The REAL Reason I Went to Taiwan... (Computex 2024 Finale!)

The REAL Reason I Went to Taiwan... (Computex 2024 Finale!)
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► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome to our Computex 2024 Finale
0:28 Day 1 - the journey to Taiwan
2:41 Day 2 - buying supplies at a Taipei grocery store
5:20 Day 3 - getting a Chair + Monitor at the ASUS press event
8:36 Day 4 - Computex begins, Nangang Exhibition Center
10:28 Day 5 - food
12:34 Day 6 - more food, and my Real Taipei Plan
17:45 Day 7 - Joe’s Editing Workstation, Returning Chair and Monitor
20:46 Day 8 - Thanks for a great Computex 2024!
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[@SkullAngel002]

19:45 - "And now we embark on on the most dangerous part of the trip....returning something to ASUS" 😂😂😂

[@TheBlueB0mber]

Come for the hardware reviews...staid for the RMA jokes!

[@glmchn]

Omg there is a mark of use by your butt on this chair right here, that's gonna be $9000 sir

[@electryc03]

well played by Paul.

[@nexusyang4832]

That was too funny. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brianmiller1077]

@@glmchn but if you don't want to pay for the repair, we can send you back some chair parts at your expense

[@bubba966]

That return joke... LOL

[@tolpacourt]

Gamers Nexus agrees

[@pasencoreunautre]

Loved the shot where your daughter was making funny faces to the camera on the way to the airport. She is adorable!

[@Jzwiz]

The real reason, beef noodle soup and dumplings. :^) im newer to your channel but watched all your older vlogs and stuff so glad to see another. (I like behind the scenes content)

[@yensteel]

The FOOD

[@nexusyang4832]

11:14 - dont underestimate the power of 7-eleven in Taiwan. Soooo much nicer than stateside. 😂

[@LiLBitsDK]

still fun going ACROSS THE GLOBE just to go to a 7-11

[@hatguyjoe]

[@nexusyang4832]

Thanks for the shoutout! 🤗🤗🤗 I also follow you so equal love between you and Joe. 😊

[@grumpyoldnord]

Goes halfway around the world on a business trip just to save less than $200 on a LotR Lego set. 🤣

[@cafe88racer53]

hes making content and being sponsored tho lol

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Totally worth it

[@electryc03]

The lame excuse of going to Computex, sounds like some gaslighting I tell my wife when I'm buying a PC component.

[@pkt1213]

Sound perfectly valid.

[@Chill_Mode_JD]

Good on him for thinking of ways to connect with his kid, it’s not about the legos IMO

[@opshlds]

Love the TechTube community. Really appreciate the looks at Computex! Thanks Paul and Joe!

[@tringuyen7519]

Saw Ian Cutress from TechTechPotato at the table. Didn’t know he attended Computex.

[@StephenCole1916]

Despite the issues going on with Asus right now, that was nice of them to allow you guys to borrow the chair and screen for editing. And that's a sweet deal on the lego set! Never say no to a discount!

[@jcat96]

The more you Paul, the more you Tech News

[@electryc03]

What a great mini documentary, I would have even watched a longer version. Well done Paul and Joe.

[@JaywalkingBreeze]

being waiting the computex life style video for so long! love to see things other than tech when you guys travel

[@CFStang]

Everyone: "We're at a dinner with Asus" Steve from Gamer's Nexus: "I Will Destroy You, Asus!!!!" (I kid, Steve's doing great work for the customer)

[@V1N_574]

Didn't steve used to hangout with this guys?

[@ffnbbq]

​@@V1N_574In Paul's similar video last year, several people here hung out with GN Steve. But this year, they're all with the LMG crew. I noticed Ian Cutress/techtechpotato (who really went hard criticising GN Steve for the LTT video) at the restaurant with them. I think we can guess where at least some of the tech youtubers have quietly aligned.

[@ffnbbq]

​@@V1N_574 Yeah, it looks like they all avoided GN Steve. While it's possible Paul didn't have any footage of Steve/Steve was too busy chasing after Asus, notably at that restaurant with Paul and the rest was Ian Cutress/techtechpotato, who was *very* critical of GN's video on LTT, to the point of bizarrely analysing how Steve smiled when he talked as a sign of Steve having less than ethical motives. It's parasocially to speculate, but I think we can guess that tech YT people decided to distance themselves from GN.

