IT Show 2009

Went to Suntec City for the IT Show with Dad and Brother as I am intending to buy an external hard disk drive. Didn't bought any in the end as there were so many people and I spent most of my time squeezing than seeing and get to know more about the products.

The space there were rather limited. There were times when there was only a small narrow path in between two stalls. As there were lots of people walking, one can't stay long to have a detailed look at the products.

Some of the discounts are not genuine at all. For on particular product, it was sold at $x at level 4. It was a discounted price for a few sets only. The rest were $(x+y). However at level 6, the same product was sold at $x as the original price.

I think the duration can be stretched longer. Too many people squeezing at one time doesn't really helps in the sales. Having the event over a longer period of time may incur a higher cost of production. But I believe that they will obtain way higher sales to cover that.

The shops around did somehow benefit from this event. Many people after going for the show, went to the shopping centers around to shop as well. I bought a new flip flop for myself at Muji, love it. It's my first flip flop! =D While I was there at the shop, many other people were there shopping there as well. From what they were carrying in their hands, I can see that they have just left the convention center.

For this event, it's really an eye-opener for me.