The xphone 1's high-resolution large screen was deeply favored by foreign male users.
The 5-megapixel front camera, perfect for casual selfies, even won the favor of foreign female consumers!
The love for selfies is a global female nature, and on this point alone, the xphone 1 won.
After all, the iPhone 4s's front camera only had 0.3 megapixels, which was practically like having none and utterly unusable.
Moreover, the grey market price of the xphone 1 wasn't expensive; even if it doubled compared to the domestic price, it was still only about the same as an iPhone 4s.
Many foreigners even thought it was sold too cheaply, definitely a good product at a low price.
Coupled with Xiao Li Zi's endorsement, the result was predictable: the xphone 1's grey market sales exploded overseas, selling over a million units in one month!
In February, xphone 1's sales once again exceeded 5 million units, with grey market sales in overseas markets making a huge contribution!
"Thank you all for your love and support for the xphone 1. Thank you."
Wang Yi said with a smile.
The grey market situation couldn't be explicitly stated, but those who knew, knew.
It was precisely the hot sales of the xphone 1 grey market products that allowed those overseas vendors to taste the sweetness, prompting them to decisively increase their orders and frantically stock up!
Wang Yi and Xingyi Tech's mobile phone distributors were both delighted by this.
Foreigners were eager to hand over money, and there was absolutely no reason to refuse!
It can be said that with the xphone 1 grey market sales, Wang Yi made money, distributors made money, grey market dealers made money, and foreign users were happy to spend money – a win-win for everyone!
The only one with a headache was Apple.
Wang Yi continued,
"Today, we bring you brand new products, the Xingyi Pad X1, and the even more powerful Xingyi Pad X1 Pro!"
Thunderous applause erupted.
In this day and age, good phones were rare, and good tablets even rarer.
Now, Xingyi Tech was launching two tablets at once; how could people not be excited?
Wang Yi elaborated,
"There are many tablets on the market today, but few are truly good, and most have various issues."
"For example, manufacturers are reluctant to spend money, resulting in poor screen quality, terrible display effects, low resolution, severe pixelation when watching movies, a messy experience, or even no experience at all to speak of."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
This issue was prevalent in current tablets.
"Even the second-generation iPad released last year, only had a resolution of 1024x768 and 132 pixels per inch."
"With a small phone screen, low resolution can be tolerated. But for the iPad's 9.7-inch large screen, such a low resolution of 132 pixels per inch is truly uncomfortable; the pixelation is severe."
Everyone strongly agreed, even Apple fans had to admit it.
"To eliminate such problems, all our Xingyi Pads come standard with high-resolution screens!"
"The Xingyi Pad X1, 8 inches, convenient for portability, features a 1920x1200 FHD high-resolution screen with 283 pixels per inch."
"That's right, our 8-inch screen has a much higher resolution than competitors' 9.7-inch large screens! The pixels per inch are 2.14 times that of competitors, completely eliminating pixelation, all to provide you with the best visual experience!"
Applause resonated throughout the entire launch venue.
The bullet comments in the live stream became lively:
"An 8-inch tablet with such high pixel density, Xingyi Tech truly has a conscience."
"283 pixels per inch, wouldn't that be absolutely awesome?"
"Suddenly my iPad 2 doesn't feel appealing anymore, I'm ready to switch to the Xingyi Pad X1."
"Trash iPad, I hope the Xingyi Pad X1 is also released overseas, I want to get one as soon as possible."
Wang Yi continued,
"Resolution is important, and screen quality is also important. Besides high resolution, the Xingyi Pad X1's screen also uses Sharp's flagship display, with top-tier brightness and contrast in the industry, ensuring the best experience for everyone."
"The Xingyi Pad X1's screen will absolutely not disappoint anyone."
Applause erupted once again, rising and falling.
Wang Yi waved his hand, and everyone quieted down:
"Currently, besides low-resolution screens causing a poor experience, tablets also suffer from excessively low configurations and poor performance, making them incredibly laggy even when playing games, which is also a major headache."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
This was a common issue, a widespread problem for current tablets.
Phones in 2012 already had various issues and were prone to lagging, let alone tablets, which could only be described as severely problematic.
Wang Yi smiled faintly,
"The root cause is still the poor processors."
