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Next, Zhao Hongcai introduced the speakers, camera, fingerprint recognition module, charger and other secondary hardware of the Reda 2nd generation laptop. Finally, he introduced the latest version of the Kaitian system. After a year of polishing, the Kaitian system has become very mature. Not only does it have more and more native software, but it is also more and more compatible with Windows and MacOS platform software. In many cases, it can run without feeling, and the operation is smooth and smooth. All software-specific shortcut keys are also perfectly matched, so you can't even notice that the software is running in translation mode.

Finally, when it came time to announce the price, Zhao Hongcai patted the laptop in his hand and said, "I know that everyone is most concerned about the price of the Reda 2nd generation laptop, but please don't worry. Before announcing the price, please allow me to introduce the production of graphene chips.

Let's start with the raw materials. To produce graphene chips, you need graphene wafers with a purity of more than 99.99999%. Currently, only our graphene factory under the Ruida Group can provide such electronic-grade graphene wafers. The price of an 8-inch graphene wafer is 10 US dollars. Don't think it's expensive. Even this is a limited supply. Only pieces are provided per month, first come first served. Even the internal purchase price of the group is about US dollars per piece.

Then there is the production of graphene chips. Currently, only Rockchip Fab under our Reda Group can complete it worldwide. Since there is only one graphene chip production line, the yield rate is not very high, the production capacity is very limited, and the production cost has remained high. Although our Reda Technology Company and Rockchip Fab are brother units and have a lot of cooperation with each other, we can't let brothers lose money, so the foundry price we offer for each M2 chip is 5799 yuan. This is only the price of the processor part, and does not include the two memory chips packaged with the processor.

At this point, I think everyone has heard the hidden meaning. Yes, the purchase price based on the M2 processor is too high, so we decided to raise the price of the Ruida second-generation laptop. Please see the big screen for the specific price. The basic version with 8G memory + 256G storage is priced at 7999 yuan; the upgraded version with 16G memory + 512G storage is priced at 9999 yuan; the top version with 32G memory + 1T storage is priced at 12999 yuan. If you are a video worker and feel that a 1T solid-state drive is still too small to store a lot of video materials, you can also choose our official hard drive upgrade service in the Ruida Mall, and you can choose a 2T or 4T solid-state drive. Of course, the price is not too cheap, that's it.

Of course, we also know that the price of the second-generation notebook is a bit too high, which exceeds the purchasing budget of some students. In order to take care of the college students, we have specially launched an educational discount activity. As long as you have completed the real-name authentication in the Ruida Mall and uploaded the student ID photo, you can buy the basic version of the Ruida second-generation laptop at an ultra-low price of 5999. You can also go to the Ruida Home offline store with your student ID to buy the Ruida second-generation laptop, and you can also enjoy a 2000 yuan education discount. Of course, this discount is only limited to the basic version. There is no discount for purchasing the upgraded version and the top version.

In addition, in order to let everyone experience the charm of KaiTian system and Reda ecosystem at a lower price, after the second generation of Reda laptops are put on sale, the first generation of Reda MateBook laptops will not stop production and sales, and the price will be reduced by 500 to 1000 yuan. In other words, you can now buy a basic MateBook laptop at Reda House for less than 3500 yuan. Although MateBook was launched a year ago, its configuration is still up to date and can run almost all common programs and games smoothly. Buying one is still enough for office, entertainment, and playing games. "

As the price of the Reda 2nd generation laptop was announced, there was a lot of discussion at the press conference. Some people commented that the price was too high and the sales volume was worrying, while others said that the price-performance ratio was extremely high and they were considering buying one. In the live broadcast room, the comments of netizens were even more varied, saying all kinds of things.

"The basic version is priced at 8000 yuan, and the top-end version is as high as yuan. It's really expensive. Today, Ruida Technology has grown stronger and is no longer the price killer it used to be. It has already started to profit from it."

"We young people who have just started working really can't afford an 8000 yuan laptop."

