Confessions of a Macworld Rookie

The 2012 Macworld | iWorld show is nearly over. Today is the last day and the floor has just opened. As I sit in the press room thinking through the past days there are still a few things to look forward to, like dinner with an old friend and a ride to the airport tonight.

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Day Two: The Show Opens

Thursday started with the traditional MyMac.com breakfast at Mel’s Diner. From there, we walked to Moscone West and set up camp in the media room. Again, copious quantities of lukewarm Starbucks coffee and a selection of soft drinks were available.

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Awesomo Show – TechFan Podcast #63

Tim Robertson sits with a variety of guests for the first Macworld Expo iWorld show of 2012. Guests include Steve Sande of TUAW as well as Guy, Larry, Nemo, Sam, Vicky, and Tom of MyMac.com! This is day one, so look for two more shows this week, and be sure to catch Tim on the MyMac Podcast all week long

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Macworld | iWorld Day One

I got in to San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon following a lovely flight. I had accumulated a sufficiently large number of miles thanks to traveling a great deal for my former employer, and decided to cut the final cord by cashing in these miles to make the flight from West Palm Beach (Florida) to San Francisco sitting in the relative comfort of the first class cabin. Frankly, the seats, wide and recliney as they were, were still somewhat uncomfortable on a long cross-country flight.

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Going to the Macworld/iWorld Expo (Step 1: Ohio)

It’s always an adventure going to the Macworld Expo. At least it is the way I do it. It’s been said that the fastest way between two points is a straight line. I rarely take a straight line anywhere. I prefer to meander between those two points, stopping to smell the flowers or if the opportunity presents itself a good steak and cheese sub.

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