Giant of the times

Apple is in big trouble, with a large number of Apple game consoles and game cartridges in its warehouse that cannot be sold. And because we have signed subsistence allowance compensation agreements with some third-party game manufacturers, we have to fund their losses.

It seems impossible for Apple to counterattack Flamingo just like Sony counterattacked Nintendo in its previous life!

The Apple game console is no better than the PlayStation game console developed by Sony. The PlayStation game console uses CD-ROM as the game storage medium, which is cheap, has large storage capacity, and has good game effects. Moreover, the performance of the PlayStation at the time exceeded that of the Nintendo game console by a large margin.

The biggest feature of PlayStation is its superior image processing capabilities. PS adds a dedicated 3D processor, which allows the image running speed to be as high as 30MIPS (million calculations per second), and can perform 360,000 multilateral calculations per second. The PS 3D chip is a standard chip dedicated to high-end graphics workstations. It was the host with the strongest graphics capabilities in the next-generation console war at that time. There was no graphics card for personal computers at the time that could match the PS 3D chip. The only thing that rivals PS is workstation-level advanced computers. In fact, the working principle adopted by PS is also the working principle of workstation machines, which is to hand over the image processing work to a special "3D geometry auxiliary processor" (GPU), while the CPU concentrates on the data calculation work.

In addition, Sony has a lot of money and has attracted or secretly acquired a lot of game companies. When the new machine is released, there are many good games to play. Coupled with its extremely powerful PlayStation game console, third-party developers have changed their minds. In early 1996, when SQUARE, Nintendo's most important partner during the SFC period, switched to Sony PS, a huge avalanche effect immediately occurred.

Flamingo's current status is equivalent to Nintendo in its previous life, but Apple's strength is far from being comparable to Sony's, so this is doomed to Apple's failure.

Without game consoles with disruptive technologies, classic games and huge financial resources, it is naturally impossible to challenge the status of monopoly giants!

Beverly Hills Villa.

Dongfang Yuqin is reporting the situation to Li Zetian.

She said: "Mr. Li, Apple's current situation is very bad. Banks and accessory manufacturers are coming to demand Apple's repayment. Apple has announced that it has filed for bankruptcy protection!"

Li Zetian nodded and said with a hint of emotion: "It's time to take action! Dongfang Yuqin, please contact Thomas Rockefeller and tell him that I want to acquire Apple!"

"yes!"

Dongfang Yuqin then went to make a call. After a while, she walked up to Li Zetian with a smile and said: "Thomas Rockefeller expressed his willingness to accept acquisition negotiations. The negotiation time is set at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at Apple's new headquarters - —City of Cupertino.”

Li Zetian smiled lightly and said: "Of course he is willing, because no one can save Apple except me right now!"

After speaking, Li Zetian picked up a glass of Lafite on the table and drank it in one gulp.

Afterwards, he stood up and walked to the balcony to enjoy the breeze. Looking at the dreamlike sunset, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

The next morning, Li Zetian, Dongfang Yuqin and his party set off for Cupertino, California.

We took a flight from Los Angeles, first to San Jose, and then to Cupertino.

When Li Zetian and his team came to Apple, all the employees inside had a look of astonishment.

However, they soon guessed that Li Zetian might be here to acquire Apple. Then, they couldn't help but feel excited.

"Oh my God! Chronos Li is returning to Apple! The founder of the company is coming back!!!"

Everyone was inexplicably excited.

"If Chronos Li returns to Apple, with his ability, he will definitely be able to turn things around and turn the tide!"

"I really miss the Apple company under the leadership of Chronos Li. That was the energetic and creative Apple company, not the current Apple company that is about to go bankrupt!"

"The King is back, Apple will create myths again!!!"

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The employees of Apple can be said to be eagerly anticipating Li Zetian's return!

In the conference room were Thomas Rockefeller and several representatives of the California consortium, as well as other directors, including CEO Vincent Gay.

Li Zetian calmly pushed the door open and Dongfang Yuqin followed behind him.

Li Zetian first glanced at everyone, then the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Rockefeller and everyone, it's been a long time no see!"

Li Zetian said with a smile, walked to the first seat on the left side of the table and sat down. Dongfang Yuqin sat next to him.

"It's been a long time indeed!" Thomas Rockefeller said with a smile, and his tone was not very friendly.

Li Zetian didn't care. Apple's current fate actually had a lot to do with him.

Microsoft and Intel teamed up with IBM, causing Apple to lose ground in the personal computer market. Coupled with the fiasco of the Apple game console, it would be really strange if Thomas Rockefeller still had a good attitude toward Li Zetian!

Li Zetian smiled, glanced at everyone, and said unhurriedly: "You must know the situation of Apple Company best. Therefore, I won't say much. The purpose of my coming today is to acquire Apple Company! "

After finishing speaking, Li Zetian paused, and then quoted a purchase price: "I am willing to spend US$2.5 billion to acquire Apple!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone was in an uproar and expressed their dissatisfaction.

"Chronos Li, is your offer too low? Is Apple only worth US$2.5 billion?" said Apple CEO Vincent Gay.

Li Zetian smiled noncommittally and said: "With Apple's current level of losses, how much do you think it can be worth? Except for me, I'm afraid no one is willing to buy this hot potato!"

Everyone was silent.

Game projects cause huge losses to Apple!

The personal computer and Walkman markets are also losing money!

Because Apple's scale has become larger, its costs and expenses are huge. If the sales volume does not reach a certain number, it will lose money.

In fact, if Li Zetian had not come to acquire Apple, then Apple would have had no choice but to lay off a large number of employees, sell assets to pay off debts, and finally reorganize the company. Perhaps this way it could barely survive. However, by then, Apple's market value may not even be $1 billion.

Li Zetian had the pearl of wisdom in hand and seemed very confident.

At this time, Thomas Rockefeller said solemnly: "Chronos Li, if you want to acquire Apple, you must invest US$4 billion!!!"

"Apple is in a mess now. If I acquire Apple, I will take a huge risk! In fact, acquiring Apple is not a problem, the problem is how to develop it. The current situation is very unfavorable to Apple. If I want to develop Apple If you get up, you will definitely have to spend a lot of money on it! However, this may not be successful..." Li Zetian paused and asked with a smile, "If Apple is profitable, will you sell it to me?"

Everyone was immediately speechless.

Li Zetian continued: "So, my offer of US$2.5 billion is reasonable!"

"Chronos Li, Apple still occupies a large market share in the personal computer market and has high brand awareness! The company's market value is far more than 2.5 billion US dollars!" Thomas Rockefeller frowned.

Li Zetian smiled lightly and said: "It seems that we may not be able to negotiate properly this time, so let's talk again next week!"

With that said, Li Zetian stood up and said goodbye to everyone. When he walked to the door, Li Zetian turned around and reminded with a meaningful smile: "Oh, by the way, CES, the international consumer electronics exhibition, will be held this week. You'd better check it out. As far as I know, Commodore Computer Company has developed a very powerful personal computer!"