Chapter 451 Nine Color Mobile Phone
Qin Shaoyan didn't say anything, and looked at the other person thinking quietly.
After a long time, Yuan Jiaxuan said, "Mr. Qin, what you said is technically feasible."
"But it is technically feasible, but that doesn't mean it can be done easily. Research and development is a difficult process."
"If this smart terminal you mentioned has a mobile phone function, wouldn't it still be a mobile phone?"
“What if it’s a mobile phone and Nokia wants to follow suit?”
The concept of so-called personal smart terminals has actually been around for a long time. As early as the 1990s, mobile phone manufacturers were trying to add more new functions to mobile phones.
The idea and creativity of transplanting the functions of a computer to a mobile phone and creating a handheld computer has been tried by others before, including Nokia.
Nokia, Microsoft, Motorola and other companies jointly developed a technology called WAP, which is a unified open protocol standard for providing Internet content and value-added services to mobile terminals.
Entering the 21st century, WAP became the mainstream technology of the mobile Internet at that time. The WAP protocol was widely supported by mobile phones, and the WAP browser was used to browse the Internet on mobile phones.
Until the popularization of 3G networks and the rise of smartphones, WAP was gradually replaced by Web technology.
Putting a bunch of functions on a mobile phone seems to Yuan Jiaxuan to be no different from what Nokia is doing.
It's not that Qin Shaoyan can put forward a bunch of seemingly lofty concepts and be able to shake his body and make the experts bow their heads.
Many concepts have actually been born a long time ago, and there are even related theories, but they have not been realized due to technical limitations and the choice of technical development routes.
The concept of castles in the air can deceive investors, but it cannot impress those who really know the business.
What Yuan Jiaxuan considers is that no matter how hyped up your thing is, the final effect will depend on the market response.
It’s okay if the market response is not good. If the market response is good, Nokia will definitely follow up immediately and use its absolute advantages of capital, technology, market and other resources to defeat you.
If this thing is produced, wouldn't it mean that it is used as a wedding dress for others? Whether or not the leftovers can be eaten in the end is a question.
Qin Shaoyan smiled, "Let me correct you again. Although this smart terminal has the function of making and receiving calls, it cannot call a mobile phone, because making and receiving calls is only a very small function of it, and it may not even have it."
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"An electronic product and a mobile phone are two different things."
"This distinction is important!"
"What we make is just an electronic product. It is not a mobile phone. It can even be said that it has little to do with mobile phones."
"It is just a smart terminal, an electronic product that can be inserted into a mobile phone card, and the main function of the mobile phone card is to provide the function of connecting to the network."
Qin Shaoyan emphasized this concept. What he wanted was not a mobile phone.
What I want is a smart terminal that can insert a phone card and connect to the Internet. It is an electronic product.
By avoiding the topic of mobile phones, Yuan Jiaxuan no longer has to worry about Nokia's problems.
"Just like this MP3 in my hand." Qin Shaoyan picked up an MP3 and an MP4 at the same time, "I used to listen to music before, which was very fashionable and trendy in everyone's eyes, but after the emergence of MP4, MP3 became outdated. ”
"MP4 can not only listen to songs but also watch movies and e-books. Just because it has an extra screen, it has more functions."
"Then MP4 will go one step further. I hope it can also integrate functions such as taking pictures, recording and playing videos, is it possible?"
Yuan Jiaxuan was startled, looked at the two things in Qin Shaoyan's hand, and began to think.
"Then let's go one step further?" Qin Shaoyan continued, holding the MP4, "Can the screen be used for other purposes? Can an ordinary calculator be added to it?"
"Can it browse the Internet? Can it play some small games?"
"If the screen is too small, we will enlarge the screen, cancel the keyboard and use a touch screen, and make it portable. Do you think it will become a new fashion?"
"Now that I have a mobile phone card, isn't it reasonable to make phone calls?"
Yuan Jiaxuan was thoughtful, and finally nodded, "Electronic products, smart terminals, sound good, indeed reasonable."
"Of course not bad." Qin Shaoyan continued to smile, "I can reveal a business secret to you here."
Yuan Jiaxuan waved his hand, "If it is a very important business secret, it is better not to say it casually."
"It doesn't matter. This trade secret is not mine anyway, so it doesn't hurt to tell you." Qin Shaoyan said generously, "You are an MP3 player, so you know Apple."
"I know, it makes very good iPods." Yuan Jiaxuan was a little confused as to why the other party mentioned this.
Although the iPod is very popular around the world, its sales in mainland China are not very good. Not many people buy it. Everyone's impression of this thing is only a niche high-end product.
