Now that I'm in Oakland, I thought about attending the MacWorld Expo, the January event that showcases Apple's new products for the year. It's also the place where Jobs adds, "Just one more thing ..." to his keynote address, signaling the introduction of some cool new piece of hardware or software. Think Secret hypothesizes that Jobs will formally introduce x86-based iBooks and PowerMacs to the public today at 9 AM PST, as well as iLife '06, the newest version of Apple's iLife '05 (iTunes, iCal, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, though iLife '06 will have a new program, iWeb), and an updated Mac Mini.

Yes, I wanted to go. Until I learned that it cost $1,700 to attend MacWorld Expo. So, I figure that I'll just read about what happens. One day, I'll be able to spend $1,700 on a ticket to MacWorld Expo. I went to a Microsoft convention for free and got a goodie bag filled with sundry goods and a copy of Windows XP. If that's in the goodie bag for a free convention, the MacWorld Expo goodie bag had better have a Mac Mini in it.

As soon as I know what the super cool surprise is, I'll report about it.