"I originally wanted to buy the Xingyi Tablet X1, but now that a quad-core processor has been released, I must go for the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro!"
"That's right, no matter how expensive, I have to go for the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro!"
Old Huang beamed as he watched the excited crowd below.
The Xingyi Tablet X1 pro is a sure hit, and Nvidia's quad-core processor sales are also secured!
Old Huang chuckled,
"The iPad next door features a dual-core processor, but to provide users with higher performance and experience, the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro directly uses our Nvidia quad-core flagship processor, Tegra-3!"
"It's also the world's first mobile quad-core processor. Thank you all for your support, and thank you, Chairman Wang, for your trust!"
"Whoosh!"
Applause erupted again.
In 2012, when Apple, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments all had dual-core processors, Nvidia's quad-core processor burst onto the scene, creating an extraordinary sensation!
Just like when octa-core SOCs first appeared, it caused quite a stir.
Old Huang smiled and said,
"Actually, Chairman Wang and I met as early as last year."
"At that time, the xphone 1 was still in development, and Xingyi Technology was not yet the mobile giant it is today."
"Back then, Chairman Wang personally flew to Neon Country and the Empire to find suppliers and negotiate supply chains, all for the sake of making a phone."
"It can be said that from the xphone 1's development concept to its exterior design, internal components, and supply chain negotiations, Chairman Wang personally participated and made all the decisions."
"At that time, I knew that Chairman Wang would have boundless prospects, and Xingyi Technology would surely be a future giant!"
"So I sought out Chairman Wang and clearly expressed my optimism about Xingyi Technology's development and future, hoping that both sides could achieve a strategic cooperation!"
"Everyone knows what happened next. Chairman Wang was very interested in our quad-core processor, ordering 5 million units in the first batch, and then placing multiple additional orders."
"And Chairman Wang, as I expected, has risen rapidly!"
"As early as the establishment of Xingyi Technology, Chairman Wang placed a one-time order for 25 million chips! He was referred to by the West as a mysterious giant from the East!"
"Sure enough, the xphone 1 has been on the market for three months, with sales exceeding 15 million, completely crushing the iPhone 4s's sales."
"Now, the newly released Xingyi Tablet X1 and Xingyi Tablet X1 pro are also bound to sell like hotcakes!"
Old Huang was incredibly excited, decisively giving two thumbs up:
"Xingyi phones are the best phones in the world!"
"Xingyi tablets are the best tablets in the world!"
"Xingyi Technology is the most promising enterprise!"
...
Watching this scene, HTC Chairman Wang Hong curled her lips:
"Old Huang sure knows how to praise! No problem, tomorrow our HTC will release the world's first quad-core phone, we'll have him come endorse it too!"
The vice president nodded,
"That's no problem. Old Huang endorsed a tablet with an Nvidia processor, so he'll definitely come for our debut of the world's first quad-core phone with an Nvidia chip!"
Wang Hong smiled slightly,
"Today Old Huang said Xingyi phones are the best phones in the world. At that time, I'll see how Old Huang praises our HTC!"
"Hahaha."
Her subordinates laughed.
The press conference continued, and Wang Yi said,
"Finally, regarding the price of the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro!"
"The Xingyi Tablet X1 pro 16G version will sell for 3699 in China, and 599 USD overseas, including a two-year membership worth 300 yuan!"
"The 32G version will sell for 4199 in China, and 699 USD overseas, including a two-year membership worth 300 yuan!"
"The 64G version will sell for 4699 in China, and 799 USD overseas, including a two-year membership worth 300 yuan!"
"Like the Xingyi Tablet X1, the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro will be available for purchase immediately upon release, globally both online and offline!"
Thunderous applause erupted, the audience was incredibly excited, and the live comments were even livelier:
"I thought a quad-core tablet with such high specs would sell for over 5000, but it's only over three thousand, I'm buying it!"
"Chairman Wang, you're doing charity for everyone."
"The pro version is only 700 yuan more expensive than the standard version, similar in price to the iPad, definitely buying it."
"The previous generation iPad still costs over three thousand and is various kinds of backward, might as well add a few hundred for the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro."
"That's right, such a good quad-core tablet, only six hundred dollars, really a bargain."
"The overseas price is a hundred dollars more expensive than the iPad, but it's absolutely worth it."
