1.) if Apple were to announce it's intentions more than 3 weeks ago it would have killed the rest of the conference. By waiting until now they allowed MacWorld 2009 to proceed without other major vendor pullouts. This was about the most respectful thing they could have done for this year's show.
2.) Job very well may be sick - and as an Apple shareholder (so I do drink the koolaide) it is none of my business. Jobs isn't a one man show - he has a very capable team around him. Anyone who invests in a company has to understand the risk of management not preforming or experiencing a sudden change. Do I think the analysts are doing me a dis-service - yes - but so is the economy as a whole.
3.) Apple doesn't need MacWorld. Apple will still do WWDC - that will become the event of the year. Apple can also get all you journalists at their door with their special events on their time frame - and you'll keep coming - because Apple brings you eyeballs.
4.) Speaking of eyeballs - you just went all Dvorack on us. Nice link baiting. I hope you get a special kickback for the extra eyes you got to read this article.
4.) Finally
In reply to: "It's official: Let's blame everyone but Apple"
December 17, 2008