Chapter 823 - Expensive Pricing
Pangu 8th generation can be called a real flagship in terms of performance, except for the graphics card, which cannot be called the top configuration, everything else can be called a top configuration.
In terms of memory, the mainstream configuration of the PC camp is still 4MB~8MB. At present, the popular memory module in the PC camp is EDO DRAM, which has a single capacity of 4MB~16MB and a frequency of 66MHz. In terms of price, the price of a single 4MB memory module is now no less than $100.
In terms of the supply of memory chips in the Pangu camp, it is more abundant and cheaper than the PC camp. A single memory bar now starts at 8MB, but the price of a single 8MB memory is currently more than $80. Pangu 7 is 8MB memory configuration by default, which is already a great promotion to the average level of computer hardware configuration. Some Pangu 7th generation computer users, even if they buy three more memory sticks and plug in the four memory slots, the current top configuration is 32MB.
The Pangu 8 generation is directly a new record, using four 16MB memory sticks, directly plugged into 4 memory slots, providing 64MB memory capacity of the top configuration, and the frequency of memory is also more than 100 MHz, this hardware upgrade, directly exceeded market expectations. You must know that many users of the Pangu 8th generation predict that the memory should be doubled compared with the 7th generation, that is, the memory configuration of 16MB, which should be able to satisfy the market. If it is a 32MB configuration, it exceeds the expectations of many users. However, the current configuration has risen directly to 64MB, which should be said to exceed the expectations of most users, so that many people are shocked.
In addition to that, the SSD capacity has been increased to 500MB, and it is expected that there will be 350MB of space to use in addition to the system and default programs. The mechanical hard disk is even more refreshingly upgraded to 10GB, which is a very radical upgrade compared to the current mainstream configuration of 1~2GB.
In fact, the configuration of 10GB mechanical hard disk is more aimed at gamers. Currently, the DVD version of the game will be counted in gigabytes. The previous hard drive of about 1GB could not even install a large game. Therefore, it is natural that upgrading the hard drive to a larger capacity is imminent.
Of course, the hardware upgrade full of sincerity has made many users start to feel scared, because ...... No matter how you think about it, the price won't be cheap, right?
Sure enough, after Gao Tian announced the basic data of the hardware configuration, he broke out the price: "Pangu 8 generation is configuration in all aspects, which can be called perfect and dreamy." Of course, the price of such a configuration cannot be lower, after many times of deliberation, we have set a domestic price of 8,999 yuan, and the overseas retail price is 1,499 US dollars as a reference price......"
In an instant, many consumers at the scene showed a helpless expression of poverty.
Is the Pangu 8th generation computer performing?
Of course!
Many users have heard of the configuration and have coveted it, but it is precisely because the configuration is too high that the price is also very unaffordable!
When Pangu 7 was listed, it was 5,999 Hong Kong dollars at the beginning, and after various preferential activities in the domestic market, it could be bought at a minimum price of 4,500 yuan.
If it is the Pangu 8th generation computer, it will rise a little, to more than 6,000 yuan, it is estimated that many consumers should grit their teeth and upgrade the computer configuration and go to the Pangu 8th generation in one go.
However, the problem now is that the Pangu 8 generation, the configuration and new energy are as powerful as the future version of the computer, which was the factory price at the beginning, and it is also a new high, reaching a sky-high price of 8999 yuan.
This makes users who don't want to hesitate in the face of this performance and price.
The performance configuration is naturally worthy of the price!
Moreover, at present, Gaotian announced the first domestic launch, which should be regarded as taking care of domestic users. But...... Poverty makes many users feel that they cannot afford to spend.
Obviously, this configuration has exceeded a lot of expectations, and it is clear that this is a very perfect and dreamy location, why...... Can't you order a lower price?
In fact, this is mainly because Pangu Computer Co., Ltd.'s strategy has changed after the opening of the compatible machine standard. It is no longer about considering more cost-effective hosts to expand the market of the entire Pangu computer users, but more about high-performance and higher-priced hosts. Because, no matter how low the price is, it is also necessary to give after-sales service. Therefore, for example, the flagship host with higher configuration, higher price, and higher gross profit is sold.
As for the user scale and ecology of Pangu computers, aren't there more compatible machine manufacturers? At present, there are more than hundreds of compatible machine manufacturers, including high-end compatible machines and some low-end and low-cost compatible machines. With a large number of compatible machine manufacturers, after providing Pangu compatible machines with different configurations and different positioning, the user scale and ecology of Pangu computers no longer need to worry about Pangu Computer Co., Ltd. alone.
To put it simply, Pangu Computer Co., Ltd. has gradually begun to shift its brand positioning to the mid-to-high-end market by relying on its brand and technology leadership.
The kind of low-end and low-priced, but not high profit from shipments, Pangu Computer Co., Ltd., will gradually be cut. After that, the energy gradually shifted to the market with higher profits and more advanced hardware configurations.
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After the press conference of Pangu Computer Co., Ltd., the world's technology news was instantly detonated. Of course, the domestic news media emphasize the high cost of Pangu 8 generation computers.
“…… Compared with the early years, Pangu 1 generation computer, only 1999 yuan, relying on low prices, the computer popularized to thousands of households, the current Pangu Computer Co., Ltd., more and more towards the direction of high cold, the price is more expensive than the generation, the 7th generation of Pangu computer has risen to 5999 yuan. This is not the end, after the release of the 8th generation of Pangu, it has risen to 8999 yuan...... In the face of increasingly expensive Pangu computers, many consumers can't help but smile bitterly, they can't afford it, they can't afford it! Although, due to inertia factors, everyone still continues to use Pangu computers. However, due to the price factor, I am afraid that Pangu Computer Co., Ltd.'s future computer sales may encounter Waterloo! The market is impossible to bear, and the price is more expensive from generation to generation, even if the hardware configuration is improved, but we can no longer consider the user's consumption level on the basis of formulating a more reasonable price?" -- a review article in the "Computer News" directly revealed that the price was dissatisfied.
After this article was reprinted on the Internet, consumers also left messages:
"It's too much, Pangu 8th generation, I won't buy anything! The price is so expensive!"
"Can't afford it, can't afford it!"
"I finally realized that no money is absolutely impossible!"
Of course, overseas, such as Europe, America and Japan, more consumers are amazed by the hardware configuration of Pangu 8th generation computers. Such a configuration, whether it is used for office, study or gaming, should be far more enjoyable than a PC. As a result, many PC platform users who have never used Pangu computers have also decided to buy a cool one because of the hardware configuration.
Of course, Pangu 8th generation computer announced that it will only accept orders from the Chinese mainland market within this year, and the overseas market will wait until next year.
This has also led to domestic users complaining that they can't afford it, and overseas users want to buy it, but it has not been opened for sale for the time being.
Most analysts in the market are predicting that the sales of Pangu 8 should not be optimistic. But...... Gao Tian, CEO of Pangu Computer Co., Ltd., is very calm, at present, there is a serious shortage of CPU and other hardware supply for 8th generation computers, in this case, the price is higher, but also to avoid the inventory selling too quickly, so that it will be out of stock quickly.
As for the problem of high prices, find opportunities to reduce prices and promote them in the future, and consumers will still say "really fragrant"!