"Nvidia quad-core + 2GB RAM + 10.1-inch large screen + high resolution + dual 8-megapixel cameras, completely crushes the iPad. Not to mention a hundred dollars more expensive, it's worth it even if it's two hundred dollars more."
"The iPad's 300,000 front camera pixels are not worth buying, let alone the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro is a quad-core tablet!"
"Only 700 yuan difference, no need to buy the regular version, go straight for the pro. 16G is not enough, go straight for 64!"
"Speaking of which, will the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro sell out again when it's launched globally?"
"Definitely. Anyway, I've already placed an order, it should arrive tomorrow or the day after."
"You rascal, I'm going straight to the flagship store to pick it up!"
"Queued for half an hour at the flagship store, already got the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro!"
...
Watching this scene, Wang Hong's expression was complex:
"With such high product power and a price similar to the iPad, the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro is destined to sell like crazy."
The vice president sighed,
"Yes, Xingyi Technology will probably directly capture the Android tablet market now and deliver a critical hit to the iPad! But it's okay, we still have the world's first quad-core phone, releasing tomorrow. Defeating the dual-core xphone 1 won't be a problem."
"Right, let's cede the tablet market to Xingyi Technology, we HTC want the phone market!"
Wang Hong said imperiously, then suddenly frowned,
"By the way, both tablets have been released, the press conference should be over, right? Why aren't they leaving?"
"Yeah, could there be other new products? Could it be a phone?"
"Don't jinx it!"
Wang Hong cursed, but she had an ominous premonition in her heart.
Sure enough, what you fear, comes true!
Wang Yi just smiled slightly,
"Our cooperation with Nvidia is not just for the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro, but also for the fully upgraded xphone 1pro!"
"???"
The audience was bewildered, and those watching the live stream were stunned:
"What does that mean? Xingyi Technology is going to release the xphone 1pro? No way, right?"
"The xphone 1 was just released three months ago, and the xphone 1pro is already here? That speed is too fast, isn't it?"
"Good timing, quad-core tablets are out, so quad-core phones should also come."
"Exactly, tablets are quad-core + 2GB, my xphone 1 is only dual-core + 1GB, it's time for new products."
But at HTC headquarters, there was silence.
Wang Hong's eyes widened, staring intently at the live screen:
"Big trouble, Wang Yi is actually going to release the quad-core xphone 1pro ahead of schedule, cutting off our HTC's first quad-core release!"
"This..."
The vice president's mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.
Indeed, Wang Yi smiled slightly,
"The xphone 1 has been deeply loved by users, with sales exceeding 15 million in three months since its launch. For this, we are once again launching an even more powerful xphone 1pro!"
"As everyone expected, the processor has been upgraded from the xphone 1's Qualcomm dual-core processor to Nvidia's quad-core processor!"
"That's right, equipped with the world's first mobile quad-core processor, the Nvidia Tegra-3, the xphone 1pro will be the world's first quad-core phone!"
"Whoosh!"
Thunderous applause echoed through the press conference venue.
The live comments also exploded:
"Holy crap, a quad-core phone is here! Xingyi Technology is mighty!"
"Oh my god, the xphone 1 was already strong enough, and the xphone 1pro is fully upgraded, simply outrageously powerful."
"Indeed, only Xingyi Technology itself can defeat Xingyi Technology."
"Competitors can't even beat the dual-core xphone 1, and now the quad-core xphone 1pro is here, how can competitors catch up?"
"Hahaha, the xphone 1 was the flagship king of 2011, and the xphone 1pro will be the flagship king of 2012!"
"The most miserable is still the iPhone. The xphone 1 already knocked them down, and now the xphone 1pro is here, how will the iPhone 4s sell?"
"Hahaha, indeed."
"You're all talking about Xingyi Technology and Apple, is no one mentioning Samsung? Or HTC?"
"Oh right, wasn't HTC going to release the world's first quad-core phone? Turns out Chairman Wang released it for them, hahaha!"
"HTC's Chairman Wang has probably fainted crying in the restroom."
"HTC's quad-core isn't worth looking forward to, it has no advantage compared to the xphone 1pro!"
...
Watching these live comments, Wang Hong, fuming, smashed her cup:
"Damn it! Too damn it!"
"Didn't they say Xingyi Technology's press conference would only release Xingyi tablets? How did they release the xphone 1pro too?"