[@MrMcGreed]

Fuck... it's 11PM and I'm hungry now.... thanks Paul and Joe...

[@RadSalacan]

That was a crazy deal on that LEGO set! That set has got to be one of the best they've made in the past few years.

[@76golong73]

And thank you and Joe for going to Computex and documenting it all so that I can live vicariously through you! Love the snarky Asus joke at the end, too!

[@protogenxl]

4:50 Damn Metric Eggs!

[@YuProducciones]

as it should 😂

[@ghomerhust]

eagle freedom blue whale eggs!

[@lukefilewalker9454]

Love seeing all of my fav tech tubers together having a great time. Brings me happiness 😊

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Still my favorite crossovers

[@Celician83]

Awww, was hoping to get a glimpse of Hana's extremely excited face when you brought the Lego else out, oh well, hope you 2 have a blast with it!

[@SerpentXTech]

Thank you, Joe and Paul. Hey Paul, I just got back from Legoland last weekend. We took our nephews and family members to enjoy some time together. A lot of cool kits and your kits were $750 at Legoland, so good job finding it for cheaper! Take care

[@Dwight.Schrute69]

Joe is amazing, but you already know this! I love the chemistry you guys have and he adds a lot to the channel! (PS, Joe didn't pay me to say that, I swear!)

[@hatguyjoe]

I'll send the check later. 😎

[@Zonker66]

KZbinrs eating a meal with Peanuts music playing...was waiting for a cut scene showing Snoopy and Woodstock.

[@peterpain6625]

I can make a sweet-n-savory peanut based sauce you'd probably demand to be drowned in ... slowly ;)

[@mangowarrior]

I've been to Taiwan before and it's absolutely beautiful. The smell, the atmosphere, the people, the food. Awesome video

[@valentinian100]

Joe's editing continues to be top notch. Love the music!.

[@hatguyjoe]

Thanks dude!

[@weinbergfahrer4048]

THANKS A LOT for not only covering the computer side of Computex, but also providing some really nice behind the scenes impressions! Greatly appreciated! Great video, both content- and editing-wise! ;)

[@petethewiseman2184]

Paul and Joe, thanks for taking us along, really wish I could go to these things :)

[@RiceNoodlestw]

haha. PX mart, sometimes i forget how normal things are different when you live here. i noticed you guys were by the corner pit, literally down the street from my grandparents' house. Next year, i could show you some great local stuff in the area. glad for your safe return home and enjoy the leggos.

[@joshellis5014]

Ya'll did that trip RIGHT! Love the "real life stuff" as much as the techie goodies. Fun seeing the other content folks hanging out and enjoying themselves - together! Thanks again for the vids, and we all appreciate what ya'll do and How you do it!! Now we need a contest to see who could go on the next one WITH ya'll - and see what kind of "trouble/fun" would ensue?!

[@rvdeddrift]

Joe and Hana in the back seat... Ya know the shenanigans are brewing! Lol! I often forget Taiwan is my dream country because of this! They are as into Milk as I am!!! Hahaha! Oh damn! That is an amazing "thing" over there! Joe actually inspired me to travel next year or maybe '26, and not just think I wasn't "able" to go. His channel is a diamond in the rough! Fur eels! Yer driver at ASUS was SO jacked to be able to haul all that stuff for ya! That is SO epic! Those 'Yota extra-super-mini vans are sweet rigs! Like a giant Kei car! Joe's channel is RAD! His subscribers are as cool as they come! Content is amazing too! Super positive vibes, and super gold advice and tips/tricks in literally every video. Better yerself, and check it out! And I'm not nit-picking, but the Lego community will hound ya for pluralizing the brand name! It's just LEGO. No "s" at the end apparently! It's neat to see ya kickin it with Kyle and his new better half, as well as Luke and Jake! Very cool to see ya'll just chillin and being human beings! Lol! Holy... Joe wrecked the show trip! Nice work as usual dude! And thank you ASUS for hookin our homie up with the goods to stay as ridiculously productive as he already is! Not having to deal with travel woes, and aches/pains post trip is a godsend! And he food, oh my! It all looked pretty stellar! Thanks for takin us along for the ride, both on the show side, and the behind the scenes! It is hugely appreciated you guys!

