Macworld Expo 2009 is over, and although it lacked a SteveNote, it was still an exciting show with plenty of interesting and innovative products, most of them from companies other than Apple. Here’s a look at some of the show highlights, with more coming in the next few days.

Star Power Woz gave several presentations for Axiotron, demonstrating their ModBook products. His presentations had some entertaining bits like a supposed iChat conversation with the pope.

These Bunny Ears from Peachpit press were seen everywhere.

Going to the dogs Lots of service dogs in training.

Acoustic iPhone amplifiers from Griffin and others use airflow to amplify the sound of an iPhone without using any power. They’re louder and sound better than unpowered speakers.

Coolest technology SMART Table touch-sensitive surface for educational use. They also make touch screens for business and school use.

This isn’t a USB drive The first time I saw this ShowWX projector, I thought it was a portable USB drive.

Photo editing made easy If you’ve ever spent hours creating a mask in Photoshop or got frustrated trying to extract an object from a photo, you’ll love Fluid Mask 3.

Most fun spot The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus in the back of the North hall had instruments to try out, even if you’re not a musician, and continuous Rock Band games. Today I got a chance to meet a wonderful group of kids from Zimbabwe called Liyana. They all have serious handicaps and make some fantastic music.

Best Booth Babes Delicious Monster’s Delicious Librarians.

MacHeads The MacHeads movie premier Wednesday night was an event not to be missed.

CHOCK LOCK Craig Hockenberry, the developer of Twitterrific, towering over the Icon Factory booth.

Start of a new era There will be a Macworld 2010.

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