"If the screen is the tablet's face, then the processor is its heart! If the processor is bad, the tablet is useless."
"To address this, our Xingyi Pad X1 adopts Qualcomm's asynchronous dual-core flagship chip 8660, that's right, the same chip used in the xphone 1!"
"Everyone has a deep appreciation for the power of the 8660; it's more than capable in a phone, and practically overkill in a tablet."
"But we aim to give you the best, so we've made the xphone 1's Qualcomm chip standard on the Xingyi Pad X1. This ensures powerful performance and silky-smooth gaming."
Applause erupted once again; no one had expected the standard version of the Xingyi Pad X1 to come with a Qualcomm flagship chip.
One could only describe it as a grand gesture.
If even the standard Xingyi Pad X1 features a Qualcomm flagship chip, then what chip would the Pro version, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro, use?
Immediately, everyone grew expectant.
Wang Yi continued,
"Besides a powerful processor, memory is also very important."
"While the iPad 2 has 512MB of RAM, we've equipped the Xingyi Pad X1 with a large 1.5GB of RAM, three times that of the iPad, ensuring smooth performance for many years!"
Thunderous applause resonated throughout the venue.
The bullet comments exploded:
"Qualcomm flagship processor + 1.5GB RAM, the Xingyi Pad X1 is invincible!"
"Terrifying! My iPhone 4s only has 512MB of RAM."
"The standard version already has a Qualcomm flagship processor + 1.5GB of RAM, how powerful will the flagship Xingyi Pad be?"
"Holy cow? Quad-core flagship + 2GB RAM? Is it going to be that amazing?"
"If so, the Xingyi Pad's performance would be absolutely explosive!"
…
Wang Yi continued,
"There are also some tablets whose performance might be strong, but their power consumption is too poor and they overheat severely. After a short while of use, they become incredibly hot, forcing the processor to throttle, which not only severely compromises performance but also leads to terrible battery life."
"Such tablets are fine in winter, they can serve as hand warmers."
"Hahahaha."
Everyone laughed.
"But in summer, it's deadly, scalding hot. Users in tropical regions are even worse off; anyone who dares to play games might get burned and blistered!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Severe heating was also a major pain point for current tablets.
"However, our Xingyi Pad X1 does not have this problem. Our R&D team has implemented algorithm optimizations and a series of heat dissipation optimizations for the Xingyi Pad X1's processor. This ensures that the processor can deliver high performance while maintaining good heat dissipation and low power consumption, and will not suffer from overheating and subsequent core throttling."
"Furthermore, we've equipped the Xingyi Pad X1 with a large 6000 mAh battery to ensure long-lasting endurance!"
"It can be said that although the Xingyi Pad X1 is only the standard version, its configuration and performance surpass the flagship versions of competitors!"
Applause once again boomed throughout the venue.
No one had imagined that the standard Xingyi Pad X1 would be so powerful; it was truly incredible.
"Did you think that was all?"
Wang Yi smiled faintly,
"No, no, no. This is just the beginning."
"Besides playing games and watching videos, tablets can also take photos and record videos."
"To provide everyone with the highest quality experience, we've equipped the Xingyi Pad X1 with an 8-megapixel Sony flagship rear camera, and a 5-megapixel Sony flagship front camera!"
Applause once again resonated throughout the venue.
"That's right, the front camera of our Xingyi Pad X1 is also 5-megapixels. If you don't want to experience competitors' 0.3-megapixel front cameras, then try our Xingyi Pad X1!"
"Hahahaha!"
A burst of laughter erupted at the scene, and the bullet comments became lively:
"Cook must be crying in the restroom."
"Chairman Wang shows no martial ethics; Apple's 0.3-megapixel front camera is just for show, and you go straight to 5-megapixels? Isn't that stirring up trouble?"
"Hahahaha, I'm dying of laughter. I gave up the iPhone 4s for the xphone 1 precisely for selfies."
"Which girl doesn't like selfies? I don't know what Apple is thinking, selling it so expensively yet being unwilling to upgrade the front camera."
"It's not just the iPhone 4s; internal sources say the new generation iPad 3 also has a 0.3-megapixel front camera."
"F*ck, what should I buy then? Go straight for the Xingyi Pad X1!"
"Not me, I'm going for the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro!"