"I think the price of Reda's second-generation laptop is really not expensive. According to reviews, the integrated graphics performance of the M2 chip is better than the best flagship graphics cards, and the CPU performance is even better than those top-level desktop CPUs that cost thousands of yuan. If you go to a computer mall to buy a desktop computer with a top-level processor and a top-level flagship graphics card, you can't get it without or yuan. Now Reda's second-generation laptop has better performance than top-level desktop computers, but the price is cheaper. It's a great value for money, isn't it?"

"I am studying architectural design and I am looking to buy a computer for my graduation project. The Reda 2nd generation laptop is perfect for my needs, but it is a bit expensive. Fortunately, there is an education discount, otherwise my budget would have been exceeded."

"Mr. Zhao seems to have forgotten to mention how many nanometers of processing technology the M2 chip uses. To be able to have such outstanding performance, I think in addition to the excellent performance of graphene, the processing technology must not be too low."

"Graphene chips and silicon chips are not in the same system at all. It is not appropriate to use the traditional process of a few nanometers to describe the level of graphene chip processing technology."

"In fact, the so-called 7NM and 5nm processes of silicon chips are just equivalent data. There are no parameters inside the chip that can be associated with 5nm and 7nm."

"Right now, in the world, only Ruida Group has mastered the graphene chip production technology, and has monopolized the entire process from raw materials to production and sales. They have the final say on related processes and standards."

"I just bought a MateBook laptop last month, and now the price is immediately reduced by 500 yuan. Is this a stab in the back for old users?"

"Speaking of which, the Reda 2nd generation laptop is quite suitable for business people like us who travel frequently. It is light, portable, and has a long battery life. When you take it on a plane or a high-speed train, you don't have to worry about being bored. The price is not too expensive. Just think about it, buying a branded gaming laptop with decent configuration will cost more than 10,000 yuan, and its performance is not as good as the Reda 2nd generation laptop, and the portability is even worse. So the Reda 2nd generation laptop is the best choice for those of us who travel frequently and like to play games."

"The M2 chip has such powerful performance and is so energy-efficient, it's great to use it for servers. We can even make more M2 chips and integrate them together to build a supercomputer, which will have incredible computing power."

"How do you know? Ruida Group didn't use the M2 chip to make servers and supercomputers. It just didn't develop it into a product and sold it to the outside world."

"I went to the Reda Mall and saw that the Xiaoda mobile phone and the Reda second-generation laptop only had a promotional poster hung up, and they have not been officially put on sale yet. I don't know when they will be put on sale?" "According to the practice of Reda Technology Company, new products will be put on sale as soon as the press conference is over. Please wait a while. I guess the Xiaoda mobile phone uses mature technology, and the inventory should be large, so there is no worry about not being able to buy it. It's hard to say about laptops. After all, graphene chips are brand new, and no one knows how large the production capacity of Rockchip's wafer factory is."

"If graphene chips are really difficult to produce and have limited production capacity as Mr. Zhao said, then the Reda 2nd generation laptop will definitely become a hot product, and scalpers will go crazy again."

"Scalpers have suffered heavy losses from Reda products before, so I don't think many people would dare to stock up on Reda 2nd generation laptops."

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At this point, the introduction of the Ruida second-generation laptop computer has been completed, and Zhao Hongcai's tasks for today have all been completed. He has returned to the backstage of the press conference to drink water and rest. Next, the sales manager of Ruida Technology will come on stage to release some peripheral products, including Bluetooth headsets, wireless power banks, smart speakers, watch bracelets, quadcopter drones and other small items. These products are not expensive, and you can't make much money by producing and selling them, but they are an indispensable part of building the Ruida ecosystem. As long as the Ruida series of products covers a wider range, so wide that it can cover all aspects of your life and work, once you get used to it all and enjoy the convenience brought to you by the Ruida series of products, it will be impossible to get rid of the Ruida ecosystem.

