Comments on: Macworld Expo First Timer’s Guide: 2008 Edition [Updated] http://macworldbound.com/?p=61 The Definitive Guide to Macworld for First-timers Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:21 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Macworld Bound » Macworld First Timer’s Guide (2009 Edition) Coming Soon http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-2375 Macworld Bound » Macworld First Timer’s Guide (2009 Edition) Coming Soon Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:33:52 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-2375 [...] The Macworld 2008 first timer’s guide is available here. [...] [...] The Macworld 2008 first timer’s guide is available here. [...]

]]> By: Machead http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-581 Machead Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:34:15 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-581 Don't worry about money and just have fun. Don’t worry about money and just have fun.

]]> By: C. M. http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-170 C. M. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:50:55 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-170 Here's a few more helpful tips from an Expo veteran: http://blogmavenette.blogspot.com/ Most of all, have a blast! MacWorld Expo is always a great event! Here’s a few more helpful tips from an Expo veteran: http://blogmavenette.blogspot.com/

Most of all, have a blast! MacWorld Expo is always a great event!

]]> By: Macworld Bound » A few more tips from a Macworld veteran http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-152 Macworld Bound » A few more tips from a Macworld veteran Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:22:25 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-152 [...] has put together an exhaustive guide, in both audio and video - to help all visitors to Macworld. Click HERE to read the Macworld First Timers Guide 2008 [...] [...] has put together an exhaustive guide, in both audio and video – to help all visitors to Macworld. Click HERE to read the Macworld First Timers Guide 2008 [...]

]]> By: Carl http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-144 Carl Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:38:05 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-144 We picked up chairs for about 5 or $6 last year at a Target in South San Fran (I think it was actually more like Brisbane or San Mateo). Good if you have a car.. not so good if not. You may be able to pick these up before you come out at a local Target in NJ? They are plenty small when collapsed and would fit nicely into your bag. I would absolutely get them and then you can leave them for others to pick up as you head inside. Last year they were great to have as we got there about 345 and ended up at the back of the main keynote room. The year prior I got in line around 5 and ended up in the back of the overflow room. We picked up chairs for about 5 or $6 last year at a Target in South San Fran (I think it was actually more like Brisbane or San Mateo). Good if you have a car.. not so good if not. You may be able to pick these up before you come out at a local Target in NJ? They are plenty small when collapsed and would fit nicely into your bag. I would absolutely get them and then you can leave them for others to pick up as you head inside. Last year they were great to have as we got there about 345 and ended up at the back of the main keynote room. The year prior I got in line around 5 and ended up in the back of the overflow room.

]]> By: Dripps http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-62 Dripps Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:01:38 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-62 Thanks for your advice. We already have our early bird discounted USERS Pass and I was planning on getting up early (heck, I'm from NJ so I'll just stay in NJ time since I'm not arriving until monday night, and it won't feel so early). I just wanted to know HOW early and where. So, I guess my plan will be to go to nearest cheap store for folding chairs (any advice??) and then go wait in line with all the other insane apple people. It's my first macworld and I surely want to get into the keynote to top off the experience. Looks like I'll see you all there! The Pre-Keynote meet-up sounds great. It is fairly certain we will get into keynote if we arrive by 4:00? Thanks for your advice. We already have our early bird discounted USERS Pass and I was planning on getting up early (heck, I’m from NJ so I’ll just stay in NJ time since I’m not arriving until monday night, and it won’t feel so early). I just wanted to know HOW early and where. So, I guess my plan will be to go to nearest cheap store for folding chairs (any advice??) and then go wait in line with all the other insane apple people. It’s my first macworld and I surely want to get into the keynote to top off the experience. Looks like I’ll see you all there! The Pre-Keynote meet-up sounds great. It is fairly certain we will get into keynote if we arrive by 4:00?

]]> By: sam http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-55 sam Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:38:06 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-55 Hi 'Dripps' - to get into the Keynote, to need to line up by at least 3.30am - 4.30am, not at 7am - 8am as you may not get into the keynote! Come to the DailyTechTalk Pre-Keynote meet-up, to get a good place in line! Here's a link with details: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/270621 You will also need a USERS Pass to get in to the Keynote, buy it at Moscone for $320, as you have now missed the early bird discount price! See you there! Hi ‘Dripps’ – to get into the Keynote, to need to line up by at least 3.30am – 4.30am, not at 7am – 8am as you may not get into the keynote!

Come to the DailyTechTalk Pre-Keynote meet-up, to get a good place in line!
Here’s a link with details:

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/270621

You will also need a USERS Pass to get in to the Keynote, buy it at Moscone for $320, as you have now missed the early bird discount price!

See you there!

