Chapter 293 Stunning the World! Leader!
During this period, China's technology review media was still very underdeveloped and basically still followed the traditional media path.
It is either the technology channel of a portal website or something like Zhongguancun Online.
These media outlets do not have any serious reviews. A large part of them are public relations articles, and the other part are just standard media articles.
Even the relevant editors are not very professional.
It was not until several years later that technology review media began to emerge like mushrooms after a rain.
First it was Wang Ziru from Zealer, then Peng Lin from AiFei, Na Yan from Technology Aesthetics, and so on.
Na Yan has always been following the small and beautiful route, while the previous two have received multiple venture capital investments in attempts to expand the evaluation industry.
Zealer even held a special press conference.
In the United States in 2008, technology review media already had great influence and a huge number of users.
TechCrunch, CNET+, Slash Gear+, Trusted Reviews+, Reviewed.com, TopTenReviews+ and many more.
These review media have a very keen sense of smell. In the past one or two months, there are two hottest things in the technology circle.
The first thing was that Yahoo formally rejected Microsoft's acquisition, and Microsoft also refused to raise the price, giving up the largest acquisition in the history of the technology industry.
The second thing is that Google sued Quantum Technology for plagiarism and infringing on hundreds of Android patents.
The first thing has already had results, so the heat is dropping quickly.
Therefore, the second thing became the hottest event in the technology circle.
And after Lin Xiao was arrested, the popularity reached its peak in the United States.
Then, almost all authoritative review media were paying attention to the quantum technology launch conference on May 31.
Quantum Technology also sent invitations to almost all review media around the world, inviting them to attend the entire press conference.
After the press conference, evaluation samples were also provided.
Of course, these samples are borrowed and need to be returned after the review.
In order to ensure fairness, these review media not only took away the review samples, but also bought US-spec machines and brought them back to the United States.
Then……
They conducted a usage evaluation that lasted several days.
Then, each of them released their own review articles and review videos.
How should I say it? !
Although quantum phones have caused a certain sensation and praise in domestic technology media, they are far inferior to those review media in the United States.
For these review media, traffic is everything.
Now the lawsuit between Quantum Technology and Google is in full swing and is the most eye-catching event in the technology circle.
Almost countless technology fans are eagerly waiting for their review articles.
soon……
The first reviews from these review media are out.
"A new generation has arrived!"
This review article has more than 20,000 words and dozens or hundreds of photos.
And there is also a video that is more than an hour long.
A comprehensive comparison and evaluation of the quantum phone, Google G1, and the first generation IPHONE was conducted from almost every angle.
At the Quantum Technology press conference, it was only briefly mentioned that the performance of X1SOC exceeded that of competing products by about 40%.
In this review article and video, the chip performance of the three mobile phones is compared extensively from a very professional perspective.
There were even some tech gurus who simply modified some benchmark software on the computer and ported them to three mobile phones.
Then, various running scores were performed on the three mobile phones.
"We can responsibly tell consumers around the world that the X1 chip in quantum phones is more than 40% better than Google G1, and should be more than 46%!"
"We have interviewed many professionals, including those from TSMC, Samsung Semiconductor, and so on."
"These professionals all came to the conclusion that the X1 chip's radical and forward-looking nature, as well as its adventurous attempt at a 45-nanometer manufacturing process, made its performance far ahead of the competition."
Then about the phone screen.
First of all, not to mention the resolution, they have made professional evaluations on parameters such as brightness, color shift, etc.
Finally, it was concluded that the quantum phone, with a customized screen from Sharp at nearly three times the price, surpassed last year's IPHONE and even this year's Google G1.
Then came the photo taking, and they gave us several hundred samples.
From day to night, from simple scenes to complex scenes.
"If the SOC lead is not obvious to everyone, then the difference in camera performance is obvious at a glance."
"We once found dozens of people and conducted a blind test on photos of the same target taken by three mobile phones."
"As a result... almost everyone voted for the quantum phone. This was an almost overwhelming advantage."
"The samples we present are not processed in any way. The difference you see on the computer web page is already huge. I can tell you responsibly that the difference on the mobile phone is even greater."
"Because the expensive screen customized by Sharp for the Quantum Phone has more delicate and eye-catching colors and higher saturation, the photos look even better."
“Not to mention, the quantum phone even has a front-facing camera specifically for people to take selfies.”
"What's even crazier is that this revolutionary feature was something they even forgot to mention during the launch event."
