Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 749 Differentiated Competition (Two in One)

Regarding how to become the king of the Android camp and how to compete with Apple mobile phones, Fang Zhuo had a preliminary draft in mind.

Simply put, gather resources and maximize strengths while avoiding weaknesses.

According to the information collected so far, Apple will release the mobile phone in the first half of next year. It is not clear whether there is still time for its release and official sales, but no matter what, it is certain that Apple mobile phones will be available for sale in 07.

And what about Yike's mobile phone?
Not to mention the development of hardware, it must be built based on the Android system.

Because if there is no strong push from Google, and if there is no Google gathering a group of manufacturers to engage in the "Open Mobile Phone Alliance", even if Yike can make a system by itself, it will inevitably be a niche system that cannot be popularized, and it will have no impact on the current commercial competition. meaningless.

Therefore, judging from the current development progress of the Android system, the Yike mobile phone project is going well, and I am afraid that the official release and sales will also be in 08.

That is to say, ignoring Nokia and other giants in the market, the time when Yike and Apple really competed was at least 08.

Fang Zhuo judged the competition time, so he had more expectations for the hardware.

Apple released it in the first half of 07, and given hardware manufacturers another year, can't they come up with better products?

As far as the screen is concerned, can Sharp come up with a 3.5-4.0-inch screen that is bigger than Apple's?

In the era of touch-screen mobile phones, the screen is the most intuitive component for consumers.

Different from the current mobile phones with physical keyboards such as Nokia and Blackberry, the touch screen not only assumes the function of output, but also replaces the keyboard to undertake the function of input. It can be larger under the appropriate resolution. Fang Zhuo thinks that he can press it no matter what. more comfortable.

The 3.5-inch is classic because of the Apple mobile phone. Even if it can be made bigger later, it has been this size for several generations.

But Fang Zhuo does not intend to follow this small and beautiful, but wants to be bigger and better, and to compete in a differentiated way.

Considering the timing of the judgment, he even has a plan for the advertising strategy for the competition in 08.

08 was the Olympic year.

Comparing Yike's larger-screen mobile phone with its competitors, this is even higher.

It is even stronger to use the one-year time difference to announce before Apple's replacement and upgrade.

As for faster, it is not very good to start from the smoothness of the system, but you can find the difference from the ecological construction.

- Faster, higher, stronger.

—Faster, Higher, Stronger.

—Citius, Altius, Fortius.

Seeking the authorization of the Olympic Games, even the Latin language announced by Europe is a no-brainer.

The thoughts in Fang Zhuo's mind changed roughly, and he couldn't wait to jump out about the package plan of the mobile phone, but the basis for realizing it was the development of the system, the progress of the hardware, and the organic combination of the two.

There are still many things to do to save a mobile phone, but it will not be too long to do one by one.

Fang Zhuo has ample interest in competing with Apple, but Apple has indeed accumulated stronger technology, and it won't be able to catch up in a short while, but even if the initial competition is not satisfactory, there will be ways to make up for it when the time comes.

In the worst case, I would quietly short Sony, and then ask the old Jazz to buy his building, so as to calm down the mood on the road to competition.

If you can't do Apple, you can still be a Sony.

One day after arriving in New York, Fang Zhuo met with Sony and Sharp one after another, and Wang Yan and his group from Sina finally recovered from the jet lag and were ready to feel and explore the development of American social network products.

However, after contacting Facebook, the time of the visit needs to be pushed back.

It is said that Google is intensively discussing the acquisition with Fb, and Zuckerberg has to deal with this matter recently, so he has no time to receive exchanges and investigations from the wealthy party.

MIGA Fund once invested in Fb under Fang Zhuo’s instruction, but the investment failed because Zuckerberg had a lot of choices, but he knew that he had such a contact. Although he had never met the owner of the Rockets, he would not refuse Business inspection.

In the evening, Fang Zhuo sent Wang Yan and a group of people to visit the international metropolis, while he chatted with Mr. Yu about the progress of the mobile phone project while eating.

When Yu Hongren was in New York, he could always receive some unconfirmed news.

But a lot of times, it's groundless.

Cooperation like Google has very reasonable variables.

Android system, Google must do it, they are determined to seize the entrance to the mobile Internet through such a smart phone system, but the first mobile phone that the Android camp cooperates with is said to be still to be discussed.

