giants of the era

Chapter 226 Little RB Swears Behind His Back
At around 12 noon, the press conference ended.

If the Walkman tape player wins by virtue of creativity, then the CD-Walkman player wins by relying on subversive technology.

Everyone who participated in this product conference said that the CD-Walkman is the best portable player. It is impeccable in terms of technology and product design. When the CD-Walkman is released on Christmas, it will definitely buy one.

"According to Jobs, Chronos Li started Seagate Technology to develop CD technology in 1976. Thinking about it now, people have to admire Chronos Li's vision!!! It plays a vital role, even like a steam engine, like electricity, like a computer, changing human life! Chronos·Li deserves to be called the 'most genius' of the contemporary era!!!”

Another guest also said with emotion: "The launch of the CD-Walkman marks the rebirth of Apple from the ashes! The former king is back! In the era when the Rockefeller family ruled Apple, there was such a powerful weapon as the CD, but How stupid not to know how to use it!"

At this moment, Apple is still developing CD-ROM, which will be used in computers in the future.

The Flamingo company is developing a second-generation game console - Flamingo 2.0, which also uses game CDs.

It is no exaggeration to say that CD technology has changed technology and subverted many industries, including computers, game consoles, players, record companies, etc...

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On the day of the press conference, major media around the world focused on CD-Walkman.

Overnight, the CD-Walkman became known to the world and became a topic of discussion.

At the same time, at the product launch event, thousands of people sang the Christmas song "jingle bells", which became a good talk, which made many people envious and surprised.

The next day, "Time" listed the CD-Walkman as the most outstanding technological product in 1982!

CD-Walkman has received numerous praises from the media, critics and the general public.

Seeing the popularity of CD-Walkman, many record companies expressed their willingness to release CD records.Of course, there are also many record companies who regard CD as a scourge.

The CEO of Warner Records said angrily: "CD records are undoubtedly more threatening than tapes, and will have a huge impact on vinyl records!!!"

It's understandable that record companies were as reluctant to give up vinyl records as Edison was reluctant to give up direct current.How could Edison, such a smart person, not know the difference between direct current and alternating current?But why he keeps suppressing Tesla and alternating current is because his wealth is used to build direct current power plants and he is reluctant to give up.

In the same way, these record companies have a certain market share in the vinyl record market, and have spent huge sums of money on the research and development of vinyl record technology, and have established many vinyl record factories and related industries. Now letting them use CD records is equivalent to Let them give up their original property, can they agree so easily?
It is easy for a small boat to turn around, but it is difficult for a big boat.

Moreover, record companies have to pay patent fees to Seagate Technology and Philips for the production of CD records. If the number is large, it is not a small sum.

It's just that when Apple first launched the Walkman tape player, major record companies have already competed with it, and they still have lingering fears.However, I never thought that tapes used to be, and now CDs are more lethal. Some smart record companies know to fight against it, and the result may be futile, so they simply accept it openly.

This is the trend of the times, and in the end, all record companies have to accept this choice!

In all media reports, Li Zetian is a person who cannot be ignored, and he will definitely be mentioned in every report.

He designed the CD-Walkman, and he pulled Apple up from the bottom.

His wisdom and foresight are commendable.

The halo of success on him makes people believe that as long as it is a product led by him, it will definitely be successful!

The idea then spread, first to Apple, then to Microsoft.

The success of Apple's product launch conference has benefited Microsoft a lot, and the number of computer manufacturers and third-party software developers has greatly increased.

IBM Corporation, conference room.

"Frank, more and more companies cooperate with Microsoft, which is not good for us!" An executive director frowned.

CEO Frank Cary's face is slightly pale, and his eyes have heavy dark circles. He has been suffering from insomnia recently and has not had a good rest.

"With the support of Chronos Li, Microsoft is really difficult to deal with!" Frank Cary said, "Christmas is coming, look at Microsoft's sales, and we will make further plans!"

Everyone present nodded.

In fact, IBM's main profits are still in large, medium and small computers. Because Sun Microsystems, which was founded by Li Zetian, acquired Cray Research, this put a lot of pressure on IBM, so it decided to beat Li Zetian, but Unexpectedly, Li Zetian had no intention of negotiating with him and admitting defeat.

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A few days later, December 12th Christmas arrived.

On this day, Apple's CD-Walkman and Microsoft's Windows 1.0 window operating system were released at the same time.

Early in the morning, the Apple flagship store and Microsoft flagship store were already overcrowded, and the business was booming, especially the Apple flagship store. The queue outside was so long that there was no end in sight!
Journalists, competitors, and record label observers camped outside Apple's flagship store were stunned.

"This... this is too hot! How many CD-Walkmans will Apple sell?!"

In a coffee shop not far away, several senior executives of Sony were observing and discussing through the windows.

"The sound quality of CD-Walkman is much better than that of tape players. The two are not at the same level. After listening to CD, I never want to listen to tape again. In addition, it is now the time of Christmas promotion and price reduction, so many people can't help it. Come to buy CD-Walkman..."

"Compared with the tape player, the design of the CD-Walkman is too beautiful, and there are silver, blue, red, black, white and other colors to choose from, which is very popular among young people."

"Sony must launch the Sony CD Walkman as soon as possible, otherwise, the entire Walkman market will be taken away by Apple!"

At this time, one of the senior executives of Sony shook his head and sighed: "Alas, Sony is also researching CD-related technologies, but it is a pity that Seagate Technology Company took the lead. Otherwise, CD would belong to Sony, as it is today. Glory and Glory also belong to Sony Corporation!"

"Damn Chronos Li, if it wasn't for him, how could Seagate Technology develop CD technology!!"

When these RB people talked about Li Zetian, they all gritted their teeth.

Li Zetian sneezed suddenly at this moment, and muttered, "Is there a SB scolding me behind my back?"

PS: It's already been updated three times. If there is no update at 11 o'clock in the evening, go to bed early and watch it tomorrow.

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