At around 12 noon, the conference ended.
If the Walkman tape player wins by creativity, then the CD-Walkman player wins by subversive technology.
Everyone who participated in this product launch said that the CD-Walkman is the best portable player, and it is impeccable in terms of technology and product design. When the CD-Walkman is released at Christmas, it will definitely be Buy one.
"According to Steve Jobs, Chronos Li began to let Seagate Technology develop CD technology in 1976. Now that I think about it, I can't help but admire Chronos Li's foresight!!! Maybe one of his inadvertent layouts will be in the future. It has a vital role, even like a steam engine, like electricity, and like a computer, changing the lives of human beings! Chronos·Li is worthy of the title of the 'most genius' of the contemporary era!!!"
Another guest also sighed with emotion: "The launch of the CD-Walkman marks the rebirth of Apple Inc., the former king, and a strong comeback! In the era when the Rockefeller family ruled Apple Inc., they clearly had such a powerful weapon as the CD in their hands. Not knowing how to use it is so stupid!"
At this moment, Apple is already developing CD-ROMs that will be used in computers in the future.
The Flamingo company is developing a second-generation game console - Flamingo 2.0, the same game CD-ROM.
It is no exaggeration to say that CD technology has changed technology and subverted many industries, including computers, game consoles, players, record companies, etc...
On that day, major media around the world focused on the CD-Walkman.
Overnight, the CD-Walkman became known to the world and became a topic of discussion.
At the same time, at the product launch, thousands of people sang the Christmas song "jingle bells", which became a beautiful talk, which made many people envious and surprised.
The next day, Time magazine listed the CD-Walkman as the best tech product of 1982!
The CD-Walkman has received numerous accolades from the media, critics and the public.
Many record companies saw the popularity of CD-Walkman and expressed their willingness to release CD records. Of course, there are also many record companies who regard CD as a monstrous beast.
The CEO of Warner Records said angrily: "CD records are undoubtedly more threatening than tapes, and will have a huge impact on vinyl records!!!"
It's easy to understand that record companies were as reluctant to give up vinyl as Edison was to give up direct current. How could someone as smart as Edison not know the difference between direct current and alternating current? But why he has been suppressing Tesla and alternating current is because his wealth is used to build direct current power plants and he is reluctant to give up.
In the same way, these record companies have a certain market share in the vinyl record market, and they have spent huge sums of money in research and development of vinyl record technology, and established many vinyl record factories and related industries. Now letting them use CD records is equivalent to Let them give up their original property, can they agree so easily
Small boats are easy to turn around, but big boats are difficult.
Moreover, the record companies have to pay royalties to Seagate Technology and Philips for the production of CD records.
However, when Apple first launched the Walkman tape player, major record companies have already competed with it, and it still has lingering fears. However, I never thought about tapes in the past, and now it is a more lethal CD record. Some smart record companies know how to fight against it. The result is probably futile, and they simply accept it generously.
This is the general trend, and in the end, all record companies have to accept this choice!
In all media reports, Li Zetian is a person who cannot be ignored, and he will be mentioned in every report.
He designed the CD-Walkman, and he pulled Apple up from the bottom.
He is known for his wisdom and foresight.
The aura of success on his body can't help but make people believe that as long as the products he leads will be successful!
The idea began to spread, first to Apple, then to Microsoft.
The success of Apple's product launch has benefited Microsoft a lot, and the number of computer manufacturers and third-party software developers has greatly increased.
IBM Corporation, conference room.
"Frank, more and more companies are cooperating with Microsoft, which is not good for us!" An executive director frowned.
CEO Frank Cary's face is slightly pale, his eyes have heavy dark circles, and he has been insomnia lately and has not rested well.
"With the support of Chronos · Li, Microsoft is really difficult to deal with!" Frank Cary said, "Christmas is coming, look at Microsoft's sales, we will make further decisions!"
Everyone present nodded.
In fact, IBM's main profit is still in large, medium and small computers. Because Sun Microsystems established by Li Zetian acquired Cray Research, which brought great pressure to IBM, so he decided to beat Li Zetian, but Never thought that Li Zetian had no intention of negotiating with him to admit defeat.
Soon, Christmas will come.
On this day, Apple's CD-Walkman and Microsoft's Windows 1.0 Windows operating system were released at the same time.
Early in the morning, both Apple's flagship store and Microsoft's flagship store were overcrowded, and business was booming, especially the Apple's flagship store.
Media reporters, competitors and record label watchers were stunned outside Apple's flagship store.
"This... This is too hot! How many CD-Walkmans does Apple have to sell?!!"
In a cafe not far away, several senior executives of Sony Corporation were observing and discussing through the window.
"The sound quality of CD-Walkman is much better than that of tape Walkman. The two are not in the same grade. After listening to CD, I never want to listen to tape again. In addition, it is the Christmas sale and discount event, so many people can't help it. Come and buy the CD-Walkman…”
"Compared with the tape Walkman, the design of the CD-Walkman is so beautiful, and there are silver, blue, red, black, white and other colors to choose from, which is very popular among young people."
"Sony must launch Sony CD Walkman as soon as possible, otherwise, the entire Walkman market will be taken away by Apple!"
At this time, one of Sony's top executives shook his head and sighed: "Alas, Sony is also researching CD-related technologies, but it's a pity that Seagate Technology has taken the lead. Otherwise, CDs belong to Sony, as it is today. The scenery and glory also belong to Sony Corporation!"
"Damn Chronos Li, if it weren't for him, how could Seagate Technology develop CD technology!!"
When these Japanese people talked about Li Zetian, they all gritted their teeth.
Li Zetian suddenly sneezed and murmured, "Is there a SB scolding me behind my back?"
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