Giant of the times

The day after Li Zetian returned from Space Exploration Company, Seagate Technology got on the phone and told him that DVD development was successful. Three days later, a press conference was held to begin comprehensive promotion of the DVD standard.

"Mr. Li, Sony, Columbia Pictures, Hitachi and other companies are also developing DVDs. It seems that we are much ahead of them!" After receiving the news, Dongfang Yuqin said to Li Zetian with a smile.

"Haha, of course!" Li Zetian said with a confident smile, "Since Seagate Technology successfully developed CDs, it has been developing DVDs non-stop."

After a slight pause, Li Zetian said thoughtfully: "However, alliances such as Sony are powerful and cannot be underestimated."

Dongfang Yuqin smiled and said: "We are the first to launch the DVD standard, so we have a first-mover advantage! In addition, among the Hollywood movie giants, we occupy two companies!! Promoting the DVD standard is naturally much easier than the Sony alliance!"

Li Zetian smiled and nodded.

Disney and 20th Century Fox are both his industries, especially Disney, which has become the largest film and television company in Hollywood. It owns subsidiaries such as Industrial Light and Magic, Pixar, and Marvel, and holds many super IP copyrights, including " Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, etc. However, Pixar Studios hasn't yet unleashed its power, so people outside don't know its importance. But for the Disney Company, it is the key to transformation and inherits the future of Disney animation.

"Yuqin, tell Alan Shugart that in three days, we are going to attend a press conference to promote the DVD!" Li Zetian said with a chuckle.

"Oh, okay!" Dongfang Yuqin nodded, couldn't help but laugh, and said, "Haha, if you go to the press conference, the media reporters will definitely be excited again."

The corners of Li Zetian's mouth raised slightly. He seemed to have a headline aura. Even a small move could make headlines, let alone attend a press conference. As everyone knows, Zhou does not attend press conferences easily, and every time he attends a press conference, the content of the press conference will be extremely shocking!

There is no doubt that if Seagate Technology CEO Alan Shugart spreads the news that Li Zetian will attend the DVD conference, it will definitely attract global attention.

The study room exudes a refreshing aroma.

Li Zetian felt refreshed. After Dongfang Yuqin left, he suddenly thought of VCD again.

"In this life, VCD has not yet appeared, but DVD has been developed." Li Zetian murmured, and then a wry smile appeared on his face. He had previously thought about developing VCD and making some money. "Both DVD players and DVD discs are more expensive than VCDs. There should still be a market for VCDs. It should be difficult for China, Southeast Asian countries, South America, and African countries to popularize DVDs... Brother, just develop VCDs and improve them. Their quality of life.”

Thinking of this, Li Zetian went out in the afternoon and came to Seagate Technology Company.

Seagate Technology has even developed CDs and DVDs, not to mention VCDs.

Alan Shugart frowned and said: "Mr. Li, developing VCD is naturally not difficult at all. However, we have already developed DVD, why do we still need to develop VCD?"

Li Zetian smiled and said: "It is naturally very easy to promote DVD in developed countries, but it may be a bit difficult to promote it in developing countries. Let me ask you, how much does a DVD player cost?"

"1,000 US dollars!" Alan Shugart replied, and then added, "It is so expensive due to limitations in manufacturing technology, materials and scale, but the price will drop in the future."

Li Zetian smiled and nodded, "$1,000 is more expensive than many personal computers!"

"The performance of DVD far exceeds that of video recorders. It provides ultra-high-definition movies and TV shows, allowing users to experience extraordinary audio-visual enjoyment. Therefore, it is understandable that the price is a little higher. After all, this is the latest high-tech product." Alan Shugart said .

"Then do you think Chinese consumers can afford to spend US$1,000?" Li Zetian asked in a calm tone.

Alan Shugart frowned, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I can't bear it."

Li Zetian said: "China's population exceeds 1 billion, and there are also huge potential users in South America and Africa. In addition to promoting DVD products, Seagate Technology can launch low-end products VCD. VCDs are low-priced and easier to occupy the market. Consumers will be the first to After their economic conditions improve, if they want to buy DVDs, it will naturally be Seagate Technology products."

When Alan Shugart heard this, he immediately felt that what Li Zetian said was reasonable.

"Mr. Li, you are still considerate."

Li Zetian smiled faintly and asked: "With the strength of Seagate Technology Company, how long will it take to develop VCD."

"This is not difficult, it only takes about a month. DVD technology is much higher than VCD technology. We have developed all the technically difficult things, let alone simple ones? In fact, when we were studying DVD, we also studied VCD ..." Alan Shugart laughed.

"Well, we will also produce VCDs as soon as possible, and then promote them in China, Southeast Asia, South America and other places. As for DVDs, we will first promote them in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe and other places."

"OK!"

After Li Zetian explained the matter, he watched a DVD movie in Seagate Technology Company. The high-definition picture and process were indeed not comparable to video tapes.

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Soon, three days passed.

Seagate Technology held a press conference at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

There are many company representatives coming this time. In addition to Seagate Technology, powerful Hollywood film companies are here. Movie box office is only a part of the film company's income, and video tapes are also a huge amount of income. Of course, the CEO of Netflix, owned by Li Zetian, is also here. Netflix is ​​the largest video rental and sales company in the world!

Just when the press conference was about to begin, Li Zetian arrived as scheduled.

For a moment, the press conference became noisy.

Reporters took photos of Li Zetian frequently with their cameras.

"This press conference actually held Chronos and Li. It seems that this press conference is very important!"

Everyone in the audience couldn't help but be full of expectations.

Soon, Alan Shugart walked onto the stage, announced the start of the press conference, and then introduced the DVD.

As the most advanced electronic product at the moment, DVD is very shocking.

Alan Shugart said passionately on the stage: "The advent of DVD products will change home video and television! Seagate standard DVD discs have a large storage capacity of 4.7G, which is enough to store a complete movie! In addition, the picture of DVD Higher definition than any current video tape format, almost incomparable!!!”

Alan Shugart spoke confidently and arrogantly until the end.

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but be stunned and surprised.

Some of them uttered "boos" and seriously questioned the performance of the DVD.

"That's too exaggerated. No matter how good the DVD is, it cannot make the video tape worthless. I think Sony's video tape is already very good..."

"That's right, the CEO of Seagate is so arrogant!"