Finally, it’s time to battery life.
"The battery capacity of iPhone 1 is 1030 mAh, that of Google G1 is 1150 mAh, and that of the quantum phone is 2000 mAh."
"We went through test after test, simulating light use, moderate use, heavy use."
"Finally, we concluded that the battery life of the quantum phone is more than 50% longer than that of the two competing products, the iPhone 1 and the Google G1."
"What is incredible is that the quantum phone has a 2,000 mAh battery, but the thickness of the phone is only about 9 mm, which is much thinner than the 15 mm of iPhone 1 and the 17 mm of Google G1."
"And the difference in appearance between the three phones is even more despairing."
"The workmanship of the iPhone 1 is undoubtedly excellent, but Quantum Technology uses a much higher cost, with a metal middle frame and a glass back cover."
"Compared with quantum phones, the Google G1 looks crude and cheap."
Finally, we come to the operating system.
"As an authoritative technology media, I have many friends in the industry, so I know more about the conflict between Google and X Research Institute than others."
"The leader of Quantum Technology, Ergou, had already contacted Android four and a half years ago, trying to acquire Android and develop an operating system."
"As a result, Android was eventually sold to Google, and Ergou poached the two founders of Android and established X Research Institute to develop mobile phone operating systems."
"So although we review media have a hidden position, which is to try to stand on the side of the weak, but... deep down in our hearts, we basically believe that X Research Institute must have copied Google's Android system."
"But when we actually got the two phones, we just felt it was incredibly ridiculous."
"To be frank, the Google G1 operating system is like a half-finished product."
"Whether it's UI aesthetic design, interaction logic, or key functions, the X operating system of the quantum phone is superior, and... this lead is huge in the eyes of our professionals."
"We really can't imagine that such an excellent and beautiful operating system is actually a copy of an outdated and crude one."
"Because I'm American, my application ecosystem is actually not as rich as that in China."
"But its ecosystem still exceeds that of Google G1."
"Especially the dozens of games in it, they are so excellent that we are extremely surprised. We thought that many of the games in it were just to make up the number, but we didn't expect that every game is so classic."
"Carrot Defenders and Angry Birds were not even mentioned at the press conference, but... they are really, really fun, completely addictive, and even phenomenal games. They just appeared out of nowhere."
"We can't imagine how long Lightning Group spent on developing these games and how much manpower and financial resources it spent."
Finally, this review article comes to an end.
"To be honest, when we got the quantum phone, we couldn't believe it."
"Why does it appear at this time?"
"In fact, its emergence is completely inconsistent with business logic."
"Its advantages can be broken down into many parts and then upgraded over four to five years."
"SOC, metal frame, glass back cover, HD screen, leading camera function, front camera, 2000 mAh battery, excellent system design, excellent built-in games, etc., etc., any of them is a killer advantage."
"For a product, even one or two of the above advantages would be enough, but he just came up with all of them at once."
“It really doesn’t look like a product of this era, it looks more like it’s from the future!”
"I've heard of Master Ergou's reputation before, but I didn't take it too seriously because I'm a tech media person."
“And now I know a person thoroughly through a product.”
"I feel like he's not a businessman at all, but an artist."
"He doesn't know how to be reserved. He doesn't even want to make money. He just wants to win the admiration and applause of the whole world. He just wants to change the world."
"And with such a person and such a product, you call it plagiarism?"
“This is ridiculous, this is crazy!”
"I understand Google very well, because the emergence of quantum phones has almost cut off the road for similar products, because it does not seem to be a product of the same era at all."
"But I want to say that Master Ergou not only cut off the retreat of others, he also cut off his own retreat. I don't know how he will produce the next generation of products."
“The future has really arrived!”
“This is a great cause!”
………………………………
Then, the second, third, fourth...
Next, professional reviews from authoritative technology media around the world came out one after another.
It set off a frenzy.
All media are completely one-sided.
Exciting and surprising! The most frequently used word is: The future has already arrived! “This is the most surprising technology product in the past five or ten years.”
"Thanks to Texas Instruments, Sony, Sharp and a man called Er Gou Jiaozhu for completing this crazy game."
"It has set off a new revolution in smartphones!"
"Google, you may fall in the future, but not now, not today!"
Along with the review articles in the media, there are various comparison videos on video sites such as youtube and youshow.
Many review and comparison videos by technology enthusiasts have also sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.
Because there is traffic! Soon after, Yahoo News, AMC Cable Network, NEW12 TV, and even CBS Television Network all made efforts.
