Many netizens have shared their experiences of shifting their focus from Sony IDS to iPod online.
Because users left comments online praising the iPod, it sparked a debate between two groups of electronics enthusiasts, and more and more netizens joined the flame war.
The more intense the online battle, the higher the iPod's popularity.
Thanks to its impressive performance, the iPod has held its own against Sony's top-tier products.
"They only pre-ordered 30,000 units?" Chen Dong grasped the key point and asked Annie, "What happened?"
Anne nodded. "Yes! Their product, like ours, is also in the market testing phase. Big companies are more cautious, so they didn't prepare too much inventory at the beginning."
Upon hearing this, Ma Guoliang and Wangcai immediately burst out laughing, "Then they can't compete with us! We've prepared a million units for the first phase!"
Seeing their smug expressions, Annie joked, "I remember when the boss said he wanted to produce 10,000 iPods, who was the one who objected?"
Ma Guoliang scoffed and readily admitted, "My standards weren't high enough; I was wrong!"
“Boss, besides the advantage of existing stock, we also have a price advantage,” Annie said seriously, analyzing the situation. “Sony’s product is priced at $500, while our product has an additional recording function, and it’s also $100 cheaper.”
Wang An added: "By the way, in our overseas online communities, many people are discussing the difference between iPod and IDS."
"However, this community was created by Longteng. Should we remove the comments about IDIS?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Dong looked at him as if he were a fool.
“We have a price advantage and a large existing customer base, what are you afraid of?!” Chen Dong was really exasperated. After saying that, he had to patiently explain to him, “I just want them to argue online.”
"The more they argue, the more buzz they generate for our product."
Wang An asked in confusion, "Won't that... give our product a bad impression?"
"In the internet age, our products are of high quality and quantity, so we're not worried about whether people remember us or not." Chen Dong tapped the table. "Our primary goal now is to protect our online sales channels."
It seems Wang An hasn't grasped the essence of the internet yet. Chen Dong didn't say much to him and directly told Annie, "As long as we ensure the safety of our sales channels on Amazon, our products will be sold out very quickly."
"Don't worry, boss. Our company is registered on Amazon, which can bypass European and American regulations. They definitely won't be able to detect it in a short period of time."
Longteng Technology Laboratory.
Engineers have already planned the functions and appearance design of the second-generation MP3 player, but there are still many technical bottlenecks to overcome.
"Our second-generation MP3 player must highlight one concept, which is 'digitalization'," Chen Dong said, looking at the initial design draft given to him by the engineers. "Now mobile phones and computers are undergoing technological updates."
"Future mobile phones will become smaller and smaller, and computers will become thinner and lighter. Don't underestimate MP3 players just because they are a transitional product in the era of electronic explosion. If we make good use of them, they may become a springboard for us to break through technological barriers."
The engineer's eyes lit up. "The pace of electronic product updates is indeed accelerating, but digital audio technology like MP3 should still be able to stay on the market for a few more years."
"We already have plans for the second generation, so what improvements are needed for the third generation product?"
Engineers are the most perceptive when it comes to technological innovation, and Chen Dong has always required his engineers at Longteng to keep a close eye on the developments in Silicon Valley, the United States.
However, Chen Dong rejected the engineer's idea, saying, "No, MP3 players may have a third generation, but by then, we will have changed markets."
What market?
“Mobile phones, computers, iPads,” Chen Dong continued, guiding the engineers to think outside the box. “Have you ever thought that in the future our mobile phones will only be the size of a child’s palm and as thick as a book?”
"There are no buttons on the phone; you only need to use your fingers to swipe on the screen."
After hearing this, the engineer turned around and took out several documents from his desk drawer.
When Chen Dong looked at it, he saw that it was all written in foreign languages.
"Scientists in Silicon Valley have long envisioned these technologies, but no one has ever applied them to products."
"Even Silicon Valley, which possesses the world's most advanced technologies and concepts, cannot realize these ideas in a short period of time."
The 21st century will see a major explosion in electronic technology, marking the beginning of a period of great technological revolution.
"China faces two major challenges: technological blockade and equipment upgrades. Only by solving these two major challenges can we take the initiative in the development of electronic technology," Chen Dong said earnestly.
"Mr. Chen, I'm here today for two reasons. First, to discuss the replacement of MP3 players with you. Second, I want to ask your team to pay more attention to the field of electronic technology."
"Our MP3 products are being launched at the same time as Sony's products, which is not a good sign."
"This means that others can surpass us at any time."
Although Chen Dong is a businessman, his vision for technological change is very forward-thinking. The engineer stood up and assured him, "Don't worry, boss, my team and I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
After talking with Engineer Chen, Chen Dong finally felt more confident.
Annie was outside the tech building when her assistant rushed in, shouting, "Ms. Annie, Amazon's servers have crashed again!"
"What happened?"
"It seems that too many people are logging into Amazon at the same time to buy iPods, and Amazon's servers are overwhelmed."
Annie turned and went into the technology building, found Chen Dong, and reported the matter to him.
Anne bit her lip and began to get anxious. "We are currently competing with Sony for market share, and online sales are our main sales channel."
"Sony's sales are conducted offline through retail stores, so they are not affected by server crashes."
"This is not fair to us!"
Chen Dong's face darkened. The computer servers of today are incomparable to those of the 21st century; they immediately go on strike when there are too many users.
"Immediately have the Amazon team increase the number of servers. We absolutely cannot fall behind Sony at this point!"
"yes."
With Amazon's online marketplace booming, Sony should soon find a competitor in the iPod.
Chen Dong had to rush back to headquarters to discuss countermeasures with the company's senior management.
“Boss, we’re a company registered in the Cayman Islands, and we’re using Ma Guoliang’s identity,” Annie said. Her biggest concern was the US regulatory agencies. “We shouldn’t be able to touch us, right?”
Chen Dong sneered, "The United States claims to be the world's policeman. If it's determined to mess with us, it has plenty of ways to do so."
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