Reborn American Tycoon

　The boss of Damo was dizzy for a while, damn, you dare to take [-] million in the A round.Don't talk about making money, you don't even have any income.

　"Andy, help me make an appointment with Don Valentine, he must be having a bad day recently, right?"

　"William White's big bullying is really unreasonable. Many investors go to White Economics to negotiate with Sequoia.

　Sequoia is just a venture capital investment, and its reputation is still very bad.The white series also has angel wheels, which are much more friendly to those who are just starting out. "

　"Damn, isn't he just fooling around?"

　Andy really didn't know what to say, everyone had a great time.You Citigroup and Sequoia are going to have a moth, well, now you have an even more unreasonable one.

　The old guy from Damo decided to talk to someone who understands.It is really difficult for him to understand the new thing of the Internet.

　Burning money, this is the most popular phrase in Silicon Valley.Where it began to spread is now impossible to verify.

　From e-mail to portals, from search engines to ICQ, all are sparing no effort to burn money.

　The old guy can't understand how to make a profit. The purpose of burning money is indeed very clear.This is basically clearing the field. If you don't have the corresponding money to burn, you can't play them at all.

Chapter 794 The DVD That Turned Out

　The digital video solution for continuously skipping tickets has finally unveiled the mystery.

　For this stuff that Bell Labs threw out, the market's reaction was a bit weird.

　Of course, MPEG is upset. In essence, this so-called DVD1 is simply an upgraded version of MPEG.

　However, they were held back by the lawsuit.Your current MPEG2, not to mention it has not been completed, even if it is completed, you will encounter a series of patent issues.

　The most critical thing is that White Systems not only came up with the digital video standard, they also provided a complete solution.

　The hardware decompression chip, this stuff produced by Motorola, is really amazing enough.The most important thing is that people have considered the copyright issue.If it is an illegally recorded disc, the chip will not work.

　Well, this is actually pretty nonsense.If you really want to bypass this scheme, they have a million ways.

　However, if there is a plan, there is a plan.Your MPEG has no such considerations at all.

　Go and see the streets of Datuguo and Xiangjiang. VCDs of that kind are everywhere.All of them are in your format, and more than [-]% of them are pirated copies.

　Well, let me explain.

　"Rabbit country? Cough cough, Filson, there is no movement in the foot basin and Baodao?"

　"No, still waiting and watching, of course, if we OEM, they will have no problem."

　"Of course Rabbit Country will sell it. The quality of the VCD is not good, so they must have higher requirements. However, the timing is still a bit immature.

　Well, they will get the right to release simultaneously.As for the regulations, let's not talk about this. "

　"Boss, you mean, they will change our settings."

　"What I'm worried about is that they will magically change our decoding chip. Well, it's not really a worry, they will definitely change it."

　"Boss, since this is the case, why don't we sell it?"

　"It's useless, at least it can make some money. This kind of chip is not X86, and the requirements are not so high. The primary goal right now is to seize the market. At least, there will be no problems with the United States and the foot basin.

　Engage in two chipsets, sign an agreement at that time, and export products, you can't mess around. "

　"Ahem, I see. There's nothing wrong with this. The products they export are different from those sold domestically. Besides, we can still ask for inspection."

　The reaction of the foot basin is cold, which is actually easy to understand.Their video recorders are sold all over the world, making money like crazy.

　DVD?What is that, can you record sports?

　In the United States and footbaths, televisions and video recorders have long been popularized.The biggest use of this thing is to record TV programs that you have no time to watch.

　Well, otaku also has some other uses, so I won’t explain too much here.

　"Steve, what is the meaning of this so-called DVD? If it's similar to a video tape, why should I buy it?"

　Master Qiao looked at Lucas with disdain. This old guy, who doesn't know anything, dares to talk nonsense.

　"George, how could it be the same? Let me tell you, the difference is huge. Don't talk about DVDs, even VCDs from Rabbit Country are more convenient than VCRs.

　For example, if I go to sing KTV now, VCD is just a number, but video tape is much more troublesome.Also, the clarity of DVDs exceeds that of videotapes.Others are hard to say, if I watch movies at home, I will not consider any VCR. "

　"Tsk tsk, so to speak, the current video rental market will undergo some changes." Lucas was thoughtful. He was very sure that if it was not good for William White, this product would definitely not be so positive.

