I tried to make this clear in your repetitive language, did you perceive the intended meaning of these words?

The time their priests might (maybe) wake up they will find another world around and they don’ t have a clue how to come back to this (for them) lower world. They will never (part of being a priest) understand why things have changed, they will go on on their own way because they are to narrow minded in reading, thinking and will never understand the changing world, they are the loss of the new world.

We, the people, feel don’t feel sorry for them, they are just talking, writing and have no idea about anything, yes, we will never hear from them again when things have changed, but for now they will carry on keeping the church as it is.
They are the shit of the world and are so f%&^ stupid.

When it comes to Apples support, I do think it’s beyond great, if your Mac is within the limited warranty (or if you have APP). If not, of course thay could not care less.. but thats just the way it is. You could have it repaired, but not on Apples expence.
If thats what you expect, then maybe you really are retarded. Hehe.

I’ll have to say that I agree with Jamie’s original outburst. For the last year or so, I have been disappointed in Apple several times. And dropping the Macworld show is another disappointment.
Not to mention the change of design on their computers to more PC-like black keyboards. I know most people kind of digg it, but I think it’s PC-crap.
The Macbook Pro’s design as it was – all steel, was the ultimate design. And it was the look that I loved about Apple, their clean design and lines.
Well, I also think the new trackpad on the laptops is a pain in the a-hole.. I want the button back. Ok, it look better the new way, but it’s a nightmare to use on precision tasks.
And, what the F are they thinking dropping FireWire 400 on the Macbook?
Does anybody know, let me know.. cause without that port we’ve lost the opportunity to target-mode, connecting thousands of external devices and the ability to easily repair/recover data from the computer via another mac.

And by the way, their new In-Ear headphones with Remote and Mic… whats up with it not fully supporting the iPhone? It should have been FOR the iPhone.. and..

But, I still love Apple, their products and the Man himself Mr. Jobs.. and I will probably always do, but they have indeed crapped on their on legs a number of times the last year or so. Annoying.

OS X Rocks arse!

I had the feeling already you are a confused person, never mind, try to read carefully before you answer.
I have been using Mac for over 15 years and had a lot of hardware problems.
All my complaints are about MAC an not PC, I have no clue abnout Microsoft, but you do apparently.

Wake up my friend, I am complaining about mAC (Apple if you like).
AND
In hardware ACER is more advanced these days than Mac.
Again, thank you very much calling me an idiot, look at a mirror please before you tell us all about your past.

I’ve got to say, with the huge ecosystem of Mac blogs we’ve got today any (indie) developer who can’t get himself noticed just isn’t trying hard enough. Besides, it’s the indies who have the least amount of $$$ and getting a booth at Macworld ain’t cheap. Better to do some deals with MacUpdate and MacZot and the like and get your product in front of peoples’ eyeballs that way.

“I’ve been working with PCs as a systems engineer for around 10 years so whatever problems you have with APPLE are still there no matter what platform you go to.”

Not Acer. Acer was on my mind because they are the crappest PCs on the market. Maybe you should check them out then see how Apple compares.

I’ve been working with PCs as a systems engineer for around 10 years so whatever problems you have with Acer are still there no matter what platform you go to.

If you’re having a go at Apple for out of warranty repairs or repairs that aren’t covered by a warranty then the idiot has to be you for trying to get something for nothing.

I’m sorry but comments like yours are just trolling and serve no real purpose. You’re trying to give the impression that Apple is bad and PCs are good but you’ll get just as much grief or more going to PC. But you know what, enjoy your lame arse PC because the Mac world doesn’t need ill-informed twats, that’s the realm of PC users. I know, I work for them.

After 5 serious breakdowns I could not face the sixth one. A 17 months old Macbook Pro broke down on hardware and Apple does not give a shit.
I am a collector of idiots online who are blind and narrow minded about their holy church called Apple. You are in the top ten calling people idiots who have a sincere complaint about an Apple product. Thank you for calling me an idiot and retarded. I hope you will enjoy the downfall of Mac because they are less then middle of the road these days in hardware and support. Your retarded idiot wishes you a merry Christmas and retarded 2009

I have to agree, however, that forcing these exhibitions to close (Apple Expo & MacWorld) is not good for the “hardcore fans”, those who took the time once or twice a year to go to such events.

Now, if only Apple take the time to reflect on pricing and quality, not only on attending such events…

Also, with regards to Apple holding their own events, the truth of the matter is that they could do a good job in-place of a Macworld show if they wanted to. I just don’t feel it’d be as open as Macworld has been, especially to the smaller developers you read about on this site every week. Apple is a dictatorship…a happy one, but a dictatorship all the same. I think though IDG provided issues for Apple, having an independent group holding these kind of events with the mothership support is important to maintaining the caliber of the community.

As for the show, I agree that MacWorld is pretty much a waste of time. There’s nothing there that Apple couldn’t do on their own campus so their pull out was foreseeable, especially with the markets as they are.

Also, the best chance “Indie Developers” have at getting there app’s out there is to develop unique, usable, and beautiful apps that perform what they do with excellence. If a product sucks it doesn’t matter how much people promote it. Marry an excellent, innovative product , competitively priced, with creative marketing in the opportunity rich world we live in an “Indie App” will be successful. Develop crap.. don’t expect anything in return.

This has to be (as Jamie said) one of the biggest insults ever by Apple.

Also, remember that any of the staff opinions (including Jamie and myself) are not necessarily the opinion of any of the other staffers or our parent company, Escalate Media.

Jamie it’s a done deal, as senior editor of a blog that caters to Mac people you should know that hardly any of us ever get to go to those shows, maybe you can justify blowing that kind of cash for a few articles. However, I agree with the guys above and Apple, “see ya Macworld”.

Hardly. I don’t know any Mac users who’ve been to ANY Apple trade shows, and I’m good friends with some rabid Apple partisans. I’ve never been to a Macworld and I’ve been an Apple user since 1978. Most of the people who go to these shows are journalists, developers and people whose job in some way depends on Apple. Normal folks can’t take the time or afford the expense of a trip to Macworld.

The truth is, Apple doesn’t *NEED* Macworld anymore. How many Macworlds have we seen lately where we’ve said, “Is that IT?” afterward? Not one major new product has been released at a Macworld conference recently. The iPhone was announced at one, but that’s only because they were trying to get a jump on the FCC announcement. Every product – including the iPod – was announced at an Apple “event”, held and sponsored independently of Macworld.

Yes, it’s the “end of an era”. But the future ahead of us is looking brighter and brighter. I’m looking forward to it a lot more than any expo.

That is all you need to say. The unrealistic and stupid expectations from lame analysts is exactly why this is getting cancelled. Apple wants its own release schedule for products, not one defined by a show and stupid expectations from analysts. I’ll bet you they will also STOP announcing anything at WWDC too and stick to just on-the-fly announcements when *they* are ready.

They are feel good events for the hardcore Mac geek and play no real role in the grand scheme of things.

Why should Apple pay exorbitant amounts of money to appear and market at these events just for you? That money could be better spent on other marketing campaigns in my opinion.

When Apple has something important to say, or show off, I’ll check out their website or *gasp* go to an Apple store to see a new product.

Get over yourself, just a bit.