Investment Life

Chen Yuanming himself has never used a PDA. When he was in his hometown in his previous life, let alone a PDA, he had never even touched a mobile phone. Later, he went to Beijing to work and did low-level physical labor. When he finally gained a foothold in Zhongguancun, it was already 2002. Things have changed before and after. The storage function of mobile phones is no longer as unbearable as it was in the 90s. Naturally, expensive luxury items such as PDAs will not be considered.

But because it has not been used, it does not mean that he does not know the glory of the PDA.In that era of barren mobile devices, as a transitional product, PDA can be regarded as the forerunner of digital products such as smart phones and tablet computers in the future.I remember around 2003 when American TV dramas were on the rise in China, the "24 Hours" broadcast on Fox TV station could make PDA a big hit. The actor Jack Bauer would change a set of high-tech communication equipment almost every season, PDA, The advanced functions of mobile phones, bluetooth headsets, notebook computers, etc. have opened the eyes of most Chinese people who have never been in contact with such products, and have also made Palm one of the most popular PDA brands in China.

Today, Palm is not well-known in the United States, and the truly applicable PDA products have not yet come out. On the contrary, the pen-tip computer produced by Go company once attracted the attention of the entire Silicon Valley. , is unmatched by most companies today. With such a strong support, it is a waste not to enter the PDA.

More importantly, PDA can become a powerful product supplement, which can be launched and sold as soon as possible to recover some scientific research costs and provide guarantee for further development.Only commodities that enter the market circulation have the value of tapping potential. This is also the failure of Go. Its technical content exceeded the average level of technology at that time, but its commercial value could not reach the ideal state. Ultimately destroyed.

Although Anxin is much richer than Go and has the support of the entire PHS industry, the direction of research and development should not be hasty. It is the only way to transform scientific research into production by focusing on the cutting edge and gradually recovering costs when investing.

These words were clear and clear, but Xiao Yun pondered for a moment, "But if it's just a simple function that can replace the phone book, will anyone buy it? I'm afraid the price of this thing will not be cheap..."

"Should be." Xiao Junyi on the side said confidently, "It just depends on how to sell it and how to promote it. Just like our PHS, its current price is only 1/5 of that of a big mobile phone. In terms of base station construction It’s not inferior to today’s mobile communication network, and it can be used in most cities in the north. But such a product still hasn’t been able to crush the sales of mobile phones.”

"In my opinion, not only did it not crush the mobile phone, but it made the mobile phone even more valuable." Xiao Yun also shook his head with a wry smile, "Those big bosses still tend to buy Motorola or Ericsson, even if these mobile phones are in short supply and cannot be purchased at all. Not in stock, even if their signal is not better than that of PHS in short-distance calls. Although PHS is of good quality and cheap, it cannot be used in formal occasions..."

Yes, this is where the real national conditions lie.For China's current newly rich generation, they have just got rid of their mud-legged and petty citizen identities, they are still seeking to reposition their self-worth and life goals, and they are still worrying about "how to spend money".For these people, what's good isn't necessarily true.Mobile phones and high-end electronic products are undoubtedly a sign of social status, and spending several times the price to consume those high-end products is their objective demand.Just like in the high society on Wall Street, you can buy international well-known brands with high quality and low price, but at a reception full of custom-made suits, you must be an outlier.

"Therefore, as long as it is operated properly, the idea of ​​that electronic notepad is likely to set off a trend." His eyes became brighter, and Xiao Junyi looked at the young man sitting beside him, "Increase the value of the product and make this electronic notepad a It's a fashion. When all the bosses in the circle are using high-tech products, my brother-in-law can't make such a broken book. Hey, brother-in-law, I'm just making an analogy."

Seeing the uncle and nephew who were fighting, Chen Yuanming smiled and relaxed his shoulders, leaning back on the chair.It's always easier to talk to smart people.Coughing lightly, he interrupted the laughter of the two, "This is just one of them, the more important thing is to link this electronic notepad with a real computer, so that those who have money but no technological ideas People gradually get in touch with computers, get used to using computers, and are also accustomed to this electronic technology with simple functions. When this concept gradually becomes popular among the crowd, we will promote our follow-up products, whether it is an upgraded version of the electronic notepad, Or a more advanced mobile phone, it will bring great convenience."

"What about the handwriting board?" Xiao Junyi raised his eyebrows, "Is it going to be carried out in the same way, eliminating those complicated functions, and locking the use in text input and simple drawing?"

"That's right." Chen Yuanming nodded appreciatively, "And the tablet can be researched in a deeper direction. Now it can only replace the keyboard. In the future, it will always replace the mouse, replace the scanner, replace all external devices, and become a hand and a computer. The medium of real communication. This is a big trend, and there is no room for relaxation."

"This is three parts." Xiao Yun sighed, "Electronic notepad, handwriting tablet, mobile phone, there will be several more departments in one go..."

"Maybe there are more derivative products." Chen Yuanming replied firmly, "In the United States, I have just integrated several companies under my command, and let them develop in the direction of conglomerate, trying to keep up with the trend of the world. But In China, it is not necessary to be so fast. Our development is still very backward. This backwardness is not only due to national conditions, but also in terms of mentality. Therefore, alternative products not only have the value of research and development, but can even occupy a long period of time. market. And taking the lead occupies this sub-market, and when we launch higher-end products, market share and consumption habits will stand by our side.”

This is actually the key difficulty in developing high technology in China.If the demand is not so high, the research and development efforts will naturally be slack, and copying foreign products is enough to meet the needs of the Chinese people.But when they go abroad, these products become uncompetitive waste products, or they are stuck by patent rights and lack core competitiveness.The electronics market is not limited to China, and the international market is the battleground for various companies. It is estimated that it will take more than ten to 20 years for China to stand in this market and become a big consumer of electronic products like Japan and the United States.

