On the floor at Macworld 2008

17 Jan 2008 11:28

Apple chief Steve Jobs unveiled the ultraportable MacBook Air at the expo, while attendees enjoyed a range of Mac-related technology and gadgets

The Apple display at Macworld 2008 on Tuesday featured MacBook Airs hanging from the ceiling. Apple chief Steve Jobs unveiled the new ultraportable computers during his keynote address.

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Macworld attendees get a chance to interact with the new MacBook Airs at an Apple station lined with the computers. The Mac conference and expo runs until Friday at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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Microsoft made a Macworld appearance to promote its Office for Mac 2008.

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Emitting a high-wattage glow is Belkin's Rockstar, a splitter that allows up to six devices to connect, including headphones and iPods.

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Mac fans could take their samba to go at the Belkin booth, where Quetzal Guerrero and Gustavo Angeles play into Belkin's TuneStudio, a portable tuner made for the iPod.

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Skins for Apple products have become the lunchboxes of the 21st century. iSkin provides yet another means for expressing oneself through tech gadgets.

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Who says tech and fashion don't mix? Crumpler brought style to the Moscone Center show floor with its cases for Apple products, including its newest laptop case, which served as the prize in a raffle.

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By watching the Google demos and leaving a business card, conference goers can go home with Google socks in red, blue, and green hues.

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MyView's personal media viewer for the iPod had conventioneers temporarily off in their own worlds.

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