"Yes, yes, it's our fault..."
"Okay, okay, finish cleaning up and go back from get off work early. Spending more time with your family is better than anything else."
"Director Chen, what about you?"
"Me? It's the same~"
Having said that, in fact, Chen Zifan didn't care at all, and his parents didn't need to worry about him. Maybe Chen Jianjun was busier than him, and he didn't have any hobbies before he came to this era.
If I really want to say it, I'm afraid my biggest hobby is studying electronic products, from dismantling old radios to mobile phones and computers, and even later building a batch of VR equipment, but this thing is very immature.
Most of them are just using the name of "virtual reality" to fool novices. There are not many products that can really do well, let alone suitable software applications. I can only say that the projects are very good, and there are still huge challenges. Expansion capacity.
After the release of Stardust 2 and Stardust Tablet, what Chen Zifan is most concerned about is not the sales of the two products. Improved hardware configuration, fast charging, word-of-mouth, trade-in activities...With these things, there can be no difference in sales.
Zhao Wushang is also worried that the official praises Stardust Technology too much and praises him, which will bring pressure to him...For him, the thing he is least afraid of is praise and death. He is running to be the "King of Domestic Products" and "drive the development of China's science and technology." Go.
Chen Zifan has always thought this way when faced with this situation: "You said that I am a new star in science and technology, and that Stardust Technology has led a new wave of intelligent development... Is there any problem? Not only that, but I will do better!"
Compared with these, he is more concerned about whether channels for overseas markets can be opened. Wang Jinli has always been reliable in his work, but if something unexpected happens, a large number of Stardust 1s that have been traded in for new ones will have to find new channels again.
Wang Jinli seemed to understand what he was thinking. After the Stardust press conference, he waited at the entrance of the conference center. As they walked, the two began to discuss the overseas market: "There are basically no problems..."
Basically no, then there is still some.
Chen Zifan then asked: "Is there any problem that is difficult to deal with? Can you tell me briefly?"
"That group of camels with white turbans hopes to become our agents and sign a ten-year long-term cooperation contract. Stardust Technology needs to provide them with a large number of products according to their requirements every year..."
Chen Zifan:? ? ?
"The biggest problem is that if Stardust Technology is unable to provide products for various reasons within ten years, or goes bankrupt, the assets and technology patents in its name will be transferred and become theirs..."
Chen Zifan:......
You black-hearted camel, you are really greedy. I don’t know where they got the confidence to propose such a domineering contract? Chen Zifan's expression darkened on the spot. Upon seeing this, Wang Jinli quickly added:
"Don't worry, it's impossible to agree. I guess this is just a trial by them to ask for a high price, so I refused without hesitation. The conditions they offered for the second time were much more normal, but they were not enough!"
According to Black Hearted Camel's idea, they hope to monopolize Stardust Technology's trade in Europe, and they also need to look at Stardust Technology's future product planning in order to make better preparations, and the product price must be low enough.
After hearing this, Chen Zifan called him a good guy. If this is the case, there is no need for so-called cooperation. Who said that camels are stupid and have too much money?
"Keep pressing. It is indeed much more convenient to have an agent, but Europe is not a piece of steel. We can enter the European market in many ways. But do you know what the biggest problem in the European market is?"
"What is it?"
"Their demand and dependence on mobile phones is not high. On the contrary, laptops will make it easier to open up their market. Well...how to put it, people there have different living habits and working conditions."
It’s not that it’s good there, but that there are various confusing behaviors in the development of electronic products, communication technology, and infrastructure there. For example, in the future, China will have already popularized mobile payment throughout society.
In some areas over there, even credit cards cannot be used, and you have to pay in cash. What's even worse is that the speed they are building communication base stations is simply crazy. They have products, but no network.
At its peak, Huawei once ran an advertisement in a certain area, which roughly meant: "Should your city choose shit or Huawei and 5G?"
Even shit is almost covering the streets and alleys, but 5G only has one test area with 100 households.
Every domestic mobile phone manufacturer who encounters a similar situation will go crazy. Of course, the situation in the 5G era is still different from now, so Stardust Technology does not have to worry about anything. Even if it encounters it, so what?
