As soon as the press conference ended, Wujiang Company became extremely busy.
Major domestic and international computer manufacturers have come to discuss cooperation.
The media also sent reporters to interview them, wanting to know the story behind the Imagine motherboard.
In short, Wujiang Company has once again become a sensation in China. However, this circle is a bit smaller. Ordinary people who have read the news reports may just smile with satisfaction and do not really understand what a motherboard is. But for computer professionals, Wujiang Company has undoubtedly achieved another amazing feat.
"Boss, all 30,000 Imagine motherboards we prepared in advance have sold out!!!" At this moment, Liu Yinyin rushed into Zhao Ye's office and shouted loudly, out of breath, her bulging chest seemed about to burst open, and from Zhao Ye's perspective, one could even see large patches of snow.
"What's the rush? Take a break. I know about this; it seems the Imagine motherboard is quite popular."
Zhao Ye smiled and poured a glass of water for his secretary.
"Boss, should we notify the factory to expand production as soon as possible?" Liu Yinyin took a sip of water and suggested in a low voice.
At the factory, the daily production of Imagine motherboards is 3,000. With overtime work, the daily production of 5,000 motherboards is not a problem. Once the technology is mastered, the output will be even higher.
"No need." Zhao Ye waved his hand, indicating that he did not intend to expand production blindly.
Imagine's annual motherboard production exceeds one million units.
Domestic motherboard sales are estimated at only 50,000 to 60,000 units per year.
It's practically a miracle, unimaginable, that a million motherboards can be sold overseas.
In fact, Zhao Ye would be satisfied if he could sell three to four hundred thousand Imagine motherboards.
Currently, virtually no motherboard can compare to the Imagine motherboard, which is why the Imagine motherboard is very expensive.
The price of a computer has now dropped to around 15,000 yuan.
Is it unreasonable to sell the Imagine motherboard from Wujiang Company for 3,000 yuan?
In 1985, 1 US dollar could be exchanged for 2.9366 Chinese yuan.
The Imagine motherboard sells for $999 in the US, which is roughly 3000 RMB. Because of tariffs, it seems like Wujiang Company earns less. However, in reality, due to government subsidies for exports, the profit margin for Imagine motherboards is higher than domestically.
It's not that we don't want to sell it for a higher price, but even if it's more expensive, Americans have to be willing to buy it.
Currently, a high-end IBM PC costs only three to four thousand US dollars in the United States.
Intel chips only cost four hundred dollars.
The fact that the Imagine motherboard, as a top-tier motherboard, can sell for $999 is already quite in line with the nature of capitalists.
Generally speaking, high-end machines can enhance a company's reputation, so even though the Imagine is so expensive, many PC manufacturers are still willing to pay for it.
If IBM buys it and HP doesn't, will HP still be able to compete with IBM PCs? Won't it leave the impression that HP is a low-end PC brand?
Similarly, this led to major American manufacturers scrambling to buy Imagine motherboards.
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A few days later, the Imagine motherboards were shipped to all parts of the country.
Domestic PC manufacturers are incredibly fast; they truly race against time. As soon as the goods arrive, they immediately arrange for workers to assemble them.
Because the Imagine motherboard is compatible with IBM PC, most common electronic components on the market can be installed on it.
May 25th.
The first computer in China to be equipped with an Imagine motherboard was then sold.
As the saying goes, "the wool comes from the sheep's back," and since the Imagine motherboard is expensive, PC manufacturers will naturally raise prices.
The price of domestic microcomputers had already dropped to 15,000 yuan, but computers equipped with Imagine motherboards were directly raised to 20,000 yuan by unscrupulous merchants. Despite this crude method of exploiting consumers, many people were happy to accept it.
If Zhao Ye, that young capitalist, were to see this, he would probably be moved to tears.
Shenzhen Huaqiangbei Electronics Market.
How much is this computer?
"Twenty thousand yuan!"
"Miss, don't try to fool me. What kind of assembled computer can sell for 20,000 yuan? Wasn't it always 15,000 yuan? Now it's suddenly gone up by 5,000 yuan!!" Wang Xiaoba looked at the saleswoman in front of him indignantly. Although she was pretty, she was not honest at all when it came to doing business.
Wang Xiaoba works at the planning bureau. He has learned how to use the Imagine typewriter and has a rudimentary understanding of computer technology. His workplace recently needed to purchase a batch of computers, so they assigned him to be in charge.
He originally thought that a custom-built computer would only cost 15,000 yuan, but he never expected that custom-built computers would sell for 20,000 yuan!
The saleswoman must be trying to rip me off? No way!
I've inquired about the price of assembled PCs before, how could I possibly be scammed?
The saleswoman then slowly explained, "The reason it's so expensive is because our product uses the world's top-of-the-line motherboard; it's a high-end product!"
"What 'world's top motherboard,' what 'high-end' stuff? You're kidding me! With my intelligence, do you think I'd fall for your tricks? These are just sales tactics you salespeople use. Give me a fair price, 14,000 yuan or not?!" Wang Xiaoba said, scoffing.
The salesperson shook his head and smiled wryly, "Sir, I really didn't lie to you. This computer uses the Imagine motherboard developed by Wujiang Company. A few days ago, Wujiang Company even held a press conference to release the Imagine motherboard. At that time, many foreigners rushed to buy the Imagine motherboard, and even the head of IBM's China division said it was good! Our company also had a hard time getting a batch of Imagine motherboards!"
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