WS: Recession… not at the Singapore IT Show

by Jade on March 16, 2009

This weekend we checked out the I.T. Show in Suntec City, Singapore. We were shocked to see the huge crowd.


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People in the escalator looks back at the crowd in awe!

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We literally felt like ants in the crowd. People young and old, men and women and even infants were there.

According to the The Strait Times newspaper, about 768,000 people visted the 4 day show. And the sales hit $58.5 million surpassing last year earnings of $ 54.5 million.

Check my other WS entry here, I think you’ll find it interesting too!


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Bill March 16, 2009 at 11:41 am

Wow there are a lot of people there. I really does not look like people are having a hard time there. I started following you on twitter did you see me. Tazzman61. I did not see if you follow me yet. Have a great week.

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Jade March 16, 2009 at 11:49 am

@ Bill – Ohh I just signed in, I usually stop blogging on Friday afternoons so I haven’t done anything yet. Will find you and follow you soon. Thanks and Have a great week too!

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rosa March 16, 2009 at 11:44 am

WOW sis, there are lots of people there – its so crowded! Whew! sis award for u http://www.pink-precious.com/2009/03/sisterhood-award.html

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PinayMama March 16, 2009 at 3:31 pm

Hello sis, visiting you here :-)

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eastcoastlife March 16, 2009 at 4:30 pm

I was there on Opening day and then on Saturday. I went away empty handed. It’s madness!

No parking lots! No seats to rest tired feet. Walking was impossible. Citylink was blocked. arghhhh

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Jade March 16, 2009 at 5:04 pm

@ eastcoastlife – Hey Saturday – we missed each other, I was there too in the afternoon. What we always do when we know it could be difficult to dind parking like on weekends is park at Bugis area and take the MRT to city hall.

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Ron March 16, 2009 at 10:00 pm

Wow! too many people. I guess when it comes these things people are always excited to see whats new.

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 8:54 am

@ Ron – Yeah people love new shiny gadgerts…don’t they? ;) Especially men.

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foongpc March 17, 2009 at 12:20 am

Yeah, with this kind of crowd, you can’t help but wonder where is the recession people are talking about.

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 8:53 am

@ foongpc – True;) People are probably looking to get big discounts…prices were actually really good if you consider the freebie you get.

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FickleMiinded March 17, 2009 at 3:58 am

wow! i’ve been to some IT Show myself, but nothing like that, look at all the crowds! I bet all the participating company are happy!!

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 8:54 am

@ FickleMinded – Oh yeah the companies were very happy with the result. They sold more this year than last year;)

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CES March 17, 2009 at 5:26 am

whoa! that is a mob! happy week ahead!

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 8:50 am

@ CES- Yeah totally crazy! Thanks and I hope you have a great week too!

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Ebie March 17, 2009 at 9:29 am

What a mob! Maybe there are new toys coming out. Never seen that huge crowd!

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sassy mom March 17, 2009 at 9:35 am

I heard about this from a friend of mine who works there. Did they mark down their prices? Nway, It was a good thing!

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 10:01 am

@ sassy mom – yes the companies lowered their prices alot;) Some people were really waiting for this. Dang…if I have know about this – wouldn’t have bought my phone weeks ago, I could have gotten some extra stuff. Oh well… ;)

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tigerfish March 17, 2009 at 10:26 am

I was there and just hated it. But I had no choice as I had to get something for my mum.

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pehpot March 17, 2009 at 2:55 pm

cheaper ba kaya dinayo? I want to go there on July.. for teh sale and food summit.. waaah! ampunin mo ako Jade sa July LOL

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Dora March 17, 2009 at 4:39 pm

It’s recession and so many want to get cheap deals (discounts and/or free gifts). ;)

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 10:32 pm

@ Dora – yeah so true people are hoping to buy low now.

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cherry March 17, 2009 at 6:56 pm

it only means one thing…all the rich people are in singapore and that includes you….=)

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Jade March 17, 2009 at 10:31 pm

@ cherry – I wish that’s true na rich ako LOL. But if we were rich we would already be living in our tree farm in Palawan. For now – hubby needs to kayod pa.

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Mariz March 18, 2009 at 3:06 pm

Wow! What a crowd drawer, miss going to Tech Fairs like this, used to go often in M’sia. Who says the economic crunch is getting worse, look at these guys who couldn’t wait to grab their new toy gadget.

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Sherry March 23, 2009 at 10:21 am

there will be IT Show next month I bet its going to be huge crowd too!

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