Computex Blast From The Past
I’ll be heading to Taipei next week for the yearly Computex trade show. Of all the trade shows I attend, Computex is by far the most fun. To give you an idea on what kind of fun one can except at such an event, I thought it would be cool to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the events from last year’s Computex. For most of you, this will be completely new because the blog wasn’t big time back then. Also, I highly doubt many new readers visit the archives so doing these “blast from the past” posts is a neat way to create new content.
Are We In A Plane Or The Taipei 101?
Taipei is home to the world’s tallest building. This photo was taken from the 84th floor during a reception with Intel. The Taipei 101 got its name, not just because it has 101 floors, but because it required 101% effort to build it.
Stephen The Party Animal
This will be Stephen Fung’s second year at Computex. Hopefully, he’ll be able to pace his drinking this year. Otherwise, he may end up dancing on the bar with some guy again.
I’m Sure There’ll Be More Videos Like These
The Pre-Computex Bash
The Pre-Computex Bash will be held on June 4th. If you run a tech site and want to hang out with other crazy tech site owners, give me a shout and I’ll tell you the time and location.
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The photo from Taipei 101 is astounding. So much more since it’s not even the top floor
That video of you sitting on the stage is a classic
Reply to this commentis taipei 101 the tallest in the world?
Reply to this commenthmmm, where is it
china?
Reply to this commentyeah.. the video itself is priceless!!!
Reply to this commentwow man,, the smokin vid was amazing funny
whahah
Reply to this commentlol, the pics and videos man, they’re killing me
Reply to this commentlooks like they’re having fun
Reply to this commentLOTS of FUN
Reply to this commentNow life can only be described as one big party!
Having fun is mandatory. Way to shine John!
Reply to this commentwell said
Reply to this commentI thought this was supposed to be titled “Stephen Fung Dances With Sweaty Man”.
Reply to this commentI am sure I will get a chance to do a post with that title next week!
Reply to this commentSpode was ejected from COMPUTEX. He got confused and thought that white guys were supposed to go after hot asian men, not hot asian girls
Reply to this commentStephen you gunna drink a bit more this year huh?
lol
John, you’re dance moves are fantastic! and being able to sing at the same time too!
Reply to this commentMaybe this year you can dance with Stephen on the bar, John! That would make a timeless photo indeed.
Reply to this commentStephen doesn’t think so
Reply to this commentA few drinks in and Stephen wouldn’t even think about things anymore.
Reply to this commentsounds interesting
Reply to this commentLol didn’t know you could get Hoegaarden beer in Taiwan.
Reply to this commenttoo bad I will not be in Taipei otherwise I wil show you around my home country! For free!
Reply to this commenthome country? taiwan?
Reply to this commentI would be sick up that high…the picture made me nauseous
Reply to this commentThat picture of John with his baby at the CN Tower gave me vertigo; I don’t think I could look down from the Taipei 101 either.
Awesome view, though, that I have to admit.
Reply to this commenti saw that picture
glass floor
license to thrill
i’d hate it though
i couldn’t believe, he stood on it with his daughter in hand
Reply to this commentI think you should put a ‘warning’ notice before that video of you dancing and singing!
Reply to this commentthe dancing and singing video is great loool
Reply to this commentI agree!
Reply to this commentlike it
Reply to this commentYou guys are having too much fun - way to go! Hopefully one day I’ll make enough money to afford to come and take time off!
Reply to this commentYou need to get someone else to pay for your travel. Last year I paid for my flight. This year, I’m fully sponsored
Free is the only way to travel
Reply to this commentThe company I work for is going. I asked to tag along but I have too many projects that my hands are in so I can’t be missed.
I don’t know if we’re a vendor this year because I know we weren’t last year.
Reply to this commentNot if you need tax write offs
Reply to this commentLucky you.. will they pay for me as well?
Reply to this commentThe video with the smoke
Reply to this commentIt`s hilarious!!
I’m sure there will be more pictures of John disrespecting scooters and chucking garbage at them. You may think that John has an unlimited supply of evil, but that’s definitely not the case Evil eventually wipes itself out
Reply to this commentSomebody buy me a beeer please
hahah Check those glasses, reminds me days of college when we used to bash out. Looks like i need to call my old buddies and ask them to come down this time and have some beer bash 
Reply to this commentthey should have a plugin for buy me a ticket to computex instead of buying a beer
Reply to this commentthis is hilarious !!
Reply to this commentthe videos were hilarious, thanks for the good laugh, especially the smokin’ one, more please.
Reply to this commentLOL, looks like good times. Nice singing and dancing John!
And the Smokin’ one was hilarious. You weren’t expecting that!
Reply to this commentJohn, there are lots of great restaurants in Taipei! PLEASE review at least one of them!
Kenneth
Reply to this commentDoes Outback Steakhouse or Ruby Tuesdays count?
Reply to this commentYes I would like to see one too. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a fancy dinner on here.
Reply to this commentTaipei towers for the win!
Reply to this commentThe big drink picture is great.
What is it? Beer? Looks like, beer!
Reply to this commentI’m pretty sure its just water.
Reply to this comment@Alex::Lol yeah we all are looking for some donation
Reply to this commentCheers!
Reply to this commentMmmmmmm Hoegarden!
Reply to this commentJohn dancing, singing, and setting off smoke effects — quite the talented dot com mogul you are!!!
Reply to this commenthey, John didn’t your wife get ticked for dancing with another woman? Lolz
Reply to this commentDirty… that’s just dirty. Why you gotta throw such a low blow? haha
Take a break from life
Reply to this commentIt’s not dirty, I didn’t mean anything I’m just saying. If my wife danced with another guy then I would blow.
Reply to this commentBecause…they weren’t girls…
Reply to this commentEven if she did, I’m pretty sure they’ve kissed and made up by now LOL.
Reply to this commentMan, I just want to be able to go to Taipei or travel freely and here John gets to travel wherever he wants when he wants (or so it seems) lol
Reply to this commentyep, when you’ve got the money
Reply to this commentyou can do pretty much everything you wish
I guess the definition of ‘everything’ expands with the more money you have right?
Reply to this commentHi, John Chow
I am a Taiwanese reader now living in LA. Influenced by you, I also started my own agloco a few days ago and made a blog targeting traditional chinese reader. I am glad I found your site and it’s great to see you doing so well !!!
Wish you a good trip to TW and have a lot of fun ~
Reply to this commentI won´t go this year
But my partner Metro will be there, unfortunately he does not drink
Have a good one guys!
Reply to this commentThis is the real JC…is your wife going? LOL
Reply to this commentJohn seems like owning a tech site= ballers life..so how should one go about it? I mean go about becoming a baller:D
that so looks like a plane.. you look so high… well i guess we could say that about all those pictures..
Reply to this commentAt first I thought that picture was taken from a plane landing/taking off, too.
Reply to this commentHey….send me a beer you party animal.
Reply to this commentThose are some fancy-looking drinks. You know, my old man actually invented the first drink like that, the B-52, when he was head bartender at this place called Maxwell’s Plum in either the late 1970’s or early 1980’s.
Reply to this commentMan, they still look good. And so does that beer.
Reply to this commentCheers for drinking Hoegaarden, I didn’t expect to see you guys dirnking something Dutch at all, props. I must say you sing pretty well too
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