Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 447 Countdown to Fangyuan Computer Launch

Tang Huan raised his brows and said playfully, "Time magazine is really unconventional. A personal computer is just a cold machine, and you guys are linking it with Person of the Year."

"This choice does not violate our original intention of selecting the Person of the Year, does it?" Michael Moritz smiled slightly, "You know, 1982 was a turbulent year in the personal computer industry. I believe this, you know best. Exactly. Thanks to the efforts of you Silicon Valley elites, the entire United States now has a clearer understanding of personal computers. And this influence is enough to be named Person of the Year."

"You convinced me." Tang Huan nodded in agreement.

What Michael Moritz said is not an exaggeration at all. After years of accumulation, the entire personal computer industry began to shine in 1982.

Apple, which was the first to taste this sweetness, sold 27.9 Apple IIs throughout the year, and the annual sales of IBM-PC, a latecomer, reached 20 units, showing the strong heritage of Big Blue.

Low-cost personal computers worth a few hundred dollars, such as Commodore and Tangdy, rely on their price advantage, and their shipments are also very impressive, with hundreds of thousands of units.

As for Fangyuan PCs and their compatible machines, with an annual sales volume of 84 units that almost suffocates investors, it ranks first in the industry, outshining the crowd, and initially established the market advantage of Fangyuan PC standards.

The major Japanese manufacturers that have been authorized by Fangyuan PC compatible machines are currently mainly busy grabbing the share of the Japanese domestic market. With the maturity and optimization of production, marketing, service and other links, they are bound to aggressively attack the North American market.

By then, Fangyuan’s position as the personal computer standard will be even stronger.

Perhaps Fangyuan Computer's sharpness is too scary. The IBM v. Compaq infringement case, which had been raging a lot of noise a while ago, took a turn for the worse and finally ended in a settlement.

Compaq paid a protection fee of US$100 million to Big Blue, which was regarded as a justifiable identity recognition for its portable personal computer products.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Big Blue's sudden "magnanimity" was due to fear of the strong rise of Fangyuan Computer, so it changed its mind and accepted Compaq, the younger brother of the IBM-PC standard camp.

You should know that Fangyuan Computer Company is not only engaged in the business of Fangyuan personal computer, but also the office equipment department that deals in printers, fax machines, card readers, etc., the system service department that Fangyuan personal workstations, Fangyuan network servers, etc. The supercomputer department of the world's most powerful computer throne, each with amazing profitability, together helped Fangyuan Computer's annual operating income cross the threshold of 50 billion US dollars, stepping on the foot of Silicon Valley's big brother HP.

Fangyuan Computer Co., Ltd. eats a lot of oil, and the price is that IBM, which almost monopolizes the computer market, has been robbed of some delicacies.

It can be said that in less than four years, Fangyuan Computer Company has rapidly grown into a competitor that even Big Blue has to face up to.

Compared with this overall situation, Compaq Computer moved the cheese of IBM-PC first, and IBM can properly forgive it.

Maybe, this little brother can really help the IBM-PC standard camp to expand its territory, draw the attention of Fangyuan Computer Company in the low-end market of personal computers, so that Big Blue can have time to think about how to counterattack Fangyuan Computer in the traditional high-end field Aggressive offensive by the company.

Undoubtedly, the insight of "Time" magazine is very keen. The editors have noticed that against the background of the economic downturn, the rapidly growing personal computer industry has brought positive changes to the entire United States. Without hesitation, he gave the crown of Person of the Year to the personal computer.

"Now that I think about it, how well-deserved we selected you as Person of the Year last year." Michael Moritz said as he took out a photo, "This is the portrait we took for the personal computer. .”

Tang Huan took a closer look and saw that in the photo was a model of a Fangyuan personal computer, with a half-open model of a Fangyuan laptop standing sideways.

"Why bother making models, it's much easier to get a ready-made brand new computer directly from me." Tang Huan said with a chuckle.

"We still need to pursue a certain degree of artistry. Besides, using your Fangyuan computer directly will be doing free advertising for you." Michael Moritz shook his head repeatedly.

Tang Huan cut his teeth, pointed to the model of the Fangyuan laptop in the photo and said, "This kind of Fangyuan laptop is the only one at present, and there is no semicolon. You put it in the photo, what is the difference from the advertisement."

"That's something that can't be helped. Who makes your company's technology go ahead of others, and we think this product is cool enough." After Michael Moritz complimented, he changed the subject and talked about down to business.

"In addition to selecting PC as Person of the Year, we also planned a series of interviews with entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, so I need your cooperation."

"No problem." Tang Huan readily agreed, but when he saw Michael Moritz directly calling the photographer over to teach him the opportunity, he couldn't help touching his bald head, and said with a wry smile: "There's no need to take pictures, I'll Have someone find you other suitable photos."

"Of course I'm going to take a photo. Your image is trendy enough, and it will definitely catch readers' eyes." Michael Moritz pointed out Tang Huan's demeanor while laughing, and asked casually, "This bald head, is it In order to pay tribute to Fangyuan Computer Company, which is about to go public?"

"How can there be so many opinions about a hairstyle." Tang Huan didn't want to make a fuss, so he just said it in one sentence.

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Tang Huan's bald head was not only eye-catching, but also cool enough. When he rang the New Year's bell for the New York Stock Exchange, he was really abused by the weather in New York.

For Tang Huan, this bell-ringing ceremony was nothing exciting. It was just an icing on the cake during the countdown to the launch of Fangyuan Computer.

But at the juncture when this wealth myth is about to be born, Tang Huan is the focus of his duty. Although he treats it indifferently, he still attracts a large number of reporters.

"Tang, are you using this hairstyle to express the excitement brought about by the launch of Fangyuan Computer?" a reporter joked.

"No way, this bald head has no special meaning." Tang Huan, who was full of confidence in every gesture, replied loudly: "To be honest with you, I feel very calm. In my opinion, Fangyuan Computer's Its listing is a matter of course, and its performance and prospects are worthy of the favor of investors."

(End of this chapter)