Stardust Technology is not a charity organization, so why can’t we still develop technology for them? If they don't want to do it themselves, then let nature take its course and sell them some products that have been updated or eliminated.
"We don't have notebook products for the time being. That's Lenovo's business. Even if we get involved, I'm afraid we can only compete with computer manufacturers such as Lenovo, HP, Dell, and LG. This is really not worthwhile..."
Wang Jinli looked embarrassed, but Chen Zifan continued: "You don't need to make a laptop, Stardust 1 is enough. Its advantages are obvious. Now is the beginning of the smartphone era, and it hasn't reached that level yet."
"The camel?"
“You can get goods and you can be an agent, but there are no long-term contracts, no low-priced products, no future product plans, and there is no guarantee that the European market will always be theirs, and the capitalists there are not idiots!
Then contact the communication operators in Europe and take advantage of this 3G cooperation opportunity to cooperate with them and let them help us promote our products. Communication operators are much more reliable than those black-hearted camels. "
"I'll get ready right away."
"Also, those in the south should also be prepared. There will be many new Stardust 1 machines coming out when trading in old ones. Likewise, contact local operators and make a little profit. They will definitely be much easier to use than agents!"
"..."
After Wang Jinli left, Chen Zifan went to the Stardust Factory again and happened to see a place that was still brightly lit at night. It was Xinghan Zhixing's automobile factory. Mo Shaokun and the others were very energetic at night.
Currently, Xinghan Zhixing is basically managed by Li Yuan and Mo Shaokun. Li Yuan is responsible for managing the company, and Mo Shaokun is responsible for technical aspects. In fact, his skills are average, but he cannot support a few people and has many resources.
From the spray painting equipment to the car workers, it was basically all done by Mo Shaokun. Xinghan Zhixing did not lack batteries and technology, but it lacked experienced car workers, complete production lines, and various automotive laboratories.
Since Xinghanzhi is heading in the direction of new energy vehicles, the construction of the automotive laboratory cannot yet follow the ideas of traditional oil vehicles. Fortunately, Xinghan Mini is not as complicated as Xinghan 01, so it is not too difficult.
After meeting Chen Zifan, a few people said hello and began to work hard. Drawing the design was simple, but when it came time to actually produce it, they realized that every screw in it was very important and no mistakes could be made.
Although these people usually look like fools, every one of them is more serious than the other when it comes to building a car, and the level of strictness is also very high. Even some welding places are not perfect and have to be remade if the glue overflows.
Sometimes it is not good to be too picky, but Chen Zifan has not extinguished their enthusiastic ideas. They are just building test vehicles now. They have not yet reached mass production, and they may not be able to produce them next year.
But next year, Xinghan Mini is likely to be released together with Stardust 3 and Stardust 3+. These will be Chen Zifan’s three most important new products. Xinghan Mini represents the entry of new energy vehicle brands.
Stardust 3 is likely to be the best 3G smartphone in China, and Stardust 3+ will use Stardust Technology’s Changhe chip for the first time. The reason why Stardust 3+ is priced at 5999 is because of this chip.
Judging from the current factory progress, there are too many things that are lacking to produce Changhe chips. If the requirements are not met next year, it may just be a concept machine.
At the same time, Chen Zifan also prepared a backup plan. 2008 is a relatively special year. If conditions do not allow, then all three products will be postponed by one year and replaced by a new form of product.
If you can't rush things, just wait~
Solve it one by one, first solve the 3G issue. Regarding the issue of 3G licenses, the three major operators have given the answer that it will be between January and March next year.
This result did not satisfy Chen Zifan. Fortunately, the person in charge of a certain letter provided him with important information: "Affected by smartphones, the World Mobile Communications Conference will be held in Barcelona in September this year..."
Mobile World Congress?
Chen Zifan was stunned for a moment. It stands to reason that the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is next year, and the earlier 3GSM conference is not a public meeting, so he has no chance to get involved.
The person in charge of a certain letter continued to explain:
"They are more anxious than us. 3G communication technology has been unable to solve some problems. Stardust Technology has brought about the trend of smartphones, so we are planning to gather top experts again..."
"I see."
"Currently only our operators know about it, but this conference is public and will be announced to the whole world in a few days. Stardust Technology will definitely be invited to participate in the exhibition. I think this is a good opportunity."
