This Story Posted:
February 10th

[1:20 PM]
MacWorld Boston May Be MacWorld New York....Again

The Boston Globe is reporting that MacWorld may be moving back to New York for the Fall show. According to The Boston Globe: "After a lower-than-expected turnout in New York in July, IDG Expo said it would bring MacWorld's summer edition back to Boston, its traditional home. At the time, IDG Expo said a Boston location would draw more software developers and other specialists. But citing the improved financial condition of the maker of Macintosh computers, Apple Computer Inc., IDG Expo officials now expect a larger turnout for the summer convention. As a result, the most appropriate venue for the event may be a single, large venue like New York's Jacob Javits Center, say people familiar with IDG Expo's thinking." Last year's show was panned by attendees who preferred the Boston setup although vendors liked the New York venue because the show is much more centralized. The Mac Observer Spin: There is a lot riding on the decision to both cities due to the large amount of cash brought by MacWorld attendees. Apple