Qin Shaoyan said slowly: "Two years ago, Apple felt that the electronic product IPod was not enough to support the company's status, so Steve Jobs began to create an epoch-making electronic product."
"What kind of electronic product is it?" Yuan Jiaxuan asked subconsciously.
"It's what I told you just now, a personal intelligent terminal." Qin Shaoyan lightly clicked the sketch on the white paper, "It comes with communication functions."
Yuan Jiaxuan was very shocked, "Where did you get this news?"
"Business secrets, I have a friend whose name I cannot disclose." Qin Shaoyan pretended to be mysterious and said, "But this news is very reliable."
"You see, just like in previous years, products similar to MP3 are born, and then many manufacturers keep up with the R&D competition."
"But we now have an advantage, that is, we are several steps ahead of them."
Yuan Jiaxuan took a deep breath and said, "Well, if Mr. Qin says this, I will feel confident."
"That's right, look, let's put Nokia aside, the rest is very simple." Qin Shaoyan said firmly, "I spend money, you research and develop, make products and put them on the market, and then make a lot of money."< br>
"I hope so." Yuan Jiaxuan said again, "Mr. Qin, there is something I want to say ahead of time. Research and development is risky."
“It doesn’t mean that if we have a direction, our R&D team will be able to make it, and the things we make will be satisfactory..."
"I'm mentally prepared for these. I already thought about it when I invested in research and development." Qin Shaoyan interrupted the other party, "There are risks in investment."
"If you are not satisfied with the things developed, you can continue to develop them and keep iteratively improving. This is how science and technology develop."
"It's great that you can be reasonable." Yuan Jiaxuan sighed, and then asked, "What about the capital budget? How much do you plan to invest?"
"I have prepared 10 billion." Qin Shaoyan smiled faintly, "Is that enough?"
Yuan Jiaxuan was so shocked that he almost threw the tea cup away. It took him a while to come back to his senses and said quickly: "Enough, enough! There is no need to use so much."
10 billion!
When had he ever seen so much R&D funding?
Those who knew he was developing personal intelligent terminals, but those who didn't know thought he was developing sixth-generation fighter jets.
"From today to the end of 2008, in two and a half years, can we come up with a prototype?" Qin Shaoyan asked seriously.
Yuan Jiaxuan thought about it and said, "Time is a bit tight, but I can try."
"Well, taking December 2008 as the node, I will give you a bonus of one million for every month in advance." Qin Shaoyan solemnly promised, "After the smart phone is successfully developed and put into production, the corresponding share rewards will not be Less.”
"Gong Yuan, this smartphone you built will be the beginning of a new era."
"In the history of the Internet and electronic products, your name will become the most dazzling star."
Although Yuan Jiaxuan is no longer young, his heart warmed up inexplicably after hearing Qin Shaoyan's words. What a temptation it is to go down in history.
With fame and fortune Qin Shaoyan placed in front of him, how could Yuan Jiaxuan refuse.
The MP3 market is over, and the consumer electronics market really needs a new product.
Yuan Jiaxuan's face glowed red, and he continued to discuss the details with Qin Shaoyan, "I can solve the hardware problem, but personal smart terminals also need an operating system."
"Don't worry about this, I'll take care of it." Qin Shaoyan said confidently.
Yuan Jiaxuan immediately said: "When should I go through the entry procedures?"
"Any time."
"Then I will report to the company tomorrow and start building a R&D team." Yuan Jiaxuan agreed happily.
Qin Shaoyan raised the teacup in his hand and said, "I'll substitute tea for wine and wish us success."
"I wish the new concept personal intelligent terminal designed by Mr. Qin will succeed." Yuan Jiaxuan also raised his tea cup.
The two touched each other lightly and smiled at each other.
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Yuan Jiaxuan asked casually, "Mr. Qin, what is the name of the company?"
"Nine Colors." Qin Shaoyan replied, "How about this name? From now on, our smartphones will also be called Nine Colors."
"This is a good name!" Yuan Jiaxuan praised, "The ancients believed that nine is the number of extremes, the largest number. Nine represents the ultimate, and color means excitement. Mr. Qin's name is really good."
Qin Shaoyan smiled and said, "It's just a skill that comes by chance, but Yuan Gong is right, we must do our best if we want to do it."
"Nine-colored mobile phones bring you the ultimate excitement!"
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Yuan Jiaxuan couldn't wait to report to Jiucai Company the next day. He came excitedly, but the reality turned out to be slightly different from what he expected.
He originally thought that if Mr. Qin was so generous, then the hardware facilities would definitely be good. Not to mention the spacious and bright R&D center building, at least there would be a high-end laboratory with complete equipment.
But none of these are available, and what makes it even more difficult for him is that Jiucai Company does not have an independent office yet, and it works together with the campus network.
