Chapter 399: Had to Cooperate

Li Changheng was satisfied when he heard that the cost could be reduced to about 32 to 36 US dollars.

Then he jokingly said to Moore, "The Moore's Law you proposed in the future will probably be the greatest achievement in your life."

At this time, the three of Moore couldn't see how far computers would develop in the future, so Moore didn't pay much attention to his compliments.

Shrugging with a smile, he said, "Whatever, anyway, I'm used to being laughed at by my peers."

"Then laugh and go back," Li Changheng said, nodding to Robert, "It's no problem to sell the value of 200 US dollars to computer manufacturers.

But do you think selling one million units makes more money and creates more influence, or do you just focus on the computer industry and just sell tens of thousands of units? "

"Henry, do you really think that you can sell millions of washing machines, refrigerators, coffee pots, microwave ovens, induction cooker water heaters and other home appliances just by improving the automation of home appliances?

Moreover, the use of 4004 in home appliances is a bit advanced, and it is impossible to exert its full performance. "

Li Changheng didn't answer directly, but said after thinking for a moment, "Sell this chip to computer manufacturers, and then simplify and weaken its functions for me, and reduce the cost to 20 dollars each.

The selling price is 120% of the cost price. If 1 million units cannot be sold in the next 5 years, I will compensate you for the loss. "

One million Lee Chang Hyung in 5 years has 200% confidence.

According to Moore's 18-month law, the number of transistors that can be accommodated on an integrated circuit will double, and the cost will definitely be cut in half after one and a half years.

At that time, in the mid-to-low-end chip market, the fight will be cost, not technology.

And in the future, not only household appliances will need microprocessor chips, but also chips will be used in products such as cars, phones, and electronic watches.

As long as the cost can be equal to that of island countries whose tariffs have been increased, it will not be 1 million in 5 years, but 5 million in 1 year.

However, something that surprised Li Changheng, I thought Robert and the three would hesitate.

Unexpectedly, Robert shook his head and said, "We're not that shameless."

Then, without waiting for Moore to talk to Andy, he continued, "Since you are so confident, I'm sure I'd like to believe you."

Immediately, Moore and Andy looked at each other, "OK, it seems that Intel's first board of directors was unanimously approved and recorded in the company's history."

"Pleasant cooperation, gentlemen."

Li Changheng smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with the three of them, "As long as the cost can be controlled, I guarantee that you will be worth over 100 million within five years, at least."

Robert and Moore suddenly laughed, but Andy, who only had 5.5% of the shares, asked in disbelief, "I can also have a fortune of 100 million US dollars?"

Robert laughed and said, "When Henry landed on the moon, the outside world valued us at 1 billion.

When the market value doubles, you will have a net worth of 100 million! "

"It's different."

Andy said calmly, "Don't forget, we can survive in the calculator market for a year at most, and even in three months, the same product may appear in the market.

Relying on calculator valuation can only deceive laymen and those investors who have money but pretend to be stupid and have other purposes.

And, don't forget, we're just an OEM. "

When Robert and Moore heard this, they immediately calmed down.

However, Li Changheng smiled and said, "I can authorize you to continue researching calculators with trigonometric functions, etc., which are suitable for more professionals.

Then we will each get half of the profit, how about that? "

"Are you serious?"

"I don't need to lie to you," Li Changheng shrugged, "If I find someone to study it myself, or spend time on it myself, if I continue to let you do it, I might be taken a step ahead.

Therefore, it is better to hand it over to you directly, after all, I own 51% of this company.

Gentlemen, the money is in front of you, and how much you can make depends on how fast you are. "

The three of Robert smiled, "I think the prototype will appear in front of you next month."

When Li Changheng heard Robert's words, he understood and laughed.

It must be foolish to say that Intel has never thought about optimizing the calculator.

After all, it has been almost 5 months since the prototype, patents and technology were handed over to them, and the group had optimized the weight of the calculator before.

The weight of the 170-gram prototype was reduced to 110 grams. Therefore, it is impossible for Robert and others not to think about continuing to optimize.

I didn't say it before, but I didn't want to cause his misunderstanding.

No matter what Li Changheng said, he was a shareholder who controlled the absolute shares, and this was the stage of the first-generation calculator's money-grabbing.

No one will take the initiative to fight against major shareholders, let alone when there are still great benefits to be gained.

Therefore, the three of them were pleasantly surprised but not surprised that Li Changheng could take the initiative to raise this matter.

Because it's the best option.

As for the profit of 55 cents, the three of Robert only nodded after thinking for a few seconds.

And this is also the most important reason that Li Changheng directly raised.

If it was another company, 100% would directly leave him behind after optimization and start selling it by itself.

Even if the patent fee is paid to him, the market for professional-grade calculators in this era is not small at all if you think about so many universities, high schools, scientific research institutions, and the military.

Moreover, whoever occupies this market first will be able to shut out the latecomers.

Because although the market is not small, there is still an upper limit.

Even if someone fights a price war in the next year or two, those who have already bought it will at most curse Intel, thinking they bought it too expensive.

But it is impossible to buy another one for two or three hundred dollars if the calculator is not broken.

This is a money-grabbing plan in a race against time.

Therefore, the most beneficial thing for Li Changheng is of course to cooperate with Intel.

Even Moore and others may be able to take out the prototype tomorrow, because a prototype is locked in the laboratory or office.

Therefore, it is also in the best interests of the three of them to rush to produce and sell before other companies without going to court.

Had lunch with the three of Robert, talked about the development of the company all afternoon, and listened to the three of them report on the company's affairs during this period.

Then he showed up at Robert's house in the evening to attend a party held by the three of them.

Li Changheng met the manager of UBS the next day and looked at the financial records he provided.

Recalling and comparing the funds consumed by the production reported by Robert to himself in the past three months, after confirming that there is no problem.

Staring at the entire $100 million in cash in the account, I didn't know how to spend it for a while.

If you don't spend it, it will take another month.

By April, Americans will have to pay a large sum of corporate taxes, personal taxes, state taxes, etc., which add up to about 45 million in taxes.