"The dual-core xphone 1 was just released three months ago and was selling well, how could they release the xphone 1pro again?"
"Excessive, too excessive! Who operates like this?"
"Xingyi Technology released the quad-core xphone 1pro ahead of schedule, making it the first quad-core phone. How will our new HTC phone be released tomorrow?"
"One day early, cutting off our world's first quad-core phone, excessive, too excessive!"
The more Wang Hong thought about it, the angrier she got.
Even though it was only a day's difference, HTC would become the world's second quad-core phone.
People will always remember the xphone 1pro as the world's first quad-core phone, no one will remember the second!
The vice president took a deep breath and consoled her,
"Chairman, calm down. If it's just an upgrade to a quad-core flagship, the xphone 1pro might not sell that well. Our new HTC flagship still has a chance."
"Alas, I hope so!"
Wang Hong sighed, clinging to a final hope.
If it was a comprehensive upgrade, then HTC would be in big trouble.
After all, HTC's new flagship was inferior to the xphone 1 in many aspects.
However, what you fear, comes true.
Wang Yi elaborated,
"The xphone 1pro's upgrade is not just the world's first quad-core processor, but a comprehensive upgrade!"
Whoosh!
Thunderous applause, everyone was excited.
Comprehensive upgrade!
The xphone 1 was already surprising enough, a comprehensive upgrade for the xphone 1pro could only mean more powerful, more terrifying, and more surprising.
Wang Yi continued,
"Whether a phone lags or not depends not only on the processor but also on the memory. If the memory is too small, it might start lagging after a year of use."
Everyone nodded, this was a given.
"And many competitors' operating memory is only 512MB, which is simply a joke!"
Cook's mouth twitched: "..."
Who are you talking about?
Wang Yi continued,
"The xphone 1's 1GB operating memory is already considered the highest currently. To ensure it doesn't lag even after several years of use, the xphone 1pro goes further, fully upgrading to 2GB of operating memory!"
"Say goodbye to the 512MB garbage, from now on, phones officially enter a new era of 2GB operating memory!"
"Whoosh!"
Applause once again resonated through the press conference venue, everyone was excited.
Only Cook's face was ashen:
"This guy, he's just messing around, not playing fair. Our iPhone 4s only has 512MB, and he goes up to 2GB! Not playing fair, not playing fair."
HTC's Chairman Wang also had his mouth twitching:
"Seriously! Our new flagship just caught up to the xphone 1's 1GB operating memory, and they've already moved to 2GB operating memory, they're leaving no room to breathe!"
The vice president's face was equally gloomy:
"With the same quad-core processor, the xphone 1pro already has a first-mover advantage, and now the operating memory is doubled. We're in big trouble. If other configurations of the xphone 1pro are also comprehensively upgraded, then it truly is our disaster!"
"I'm afraid we have to prepare for the worst,"
Chairman Wang sighed, feeling a sudden exhaustion.
So tiresome.
When did making phones become so difficult?
It's hell mode!
Wang Yi changed the topic,
"A 3.5-inch screen is too small-minded. Our xphone 1 series comes standard with 4.3 inches, and the xphone 1pro goes even further, with the entire series upgraded to 4.7 inches! Still a 720P high-resolution screen, a larger screen, a better experience!"
"..."
Cook's face was ashen:
"Alright, you're really something, every move is aimed at Apple!"
"Competitors' batteries at 1420mAh can't even last a day. For this, our xphone 1 comes standard with a 2500mAh battery, and now the xphone 1pro series is fully upgraded to a 3000mAh anti-freeze battery, ensuring longer battery life and preventing shutdown at minus fifteen degrees!"
"That's right, it's still a standard anti-freeze battery across the entire series."
"Forgot to mention, the Xingyi Tablet X1 and Xingyi Tablet X1 pro also come standard with BYD anti-freeze batteries across the entire series!"
Wang Yi continued,
"In the future, phone selfies will also be a daily standard. Competitors' 300,000-pixel front cameras are as good as none, just deceiving consumers!"
"To provide users with a good selfie experience, our xphone 1 series comes standard with a 5-megapixel front camera, unique globally. And the xphone 1pro is upgraded again, with dual 8-megapixel cameras both front and rear!"
"Not only can you take high-definition selfies, but you can also shoot 720P high-definition videos!"
"From now on, everyone's WeChat Moments can not only post high-definition selfies but also high-definition selfie videos!"
