Sites & Sounds of Computex Taipei
Today is the first official day of Computex in Taipei. With nearly 3,000 booths to explore, Computex Taipei is the second largest IT trade show in the world. We spent our first day of the show doing a bunch of private meetings at the Grand Hyatt hotel. We wanted to get the meetings out of the way so we can hit the show floor later in the week. Doing the floor on the opening day is not a good idea - way too crowded.
I will be posting some of the products we saw at these private meetings over at The TechZone. In the mean time, I figure I would show you some of the sites and sounds of Computex and Taipei in general.
Taipei Loves New York
I am not exactly sure where the New York influence of Taipei came from, but there sure is a lot of it. Taipei has their own statue of liberty and it’s right outside the “New York New York” building. New York was a city of recording breaking skyscrapers and Taipei is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Taipei 101.
Where Are Those Arrows Pointing To?
We’re not exactly sure what kind of creatures the Computex mascots are, but we all got a mini version of it. We’re still wondering about the arrow pointing down.
Intel Vs. AMD In Plain Speak
The above picture graphically demonstrates the market share difference between Intel and AMD. The Intel umbrellas continues for another 50 feet.
Why Can’t We Get These Back Home?
Being Evil In Taipei
World’s First Turbo Notebook
This a video of the world’s first turbocharged notebook. The MSI notebook features a turbo button that when pushed, overclocks the system by almost 25%.
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I would really love to know about those arrows! I like your evilness
Who takes your pictures?
Really looking forward to hearing your stories once you hit the show floor. I wonder how many freebies you can pick up
Reply to this commentI suppose John’s wife is the visionary behind the lens.
Reply to this commentWhoever it is, they always tack nice pictures
Reply to this commentI would guess it’s Stephan Fung, since they’re traveling together!
Reply to this commentMy wife, Sarah, took those pictures.
Reply to this commentYea, I need a photographer
Reply to this commentJC should start an “evilness around the world” series!
Reply to this commentLove you kumiko
Reply to this commentJohn it looks like you are just having a grand old time over there!
Could you keep an eye out for anything for the Mac?
Keep on rocking!
Reply to this commentApple doesn’t attend Computex. But there is an Apple store inside New York New York.
Reply to this commentWell I just showed how much of a noobie I am now did’nt I?
I added the contact email you sent btw
Reply to this comment… A TURBO CHARGED LAPTOP…
WOW. WOW.
Reply to this commentYeah, now that is old school. I haven’t seen a turbo button in a very long time. What’s next? Are trackballs going to make a comeback?
Reply to this commentYea, I remember my very old computer with a turbo button. And all it was was just a button. After 10 years, it actually works now.
Reply to this commentGreat pics! Looks like you’re having a good time!
Is that Shrek next to you and the Statue of Liberty? LOL
Don
Reply to this commentI was just thinking the same thing LOL Miss Liberty and Shrek on the same street corner — pretty interesting ain’t it?
Reply to this commentYep, that is good old Shrek.
Reply to this commentNice laptop but only 512 MB built in? I would think it’s about time it became a min. of 1 GB.
Reply to this commentThe 512MB is just the memory for the video card!
Reply to this commentLooks like Taipei is a blast. Do they speak english at these conferences?
Reply to this commentBoth English and Chinese.
Reply to this commentThose little Coca-Cola bottles are available here at . . . where else? T&T Supermarket. They cost a lot more than the canned versions tho.
Reply to this commentI think it was in Hong Kong where I saw the smallest Coke bottles. They were about 4 inches high and had an odd tint of green in the glass.
Reply to this commentYeah, we have them in the States too!
Reply to this commentCoke in the glass bottles just seem to have a different taste to it.
Not sure where I can pick them up in Ontario that small though.
Reply to this commentThose Computex mascots look like some mix of the Teletubbies and the Happy Tree Friends. Ever found out what those arrows are for, John?
Reply to this commentJohn, something evil is happening at http://www.blogsposure.com or is it just you? Then of course me say no evil
Reply to this commentThe “odd” tint of green used to be normal. The Coke bottle of 40 years ago was greenish and held 6 ounces.
Reply to this commentWow those mascots are weird. They remind me of teletubbies.
Reply to this commentNice to see you continue to be evil in Taipei though!
John you conquered that phallus like a pro!
Reply to this commentlook like fun to be there
Reply to this commentI will have to go there one day.
Reply to this commentYes it loooks funny
Reply to this commentNow thats a gaming laptop ^_^
I want one now. The keyboard even looks slick. You should buy one if they sell them John =]
Reply to this commentI fully agree bring back coke glass bottles
For some reason they removed the glass bottles here in Sweden several years ago.
Reply to this commentand we all know why..shame
Reply to this commentLooks like you had a good time!
Those mascots with the arrows pointing to their goodies are a bit disturbing.
Reply to this commentdamn cool man. got external number keypad. Dunno cost how much? I wish to have 1 too:)
Reply to this commentI’m a noob, so the turbo button is for gaming? I’m not into PC gaming at all, I’m stuck on console gaming.
Reply to this commentI wonder, how much that the turbo cost…?
Reply to this commentHow fast can it go?
Is it for real?
Man…take it easy on that concrete. And what are those arrows pointing to on the mascots?
Reply to this commentInteresting! I wish I have the money to fly to Taiwan to attend Computex one day
Reply to this commentThey were selling the bottled form of Coca Cola at Costco. It was under the name ‘Coca Cola of Mexico made with Pure Cane Sugar’ So if you want some, maybe check costco.
Reply to this commentWatch Out World… John Chow is out and about and he’s destroying artwork!
Reply to this commentThose weird Computex mascots might be the Reddit aliens and the arrows on their chest might be the vote down arrows.
Reply to this commentThat’s hilarious you might be on the money! They are some odd looking mascots….
Reply to this commentWhen your traveling, are there many people who know s who you are?
Reply to this commentIf they do they don’t tell me about it. However, I do get a few each day who do know me.
Reply to this commentHeh, turbo button is so old school. I remember my friend’s old 468 (was it?) had a turbo button. It would increase the FSB frequency from 33 mHz to whole whopping 66 mHz or something like that
Reply to this commentCool laptop. I wonder what the effect of the overclock is on heat.
Reply to this commentLol @ arrows
Reply to this commentWhat are you indicating with your fingers next to the coke bottle?
Reply to this commentthat picture with the AMD and Intel umbrella’s cracks me up!
Reply to this commentI though I saw the teletubbies on the secon pic
Reply to this commentI did!
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