The iPad is a series of tablets released by Apple in 2010, positioned between Apple's smartphone iPhone and laptop products, and has the same layout as the iPhone, providing functions such as browsing websites, sending and receiving emails, watching e-books, playing audio or video, and playing games.

This product has made an indelible contribution to Apple's first share in the technology industry, and Jiang Hui will naturally not forget its existence.

So a while ago, Jiang Hui had already instructed Dai Fuqian and Wang Mengyu to develop a Gpad based on Gphone.

In fact, in 2000, the "iPad" was already an extremely important project within Apple, starting as a secret multi-touch project and under the careful protection of Steve Jobs.

In 2002, Apple's hardware development department had the first prototype of the iPad after mastering multi-touch technology, but the machine was heavy and the battery performance was too weak. So Apple continues to improve touch technology, while the tablet plan is postponed indefinitely.

In other words, in fact, Apple is already pushing forward with the iPad project.

Stimulated by the iphone by the Gphone of the glorious phone, the launch of the ipad is bound to be earlier than in the previous life.

Therefore, Jiang Hui felt that it was necessary to launch the Gpad of Guanghui mobile phone as soon as possible next year.

Speaking of which, the Glorious phone is one step ahead of Apple in terms of smartphones, but it really can't be said to be worry-free.

The Glorious phone has opened the door to smartphones, and it is entirely possible that Apple will quickly borrow from it to launch its own new generation of mobile phones.

And, the biggest problem with the failure of the iPad in the past is that there are barriers in battery and screen technology, and no satisfactory solution has been found.

Now Gphone has opened the door to this scheme, and one foot has been towered in.

If the glorious mobile phone does not work harder, it may let Apple take the lead.

"Mr. Jiang, this is the rendering of Gpad, we have basically determined the design plan", Jiang Hui called Wang Mengyu to his office to learn about the development progress of Gpad.

From the appearance, Gpad is a large Gphone, running the Android operating system of GPhone, and using a processor with an upgraded frequency, it also supports multi-touch, built-in maps, calendars, Tudou, Gstore and other applications, and can also run all Gphone App applications.

Jiang Hui looked at the information and asked, "When will the prototype come out?"

"The first prototype came out at the end of February, and then we will do some more testing, which is expected to be finalized in June, and then we can start preparations for mass production."

According to Jiang Hui's requirements, GPAD needed to provide a memorable simplicity, beautiful appearance, and a simple enough interaction design. Therefore, it took a lot of time to investigate and modify the plan in the early stage.

"We wanted to design a product that understood what the user wanted. As soon as the user has it in their hands, they can instantly understand how to use it, and the whole process does not need to be explained. This is something you must pay attention to when testing the prototype", Jiang Hui looked at the introduction of Gpad's functions in the data and gave his own opinions.

"I understand, what we are still struggling with now is whether the backplate is made of plastic or aluminum alloy.

The plastic shell is relatively simple to produce, and there is no problem of signal interference, but it is not wear-resistant and has a poor feel.

As for aluminum alloy, it is difficult to produce, and it takes a lot of effort to signal problems, but it feels good and has a sense of grade."

In fact, the team of Guanghui Mobile Phone has also reviewed the use of Gphone with a black or white glossy back cover, and a stainless steel metal bezel to protect a flat glass screen.

However, there were so many hardships in the trial that the development team was now choosing between a plastic and an aluminum case.

"Focus on PR aluminum alloy bar. Since our glorious mobile phone has decided to take the high-end route, we must use materials with a good sense of grade."

"Well, I think so too, to have enough premium space, you must overcome the more difficult processes, otherwise others will soon imitate and follow the trend."

Then Jiang Hui continued to communicate with Wang Mengyu about the development of Gpad, and then talked about the construction of the direct store.

"There are only eight stores abroad, which is too few, so we need to speed up the progress."

"Directly managed stores in Nagoya and Ottawa will open soon after the Spring Festival, followed by direct stores in Qatar and Moscow. It is expected that by the end of June 2007, the number of directly operated stores abroad will increase from the current 8 to 15, and by the end of the year it will reach 25, plus the new one opened in China, for a total of 30."

There were originally 4 stores in China, and because Guanghui mobile phones were controlling domestic sales, there was a new direct store in Qingcheng throughout 2007.

When the capacity expansion is almost over next year, it can be released to sell.

"When we expand the scale of our direct stores, we must pay attention to after-sales and not drop the chain."

The quality of after-sales service can affect the satisfaction of consumers. At the time of purchase, the relevant regulations such as warranty and after-sales service of the product can help customers get rid of doubts and wavering shapes and make up their minds to purchase the product.

Gphone now promises a replacement warranty within six months and a warranty within one year if there is a problem. This greatly dispels consumers' concerns about new technologies and new products.

Jiang Hui once heard a story in his previous life: a girl in the island country bought a Chanel top for more than 600,000 yen, equivalent to about 35,000 yuan.

After wearing it a few times, I sent it to a dry cleaner for washing, but the color faded and fell miserably.

The girl was so angry that she complained about the dry cleaners, and the staff of the dry cleaners were trembling and called Chanel to inquire about the after-sales service, and the reply she got was:

When we design the clothes in our store, we don't take into account the situation of washing.......

In other words, wearing it a few times is definitely going to be thrown away. It is indeed poverty that limits our imagination and cognition.

Although Guanghui mobile phones take the high-end route, they are really not so high that all users' mobile phones are thrown away as soon as there is any problem.

"I understand that the after-sales personnel of our current direct stores are uniformly trained, and the current response from customers is not bad. However, the more troublesome thing is that the coverage rate of our directly operated stores is not very high, and it is inconvenient to maintain in some cities."

The problem mentioned by Wang Mengyu exists objectively, and there is no way to completely solve it in a short period of time.

However, fortunately, the quality control of Gphone is relatively good, and so far, the probability of problems is relatively low.

The main problem that users come to repair is that the screen is broken.

The screen is broken, this is basically a problem that every user has faced in the era of smart phones, and it is really a problem that is difficult to solve.

The only way is to be careful yourself, and then put a film on your phone, bring a cover, so that it is resistant to falling!

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