Whoosh! Applause rose and fell.
Countless female consumers were all excited!
An 8-megapixel front camera, it was simply tailor-made for them!
Cook, however, was numb:
"Attacking Apple again!"
Before, no one paid much attention to front cameras, and the iPhone 4s's 300,000 pixels didn't matter, everyone's was bad.
But ever since the xphone 1 burst onto the scene with a 5-megapixel front camera, the iPhone 4s has been criticized and disliked a lot.
Especially by female users, who greatly disliked it.
Originally, the iPhone had many female users, but now that number has dropped significantly, as they've all switched to the xphone 1 for clearer selfies.
Now with the xphone 1pro's 8-megapixel front camera, the iPhone 4s will be even harder to sell!
Sure enough, the live comments changed:
"The xphone 1pro has an 8-megapixel front camera, while the iPhone 4s only has 300,000. It's truly unusable, the xphone 1pro is more reliable."
"Goodbye iPhone 4s, I'll sell it and buy the xphone 1pro! Big sister wants to take selfies!"
"Selling a beautiful lady's iPhone 4s, trading it for an xphone 1pro!"
"With such high specs for the xphone 1pro, I suddenly feel my xphone 1 isn't as appealing, I want to buy the xphone 1pro."
"I'm giving my xphone 1 to my dad, and then buying an xphone 1pro!"
The press conference continued:
"The xphone 1pro's configuration has been fully upgraded, making it a definite annual phone king. But this is still not enough."
"A good phone, in addition to strong hardware, also needs outstanding system capabilities."
"For this, we have launched the brand new XUI 3.0, deeply customized based on Android 4.0!"
"The biggest change in XUI 3.0 is the addition of a series of optimizations for tablets, comprehensively improving productivity."
"In daily use, we often encounter a situation: when we're watching a show, a friend sends a message on WeChat. In this case, we need to switch to WeChat to reply, then switch back to Xingyi Video to continue watching, then switch back again, and again... it's quite troublesome!"
Everyone nodded, this was a very common situation.
Wang Yi continued,
"To solve this pain point, our XUI 3.0 introduces a multi-tasking split-screen mode."
Wang Yi waved his hand, and the interface of the Xingyi Tablet X1 pro appeared on the large screen behind him:
"One-click to enable split-screen mode, dividing the screen into two parts. Xingyi Video plays as usual on the left, no need to pause. The WeChat interface on the right allows real-time, unobstructed communication."
"This way, we can chat while watching shows, without delay, and no more switching back and forth."
"Whoosh!"
Applause erupted again, everyone was incredibly excited:
"This feature is great, so great, I really need it."
"Xingyi Technology is so conscientious, what kind of divine feature is this?"
"Just for the split-screen feature, I have to get a Xingyi Tablet X1 pro!"
Wang Yi continued,
"Split-screen mode supports multiple applications, one-click to open, just drag it over."
"For example, use Word on the left to write papers or notes, and Sougou Browser on the right to look up information anytime, anywhere, or use a calculator to compute data, etc.!"
"Split-screen can improve our work efficiency and daily experience."
"As a core feature of XUI 3.0, split-screen will not only be available on the Xingyi Tablet X1 and Xingyi Tablet X1 pro but also simultaneously on the xphone 1 and xphone 1pro."
At this, even xphone 1 users got excited:
"Even Xingyi phones have the split-screen feature! That's great, the most practical feature, bar none."
"Chairman Wang is so conscientious, he hasn't forgotten the old xphone 1 users."
"When will XUI 3.0 be pushed out? Waiting for the upgrade!"
Wang Yi continued,
"Xingyi Technology hereby promises that all future system upgrades will include older models. New features and new experiences that can be upgraded on older models will all be upgraded!"
Applause surged again.
Such a promise is a sign of respect and reward for old users.
Wang Yi continued,
"Besides the split-screen feature, XUI 3.0 also introduces a beauty mode."
"???"
"Beauty mode? What does that mean?"
For a moment, everyone was stunned.
In 2012, beauty cameras hadn't been released, nor had the beauty mode.
People didn't even have this concept!
Wang Yi elaborated,
"The xphone 1's 5-megapixel front camera can ensure clear selfies. But sometimes we're not in the best state, and the photos don't turn out well."