This complicated situation requires those technology companies to have a double vision and a split layout.Research and development can never stop, we must try our best to keep up with the international trend, and do everything possible to approach or occupy the international market.But at the same time, the domestic layout cannot be slack. Excessive products like VCD are not listed in Europe and the United States at all, but in China, it is estimated that they will still be mainstream players in six to seven years. This is an unimaginably long time in the electronic age. A market that is too large to give up.

Therefore, maintaining competitiveness is as important as occupying the domestic market as soon as possible, and innovation is the root of everything.Those simple copycat models are just drinking poison to quench thirst. When this kind of imitation becomes a trend and the research and development capabilities are completely deprived, China will need to spend a higher price and take a longer time to rise again.

But now, they have an anti-piracy alliance, a gradually established patent protection system, angel investment that allows those geniuses to show their talents, and successful precedents like Feiyan and Anxin.The Chinese have never lost to anyone in terms of creativity. Just like the two future graphics card brands in Silicon Valley, the two founders of ATI and nVIDIA are both Chinese. If they can stand on the same starting line, it is hard to say which one will win. Very much.

"Oh? Feiyan has changed the strategic model." Sensitively hearing the hidden meaning in Chen Yuanming's words, Xiao Junyi smiled slightly, "It seems that we will have more opportunities to learn from you in the future. Are we the best? How about setting up a studio in Silicon Valley too?"

"It's hard to say..." Chen Yuanming thought for a while, then shook his head helplessly, "Anxin's background is too sensitive, and the attitude of the United States is still hard to predict. However, the technical exchange with Feiyan is not a serious problem, there is a blockade , should have the same breakthrough point. But for now, let’s focus on the development of new products..."

"Isn't the name Electronic Notepad a bit outdated?" Xiao Yun rubbed his chin, "Since the target consumer group is those big bosses, there should be a more upscale name."

"The product category should be called handheld computers. Of course, this is also the direction of its future development. As for the brand name..." Chen Yuanming smiled, "It's best to choose a name like Business Tong to highlight its business value. With the pen input function, there are not many domestic manufacturers that can imitate this thing, and it will not be a problem to produce an English and Japanese system later, and sell it overseas.”

The three talked more and more vigorously, and finally made a general plan around the functions of this handheld computer, loading a calculator, address book, schedule management combined with a calendar, a notebook operated by pen input, and a recording device.The terminal can be connected to a computer to expand the storage space as much as possible, which can basically meet most business applications.As for games and other features, that is yet to be further developed.

Because the content of the discussion was quite complicated, it took more than half an hour to discuss the preliminary plan of the handheld computer. Xiao Yun just wanted to say something more, Xiao Junyi raised his eyebrows, "Uncle, can the business be finished in a day, rest first Take a break, the people below are raising such a large group of people, it’s not for them to herd cattle and eat grass.”

Xiao Yun was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "Why, are you tired of the third young master? That's fine, anyway, we can't do it for a day, let's talk slowly later, let's go have a meal first. Today I invite, Yuanming this time You can't push any more!"

Just as Chen Yuanming was about to say something, Xiao Junyi curled his lips first, "As far as your eating style is concerned, let's not make a fuss today, I guess Yuanming hasn't slept until now..."

"What?" Xiao Yun looked at the wall clock on the wall of the meeting room in surprise, "It's already past four o'clock in the afternoon, how could..."

"There are only a few international flights, so you can guess it." Xiao Junyi stood up, picked up some documents on the table, put them in the briefcase, and smiled at Chen Yuanming, "I told Xiao Song just now, Let him go to the small kitchen below to arrange an afternoon tea, so you can fill your belly first, and you can sleep well when you go home. Just put these materials in your office, and it won’t be too late to look at them when you go back to work."

The other party's attitude was too calm and straightforward, Chen Yuanming shook his head slightly, and then smiled, "Thank you very much..."

"Why are you being polite to me?" Anyway, Xiao Junyi was not polite at all, and he picked up Chen Yuanming's coat hanging on the hanger. "The little chef is on the first floor. You haven't been there yet, have you? Come with me."

Completely left behind by his nephew, Xiao Yun looked at the backs of the two in embarrassment, and suddenly felt that there seemed to be something wrong...

There is a dedicated elevator on the top floor, and it will take you to the first floor in a short while.Xiao Junyi led Chen Yuanming into a rather simple private room. There were a few small dishes and a steaming porridge on the table.Taking a closer look, the porridge is made of japonica rice and lotus seeds, and there are several Cantonese-style refreshments on the plate. The portion is not large, but it is very delicate.

"How about it? Does it suit your taste?" Xiao Junyi handed the clothes and bag to Chen Yuanming's driver, but he didn't intend to sit down.

"Very good." After hesitating for a while, Chen Yuanming replied honestly.He liked all these things, he didn't have a serious meal after getting off the plane, and now is the season when his stomach is empty.

"Just like it." The expression on Xiao Junyi's face was very light, but there was a star smile in his eyes, "Are you free in the next few days? Mom keeps telling you to come and sit at home. It's a good time." old age."

"Brother Xiao also told me about this." Chen Yuanming smiled and sat down at the dining table, "How about this Saturday? Tomorrow and the next two days I have to deal with some personal matters..."

"It's as long as it's convenient for you." The smile on the corner of Xiao Junyi's mouth deepened a bit, "Eat quickly, let Xiao Song take you home after eating, and get a good night's sleep. I still have something to talk about with my uncle, so I won't accompany you is you."

After finishing speaking, he patted Chen Yuanming's shoulder lightly, turned around and walked out of the room briskly.Chen Yuanming was the only one left in the small private room, staring at the disappearing figure for a few seconds, he picked up the chopsticks and began to eat.