This Story Posted:
February 17th

 
 

[2:45 PM]
ZD To Simulcast MacWorld Tokyo Keynote (Canceled!)
Update:
Ziff-Davis has announced that they will not be offering a web cast of Mr. Jobs's keynote speech. According to the Ziff-Davis web site:

"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to webcast this speech live; it will be rescheduled as a delayed broadcast. To receive an email [sic] when the keynote will be available (in addition to the day's top tech headlines), you can sign up for ZDNN's daily newsletter. We'll notify you when it's rescheduled. And you can always cancel after the webcast."

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Ziff-Davis is planning on broadcasting a simulcast of the Steve Jobs Keynote speech at MacWorld Tokyo tonight at 8:00 PM CST (9:00 PM EST). This marks the first time that Mr. Jobs has attended a MacWorld in Japan. Connectivity could be a bit spotty as the event is being channeled across the Pacific, so tune in early if you want to view it.

The Mac Observer Spin: Once again, we are expecting Mr. Jobs to announce the P1 at this event. The P1 is rumored to be a sub-notebook that is a cross between the power of the PowerBook G3 and the form-factor of the now canceled eMate.

The possibility of this being announced in Japan is enhanced by the fact that the Japanese are nuts about sub-notebooks. Coupled with the remarkable success of the iMac there and their fondness for well designed small notebooks, Apple could have a monster hit in their hands.

Of course, it is possible that Mr. Jobs will announce something exciting, but more mundane, like QuickTime 4, but our money is on the P1.

Ziff-Davis Simulcast