"For example, Xiao Mei works overtime a lot, she has breakouts, and the acne is very obvious in photos, affecting her overall image."
"Staying up late a lot, severe dark circles."
"Busy with work, didn't have time to wash her hair, it's quite oily."
"And no time for makeup..."
"It can be said that these states are relatively messy, and the photos don't look good."
Everyone nodded, this was a common sight.
As Wang Yi spoke, an image appeared on the left side of the large screen behind him, a selfie of a model with acne, dark circles, oily hair, and no makeup.
Overall, she looked haggard and messy, perhaps a four out of ten.
"But with the xphone 1pro, it's easy, one-click beauty mode."
As he finished, Wang Yi waved his hand, and a new image appeared on the right side of the screen.
It was still the same photo, still Xiao Mei, even the angle hadn't changed, but the whole picture was transformed!
The oily hair became smooth and natural.
Dark circles disappeared, replaced by bright, big eyes.
The acne on her face had also vanished.
Her skin became several shades lighter.
Her overall image instantly improved significantly, at least a seven out of ten.
Wang Yi said nothing, but the scene erupted in an uproar, and the live comments completely exploded:
"Holy crap! Four out of ten turned into seven out of ten, what kind of black technology is this?"
"Beauty mode, awesome, 666!"
"Oh no, this feature is too powerful, a bit evil!"
"Chairman Wang, my idol, no, Dad, when is the xphone 1pro coming out? I need it so badly."
"Every time I take a selfie, I'm unsatisfied. With the beauty mode, what's there to worry about?"
"Just for this feature, I have to give up the iPhone 4s and switch to the xphone 1pro!"
"The beauty mode is too powerful, even as a man, I'm a little tempted, I need it for blind dates!"
"The xphone 1pro is mighty, Xingyi Technology is incredible, so amazing, this feature has even been developed, it would be abnormal if the xphone 1pro didn't sell like crazy."
...
Indeed, beauty cameras might be a bit unethical, but they are the trend.
Beauty cameras came out in 2013, if Wang Yi didn't launch it earlier, beauty cameras would still launch next year.
Since that's the case, Wang Yi might as well launch it.
This way, the xphone 1pro sells out, and Xingyi phones truly become high-end!
Even if it sells for five thousand, domestic users would scramble for it, and even overseas users would frantically buy gray market imports.
Wang Yi continued,
"That's right, this is our XUI 3.0 integrated beauty camera. Through powerful beauty algorithms, smart beauty, it takes more stunning photos!"
"Of course, the beauty camera not only takes more stunning photos but also supports beautifying existing photos."
Wang Yi waved his hand, and another image appeared on the large screen behind him, but this time it was an oily uncle, about a four out of ten in appearance.
"Most girls probably wouldn't be interested in this oily uncle."
"But what if it's like this?"
Wang Yi snapped his fingers, and instantly, a new beautified photo appeared, instantly a seven out of ten male god!
"Whoosh!"
Applause once again thundered through the venue, and everyone was shocked.
The beauty algorithm was truly impressive.
Wang Yi smiled slightly,
"Xingyi Technology's beauty camera aims to make photos more beautiful. We strongly condemn all deceptive practices using beautified photos! In the future, when online dating or chatting, please be careful to discern. Before meeting, avoid large monetary transactions. After all, no one knows if the seven-out-of-ten goddess on the other side is a four-out-of-ten passerby. Or if the seven-out-of-ten male god on the other side is a four-out-of-ten uncle..."
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
This point was too important.
But even so, everyone was still excited.
Everyone loves beauty, who doesn't want to look good in photos?
Wang Yi continued,
"Beauty camera besides smart beauty, also supports manual beauty."
"Face slimming, skin smoothing, acne removal, tummy tuck, long legs..."
"All of these are supported and can be manually adjusted. Everyone can experience them for themselves."
As Wang Yi explained, he also demonstrated the operations, and the audience was incredibly excited.
Everyone knew that the era of beauty photography had truly arrived.
"Finally, for the price of the xphone 1pro, let's invite our spokesperson to reveal it."
Lights came on, and Li Zi walked onto the stage, shaking hands with Wang Yi with a smile, then turning to the audience:
"Hello everyone, I am Li Zi, the brand spokesperson for Xingyi Technology. Thank you, Chairman Wang, for giving me the opportunity to unveil the price of the xphone 1pro!"
(End of chapter)