Chapter 192: Buying Back Apple (1st Update)

Apple is in big trouble, and a large number of Apple game consoles and game cartridges in the warehouse are not selling. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info And because they have signed a minimum insurance compensation agreement with some third-party game manufacturers, they also have to pay to compensate for their losses.

Apple wants to counterattack the Flamingo like Sony in the previous life, but it seems impossible!

Apple's game consoles are no better than the PlayStation consoles developed by Sony, which use CD-ROM as a game storage medium, which is cheaper, has a large storage capacity, and has better game effects, and the performance of the PlayStation is much higher than that of Nintendo's game consoles.

The biggest feature of the PlayStation is its superior image processing power, with the addition of a dedicated 3D processor to make the image run at a speed of up to 30MIPS (million calculations per second) , can perform 360,000 times of multilateral line calculations in one second, PS's 3D chip is a standard advanced graphics workstation special chip, is the most powerful image power in the machine war of the next era, the personal computer at that time did not have a graphics card can compare with the PS 3D chip, can compete with PS only workstation-level advanced computers. In fact, the working principle adopted by PS is also the working principle of workstation machines, that is, the processing of images is handed over to a special "3D geometry auxiliary processing unit" (GPU), and the CPU concentrates on the main work of data processing.

In addition, Sony has a lot of money, and has co-opted or secretly acquired a large number of game companies, and when the new machine is released, there are many good games to play. Coupled with the incredible performance of its PlayStation console, third-party developers have changed their ways. At the beginning of 1996, after SQUARE, Nintendo's most important partner in the SFC period, fell to Sony PS, and there was a huge avalanche effect.

Flamingo is now in the same position as Nintendo in the previous life, but Apple's strength is far from being comparable to Sony, so this is doomed to Apple's failure.

Without disruptive technology game consoles, classic games, and huge financial resources, it is naturally impossible to challenge the position of monopoly giants!

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Dongfang Yuqin is reporting the situation to Li Zetian.

She said: "Mr. Li, Apple's current situation is very bad, banks and accessories manufacturers have come to the door to ask Apple to repay, and Apple has announced that it has filed for bankruptcy protection!"

Li Zetian nodded, and said with a hint of emotion: "It's time to make a move!" Dongfang Yuqin, if you contact Thomas Rockefeller, you will say that I want to buy Apple!"

"Yes!"

Dongfang Yuqin then went to make a call, and after a while, she walked up to Li Zetian with a smile and said: "Thomas Rockefeller expressed his willingness to accept the acquisition negotiations, and the negotiations and time are set for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, at the new headquarters of Apple Inc. - Cupertino City. ”

Li Zetian smiled faintly and said, "Of course he is willing, because no one can save Apple except me right now!"

After speaking, Li Zetian picked up a glass of Lafite on the table and drank it all.

Then, he got up and walked out to the balcony to blow the wind, watching the dreamlike sunset dusk, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

On the morning of the next day, Li Zetian, Dongfang Yuqin and their entourage set off for Cupertino, California.

Los Angeles is not far from here, just over an hour's drive away.

When Li Zetian and his entourage came to Apple, all the employees inside had a shocked expression.

However, they soon guessed that Li Zetian might have come to buy Apple. Then, they couldn't help but feel excited.

"Oh my! Chronos Li is coming back to Apple! The founder is back!!"

The crowd was inexplicably excited.

"If Chronos Li returns to Apple, with his ability, he will definitely be able to turn the tide and turn the tide!"

"I miss Apple under the leadership of Chronos Li, which is a vibrant and creative Apple, not the Apple that is about to go bankrupt!"

"The return of the king, Apple will once again create the myth !!"

“……”

Apple's employees are looking forward to Li Zetian's return, and everyone is looking forward to it!

In the conference room, Thomas Rockefeller and several representatives of the California consortium and other directors were there, including CEO Vincent Gay.

Li Zetian calmly pushed the door in, and Dongfang Yuqin followed behind him.

Li Zetian first glanced at everyone, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a smile.

"Mr. Rockefeller and all of you, hello, it's been a long time!"

Li Zetian said with a smile as he walked to the first position on the left side of the table and sat down. Dongfang Yuqin sat beside him.

"It's been a long time!" said Thomas Rockefeller with a non-smiling smile, in an unfriendly tone.

Li Zetian didn't care, Apple's fate like this day actually had a lot to do with him.

Microsoft and Intel partnered with IBM, which led to Apple's collapse in the PC market. Coupled with the fiasco of Apple's game consoles, it would be really strange if Thomas Rockefeller had no opinion on Li Zetian!

Li Zetian smiled, glanced at everyone, and said unhurriedly: "You must know the situation of Apple best. So, I won't talk too much. I'm here today to buy Apple!"

After speaking, Li Zetian paused, and then quoted a purchase price: "I am willing to spend $2.5 billion to buy Apple!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone was in an uproar and expressed their dissatisfaction.

"Chronos Li, is your offer too low? Is Apple only worth $2.5 billion?" said Apple CEO Vincent Gay.

Li Zetian smiled noncommittally and said: "With the current level of Apple's losses, how much do you think it can be worth? Except for me, I'm afraid no one wants to buy this hot potato!"

The crowd was silent.

The game project made Apple lose a lot!

The PC and Walkman markets are also losing money!

Because Apple's scale has become larger, the cost is huge, and if the sales volume does not reach a certain amount, it will lose money.

In fact, if Li Zetian had not come to buy Apple, then Apple would have had to lay off a large number of employees, sell assets to pay off debts, and finally restructure the company, perhaps in this way it can barely survive. However, by then, Apple's market capitalization may not even be enough for $1 billion.

Li Zetian Zhizhu was in his hands, and he seemed very confident.

At this time, Thomas Rockefeller said in a deep voice: "Chronos Li, if you want to buy Apple, you have to invest $4 billion!!"

"Apple is in a mess right now, and I will take a huge risk to acquire Apple! Actually, the acquisition of Apple is not a problem, the problem is how to develop it. The current situation is very unfavorable to Apple, and if I want to develop Apple, I will definitely have to throw a lot of money into it! However, this may not be successful......" Li Zetian paused, and asked with a smile, "If Apple is profitable, will you sell it to me?"

The crowd was speechless.

Li Zetian continued: "Therefore, it is reasonable for me to propose a purchase price of $2.5 billion!"

"Chronos・Li, Apple still has a large market share in the PC market, and the brand is well known! The company has a market capitalization of much more than $2.5 billion!" Thomas Rockefeller frowned.

Li Zetian said lightly: "It seems that we are afraid that it will not be appropriate to talk this time, so let's talk about it next week!"

As he spoke, Li Zetian stood up and said goodbye to everyone, and when he walked to the door, Li Zetian turned around and reminded: "Oh, by the way, the International Consumer Electronics Show CES will be held this week, you better go and take a look." As far as I know, Commodore Computer has developed a very powerful personal computer!"