So these are some the key points in the long process of design development of an HTC phone, where engineers and designers push each other to uncomfortable realm, before eventually delivering the near-final product to Peter Chou for his ultimate test on the size, feel in hand, feel in pocket and even the ringtones.

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Chou can use his Nano-Imprint Lithography technique for semiconductor markets to make designs and chips.

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"HTC is much more flexible and easy to work with, " Chou says, contrasting his company with other handset makers.

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Lulu.com CEO Bob Young had authors like Chou in mind when he founded his company.

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This is the most drastic cut Chou has made to the holding of his four recent parings.

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Looking back at the good old days since the original One series launch, Chou once again acknowledged the fact that his company didn't do so well with marketing.

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Francis Chou, fund manager of Chou America Mutual Funds, has for the fourth time since October reduced his stake in Overstock.com ( OSTK).

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