Siheyuan starts from the stationmaster

Chapter 329 Store Business
Internal components, cables between non-golden connectors that were too short and board manufacturers changed, solder wash processes that lead to potential corrosion exacerbated loose chips.

In fact, the market proved that this was the failure of Apple's Apple III computer. Unfortunately, instead of learning from it, Apple repeated the same mistake with the Lisa and the original Mac.

Apple has a generous repair policy for Apple III computers, unconditionally replacing broken computers with new Apple IIIs on the spot.As frustrating as it is, it usually cannot be replaced.Later, after hard work, Apple replaced the Apple III with the Apple III Plus.

Since this Apple III Plus model machine appeared in this store, it means that the Apple III Plus project has already started.This made Bai Zirui have to admire Apple's influence in the microcomputer market. It actually only made a plan, and the store is already helping to promote it.

Seeing that Bai Zirui remained silent, the white shopping guide suggested, "Sir, what is your purpose of buying the computer? This Apple III Plus is a new model launched by Apple for business office in small and medium-sized enterprises. The price is also more expensive.

If you do not need such a good configuration for personal use, it is better to buy Apple II, this model is more mature, this is a very popular computer in the world, its configuration is enough to meet your daily use, and the price Also much cheaper. "

Bai Zirui smiled noncommittally, and neither agreed nor objected to the shopping guide guy's words. Instead, he browsed the store and carefully observed the various styles of computer products displayed in the store.

The shopping guide guy showed no signs of impatience, and followed behind Bai Zirui and Zhou Jiayi very dedicatedly, introducing them to various styles of computer products.

The shopping guide guy introduced: "Sir, miss, this is the Commodore 64 computer launched by Commodore this year, with a clock speed of 1.023MHz, 64KB of memory, and a price of $595."

Bai Zirui has naturally heard about this Commodore 64 computer. Commodore is a personal computer company at the same time as Apple, and has created a series of miracles. The Commodore 1982, launched by Commodore in 64, became the highest-selling single computer model in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The Commodore 64 is a testament to a piece of personal computer history, a complete machine with a 1541 single floppy disk drive, a C2N cassette tape drive, a keyboard and 7 software disks, this is the traditional way of computing.

Bai Zirui asked with a smile, "Is this computer selling very well?"

The shopping guide boy replied: "Yes, several units can be sold every day!"

At this time, a middle-aged woman walked into the store with a teenage boy. Judging from their very similar appearance, it was obvious that they were a pair of mother and child.

Bai Zirui said to the shopping guide guy: "Go and serve them first! Let's take a look around."

The shopping guide guy said: "Okay, sir! If you have any questions, you can call me at any time, my name is Ai Rui!"

After finishing speaking, Ai Rui walked quickly to the mother and son, and said with a smile, "Hi, ma'am, good morning! Are you going to buy a computer for your son?"

The middle-aged woman nodded and said, "Yes, my son Carl's school has just opened a computer class. He is very interested in computers, so I will bring him to your store and buy him a personal computer!"

After the mother finished speaking, she patted her son on the back, with an amiable smile on his face, but the little boy seemed to be somewhat resistant to his mother's intimacy, and moved away half a step away with a slightly red face.

Eric said, "Ma'am, I get it! Do you have a price point for a PC?"

The mother hesitated and said, "I heard from my friends that computers are very expensive. My income is not high and I can't afford expensive computers. My budget for buying a computer for Carl is around $500!"

Ai Rui said: "Ma'am, don't worry! No problem, our store just happens to have a personal computer that is very suitable for you to buy for your son. Come with me!"

He walked towards Bai Zirui with the mother and son, and introduced: "Ma'am, this Commodore 64 computer is a personal computer launched by Commodore this year, and it is the best computer product sold in our store!

The Commodore 64 computer and the well-known Apple computer use the same processor mos6502, but the price is only a quarter of the latter, and the price is 595 US dollars, which fully meets your requirements. "

Ai Rui quickly took a beautiful packing box from the counter, opened it and said: "This is a keyboard all-in-one machine, and it can be used by connecting it to a color TV. Do you have a TV at home?"

Ai Rui saw the mother nodded cooperatively, and continued: "Okay, let me demonstrate it to you!"

Ai Rui took out the vic-20 from the packing box, put it on the counter and plugged in the data cable, connected it to a TV next to it and turned on the power.Soon the TV screen displayed a capitalized English word "READY", followed by a blinking cursor.

Ai Rui said: "Ma'am, you can see that the computer has started normally, and then your son can start running as long as he enters various program commands!"

Ai Rui exchanged a few words with the woman's son, and after understanding what computer knowledge the other party had learned in school computer classes, he boldly encouraged him to come and operate the computer himself.The boy typed in some data and a set of calculation formulas with the keyboard, and the correct calculation results were quickly displayed on the TV screen, which made the boy very happy.

Ai Rui seized the opportunity to strike while the iron was hot and said to the mother next to him: "Ma'am, your son is amazing! Recently, many parents bought this computer for their children, and I think it is very suitable for your son! If you are going to buy For this computer, I recommend that you also purchase a 1541 single floppy drive, it is a must-have accessory!"

The mother looked at her child suspiciously, and she nodded in agreement when she saw her son, and then approved of Ai Rui's recommendation.In the end, the mother and son bought a Commodore 64 computer, 1541 single floppy disk drive, a C2N cassette tape drive, a keyboard and 7 software disks, and a ten-reel blank storage tape for a total of $650.

Bai Zirui congratulated Ai Rui: "Congratulations, you have made a good deal."

Ai Rui said: "Thank you! Are you here to investigate the market? Are you going to open a computer store yourself?"

Ai Rui saw that Bai Zirui and Zhou Jiayi didn't come to buy computers, so he still enthusiastically made two cups of coffee for them.

Bai Zirui smiled and said, "That's right! Are you the owner of this store?"

Ai Rui said: "I am just one of the partners, and I invested in this store with two friends, one of whom is in charge of funding, and the other friend and I are in charge of management.

The Commodore 64 computer that was just sold was the last one in stock.The computer was such a hit that we sold 50 units this week and my friend had to pick it up from the Commodore warehouse in person! "

Bai Zirui asked: "Is the Commodore 64 computer more popular than AppleII?"

Ai Rui nodded and replied, "That's right."

Bai Zirui asked: "Do you think the Commodore 64 computer is more popular than the Apple IIl? Is there any reason?"

(End of this chapter)