"Above are the basic specifications of the Xingyi Pad X1. Next, we move to the most crucial part—"
Wang Yi paused,
"Exterior Design!"
"Honestly, competitors' tablets have subpar appearances, with bezels so wide you could almost run a train on them!"
"Hahahaha!"
Everyone laughed.
"As for Xingyi Tech, whether it's Meiyou Apparel or Zhenyou Cosmetics, we place great importance on design and will never offer ugly products!"
"Therefore, our Xingyi Pad X1, like the xphone 1, features ultra-narrow bezels and extremely high aesthetic appeal."
"Please take a look, everyone!"
Instantly, the Xingyi Pad X1 appeared on the big screen.
Wang Yi also took out a Xingyi Pad X1 and showed it to everyone:
"Ultra-narrow bezels, ultra-thin body, ultra-light weight, only 285g, less than half the weight of an iPad. Despite having an 8-inch large screen, it's very convenient to carry around and feels light in hand! Its appearance is also very pleasing to the eye."
The audience at the scene became excited:
"285g, so light? It's really convenient for portability."
"This weight is so friendly to girls, I love it."
"The Xingyi Pad X1 is too powerful, I must buy it, I just don't know the price."
Wang Yi continued,
"Finally, the price!"
"Do you all think that because the Xingyi Pad X1 is so excellent, it must be much more expensive than the iPad?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Wang Yi smiled faintly,
"Of course not!"
"The Xingyi Pad X1 16GB version, 2999 yuan (459 US dollars), comes with a two-year membership for Xingyi Music and Xingyi Video!"
"The 32GB version, 3499 yuan (559 US dollars), comes with a two-year membership!"
"The 64GB version, 3999 yuan (659 US dollars), comes with a two-year membership!"
"Wow! So cheap!"
Both domestic netizens watching the live stream and foreign users at the venue were all excited:
"Such high specifications, such a low price, there's no reason not to buy it."
"The Xingyi Pad X1 is much stronger than the iPad, yet it's 700 yuan cheaper, truly affordable."
"The price is 700 yuan cheaper, plus the included two-year membership worth 300 yuan, a total saving of 1000 yuan!"
"Exactly, the two-year membership is also a must-have, so needed."
"By the way, what if I bought an xphone 1 and already have a two-year membership?"
"No problem, the membership duration stacks, so you can use it for another year next year. If you don't want to use it, you can sell it; plenty of people will buy it for 270."
"Right, buddy upstairs, are you selling? I'll buy it for 270! I want to watch Xialan."
"The Xingyi Pad X1 is dozens of dollars cheaper than the iPad, but unfortunately, it's not launching overseas, so we'll have to wait for grey market products again, sigh!"
"Strongly suggest Chairman Wang, launch it simultaneously overseas as well, we French people need it too!"
"We Japanese people need it too."
"Kimchi Land +1!"
…
Song Sining watched these bullet comments and decisively informed Wang Yi through her earpiece.
Wang Yi smiled faintly,
"Finally, there's a big surprise!"
Everyone's interest was piqued.
"The Xingyi Pad X1 will not only launch in China, but also simultaneously launch in multiple overseas countries and regions!"
Thunderous applause echoed throughout the venue, and the foreigners present all stood up and clapped.
A surprise, a huge surprise!
Launching simultaneously in multiple countries and regions worldwide, that was truly awesome.
Especially for developed countries, a product costing four or five hundred US dollars was no pressure at all, just a few days' wages.
As long as it launched, they would all be willing to buy one, either for personal use or as gifts for friends and family.
Wang Yi continued,
"The international version of the Xingyi Pad X1 will feature the native Android 4.0 system. The domestic version will be equipped with the XUI 3.0 system, deeply customized based on Android 4.0. As for how powerful the XUI 3.0 system is? I'll elaborate later!"
The audience at the scene became excited once again.
Foreigners preferred the native Android system, while domestic users were eagerly anticipating XUI 3.0!
For no other reason than that XUI's evolution speed was truly too fast.
So much so that Cook, who was watching the live stream, frowned:
"XUI 3.0 is coming so soon? Their XUI 2.0 was already catching up to our iOS 4.1 in terms of features and experience, and now XUI 3.0 is coming aggressively; who knows what they'll come up with next."