[@fteoOpty64]

Can't believe ASUS gave you that chair!!!. What a host!. And that big monitor AS well ?!. Wow Taiwanese hospitality at its best here!.

[@toddbrewer683]

That was fun. Thanks guys and welcome back.

[@MonsterSound]

Star of the show, "CHAIR". 🏆👍

[@RemyL75]

OMG Hana is so big!! When did she grow up?!??

[@nanoflower1]

Kids are amazing in how fast they grow. If you aren't careful they might be all grown up while you weren't looking.

[@YuProducciones]

I bet its the effects of the pandemic bro, that was a like timebomb

[@tringuyen7519]

Imagine when Hana wants her own gaming PC.😊

[@johnnywoolen1453]

This type of video is always my favorite when you go to Computex. You get to see so much more of the experience.

[@Chill_Mode_JD]

Loved the editing on this one Joe and excellent work thinking of your kid like that Paul, you’re a great Dad my dude 🤘💯

[@hatguyjoe]

Thanks man!

[@Gavrev]

Lovely behind the scenes video guys! As fab a glimpse of friends and buffoonery as always, and RIvendell lego? impressive! Hope Dad's feeling better!

[@shaneeslick]

G'day Paul & Joe, Really Awesome Trip Montage, only thing missing was seeing 😲Hannah's face when you got the LEGO out of your luggage

[@taavikiisk]

Here is the video that I was looking forward to the most. Thank you for sharing your experience of Taipei!

[@Tithulta1]

My mouth watered quite a bit watching all the dinners!

[@DaPoets]

RMA humor at its finest! It was great seeing you my man, until next time! 🎉

[@billygilbert7911]

I think it's so cool that all the top content creators enjoy each others company and hang out.

[@spandel100]

Love these type of "behind the scenes"videos...especially with the great soundtrack 👊

[@Kbandkb08]

Thanks for showing a completely different side of the show. That was really cool to see and keep up the awesome work. Have a beer from those of us down here in Florida.

[@SWEJmeister]

This is the type of content from conventions i love the most. Looks like you guys had a great time!

[@Sparksman23]

To Paul and Paul's Dad Happy Fathers Day gentlemen.

[@CoalitionGaming]

This is exactly the way I've edited my own event coverage videos/vlogs and I LOVE IT!

[@71janas]

Yeah, Lego🇩🇰. Greetings from Denmark. Love these follow up videos

[@tourist6290]

Nice video, that was interesting and relaxing! Good music choice btw!

[@kstarler]

No sirs, thank you both for sharing some of the more personal moments from your Computex trip! Hope it was as fun as it looks!

[@d9wilson]

Great Combo, Paul & Joe.

[@brandongreene3213]

Pegatron sounds like a very specific kind of video...

[@IronmanV5]

Deadpool would approve.....

[@EXG21]

@@IronmanV5 Butt only on Women's Day.

[@IronmanV5]

@@EXG21 INTERNATIONAL Women's Day

[@hardlyworgen71]

Optimus Prime better watch out.

[@mxthunder2]

cool video thanks for the upload! like seeing the travel and behind the scenes stuff at computex!

[@JRooksny1986]

Really nice stream. Also I love seeing Kyle happy!

[@thorenshammer]

All your reporting from Taiwan was fantastic, thank you. I am glad you had fun while out there, even though it was a lot of hard work also.

[@woolfel]

the important question, what is your favorite dish to eat when you're in Taiwan? one thing i miss from my childhood is beef noodle soup and oyster omelet in the night markets.

[@AlexKidd4Fun]

Paul - King of B roll. 😆 Feels like quality behind the scenes stuff really. 👍

[@Pixelskill]

nice trip coverage, can't wait for next year :D

[@dare2dan]

Great video! I really enjoyed seeing a travel vlog perspective on the event.

[@7HH]

Nice!! I feel like im there man! Great job. Next vacation i want to go there habahb :)))

[@NAMOR5000]

Awesome video 🥰😎👍🤛 Thanks for sharing, loved it.

[@rabb1tjones921]

Thank you Paul! You are the only KZbinr with good background music.

[@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic]

Joe's choices for 'elevator' music are great.

[@Midwest_Tyler]

Taiwan is such a wonderful place! I was in Kaohsiung for a week in March. The people are so nice and the food is amazing.

