The Neon Rush

Commenting on the bright lights radiating from Taipei and elsewhere on the interweb.

by Spencer Pangborn, Taiwan

Is Windows 7 slower in different languages?

Nov 4, 2009 16:33

Earlier today I was discussing Windows 7 with a colleague in the tech department at work.

We're both impressed by the slick new interface and how the Win 7 bootup and shutdown times are faster than on XP and, of course, on Vista. No more turning on the computer and heading off for a long morning coffee break these days.

I have the English version, but my Taiwanese colleague uses Windows 7 in both English and traditional Chinese. One thing he mentioned is that the Chinese version is a little slower than the English version.
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HTC launches global "You" campaign

Oct 30, 2009 17:28

The big news out of Taiwan this week is the launch of HTC's global "You" campaign.�It is currently rolling out in 20 different countries and follows its new "Quietly Brilliant" brand positioning.�

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Beware of the camera-phone

Oct 23, 2009 15:46

Whether you're out comparing the latest gadget prices at the mall or taking embarrassing photos of friends to post on Facebook, a camera-phone is a handy thing to have in the digital toolbox.�

But it seems that recently, camera-phones have been used in situations of a rather dubious nature.�
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Three Taiwanese workers fired for using Facebook

Oct 12, 2009 10:54

The Taipei Times Online recently wrote a story about an auto parts factory in central Taiwan that fired three workers for spending too much time on Facebook.�

Meanwhile, a Taiwanese factory has fired three workers for playing the Facebook game Happy Farm during working hours, press reports said
yesterday.

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Taking a look at the Asus Eee Keyboard

Oct 8, 2009 13:39

The other day, I was at a friend's birthday celebration. It was a festive gathering of fellow tech industry folks based here in Taipei. The drinks were flowing and all was merry and fun. Nicole from Netbooknews.com was there and whipped out the new Eee Keyboard from Asus. The device is basically a full computer that's been built into a QWERTY keyboard.
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About Spencer Pangborn

Spencer Pangborn first moved to Asia to become a popstar but failed, miserably. He is now a marketing specialist and freelance writer based in Taipei, Taiwan. Originally from the Great Lake State, he misses driving in the snow but doesn't miss shoveling the sidewalk. Spencer is co-founder of the Taipei Tech Club, where he socializes with friends to discuss the latest tech news and views around town.