Even his entry procedures were handled by the HR of the campus network.
He and the few R&D leaders who came over looked at each other in confusion, thinking that they had been scammed and had joined some kind of leather goods company.
Fortunately, the campus network is famous enough, and there are hundreds of people working in the company, so it looks quite serious, otherwise Yuan Jiaxuan would definitely turn around and call the police.
Qin Shaoyan immediately came forward to comfort and explain, "The R&D center we prepared before is a bit smaller. We are looking for a more comfortable and spacious place. We will temporarily forgive you for staying here for a few days."
“In addition, various equipment and equipment required for research and development also need to be installed and debugged.”
"Anyway, you have all joined the job, and there are only a few days left. You can treat it as paid leave."
"There happens to be a group of people from the campus network who are going on a team building trip. Do you want to go with us to relax?"
Jiucai Company and others looked at each other, and Yuan Jiaxuan stood up first and said sheepishly, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for your kindness. There is no need to travel. We are still more concerned about the construction progress of the R&D center."
"I'll have someone show you around later. In this way, Mr. Yuan, please make a list for me first. I'll ask the R&D center to see what's missing and fill it in for you right away."
"Okay." Yuan Jiaxuan agreed happily, and then got together with a few assistants and began to list various equipment and equipment.
In fact, Qin Shaoyan didn't prepare anything, and he didn't expect that the team to develop smartphones would be in place so quickly.
There is not even a shadow of a research and development center now.
However, Qin Shaoyan was also a person who had experienced strong winds and waves. He did not panic at all. After comforting Yuan Jiaxuan and others, he turned around and ordered his secretary Xiao Chen to quickly find a suitable location.
In addition to selecting the location of the R&D center itself, the commuting and accommodation of the R&D team, as well as the canteen, must also be considered.
Xiao Chen is already familiar with these chores. She was the one who ran the secret R&D base of the game company before.
After appeasing the smartphone R&D team, another group of uninvited guests arrived.
"Mr. Qin, how are you preparing?" Xiong Xiaoge walked in with Zheng Nan from Sequoia and asked directly.
"Well, it's almost done." Qin Shaoyan said casually, "You go to the conference room and wait for me. I'll arrange the electronic product team here first."
"You really want to tinker with that broken phone of yours?" Xiong Xiaoge was surprised.
Zheng Nan was a little curious, "What mobile phone?"
Qin Shaoyan immediately said: "Mr. Zheng, I have an epoch-making product on hand. Do you want to invest in it?"
Zheng Nan asked casually: "How much do you want?"
"You can invest $100 million first." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "I'll give you ten percent."
"..." Zheng Nan was speechless, "Mr. Qin, are you kidding me?"
"No, I'm not joking." Qin Shaoyan said very sincerely, "I am very serious."
Xiong Xiaoge smiled, "Don't stop talking nonsense. He wants to build a mobile phone and just opens his mouth and says he will invest 10 billion."
"Build a mobile phone?!" Zheng Nan's face was full of shock. He couldn't understand what Qin Shaoyan's brain circuit was for a while, "What on earth do you think?"
"Don't care what I think, do you want to invest or not?" Qin Shaoyan asked, "This is an excellent opportunity to make a fortune. It depends on whether you can grasp it."
"Sorry, I can't afford it." Zheng Nan refused directly, "The water here is too deep, I can't control it."
"Hey, then don't say that I won't help you get rich." Qin Shaoyan sighed with regret on his face.
Zheng Nan didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he saw Qin Shaoyan's expression. He didn't know what a big opportunity he had missed.
"Mr. Qin, you should talk about your new PPT today."
Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan sat in the conference room. After a while, Qin Shaoyan arrived late, took his laptop and turned on the projector.
"Dear investors," Qin Shaoyan said in a relaxed tone, "In the past six months, Campus Network has achieved brilliant results. The success of the online game department has proved to everyone our strong revenue capabilities."
"Next, the development of the campus network will develop in a larger and higher direction."
"As a campus network that started as a social platform, the future direction will continue to deepen the social track and constantly introduce new things."
"With the rapid development of China's Internet, the number of netizens is also growing rapidly, and the original model of the campus network can no longer keep up."
“So we must have the courage to revolutionize ourselves and actively evolve in our social model.”
"In the early days of campus network development, we were based on the blog model, and developed various new functions on this basis."
"For example, personal talks, campus post bars, and popular squares, but after big data analysis, we found that the blog model is outdated." Qin Shaoyan casually switched the PPT page, "We have carried out research on the basis of the blog model. Optimized and upgraded, new social 2.0 products were launched.”
"I call it Weibo!"
(End of chapter)