I actually did get up an hour early to write up CES coverage but I didn't have time to edit together all of the images for the updates. And last night the most interesting thing happened that prevented me from working on it...
I was at Transmeta's booth on the show floor looking at a demo of their 2GHz 90nm Efficeon processor over the shoulder of a group of three people. The Transmeta guy giving the demo is an AnandTech reader and a person whom I've had numerous conversations with so once he saw me there he told the group he was talking to that I could vouch for some of the performance statements he was making. One member of the group turned around and gave me a smile, I didn't realize who he was until later.
A few minutes later he stuck out his hand and let me know that he was a huge fan and a regular reader of AnandTech - as usual I was quite pleased and glad to see such an enthusiastic reader at CES...then I looked down at his badge which said Google, Inc. Then I looked slightly up about an inch at his name, which said Lawrence Page, aka Larry Page aka co-founder of Google. I promptly returned the praise for his work :)
We talked a bit and he ended up inviting me to dinner with him and a few friends, which ended up being one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had while running AT. The guy is absolutely brilliant, the range of his knowledge on all topics engineering is astounding. But he's also a genuinely nice guy who happens to be quite passionate about running Google as an engineering company first and foremost. I found myself floored to not only be sitting next to this guy at dinner but also talking to him about everything from AnandTech to school to the car industry.
I've met with a lot of heads and founders of companies in the past, but none have ever stood out as much as this little run in with Mr. Page. Of course it had to happen as I'm still recovering from my cold/flu and a day after I started losing my voice from talking too much in my meetings.
Anywho, I'm on my way to the airport now and if all goes well I'll have a lot of writing time on the plane to finish up my thoughts on CES.
Thanks so much for the understanding you all expressed in reference to my last post, you have no idea how much stuff like that helps.
Take care and I'm almost recovered...woohoo!
I was at Transmeta's booth on the show floor looking at a demo of their 2GHz 90nm Efficeon processor over the shoulder of a group of three people. The Transmeta guy giving the demo is an AnandTech reader and a person whom I've had numerous conversations with so once he saw me there he told the group he was talking to that I could vouch for some of the performance statements he was making. One member of the group turned around and gave me a smile, I didn't realize who he was until later.
A few minutes later he stuck out his hand and let me know that he was a huge fan and a regular reader of AnandTech - as usual I was quite pleased and glad to see such an enthusiastic reader at CES...then I looked down at his badge which said Google, Inc. Then I looked slightly up about an inch at his name, which said Lawrence Page, aka Larry Page aka co-founder of Google. I promptly returned the praise for his work :)
We talked a bit and he ended up inviting me to dinner with him and a few friends, which ended up being one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had while running AT. The guy is absolutely brilliant, the range of his knowledge on all topics engineering is astounding. But he's also a genuinely nice guy who happens to be quite passionate about running Google as an engineering company first and foremost. I found myself floored to not only be sitting next to this guy at dinner but also talking to him about everything from AnandTech to school to the car industry.
I've met with a lot of heads and founders of companies in the past, but none have ever stood out as much as this little run in with Mr. Page. Of course it had to happen as I'm still recovering from my cold/flu and a day after I started losing my voice from talking too much in my meetings.
Anywho, I'm on my way to the airport now and if all goes well I'll have a lot of writing time on the plane to finish up my thoughts on CES.
Thanks so much for the understanding you all expressed in reference to my last post, you have no idea how much stuff like that helps.
Take care and I'm almost recovered...woohoo!
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Evan - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - link
Sounds like it was a tremendous opportunity for you Anand! :) Good luck getting better after your flu.BOLt - Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - link
Holy Moly, you met one of the co-founders of Google, and what's more, he knew exactly who you are - excellent! That's gotta be something that'll stick with you for awhile. I think that a renewed sense of accomplishment must have been fostered within you. :-)'Gratz, man.
Daniel - Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - link
Always suggest something. You should have recommended google prove a specific index just for hardware, or anandtech itself: E.G. anand.google.comRobert - Monday, January 10, 2005 - link
Hey Anand, have you ever googled yourself? :DAtaStrumf - Monday, January 10, 2005 - link
Cool :-)Ratgoo - Monday, January 10, 2005 - link
It's comforting to know that Larry isn't a hack and knows what he's doing.ksherman - Sunday, January 9, 2005 - link
I feel BETRAYED!!! I was looking forward to the CES Coverage (actually, not really) and now I hear (read) that you spent the evening EATING and TALKING to Google's co-founder! This is an outrage!!! ;-)Way to go Anand! sounds like a good time. Also glad to hear that your doing better.
The_Neuromancer - Sunday, January 9, 2005 - link
You found it more meaninfull #1 b/c bob doles career is meaninglessFlameDeer - Sunday, January 9, 2005 - link
Happy to hear that you are almost recovered, Anand. :)Feel great that Mr. Page of Google also a huge fan and regular reader of AnandTech. You should proud of your effort and your team. :)
An interview or insight of Google technology can be a good idea and a good tour too.
Lucas - Sunday, January 9, 2005 - link
:)Hope you'll be fine, may the force be with you. It's nice to hear you being positive again. Keep up the good work!