The Vice President also sighed,
"I really didn't expect a nascent Chinese company to become such a formidable rival to Apple. They're not only targeting our iPhone 4s in China, but now they're coming overseas to target our iPads! It's truly insane."
"The problem is they really have some tricks up their sleeves. Just look at the Xingyi Pad X1; it's really no worse than our iPad 2, even quite a bit ahead, and it sells for cheaper, posing a significant threat. But it's fine; our iPad 3 is coming soon."
"Even with the 3rd generation, things aren't optimistic. Don't forget this is only the standard Xingyi Pad X1; next up is the flagship Xingyi Pad X1 Pro!"
"If the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is also very powerful, then our iPads are truly in danger."
Cook, however, sneered,
"No need to worry. Android tablets are all failures. No matter how excellent the hardware of the Xingyi Pad X1 and Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is, their garbage system is no match for our iPad, unless Wang Yi can make XUI truly shine!"
"Hahahaha, Chairman, you are wise. But clearly, Wang Yi doesn't have that capability."
"What if? What if…"
"No, there are no what-ifs!"
…
The launch event continued:
"The Xingyi Pad X1 is available for purchase immediately after its release. It's fully available through online and offline channels, including domestic Xingyi Tech flagship stores, Meiyou and Zhenyou flagship stores and specialized stores, Meiyou Mall, JD.com flagship store, Taobao flagship store, and other platforms. Everyone is welcome to purchase it."
"Xingyi Tech flagship stores have also launched in some overseas countries and regions. In the stores, everyone can not only buy the Xingyi Pad X1, but also hot-selling Xbuds, Xingyi Tech power banks, as well as a series of products like tempered glass screen protectors, protective cases, selfie sticks, and selfie lights for phones and tablets."
"In addition, overseas Meiyou and Zhenyou flagship stores and specialized stores have also simultaneously launched products like the Xingyi Pad X1. Everyone is welcome to purchase them."
"It doesn't matter if some regions don't have physical stores; Meiyou International Mall has also simultaneously launched all products, so everyone can buy online!"
Applause erupted once again, and the audience at the scene was extremely excited:
"Great, the Xingyi Pad X1 is available overseas now, I can buy it directly!"
"Chairman Wang, I love you! As an international student, I thought I could only buy it after returning home, but now it's great, I can buy it directly overseas."
"The Xingyi Pad X1 has launched overseas, when will the xphone 1 come?"
"Ultra-high aesthetic appeal, ultra-high configuration, ultra-high performance, ultra-high cost-effectiveness, I'm saying goodbye to the iPad."
"Oh my god! I just bought a grey market xphone 1 from a vendor, I'll go to the store in a bit to buy the Xingyi Pad X1! And also a protective case and tempered glass screen protector for the xphone 1."
The launch event continued:
"That concludes our discussion on the standard Xingyi Pad X1. Everyone is welcome to purchase it."
"Perhaps some users might feel that an 8-inch tablet, while convenient to carry, isn't immersive enough for watching dramas or playing games!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"That's not a problem. To address this, we've also launched the flagship Xingyi Pad X1 Pro, at 10.1 inches!"
"Still 1920x1200 FHD, still a Sharp flagship screen, to give you the best visual and audio-visual experience!"
Applause erupted once again.
The 8-inch tablet catered to users who prioritized daily portability.
Meanwhile, the 10.1-inch tablet offered the best experience to users who enjoyed large-screen gaming and movie-watching.
One large, one small, covering all user groups.
Wang Yi's style has always been this way: not forcing users to make a choice, but rather meeting various user needs, allowing users to choose freely.
"Besides upgrading to a 10.1-inch large screen, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro has also been fully upgraded in other aspects!"
"For RAM, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro has been fully upgraded to 2GB RAM, so even with multiple apps open, it won't lag!"
Everyone became excited:
"The Xingyi Pad X1's 1.5GB was already impressive, but the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro directly upped it to 2GB—this is leaving no room for competitors to survive!"
"The iPad's 512MB is even more unwatchable now, I must replace my tablet, directly go for the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro!"
Wang Yi continued,
"For the battery, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro has been fully upgraded to 10000 mAh, ensuring ample battery life!"
"Cameras have been upgraded to dual 8-megapixel cameras for both front and rear! Ensuring all selfies are stunningly beautiful!"