At this time, the brother and sister Qiao Ruida and Qiao Ruixue had already left the multi-purpose hall early, took the elevator, and came to Qiao Ruida's exclusive office on the top floor.

"Is this your chairman's office, brother? It's so spacious, and the view is great!" This was the first time that Qiao Ruixue came to her brother's office. She was envious when she saw the huge area of ​​hundreds of square meters, the fully functional areas, and the huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking half of the capital.

"It's just an office, it's nothing. When your Ruixue Interactive Entertainment Company develops and builds its own headquarters, you will also have offices and other things. Xiaoxue, what do you want to drink, green tea, coffee, or a beverage?" Qiao Ruida opened the refrigerator in the office and asked his sister about her needs.

"Give me a bottle of orange juice." Qiao Ruixue randomly chose a single sofa, lay down on it, and continued, "My Ruixue Interactive Entertainment Company is burning money like crazy to promote itself and attract users. There is no sign of profit in the foreseeable future. What will we use to build a headquarters?"

Qiao Ruida took a bottle of orange juice and threw it to his sister. He took a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed the cap, drank two sips, moistened his throat, and then said, "No one who is engaged in Internet startups nowadays burns their own money. They are all squandering investors' money. As long as the number of software users is still growing rapidly and the user scale is getting bigger and bigger, even if it is never profitable, there will be a steady stream of investors joining and investing in you. The construction funds for the headquarters building can be completely provided by investors."

"Brother, don't forget that you are also a major shareholder of Ruixue Interactive Entertainment. The company is constantly raising funds, absorbing too much external funds, and constantly diluting equity. Is this really a good thing? Aren't you afraid that the equity will fall into someone else's hands and the company will become someone else's?"

"It depends on how big your ambition is. If you only want to make a living in China and occupy the domestic short video market, then we can make a name for ourselves without attracting foreign capital. If you want to develop your company into a world-class Internet giant and let your short video software cover billions of users around the world, then it is very necessary to attract foreign investment, especially from investors with great capabilities and deep background in some foreign regions. Because these people can not only bring financial support, but also help in software promotion. As long as you control the dilution ratio of shares, have a planned and limited financing, and ensure your control over the company, it won't be difficult."

"Well, it seems that if we want the company to develop better and go abroad, external financing is the only way. Brother, when should Ruixue Interactive Entertainment Company choose to raise funds next time?"

"There is a little trick for startups to raise funds, that is, you must choose to raise funds when the company is in the best situation, rather than when the company is short of money. When the company is developing best, it is easier to convince investors to accept the company's high valuation, and get the same amount of funds, but you can pay less shares. When the company is short of money, it is in crisis and it is easy to be manipulated by investors, making it difficult to negotiate prices. I suggest that the second round of financing be launched after the number of users of Tiantian Toutiao and Kuaipai exceeds 100 million. By then, the company's valuation will be greatly improved."

"Will the number of users exceed 100 million? That will take at least two or three months. There is still a lot of funds in the company's account. It won't be a big problem if we can hold on until then."

At this point, the topic of company financing had almost been discussed. Qiao Ruixue took the initiative to change the subject and asked, "Brother, Mr. Zhao said at the press conference that the foundry price of the M2 chip is 5799. Is it really that high?"

"If we only calculate the production cost of graphene chips, it is certainly not that high. If we include R&D investment and time cost, the price of 5799 is about the same. Of course, this is only the price of the first batch of products. As the yield of graphene chips continues to improve and R&D costs are diluted, the cost of an M2 chip will drop rapidly. Only then will Reda Technology really make a lot of money."

"I'm saying that a small graphene chip, only the size of a fingernail, is priced at 5799. This is too exaggerated. So how many units of the Xiaoda mobile phone and the Ruida second-generation notebook are in stock for the launch of this time?" Qiao Ruixue continued to ask.

"There are only 120,000 laptops in stock, but there are more Xiaoda mobile phones, probably around a million." (End of this chapter)