For a time, the dispute between the two sides was once again pushed to a fever pitch.
The whole United States is paying attention!
Texas Instruments' influence in the United States is indeed formidable. Although the lawsuit is still ongoing there, quantum phones have already entered the U.S. market through various channels.
Anyway, the lawsuit is currently only in the California court, and no judgment has been made.
After all, you can buy it on websites like Amazon, and many stores and even operators have contract phones.
Amazon and EBAY were surprised to find out.
The sales volume of quantum mobile phones is so terrifying.
This is the first time that so many people are buying mobile phones online.
Next, Hollywood stars from Sony Columbia used quantum phones when attending various public occasions.
At this time, Google's role in Europe and the United States is becoming increasingly unpopular.
To everyone, it feels like a bully who takes advantage of its power to bully others.
Many Hollywood stars stand on the side of the mainstream and represent resistance.
……………………
On June 19, Apple released the second generation iPhone.
That is the iPhone 3G, and this launch conference was 11 days later than in history.
This product has some upgrades compared to the first generation, but not enough.
What really made iPhone extremely popular was iPhone 4.
Although the thickness of iPhone 3G has been reduced to 12.3 mm, the design language is still the same as the first generation iPhone, and in the eyes of many people, it has even regressed.
The original aluminum alloy back cover has turned into plastic.
The only killer upgrade is the upgrade from 2G to 3G network.
However, quantum mobile phones are already 3G, and Texas Instruments is better than Inchip in this regard.
Therefore, the launch of iPhone 3G not only did not reduce the popularity of quantum phones, but made it even higher.
Then……
A sudden news outbreak has directly pushed quantum phones to the hottest spotlight in the United States.
There was a black boy who met with an unexpected disaster on his way home from school.
There was a shooting tragedy.
Six people were killed or injured on the way.
The black boy was also hit by a bullet, but he was safe and sound! Because the Quantum Phone PRO in his chest pocket helped him block the bullet.
Suddenly, this phone became even more popular in the US market.
……………………………………
Yahoo has been having a tough time lately.
Since the news that Microsoft was going to acquire Yahoo came out at the beginning of the year, its stock price has continued to rise.
However, after the negotiations between the two parties completely failed and Microsoft officially gave up the acquisition, Yahoo's stock price continued to decline.
In this battle between Google and quantum technology, Yahoo stands firmly on the side of quantum technology, especially Yahoo News, which has played a huge role globally.
Because of the popularity of quantum phones, Sony's stocks rose and Texas Instruments also rose.
You know, these are special times.
Next, the economic crisis was about to break out and most stocks were falling.
But these two companies actually bucked the trend and rose.
And Yahoo, on the other hand, keeps falling and falling.
The most important thing is that it was not clear before, but after the popularity of quantum mobile phones, many people have become more firmly convinced that the era of mobile Internet is coming.
The landscape of the Internet will change completely.
And Yahoo is likely to be completely eliminated from this mobile Internet revolution.
Yang Zhiyuan, Son Masayoshi and Lin Xiao had a normal gathering.
"Congratulations, Lin Xiao, for becoming the leader of the mobile Internet revolution."
"Next, both Facebook and YouTube will take advantage of the mobile Internet trend to completely leave their competitors behind."
Son raised his glass to Lin Xiao solemnly: "Lin, I am the one who needs to thank you the most. Without you, I can't imagine how badly my SoftBank Group would have been hit in this financial crisis."
From 2007 to 2009, the entire Nasdaq index fell by 47%. How terrifying is that? In this storm, SoftBank Group's market value also fell by more than half.
However, now, with the popularity of quantum mobile phones and the unstoppable rise of the mobile Internet industry, Masayoshi Son’s investment myth continues and has reached a new peak.
Because SoftBank Group has shares in X Research Institute.
Quantum Technology, SoftBank Group is also one of the shareholders.
Even in many media, he is called the investment emperor because he has caught almost every trend.
In the PC Internet era, he bet on Yahoo Group.
At the initial stage of mobile Internet, he bet on X Institute and quantum technology.
In the future, he will have another myth, and that is Alibaba.
Of course, more than a decade later, he became one of the largest investors in the AI industry, but no one knows whether it is a blessing or a curse.
As Yang Zhiyuan drank more, he felt deeply sad and wondered if his era was coming to an end. Am I going to be abandoned?
