Giant of the times

At around 12 noon, the press conference ended.

If the Walkman tape player relies on creativity to win, then the CD-Walkman relies on disruptive technology to win.

Everyone who attended this product launch conference all said that the CD-Walkman is the best portable player, both in terms of technology and product design. It is impeccable. When the CD-Walkman is released on Christmas, it will definitely be Buy one.

"According to Steve Jobs, Chronos·Li began to ask Seagate Technology to develop CD technology in 1976. Thinking about it now, one has to admire Chronos·Li's foresight!!! Perhaps his inadvertent layout will lead to the development of CD technology in the future. It plays a vital role, even like steam engines, electricity, and computers, changing human life! Chronos·Li is worthy of being called the 'most genius' of the contemporary era!!!"

Another guest also sighed with emotion: "The launch of CD-Walkman marks the rebirth of Apple! The former king is back! In the era when the Rockefeller family ruled Apple, they clearly had such a powerful tool as CD discs, but You’re so stupid if you don’t know how to use it!”

At this moment, Apple is still developing CD-ROMs for use in computers in the future.

The Flamingo Company is developing the second-generation game console, Flamingo 2.0, which also uses game CDs.

It is no exaggeration to say that CD technology has changed technology and subverted many industries, including computers, game consoles, players, record companies, etc...

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On the day of the press conference, major media around the world focused on CD-Walkman.

Overnight, CD-Walkman became known to the world and became a topic of discussion.

At the same time, at the product launch event, thousands of people sang the Christmas song "Jingle Bells", which became a good talk and made many people envious and surprised.

The next day, Time Magazine listed the CD-Walkman as the best technology product of 1982!

CD-Walkman has received numerous accolades from the media, critics and the public.

Seeing how popular the CD-Walkman was, many record companies expressed their willingness to release CD records. Of course, many record companies regard CDs as a scourge.

The CEO of Warner Records said angrily: "CD records are undoubtedly more threatening than tapes and will have a huge impact on vinyl records!!!"

Record companies are reluctant to give up vinyl records, just as Edison was reluctant to give up direct current. In fact, this is easy to understand. How could a man as smart as Edison not know the difference between direct current and alternating current? But why he keeps suppressing Tesla and AC is because all his wealth is spent on building DC power plants and he is reluctant to give up.

In the same way, these record companies occupy a certain market share in the vinyl record market, and have spent huge sums of money to develop vinyl record technology, and have established many vinyl record factories and related industries. Now allowing them to use CD records is equivalent to Can they agree so easily if they are asked to give up their original property?

It's easy for a small boat to turn around, but it's difficult for a big boat.

Moreover, record companies have to pay royalties to Seagate Technology and Philips to produce CD records. When the number increases, it becomes a huge sum.

However, when Apple first launched the Walkman tape player, major record companies had already competed with it, and they still have lingering fears. However, I never thought that tapes were in the past, and now CD records are more lethal. Some smart record companies know how to fight against them, but the result is probably in vain, so they simply accept them openly.

This is the general trend, and eventually, all record companies will have to accept this choice!

In all media reports, Li Zetian is a person who cannot be ignored. He will be mentioned in every report.

It was he who designed the CD-Walkman, and it was he who pulled Apple out of the bottom.

He is praised for his wisdom and foresight.

The aura of success around him makes people believe that as long as it is a product led by him, it will definitely succeed!

The idea soon began to spread, first to Apple, then to Microsoft.

The success of Apple's product launch has greatly benefited Microsoft, 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 very detrimental to us!" an executive director frowned.

CEO Frank Cary's face is slightly pale, and his eyes have heavy dark circles. He has been suffering from insomnia recently and has not had a good rest.

"With the support of Chronos Li, Microsoft is indeed difficult to deal with!" Frank Cary said, "Christmas is coming soon. Let's look at Microsoft's sales and we will make further plans!"

Everyone present nodded.

In fact, IBM's main profits are still in large, medium and small computers. Because Sun Microsystems founded by Li Zetian acquired Cray Research, this put a lot of pressure on IBM, so it decided to beat Li Zetian, but Unexpectedly, Li Zetian had no intention of negotiating with him and admitting defeat.

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A few days later, Christmas arrived on December 25th.

On this day, Apple's CD-Walkman and Microsoft's Windows 1.0 window operating system were released at the same time.

Early in the morning, both Apple's flagship store and Microsoft's flagship store were already overcrowded, and business was booming, especially at Apple's flagship store. The queue outside was so long that at a glance, there was no end in sight!

Observers from media reporters, competitors and record labels camped outside Apple's flagship store were shocked.

"This... this is so popular! How many CD-Walkman units will Apple sell?!!"

In a cafe not far away, several Sony executives were observing and discussing through the window.

"The sound quality of the CD-Walkman is much better than that of the cassette player. The two are not on the same level at all. After listening to the CD, I never want to listen to the cassette again. In addition, it is now the time of the Christmas sales and discounts, so many people can't help it. Come and buy a CD-Walkman..."

"Compared with the cassette player, the design of the CD-Walkman is so beautiful, and it is also available in silver, blue, red, black, white and other colors, which is very popular among young people."

"Sony must launch the 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 executives shook his head and sighed: "Well, Sony is actually also researching CD-related technologies, but it's a pity that Seagate Technology took the lead in the end. Otherwise, CD belongs to Sony, as it is today. The glory and glory also belong to Sony!"

"Damn Chronos Li, if it weren't for him, how could Seagate Technology develop CD technology!!"

When these RB people talked about Li Zetian, they all gritted their teeth.

Li Zetian suddenly sneezed and murmured: "Is S.B scolding me behind my back?"

PS: It’s already been the third update. If there is no update at 11 o’clock in the evening, go to bed early and check again tomorrow.