MacWorld
It’s the annual pilgrimage to Geekdom. It’s here in San Francisco this year. I’m talking about MacWorld 2006. It’s the ultimate Mac conference and exhibit show sponsored by Apple Computers and others to showcase their latest wares and tales.
In the center of this expansive Moscone Center is the imposing Apple booth the size of half a football field. Smack in the middle of the booth is a theatre presentation area in which oohs and ahhs are heard all day long. It’s standing room only. A few are sprawled on the plush white carpet resting their weary feet.
Around the theatre, Apple computers dotted the super-long tables sorrounding the edges of this vehemoth sanctuary. All other booths pale in comparison to the size and glory of this Apple booth. I felt like I was going to a some sacred place or ritual to pay homage to the Mac king.
It was interesting to note that no iPods were on display. It’s only fair, iPods tend to walk away from crowded areas. Instead, I found Mac computers of every shape and form. Each computer comes equipped with a “techie” all dressed in black ready to sooth questions pilgrimers wanted answered.
So, in the midst of this geekdom, there was me, a PC enthusiast, perhaps even considered by some as an infidel. I forced myself to attend a couple days to maximize and justify the $45 dollar registration fee I paid for the week-long exhibit and exposition.
Then, I realized this was part of the grand scheme to get me to join Geekdom. First, I was told to meet the new iMac king, then I was told I needed an iLife, and then perhaps I can even find iWork. Finally, if I have an epiphany then I can experience Aperture.
I resisted at first, but then I found myself struggling, fighting and pulling from being converted into Geekdom. Well, full conversion hasn’t happened yet, but who knows it might be in the books.
I wouldn’t mind having one of those new iMacs. Someday.
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