The mobile phone system came out, and Google didn't want to be wasted in a mobile phone that did nothing. It was looking for and screening manufacturers who jointly made mobile phones.

Yike does hold a stake in Android, but it is not the only candidate.

"It's normal. If I were Larry, it would be difficult for me to completely trust a company that has just stepped into the mobile phone field. We just need to rely on our strength to defeat other candidates." Fang Zhuo encouraged after listening to Xiao Yu's news and worries, "If you can't even beat HTC and Sony, then..."

Feeling Mr. Fang's strong confidence, Yu Hong couldn't help but nodded.

Fang Zhuo finished his sentence: "That's nothing. The cooperation with Google does have more resources, but the system is free, and it's not impossible to live without it."

Yu Hong gave her a look: "You are really pragmatic."

"It doesn't matter if it's not pragmatic. It can't be said that Google didn't make a joint product with us, so we won't play mobile phones?" Fang Zhuo smiled slightly, "Without such a competitive project like mobile phones, how can Yike keep it?" Under its co-founder?"

Yu Hong rolled her eyes this time.

Fang Zhuo is not too talkative: "The company now has a lot of R&D centers. One in Silicon Valley is involved in the Android system, one in New York is involved in mobile phones, and one in Shanghai is involved in both. This focus still needs to be tilted and changed."

"What do you mean?" Yu Hong was a little uncertain.

"Of course it's in China. After all, you are more at ease." Fang Zhuo said naturally, "You have spent a lot of time in New York in the past two years, and you can't experience the changes in China and Shanghai when you go back occasionally. Yike's Shanghai R&D Center Although the starting point is relatively low, it is still very dynamic.”

Yu Hong did not deny it too much, and said in a deep voice: "The domestic market is developing rapidly, and we must not let go of the opportunity to grow with it, but many resources abroad are indeed more abundant. It is a pity that these talents give up."

"Take your time, one step at a time." Fang Zhuo was not in a hurry.

Yu Hong nodded, knowing Mr. Fang's business sense, she asked a few questions about Zhou Xin's daughter, and then talked about the Rockets' playoffs this year.

Before Yao Ming was injured, he rested for nearly two months.

In the case that everyone is not optimistic about the Rockets' record this year, the team with Nash and Carter coached by Nelson played a gorgeous offensive style, and the final regular season rankings did not fall much.

Yao Ming made a protective comeback at the end of the regular season, and easily won the first and second rounds of the playoffs 4:1.

I thought that the opponent in this year's Western Conference finals would still be the Spurs with three carriages. I didn't expect the Mavericks to break out. With the lineup of Terry, Dallas Double Ugly, and Nowitzki, they reached the tiebreaker, successfully defeated the Spurs, and advanced to the Western Conference. finals.

The Mavericks have been strong over the years, but facing the defending champion Rockets are still clearly at a disadvantage.

However, when the Rockets took a 3-1 lead, Yao Ming accidentally sprained the medial ligament of his knee again.

The Rockets lost a strong point inside, and the Mavericks chased two games in a row. The two teams entered the tiebreaker 3:3.

When Fang Zhuo was on the transoceanic flight, the Western Conference finals were held in Houston. In the end, the Rockets advanced by 43 points with Carter's 2-point explosion and entered the finals again.

This time the opponent in the final is no longer the Pistons, but the Heat who defeated the Pistons.

The Heat have two famous stars, one is Wade and the other is O'Neal.

However, with Yao Ming unable to play, there will be few surprises in the outcome of the finals.

Yu Hong was there to watch the game in the Western Conference Finals and saw Yao Ming's injury with her own eyes. At this time, she was concerned about his situation in the finals: "Is Yao really unable to play?"

"A first-degree sprain takes 1-2 weeks. In theory, it can be paid after the first two games of the finals at the earliest, but considering Dayao's size, considering that he was injured once in the first two months. Injured leg, the medical team's advice is not to play." Fang Zhuo said calmly, "I agree with this judgment, although this finals is rare, but he has to be responsible for his career."

Yu Hong agreed, and said with some regret: "Unfortunately, this is Dayao's chance to face the Sharks in the finals."

"It's a pity, but not that pity." Fang Zhuo shook his head, "O'Neal still has fuel in the tank, but he's already the Heat's second-in-command."

Yu Hong shook her head slightly: "Dayao is definitely not reconciled."

