though...

**KrinkleCut** · December 6th, 2002, 01:17 PM

And another thing - aren't these supposed to be aimed at developers, not consumers? I always assumed that the only reason these shows exist is so that developer Z can show off his new software/hardware (look, it's designed for the iMac, it's translucent) and get some press. Public attendance isn't really the point. So, if you got nothing to show, why be there? Or am I totally off base here?

If I'm not, how many Mac developers are there in Japan or Asia? I'd guess few.

**fryke** · December 6th, 2002, 02:55 PM

the shows are consumer shows. developers showing their stuff to consumers. only WWDC is aimed at developers as an audience.

**Ripcord** · December 6th, 2002, 10:28 PM

If I'm not, how many Mac developers are there in Japan or Asia? I'd guess few.

Not to be snide, but I'd guess fewer after this. I understand that there may be business and economic reasons behind this, but I'd be interested whether they're trying to develop ANY presence in Asia/Pac.

Ian

**spuchee** · December 6th, 2002, 11:16 PM

It seems like Apple is obviously trying to cut some corners in such tough economic times. Trade shows can be an expensive proposition, taking up both financial resources and time. In the mean time, Apple is trying to lay off as few employees as possible. Still, I hope Apple continues to market its products worldwide in order to attract more consumers.