People who have come into contact with personal computers may have heard that the CPU is the most critical component, and Intel is the most powerful general-purpose microprocessor manufacturer.
Those who know the history of computer development should know that Intel's first microprocessor is Intel_ 4004, which is also the world's first microprocessor.
In fact, Intel is still in the process of research and development_ 4004 is not born for personal computers, nor can it be born for personal computers. The reason is clear. The mass foundation of personal computers has not yet been formed.
Intel_ The real birth factor of 4004 is calculator. A manufacturer of one book puts forward this demand to Intel, whose main business is memory at this stage.
Gao Xian went out of the cabin area of the "novice village" and entered the Far East Exchange. It is not too much to describe him as dealing with numbers every day.
Because of this, Gao Xian is not used to the "original" way of processing data mainly by abacus.
It is true that in this era, computers have been used in many places, but it is the world's top 500 or an organization with the support of the government. Where can ordinary users afford mainframes.
Even though minicomputers began to rise a few years ago, it is still impossible to make them popular at a price of about $20000.
Therefore, the cost of ownership is too high for both mainframes and minicomputers if only figures are calculated.
In this case, special electronic calculators have a growing market space.
In the mid-1960s, Wang'an company introduced a calculator, rosette, which supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and logarithm. It sold for $6500.
The year before last, HP launched the world's most advanced calculator, the hp9100, which can be programmed like a computer for $4900.
But Gao Xian knows that at this stage of the development of the electronic industry, transistors are cheap enough to make such a calculator at a cost of only $100.
We can see how lucrative the profit space is.
Such a good market can last until at least 1973.
If microprocessor technology can be successfully adopted, the calculator can not be used as a long-term product.
As for the difficulty of making this kind of calculator prototype, I believe that with the help of "small equipment", it is almost as difficult as assembling a radio in a College internship class!
If the prototype is successful, it can test the water market and further organize mass production.
The total scale of "Lizhongbao" fund and "anfuda" fund will exceed HK $1 million, and the capital will not be a problem; There are many industrial buildings in Kowloon, and the site is not a problem; There are a lot of labor in the wooden house area, and cheap workers are not a problem; Xiangjiang is a free port, and the source of parts is no problem.
The most problematic problem is that Gao Xian is worried that he is too busy.
But Gao Xian soon remembered that there was a popular mantra here in Xiangjiang - "no power, no wealth".
Finally, Gao Xian slapped his thigh hard and fought!
No matter in which world, no matter in which era, if the bottom doesn't fight, is there a way out?
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The next day, Gao Xian, assisted by "small equipment", has found out the implementation scheme of calculator with the least required devices and the lowest assembly difficulty under the same function.
The next work is to assemble a prototype and verify that it is feasible.
Gao Xian came to the office of Gaoyi company, handed the demand list to Han Shufang, and then asked, "when will Gao Yaoxue come?"
"The agreed time yesterday was around 10 a.m." Han Shufang put a glass of water in front of Gao Xian. "Boss, didn't you rest well? There is blood in your eyes."
Gao Xian drank a few salivas, stretched himself again, and answered comfortably, "I worked an extra class and didn't sleep much."
Han Shufang skillfully suggested, "take a nap first, boss. I'll wait for Miss Gao."
"Good." Gao Xian nodded, then lay on the table and slept unconsciously.
I don't know how long it took, Gao Xian was awakened by Gao Yaoxue's voice, "Gao Xian, I helped you open up a big customer with my own weekend; you'd better sit and enjoy your success and lie down here to sleep."
Gao Xian rubbed his numb arm and said with a bitter smile, "didn't you say it was my sister? It's not natural to help."
A gentle female voice smiled and said, "originally, Yao Xue has a brother here."
Gao Xianxun went to see a lady of about forty.
"Isn't this Ge Lan, the movie star who married the Gao family more than ten years ago?" Gao Xian, who had specially learned about the Gao family, was surprised. Unexpectedly, Gao Yaoxue's so-called big customer turned out to be her.
Compared with another movie star, you min, who also married the Gao family in the 1960s, rarely appeared in public and rarely contacted the film industry. Ge Lan was very active. From his former film career, he turned to his teacher to learn Peking Opera and participated in relevant performances. It is estimated that he used it as a hobby to kill the boring life of rich families.
Gao Xian, who was full of thoughts in his heart, quickly said, "it's Mrs. Gao. Welcome! Welcome!"
Ge Lan looked at Gao Xian curiously and asked, "shouldn't you call me aunt according to your seniority?"
Next to Gao Yaoxue, he immediately laughed, "you really think he is a son of the Gao family."
Gao Xian looked at the 100000 and said with honey in his mouth, "although I'm not a son of the Gao family, I really want to have such a noble and beautiful aunt."
Ge Lan smiled brightly. "Mr. Gao is a very interesting young talent."
Gao Yaoxue was the first to be impatient and urged Gao Xian to say, "take this big order quickly and give me a commission."
Gao Xian's face was positive and said slowly, "Madam Gao, you are a high-level distinguished customer in any way. Therefore, I have the obligation to explain something to you."
"The investment target of the anfida fund is the best combination of blue chip stocks in Xiangjiang stock market, including Jardine's, Hutchison, huidefeng, land, milk, Kowloon warehouse, Huangpu dock, Swire dock, gas, tram, KMB, CMB, etc."
"Therefore, although anfuda does not promise to guarantee the principal, the risk is far lower than personally speculating in stocks, and it also saves energy."
Ge Lan nodded knowingly, while Gao Yaoxue said discontentedly, "I don't know how many times I've heard you say the best combination of blue chip stocks, so I can't just point out, which stocks directly explain?"
"Since it is the best combination, it must be dynamic." Gao Xian shrugged. "What's more, it's a trade secret."
To joke, even if the people lying next to the pillow will not reveal the secret. The ultimate goal of "Lizhongbao" fund and "anfuda" fund is to have a World War I milk company, land company and Jardine Matheson.