　"Rental? Then you can make a lot of money by selling the DVDs directly. If you can't rip them, renting them is better than buying them. Especially those more classic ones."

　Lucas figured it out, and the rest of Hollywood's bigwigs weren't stupid either.The picture quality is improved, and copyright issues can be protected. This thing is obviously better than a video recorder.

　According to Bell Labs, it may still be a little expensive now, and if it is mass-produced, it will be close to the cost of a video recorder.As for the copying and production costs of discs, they are generally lower than those of video tapes.

　Everyone knows that even if it doesn't replace the video recorder, there is still a market for this thing. CD players are selling well, so there are no more vinyl records.In order to get better picture quality, many people don't mind spending more money.

　What William White didn't know was that the foot basin man had already started tearing 13.Panasonic and Suomi were obviously shocked by this sudden turn of events.

　They have been to the press conference, the same three TVs, VCR, MPEG, DVD.

　Clearly, the gap is across the board.Whether they are willing or unhappy, it will not affect anything.

　"Will we be authorized?"

　"Yes, after repeated confirmation. The price of that decoding chip also has room to decrease. They will produce it in the foot basin next."

　"This guy, it would be nice to be two years late. Has the shipment of our video recorders been affected?"

　"Yes, but it's all because of the VCD. Except for the ones with karaoke functions, our sales in Xiangjiang have dropped significantly."

　"Asshole, how could Xiangjiang use so much? They were all sold to Rabbit Country. By the way, what is Suomi doing?"

　"President, they still seem to be planning to create their own format."

　"Well, I can't wait any longer. Book me a plane ticket to Los Angeles. Last time, Panasonic won by a narrow margin. We can't fall behind this time. It's best to buy it directly.

　By the way, if there is any movement in Europe, isn't Philips going to do it too?Is there any news? "

　"President, I'm afraid it's enough. The White system is too powerful. They have a complete set of solutions. The things at the press conference can be used for production directly. And..."

　"Why are you hesitating? What time is it now?"

　"Yes, President, according to the news from Rabbit Country, those VCD factories have already submitted applications."

　"Damn, why so fast."

　"President, in essence, there is not much difference between VCD and DVD. It's just that the video compression method is different. As for the optical drive and disc, the difference is only in price."

　"Hey, there is really trouble this time. It seems that the plan of the Rabbit Country Factory must be advanced."

　William White is still very happy to accept Panasonic's olive branch.Not only because of Panasonic, don't forget, Universal is still in their hands.

　White Pictures, Disney, Universal, these are the three giants.Apart from one Columbia, it doesn't really matter if the others are, as long as you can protect intellectual property rights.

　Of course, there are also very unhappy people.Lei Shidong is very painful now.He has more than Paramount. In addition to continuing to operate theaters, the old guy also has a video rental business.

　For old guys, any change is unpleasant.It's a good day now, but if you make a moth here, it will definitely not do me any good.

　Working with Colombia?

　Hehe, now there is no sign of horoscope.You know when the foot basin will have results.

　As for Philips?

　I really don't understand, is this former overlord of the industry the same as their ridiculous Armada?

　There are really not many options left for the old guys.

　Thinking of William White, the old guy twitched again.Nima, this bastard kid somehow caused me to spend hundreds of millions more. If I fall into his arms now, I'm afraid I will be laughed crazy.

　Why, why should Mao care about what Hollywood thinks.

　Cough cough, what do you think, why is the later MPEG awesome 13?

　It doesn't matter how good your format is if the content provider doesn't support it.White Pictures has already said that no one is allowed to convert his movies in MPEG format.

　Any commercial use is infringing and illegal, and once they find someone selling or viewing it, they will file a lawsuit.

Chapter 795

　The World Cup in 94 is about to be held, and all sports brands have stepped up promotion efforts.As the host country, the United States, fans have begun to arrive one after another.

　"Fierson, FIFA agreed?"

　"Yes, boss, confirmed our uniqueness."

　"Okay, the PS game will be launched immediately, and the promotion will be increased. Draw a lottery, give away signed jerseys by stars, and give away autographed balls for games.

　I will give you a budget of 2000 million US dollars, discuss it with Diadona, and make the situation bigger.These two games must be played. "

　"Okay, boss, this time, Suomi has stumbled."

　"Hehe, they are good at baseball, just kidding, although the United States is a football desert, we understand people.