Does Yahoo still have a chance to save itself? Is there still a chance to reverse the trend? Rejecting Microsoft's acquisition seems to be Yahoo's self-destruction.
Moreover, although he had boarded the Lin Xiao group, his shares were very small and almost negligible.
On the contrary, he has a lot of shares in Alibaba.
However, Ali is far away in China after all, while his business center is in the United States and the world.
Yang Zhiyuan was half drunk and asked, "Yahoo, is there still a chance?"
Lin Xiao shook his head: "No."
Yang Zhiyuan: "As a friend and an ally, you give me a direction. I now trust your foresight very much."
Lin Xiao: "Will you listen to me?"
Last time, when Microsoft was acquiring Yahoo, Yang Zhiyuan still sought Lin Xiao's opinion, and Lin Xiao gave a very clear opinion, which was to sell.
The price of 44.6 billion US dollars is already very, very good.
But in the end, Yahoo Group refused, although this result was in favor of Lin Xiao.
Yang Zhiyuan: “Yes!”
Lin Xiao: "Let's work together on another project."
Yang Zhiyuan: “What?”
Lin Xiao: “X!”
Masayoshi Son: “X what?”
Lin Xiao: "Do you know Twitter?"
This company is not famous now. It was established two years ago and is still a small company. Historically, it was not listed until 2013.
This company is also a typical example of taking advantage of the mobile Internet boom.
Masayoshi Son: "Yes, it's an Internet text messaging service. It allows a user to publish a message of no more than 140 characters to the public."
Weibo in China is also the result of learning from Twitter.
Lin Xiao: "X Research Institute can incubate this project, make an APP, and then promote it globally."
Yang Zhiyuan: "What is the future prospect of this project?"
Lin Xiao: "It will far surpass your Yahoo."
"You are in contact with Carol Batts, right?"
Carol Bartz, known as the Queen of Silicon Valley, is a legendary figure.
After Microsoft's failed acquisition of Yahoo, Yahoo's performance continued to decline. Finally, a few months later, Yang Zhiyuan was forced to resign as CEO of Yahoo. A few years later, he completely withdrew from the Yahoo board of directors. Although he later served as a member of the Lenovo board of directors and a member of the Alibaba board of directors, he was completely out of business.
Of course, it turned out that the so-called Queen of Silicon Valley couldn't save Yahoo.
Yang Zhiyuan nodded: "This is a secret. The board of directors is indeed in contact with her, hoping to use her magic."
Lin Xiao: "That's fine. From now on, you should focus on our new project and create your own miracle once again."
Yang Zhiyuan was slightly surprised and asked, "Is this company centered around me?"
Lin Xiao: “That’s right.”
Yang Zhiyuan found it a little unbelievable, because in this way, Lin Xiao would become his investor.
For a long time, he has been Lin Xiao's investor, and he is the BOSS.
Now, these roles seemed to have been interchanged, and Lin Xiao had unknowingly become the leader.
However, people who know Lin Xiao know very well that every important decision he makes is very weighty.
If this X can succeed, then Yang Zhiyuan will once again return to the pinnacle of the Internet industry.
Son Masayoshi said slowly: "Yang, this is Lin's third startup."
Yang Zhiyuan does lack the courage to start over, so what Masayoshi Son said holds great weight.
yes.
From Yangyang.com, Yangyang live broadcast room.
Facebook.
Quantum technology!
In just seven years, Lin Xiao started three businesses.
Each time is more successful than the last, and each time has a greater impact than the last.
Yang Zhiyuan suddenly asked: "Lin Xiao, will you start a business for the fourth time?"
Lin Xiao thought for a while and shook his head: "I don't know. The key is whether the world needs me. If others can do it better, let them do it. If I can do it better, let me do it."
Yang Zhiyuan: "What is your goal? A very distant goal."
Lin Xiao: "Make this world a better place."
Yang Zhiyuan drank the wine in the glass completely: "Okay, I'll drink it!"
"I will spend the rest of my life working on this project called X."
Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Drunk words don't count. Wait until you sober up before making a decision."
Son Masayoshi smiled and said, "No, no, Lin, you are wrong. The most important thing is what people say when they are drunk. The most precious thing for human beings is the strong impulse in their hearts after they have stopped weighing the pros and cons!"
……………………………………
Note: I finally finished writing it around nine o'clock, and will continue to finish it before nine o'clock tomorrow! Could you please continue to give me the monthly ticket from your benefactor? Thank you!
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
