Long Week In San Francisco

OK, too busy to actually finish and post this. Here's what I intended to post on Wednesday or Thursday, but got pulled off onto something else.

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Been at Macworld Expo all week. These long shows wear on one.

I'm good for a three-day show, but the adrenaline will only carry me so far. And with a three hour difference in time I find that after a few days, rather than acclimate, it just catches up with me.

But, on to the show!

The show floor this year is much smaller than previous years - I believe that it's just too expensive for many companies to exhibit any more. The attendance is good and the traffic has been strong, so no complaints in that.

On the other hand, I haven't seen anything really new and unexpected - no stunning new technology, devices, or software. Why is that? Because the internet is a 24X7, 365 trade show.

What have I seen? Lots of accessories. Lots of computer, iPod, and device bags. Lots of well made software, but for the most part, not seen for the first time (ours fits in that category).

Oh, and not enough free wireless bandwidth! The show provider charges a huge amount for internet to the booth and those that do pay for it have to keep it to themselves. There are a few places where I can get it, but it's a walk and there's not much time in between meetings and spending time at the booth. Luckily, someone near our hotel room set up an open wireless connection. Thanks, macTools guys!

Ah, busy to finish - more next week.