]]> By: admin http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-50 admin Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:13:14 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-50 Hi "Dripps" Follow the link below for an entry dedicated to the keynote. http://macworldbound.com/?p=84 Hi “Dripps” Follow the link below for an entry dedicated to the keynote.

http://macworldbound.com/?p=84

]]> By: Dripps http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-49 Dripps Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:19:25 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-49 I want to get into the Keynote. This is my first Macworld Expo and I'm very excited but both my husband and myself will be there and we don't want to purchase the expensive package which includes priority seating. So...my question is....what time do I need to get in line to get into the room?? I want to get into the Keynote. This is my first Macworld Expo and I’m very excited but both my husband and myself will be there and we don’t want to purchase the expensive package which includes priority seating. So…my question is….what time do I need to get in line to get into the room??

]]> By: sam http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-38 sam Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:38:51 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-38 If you want to hear the Macworld Bound > Macworld Expo First Timer's Guide: 2008 Edition, in a podcast for your ipod, mp3 player and.. iphone, then you can get it here for FREE: http://techcasts.podomatic.com and have it read out to you! Adam's done a great write-up! - and I'm lucky enough to be joining him and you, at Macworld 2008, when I make the trip over the pond from the UK.. Good times :) SAM DOWNIE http://dsoundz.co.uk If you want to hear the Macworld Bound > Macworld Expo First Timer’s Guide: 2008 Edition, in a podcast for your ipod, mp3 player and.. iphone, then you can get it here for FREE:

http://techcasts.podomatic.com

and have it read out to you!

Adam’s done a great write-up! – and I’m lucky enough to be joining him and you, at Macworld 2008, when I make the trip over the pond from the UK..

Good times :)

SAM DOWNIE

http://dsoundz.co.uk

]]> By: Curt http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-33 Curt Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:22:35 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-33 Michaelangelo's Italian restaurant is at Columbus and Union, kitty corner to Washington Square. It's great food. But really, damn near any restaurant along that stretch of Columbus is a worthwhile venture. And if you're like me, you'll eat your way through Chinatown on your way to North Beach. - cp Michaelangelo’s Italian restaurant is at Columbus and Union, kitty corner to Washington Square. It’s great food. But really, damn near any restaurant along that stretch of Columbus is a worthwhile venture.

And if you’re like me, you’ll eat your way through Chinatown on your way to North Beach.

- cp

]]> By: Eden http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-32 Eden Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:25:15 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-32 I am a recent Mac convert (sounds like a religious experience, which it is!) and will be a first timer at the 08 Macworld Expo. I'd love to know more about the day trip to Apple HQ. If there's an excursion planned, please email me more info. And, thanks for the first timer's guide! Excellent info! I am a recent Mac convert (sounds like a religious experience, which it is!) and will be a first timer at the 08 Macworld Expo. I’d love to know more about the day trip to Apple HQ. If there’s an excursion planned, please email me more info. And, thanks for the first timer’s guide! Excellent info!

]]> By: Dan Neal http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-31 Dan Neal Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:24:09 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-31 You've indicated a day trip to Apple HQ. Who's organizing it and how much will it cost? You’ve indicated a day trip to Apple HQ.

Who’s organizing it and how much will it cost?

]]> By: Macworld Bound » MacworldBound Now Sporting “Print-Friendly”! http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-30 Macworld Bound » MacworldBound Now Sporting “Print-Friendly”! Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:53:28 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-30 [...] to Dan Neal’s comment, I’ve installed wp-print which added a “Print This Post” option at the top of [...] [...] to Dan Neal’s comment, I’ve installed wp-print which added a “Print This Post” option at the top of [...]

]]> By: admin http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-29 admin Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:39:59 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-29 Hi Dan! I've added a printable plug-in. You can click "Print this post" at the top of each entry. Hi Dan! I’ve added a printable plug-in. You can click “Print this post” at the top of each entry.

]]> By: Dan Neal http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-28 Dan Neal Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:26:48 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-28 How about a printable version to take along and refer to while in SF? How about a printable version to take along and refer to while in SF?

]]> By: Alexander von Below http://macworldbound.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-25 Alexander von Below Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:47:48 +0000 http://macworldbound.com/?p=61#comment-25 Excellent guide! On note: The $24 weekly pass is the "Tourist Pass", or "Visitor Passport", as MUNI calls. It comes with some benefits, especially that it includes Cable Car rides, and that it is valid for any 7 consecutive days. http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm I strongly recommend it to visitors because riding the Cable Car is fun and definitely a "DO" while you are in San Francisco. Also the 7 day rule will accommodate any schedule. A cheaper option is the normal weekly pass for $15. It is good for one week, from Monday through Sunday. Each cable car ride will be $1 extra. Excellent guide!

On note: The $24 weekly pass is the “Tourist Pass”, or “Visitor Passport”, as MUNI calls. It comes with some benefits, especially that it includes Cable Car rides, and that it is valid for any 7 consecutive days.
http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm

I strongly recommend it to visitors because riding the Cable Car is fun and definitely a “DO” while you are in San Francisco. Also the 7 day rule will accommodate any schedule.

A cheaper option is the normal weekly pass for $15. It is good for one week, from Monday through Sunday. Each cable car ride will be $1 extra.

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