readytorunbook Chapter 713 Pangu No. 1 Commercial Version? Youth Version? Enjoyable Version?
Chapter 713 Pangu No. 1 Commercial Version? Youth Version? Enjoyable Version?
Zhang Chi took it and looked at the first one.
After glancing at it a few times, a mocking smile, which he made no attempt to hide, curled up at the corner of his mouth.
"Ha... transferred from the White Eagle? The White Party lodged a strong protest with us?" He almost burst out laughing. "They're really getting more and more regressive. They don't dare to speak directly and have to go through their godfather to pass on their message? This behavior..."
He shook his head, casually tossed the documents onto the coffee table, and instructed Secretary Lin:
"Reply to White Eagle: We have received the forwarded documents. As for the content of the protest..." He paused, mimicking a certain online communication style from later times, and said casually: "Read. Nanyang warmly welcomes all law-abiding investors and builders, and there is nothing inappropriate about it. No further reply will be given on this matter."
He emphasized the words "read," conveying a condescending and dismissive tone.
"Yes." Secretary Lin suppressed a smile and quickly jotted down the key points.
He knew that the President did not take the protests in Nanjing seriously at all, and was certain that the other side would not dare to or was unable to actually blockade the port or take strong measures.
The second document is a request report from Nanhua Electronics Manufacturing Group, which has already implemented market-oriented operations.
The inquiry concerned whether the commercial version of the Pangu One computer would be allowed to be publicly displayed and orders accepted at the first industrial expo, which is scheduled to open next month.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Chi became interested and began to read it carefully.
The Pangu No. 1 commercial version can be understood as the youth version or play version commonly used by mobile phone manufacturers in later generations.
With the Nanyang Radio Industry Third Research Institute already developing the Pangu-3, which has a theoretical computing speed of 500,000 times per second and whose stability is still under development, the original Pangu-1 technology is already mature and somewhat outdated, and can be fully launched to the market.
Compared to the early prototype, which was a behemoth that occupied an entire room and had complex cooling and power supply systems, the commercial version manufactured by Nan Hua Electronics has been significantly optimized.
The computing power was reduced from about 9 additions per second in the prototype to 1 additions per second, but the size was also drastically reduced to about the size of two large upright freezers side by side.
It integrates approximately 6000 transistors and other necessary components, and is equipped with a keyboard as an input device, as well as 512 bytes (B) of magnetic core memory.
In Zhang Chi's memories from the future, 512B was so insignificant as to be negligible.
But in 46 years, this was undoubtedly an epoch-making miracle.
It's worth noting that just this April, the White Eagles unveiled ENIAC, which weighs 30 tons, occupies 170 square meters, uses 18000 vacuum tubes, consumes an astonishing amount of electricity, has a processing speed of about 5000 additions per second, and relies on cumbersome punched paper tape for input and output, and has almost no real internal memory.
In comparison, the Pangu One commercial version has achieved a comprehensive lead in terms of size, energy consumption, reliability, input convenience, and memory capacity, which is a generational advantage.
Zhang Chi tapped his fingers lightly on the report, his eyes gleaming.
He could almost imagine the shock that would befall those arrogant Western engineers, businessmen, and journalists when this freezer-sized machine was powered on at the industrial expo, and when the staff typed on the keyboard and the results were displayed instantly!
“Tell Nanhua Electronics,” Zhang Chi made the decision, his tone tinged with a mix of mischief and pride, “They agree to participate in the exhibition and accept pre-orders. As for the price… taking into account ENIAC’s R&D costs (over $48), the advanced nature and scarcity of our technology, and our partner’s affordability, we’ll set a preliminary price…”
Let's set it at 150 million Nanyang dollars or 30 US dollars per set.
Yes, this is just the price of the main unit. The accompanying dedicated voltage stabilization equipment, basic operation manual, and one year of remote technical support service are priced separately.
With a selling price of $500,000, nearly 95% of the profit is net profit.
Of course, $50 was still quite expensive at that time, and apart from a few major countries, most companies could not afford it.
Therefore, they can launch even more stripped-down and cheaper versions like the "Youth Edition" and "Play Edition" to continue ripping off consumers.
Zhang Chi, thinking of something, added:
"Furthermore, in my name, I will contact the Expo Organizing Committee. The commercial version of the Pangu One computer will be the grand finale exhibit at the opening ceremony of this Expo. I want everyone attending the Expo, especially the white experts, to see for themselves what a miracle is created by the combination of Chinese wisdom and Southeast Asian industry."
It's quite fun to scare them a little, isn't it?
Secretary Lin accepted the order and left.
Zhang Chi walked back to the nursery door, listened through the door to the faint sounds of the baby whimpering and the nanny's soft humming, and his expression softened again.
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On June 15, 1946, Kuala Lumpur, a Chinese city, seemed to be injected with unprecedented vitality and bustle overnight.
The already wide and clean streets were newly decorated, with the dragon flag of the United States of Southeast Asia and the exposition flag symbolizing the gears of industry hanging alternately, fluttering in the scorching tropical sun.
Businesspeople, engineers, journalists, diplomats from around the world, and curious locals flocked to the newly completed National Industrial Exhibition Centre.
The first Nanyang Industrial Expo officially opened amidst varying degrees of attention and disdain from different parties.
At 9:00 AM sharp, in the main hall of the exhibition center.
The dome was high and wide, brightly lit, and a dense crowd filled the stands and aisles.
On the platform in front, Zhang Chi was dressed in a simple white hunting uniform with no excessive decorations, except for a small national emblem on the collar.
He stood in front of the microphone, his gaze calmly sweeping over the diverse faces below the stage—there were curious and excited locals and overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia, arrogant Westerners with scrutinizing eyes, eager Eastern faces, and diplomatic and intelligence personnel from various countries with shifty eyes who were secretly observing.
His speech was brief and powerful, without any lengthy bureaucratic jargon.
"...The United States of Southeast Asia is hosting this industrial expo not to show off, but for exchange. We are opening our doors to the world to showcase the initial explorations and achievements of a newly established nation on the path of industrial development. We also hope to use this opportunity to build a platform for exchange and cooperation among Chinese people around the world and all friends who are committed to promoting industrial progress."
"Science and technology know no borders, but scientists and technologists have a homeland. We believe that the results of wisdom and hard work should benefit mankind and become the cornerstone for enhancing national confidence and promoting national prosperity."
"I hereby declare the First Industrial Exposition of the United States of Southeast Asia officially open."
Applause erupted, warm but not explosive.
The applause from many Western visitors was merely polite and perfunctory; they were more eager to see the actual exhibits.
In the minds of these arrogant observers, what decent industrial achievements could a tropical country that had only gained independence from a colony a few years ago and whose economy was based on agriculture and primary resources, even if it had a large territory, possibly produce?
They are nothing more than improved agricultural machinery, primary chemical products, or imitation light industrial products.
Their main purpose for this trip was to come and see what was going on, or to find some cheap raw materials and labor markets.
The opening ceremony proceeded according to schedule, featuring song and dance performances and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Next up is the scheduled presentation of key innovative products.
The emcee announced: "Next, please welcome Mr. Fang Qiming, Senior Engineer of the Third Research Institute of Nanyang Radio Industry and Technical Director of Nanhua Electronics Manufacturing Group, to introduce to you a latest application achievement in the field of electronic computing in our country."