Monday 15 September 2014

iPhone 6 and Typhoon 8

This morning all the working population of Hong Kong (is it about 99%, right?) had got pleasant surprise - Typhoon 8 signal is in force. This means - no work today! (at least before the signal will go down, than you are supposed to come back within two hours...).

It is like fourth or fifth typhoon for me. It had never gone any higher than 8 and it is pleasant fresh wind (comparing to an average Hong Kong weather - variety of hot and super hot). So, ok. Staying in for now - dealing with some homework and getting extra sleep. Good.
But this day has some other meaning in it. It is today the pre-order of iPhone 6 is started! No more than 4 telephones per customer, you can book it online and pick up from Hong Kong store, if you are lucky, within this week. I don't know who are those lucky people who had dot through and how did they manage it? I am trying for almost an hour and it is constantly 'not available at the moment'.
I believe Typhoon situation did not help.. Instead of working entire Hong Kong sitting pre-ordering iPhones! 
It might be Apple company who paid for this Typhoon to happen!
What do you think about it at all? Do you like new design? My opinion is Apple is trying to get into Asian market, as people here mostly use huge Samsungs.


Wednesday 3 September 2014

Hong Kong is Slow!

One of the most annoying things in Hong Kong is a slow pace.
Yes, you've got it right.
Though Hong Kong is one of the most efficient cities in this world this feature is not covering all the things happening here.
Infrastructure and Banking System are indeed super fast and efficient.
But I mean actual people's speed - it is unbelievably slow.
While walking somewhere through a busy street I find it super annoying - everyone is just like on a promenade - walking slowly and carelessly in a quite disorganized manner. And it is fair not only for some tourist or overpopulated areas. People walk slowly even during peak times while getting to/from work. It is when apart from being annoying it starts to affect your time schedules. 
People of Hong Kong, please WALK FASTER!
And those who are not familiar with Hong Kong speed - in terms to get in time for your meetings - mind some extra time for the walking process. If you are not in a hurry for any appointment - just relax and meditate while floating in Hong Kong crowd...

:)