"That's right, we've also upgraded the front camera module to Sony's 8-megapixel flagship lens, which will make both selfies and video chats more professional and clearer!"
At this, both female netizens watching the live stream and female audience members at the scene were all excited:
"If the front camera is 8-megapixels, wouldn't selfies be as clear as with the rear camera!"
"An 8-megapixel front camera, definitely a selfie artifact."
"I must buy the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro; with the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro, video calls with my parents back home will also be clearer."
"Yes, buy one Xingyi Pad X1 Pro for myself and another for my parents, then we can have HD video calls anytime!"
"Chairman Wang truly understands women! Just for that 8-megapixel front camera, no matter how expensive it is, I'm buying it!"
"Trash iPad, only 0.3 megapixels, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is still superior. Goodbye, iPad!"
Watching these bullet comments, Song Sining backstage couldn't help but laugh:
"I really didn't expect that what captivated female users the most was the 8-megapixel front camera! It makes sense; most women love taking photos, especially selfies! Naturally, their demand for front cameras is high."
"The Chairman gambled correctly again; on this point alone, the sales of the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro won't be bad."
The launch event continued:
"Perhaps some users might worry, with such a large screen on the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro, won't it be inconvenient to carry? With such a large battery, won't it be very bulky?"
Everyone nodded, as this was also a concern.
Tablets exist for convenience.
Otherwise, why not use a laptop?
Wang Yi waved his hand,
"On this point, everyone is overthinking it."
"The Xingyi Pad X1 Pro also features ultra-narrow bezels and a thin and light design. Therefore, our 10.1-inch Xingyi Pad X1 Pro, while having a slightly larger screen than the iPad, is actually much smaller overall than the 9.7-inch iPad due to the ultra-narrow bezel design! Please take a look, everyone!"
As he finished speaking, a comparison image of the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro and the iPad was projected onto the big screen.
Everyone at the scene was shocked:
"Oh my god, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro has a larger screen but is smaller than the iPad. Xingyi Tech is amazing!"
"Such narrow bezels, and without the iPad's large forehead and chin, the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro looks much better."
"As an Apple fan, I once believed Apple had the best design. But now, I realize I was wrong, ridiculously wrong. Apple's design is at least a generation behind Xingyi Tech."
"There's no harm without comparison; put them side by side, and they seem to be products of different eras."
"The Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is too beautiful, I must buy it!"
"The Xingyi Pad X1 is already much stronger than the iPad, and the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is much stronger than the Xingyi Pad X1, so it completely crushes the iPad."
"Forget about the iPad 2, I'm afraid even the iPad 3 won't be a match for the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro."
Wang Yi continued,
"As for weight, although the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro has a large 10000 mAh battery, its overall weight is only 485g, much lighter than the iPad's 650g."
Applause erupted once again.
Wang Yi continued,
"Now, for the processor, the issue everyone cares about most: the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro's processor!"
Everyone's interest was piqued.
The Xingyi Pad X1 Pro had been upgraded in every aspect compared to the Xingyi Pad X1, but the processor had not yet been revealed.
"I won't be talking about the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro's processor issue. Please welcome a mystery guest to unveil it for everyone!"
"Mystery guest? Who is it!"
"Could it be Xiao Li Zi?"
"Possibly, Xiao Li Zi is Xingyi Tech's brand ambassador, so it's normal for him to come."
"Or maybe not."
As everyone's thoughts ran wild, the lights came on, and a man in a leather jacket walked onto the stage, extending his hand with a smile:
"Chairman Wang, long time no see."
"Thank you, Chairman Huang, for coming to support us!"
Old Huang was in high spirits:
"The xphone 1 is my favorite phone, and the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is my favorite tablet. It's an honor for me, Huang, to attend Xingyi Tech's launch event!"
He then looked at the audience, waved to everyone, and said,
"Hello everyone, I am Old Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA!"
Applause erupted, and everyone at the scene was excited:
"Old Huang is here, no need to guess anymore; the Xingyi Pad X1 Pro definitely has an NVIDIA quad-core flagship chip!"
"Quad-core flagship processor + 2GB RAM + 10000 mAh large battery + front and rear 8-megapixel cameras! The Xingyi Pad X1 Pro is going to be a fortress!"
(End of Chapter)