If he could participate under the banner of Stardust Technology, then Wang Jinli would not need to expend so much effort to specifically contact operators and go directly to the communications conference, where there would be at least hundreds of operators from all over the world.
This is a one-pot rhythm!
"You send some people, and we will go together. Stardust Technology's products and our wifi technology..."
Chen Zifan:......
That's our wifi technology!
"The last question is, is there any opportunity to get involved in some 'high-end' fields? You also know that our Stardust Technology manufactures mobile phones, and we are also looking forward to it..."
"this…"
"Like... a tour or something?"
"Well...if it's just a visit, there may be some opportunities based on the level of Stardust 2 and Stardust Tablet, but I can't guarantee it. Those guys are like guarding against thieves every day, especially against us!"
"We just wanted to get a feel for what one of the world's most advanced technologies looks like on the surface..."
"Hey, it depends on the situation. Who can guarantee this? Also, who are you going to send there?"
"Send someone? I'm going to go there."
"!!!"
Judging from the current level of official protection for Chen Zifan, it is not easy to go out, but this is an excellent opportunity. If he doesn't go, even if all the employees are sent out, it will be useless.
But if you go there and can't come back, that's also a problem. After hanging up the phone, Chen Zifan is now also very headache. Fortunately, Stardust Technology's influence around the world is not large enough, and the technology is not high-end enough.
As long as the official protection is in place, there shouldn't be much of a problem in disguise. This matter needs to be discussed with the officials again, and a few more layers of BUFF can be applied, and by the way, a few more domestic mobile phone manufacturers can be brought along.
at the same time--
The official website and store first sales records of Stardust 2 and Stardust Tablet were also released. The employees of the statistics team cheered collectively after seeing the data of the previous minute:
"Breaking the record again! The sales of Stardust 2 in one minute exceeded 60,000 units! The sales of Stardust Tablet in one minute reached 15,000 units! The matching keyboard cover also sold 7,653 units! Hurry, hurry! Take a photo! "
As for the data of Stardust directly-operated stores and authorized stores, it will have to be sorted out after all stores get off work.
Mobile phone dealers are quite happy. The more powerful Stardust 2 and Stardust Tablet are, the more they earn and the harder they work. Of course, no matter which shipping channel is used, Stardust is the biggest profiteer. science and technology.
With the "zero cost" Dimensity 200 chip, the net profit of a single unit of Stardust 2 can still be maintained at around 1,200 yuan, while the profit of the Stardust Tablet is even higher, with a net profit of a single unit reaching 1,350 yuan or more~
In addition to the two main products, mobile phone protective cases, tablet protective cases, and keyboard protective cases are also one of the main sources of profit. Compared with the dislike of 99 yuan in the Stardust 1 era, it is much more normal now.
There is even a saying on the Internet that "the official protective case has a good protective effect and does not damage the phone." Every time he sees this kind of statement, Wang Jinli wonders whether the people behind the scenes are attacking Stardust Technology in a disguised way.
At this time, Wang Jinli wished he had eighteen avatars. He was really too busy. He had to be responsible for foreign affairs and lead the navy to engage in Internet marketing... He was already considering promoting a new cadre:
"We have to talk about it tomorrow!"
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The outside world has mixed opinions on Stardust Technology’s “old-for-new” activity. A considerable number of people think that Stardust Technology is cheating them of their money to exchange for a new phone, while some people are very happy and directly add money to exchange for Stardust 2.
After a few hours of calming down, many digital enthusiasts compared the gap between Stardust 2 and Stardust 1. If you don’t care about fast charging, Stardust 1 is the most cost-effective. The current 8GB version of the new machine is already around 3200.
It may fall again in the future, when the price/performance ratio will be higher, but for users who use mobile phones heavily, the temptation of 20W fast charging will be too great.
PS: I remember many years ago, when I was full of energy every day. I got up at six in the morning and went riding bicycles with my friends. On the road, I used a big-speaker mobile phone worth more than 100 yuan to play the song "The Sun of the Tang Dynasty"... Thank you for acting all your life, Monthly pass for No. 77 Xiafei Road! Thanks for the support!
(End of chapter)