　Speaking of which, our stuff is still a bit slow.Damn little man, even if he can't use the FIFA logo, he will play some side effects. "

　"Yes, Boss, there is indeed a huge market for sports games. Are you considering launching a PC version as well?"

　"Hey, you think I don't want to, the damn backbone is just rubbish. Filson, PC games, if they're just stand-alone games, they won't have much future, and players will soon get bored."

　"Hehe, I think Peanutton is also in a hurry now. After so many years of blowing up, the result is still such rubbish."

　"Unfortunately, there are not so many Internet cafes in the United States."

　William White gave this guy a blank look, Nima, this is to make trouble for buddies.Rabbit state-owned Internet cafes are useless, these buddies have never contributed anything.

　If you want to make money, you can only sell props.It's a pity that the current Internet penetration in the United States is not high, and the Rabbit Country is even lower.Felson feels that there are too many Internet cafes now, hehe, after another three to five years, he will know what there are too many.

　There can be more than a dozen Internet cafes in a county, how many counties are there in Datu Country?Personal PC is the real personal PC in Rabbit Country.

　Well, mostly for gaming.

　However, the personal PC is developing so rapidly.The contributions of the netizens in the Rabbit Country are enormous. There is no doubt that personal PCs have indeed become household appliances in the Rabbit Country.

　After fiddling with the latest two games for a while, William White was quite satisfied.He looked at Suomi placed next to him again.

　Alas, I can only sigh.The tenacity of the foot basin people is really not something to talk about casually.It seems that the next generation of PS must also be accelerated.

　Now that there is DVD, larger capacity and better picture quality.Then, the requirements for the CPU will be higher.

　Looks like it's time to talk to AMD.It's simply not possible to meet his requirements without adding a multimedia instruction set.

　Hehe, I guess Suomi is also a pain in the ass now, how can it be so simple to create a video format by himself.

　If others make MP3, you should make MD, and if others make DVD, you should make Blu-ray.If other people make SD cards, you have to make your own.Everything is good, but no one buys it.

　Speaking of paranoia, these companies are actually similar, and Master Qiao is also the same.

　Everything is environmentally friendly, but my interface is different from yours.If they were all the same, who would buy a 512-megabyte mobile phone?

　Memory card?

　If it doesn't exist, I love to buy it, and if I don't buy it, get out.

　"Fuck, what does the World Cup have to do with him? Isn't the world of legends selling game consoles?" Looking at the advertisement on TV, the fat Harvey felt a little bit pained.His movie is finished, but the schedule is not ideal.

　"Xavi, this is a football game. I don't think it's interesting to advertise at any time except during the World Cup."

　"I don't like football, and I don't like game consoles, Quentin, these things are too boring. If each person serves a ball, it might be interesting."

　"Harvey, let's not talk about that, this guy is just trying to catch the heat. Isn't our test film good, this lineup is not very good."

　When it comes to movies, Fatty is a little annoyed.Well, the competition is just too fierce.Let alone them, Forrest Gump is only a 3000 yuan canvas.

　It is also Warner's face to get [-] copies.This means that his movies are not bad. If they are really not good, don’t even think about a thousand copies.

　Throughout the second half of 94, there was no off-season at all.In addition to the traditional giants of Hollywood, there is also a group of studios.

　Of course, the European friends don't take it seriously for the self-promotion of the US emperor.Nima, what a hundred years, more than 100 years ago.You cannot say that Edison invented this thing just because he applied for a patent.

　In other words, if there is no anti-monopoly law, there may be only one film company in the world.

　How can Edison's character not be evaluated? This guy's business vision is really not so strong.

　Knowing that direct current cannot handle alternating current, he deliberately suppressed Tesla.

　Unfortunately, there were no animal protection organizations at that time.Those animals that were electrocuted to death are really pitiful.For those with seeds, you can sit on it and try it yourself.

　"President, we failed. Both FIFA and UEFA refused. The world of legends gave an unbelievable price.

　According to our understanding, this is not a one-time payment, and their subsequent versions will also pay a certain percentage. "

　"Unfortunately, we are one step late. From this point of view, they are very optimistic about the sports industry."

　"Yes, it should be William White himself who likes it very much. He not only has a football club in his hand, but his sports company is already a behemoth."

　"I have no choice but to give up. By the way, how about their two games?"