"Indeed, I have called me three times since I landed. Athletes have to face injuries. Our main lineup has a good structure. There is still a chance in the coming year." Fang Zhuo thought about it, and said something related to watching the game. "I couldn't fall asleep before going to bed last night, so I tried to call Liang Mengsong from Tai Ji."

He took a sip of juice and said with a smile: "Counting this time, I guess I have contacted him five or six times. This time I invited him to watch an NBA game, and he actually agreed. You said it was not A good sign?"

Yu Hong knew about Tai Ji, knew that Tai Ji had a management change, and also knew that Tai Ji had restarted the war, and said: "He feels the feeling of being left behind. He was previously recognized as the successor of the vice president of R&D. , suddenly lost the election, and suddenly two people became the boss, how can such an arrogant person accept it?"

Fang Zhuo sighed: "The more unacceptable the better, the colder the bench, the better. He still rejected Bing Xin's invitation on the phone, and only said that he would come to the United States to relax and watch the football."

Yu Hong commented: "It looks like it's coming soon, does Tai Ji know about this?"

"I'm just watching the game with Dr. Liang, and the table manager probably won't mind." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "But in order to avoid his mind and to save some trouble, I stayed in the box when watching the game with him. .”

Yu Hong nodded. The time for this year's finals is the day after tomorrow, June 6. She also plans to go to Houston's home court for the first two games to watch the game.

Fang Zhuo said again: "While I was in Houston, I also made an appointment with someone from Qualcomm to see if I could push the cooperation between Bingxin and Qualcomm, so that Liang Mengsong could see Bingxin's actions."

"The games you go to watch are always sports and business in parallel... When can you watch the game quietly." Yu Hong said a little bit.

Fang Zhuo shrugged. This is quite difficult, and the label of the Rockets owner in the United States is quite easy to use.

One day later, after confirming the meeting time with Google and Qualcomm, Fang Zhuo flew to Houston with Wang Yan and a group of people, while Yu Hong flew to the arena to watch the first finals after finishing business.

Fang Zhuo has a big house in Houston that is big enough for many people to live in. Before he came, Jay Chou, who came to the United States early to watch the football, lived there as a guest.

However, when the team owner arrived in Houston, Yao Ming was the most excited.

After he knew Mr. Fang was here, he came to see the boss almost non-stop, and strongly demanded to be allowed to play the game.

"Your legs are not good, what kind of game are you playing?" Fang Zhuo was very dissatisfied with such a request, "If your legs are not good, what's the use of you in it? If you get hurt again in such a fierce game, who can help you?" responsible for your career?"

Yao Ming was very firm: "I know my own body, I'm recovering well, and I can play tomorrow!"

"I don't know anything about injuries. Let's listen to the team's judgment. Your eyes are not X-rays. You can still have a machine to see them clearly? You just watch it off the court honestly this time, and come back next year. "Fang Zhuo said aggressively, "Don't tell me you don't have the courage to start all over again?"

Yao Ming took a deep breath: "This is the stage of the finals. I can't just watch my teammates fight on the field while my body is recovering. This is also an opportunity to face the number one center in history. Even though I have Having won a championship, I also want to have the opportunity to play against O'Neal."

Fang Zhuo shrugged: "Sorry, the team owner doesn't allow it. No matter what you say, I will be responsible for your future. You can have a more brilliant career."

Yao Ming said excitedly: "If there is anything to prove my career, it is this time. Even if I finish the finals and retire, this is my dream. Mr. Fang, do you understand?"

Fang Zhuo was greatly shocked when he saw the solemnity, eagerness, and enthusiasm on Yao Ming's face: "Get out, get out, get Yao Ming out."

The two security assistants looked at Yao Ming's body with some embarrassment, and put their hands on the big man's arm meaningfully.

Yao Ming was unmoved, and patted his chest: "Mr. Fang, never underestimate the heart of a champion."

This is a classic quote left by coach Tomjanovich when the Rockets won the championship in 95.

Fang Zhuo also pointed to himself: "Yao, never underestimate the power of the team owner."

Yao Ming: "..."

He chose the next best thing: "Boss Fang, I can rest for two more games, which will give me nearly a week of recovery time. If the medical team allows me, I hope to play."

"You are still young, and you have more futures." Fang Zhuo felt helpless, "The next year will be the Olympics, don't you want to play in the best condition at home? What if you get injured again?"

Yao Ming took a breath, but still replied firmly: "No complaints or regrets!"

(End of this chapter)