[@RedScare67]

Nice stuff chaps - always love these vlogs. Good Rivendell haul

[@korbensc7218]

Love these vlogs! And the Asus pun was ingenius ;)

[@LuckyArmpit]

Thank you, Paul and Joe. You guys rock! I love the tech videos, but was hoping for a 'day in the life' video. Did I mention you rock?

[@Aggrosk8]

Always love the blog videos! Reminding everyone that you are still a real person. Traveling to other counties for events like these has to be a dream come true.

[@TheJohnnyGomes]

Really like the travelogue videos of the conferences. Also, probably super late, but I'm really glad to see Kyle looking happy again.

[@ethanmitchell8572]

great vlog Paul and Joe, Really dig the Jayz2cents theme music at the end!!!

[@hatguyjoe]

Lol had no idea I got the same song Jay uses in his video. It's from the "epidemic sounds" library

[@Drmobius]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you Paul and team!

[@EricXVII]

19:43 earned an instant video like 🤣

[@bobbysworldoftech1564]

Awesome job guys!!

[@Alexandra-Rex]

19:43 That stab at ASUS 😂

[@LiLBitsDK]

looks like you had an awesome trip and met some lovely people :D

[@nishaanp7882]

The video I've been waiting for, love the vlogs! The best part of computex, for me anyways, is Paul's vlog!

[@justsomeguyinnc473]

Great video; love the b-roll stuff & the meetings w/fellow travelers. There's Wendell!

[@camiloramirez798]

Hi Paul. Love your vlogging videos. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia. Thanks for your content.

[@lear7741]

Loved the video, so lucky to experience all that food. My favorite part of traveling.

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

This is the best video of your trip to Taiwan, Paul.

[@tonyupham354]

oooooooiiiiiii!!!! leave the chocobo alone!

[@AdnanKhan-be9dr]

Joe and Paul, after having found Rivendell, embark on the most dangerous part of their quest... To make a return to Asus! May the blessings of Steve be with you.

[@aykyi2668]

Finally someone who appreciate good FOOD and something to drink! Most ppl focus on tech and money and etc... but.. never mention the good things in life. Good tech only feels good by eating, drinking something that tastes while enjoying a movie, series, game, work etc..

[@Viper6332]

paul just smuggling lego through airports lol and that shot at asus right outside asus was perfect

[@smiththers2]

I just went on my first work trip since I've been at my current job and was gone for nearly 5 days. It wasn't computer hardware but it was tech. I always try to watch your travel videos because sometimes they're more interesting than just a product video. Glad you all had a good time!

[@docbugsy]

Thanks for the Computex coverage! I've had my eye on the Lego Dune Ornithopter for a while now.

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Would love the ornithopter too. Wish they color matched the technik pieces tho

[@libauermaruza2139]

0:59 loving the house tune you playing on he background who is the artist and the time travel shot that is awesome keep up the good works guys loving you content

[@PatrickPoet]

I like the Lego lady saying, "Yay!" all the time

[@Balrog132]

All that food looks SO GOOOOOOOOOD!!!! I am jelly. Much jelly!

[@kidbob44212]

My favorite Computex video every year, the Paul Travel vlog. Keep it up

[@mats77]

Always love the real life videos, good job y'all!

[@JohnChenTech]

I wanted to attend Computex this year, but my parents were in Taiwan and I had to housesit. I'll see you guys next year.

[@BeeWhere]

Love the vlog, I miss soup dumplings so much. Congrats on the lego

[@norfy]

17:29 Kyle hugging like an Italian mob boss

[@jskop566]

Trekking across Taiwan to cop Lego Rivendell is absolutely my kind of nerdom.

[@way2tired2]

I love that you got to hang with Luke and Jake and even Kyle, though I suspect you see Kyle in the states regularly too :)

[@davevan9150]

Great vid guys, a bit of Taiwan for us!

[@ivovass195]

As usual this is the best video from computex. Looks like great fun

[@TECHiSuppose]

Great vlog video! 17:38 I wonder what "The Earth" flavored gelato tastes like. Maybe it was some type of Oreo mix.

[@ivovass195]

19:44 😂😂😂😂😂

[@quesog32]

How fun - I'm watching this video while building my Rivendell Lego set