Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

It was already 1 a.m. when I got home.

But he couldn't sleep.

Turn on the laptop.

Log in to platforms such as Z-Dimension, Baidu Tieba, and Tianya Forum.

Everyone's talking about Conquer Online 1.

"With this price, these specs, and this design, the Meizu M8 suddenly doesn't seem so appealing anymore!"

"ZUI's features are so useful! Especially the call recording and app categorization!"

"In 1999, my monthly salary was just enough to buy one."

"Zhengtu is trying to kill off other game developers!"

"A source of pride for Chinese products! This time it's really a success!"

On Baidu Tieba, the thread discussing Conquer Online 1 has already garnered over 3,000 replies.

The original poster provided a detailed comparison of the specifications and prices of the Conquer Online 1 with models such as the M8, HTC G1, Apple, and Samsung.

The conclusion is that

If the actual experience of Journey 1 is the same as the one presented at the press conference.

Therefore, the smartphone market in 2009 will be reshuffled.

The price is 1999 yuan.

This is a devastating blow to all smartphones priced above 2500 yuan.

The responses included both support and skepticism.

"You get what you pay for!"

"The first batch were all guinea pigs!"

"Let's wait for real device reviews, what if it's a disaster?"

"What about after-sales service? Small brands have few after-sales service outlets."

Overall, however, positive reviews far outweigh the negative ones.

Especially those who attended the press conference.

And people who have personally experienced the actual device.

They have spoken out on various platforms to vindicate Journey 1.

In terms of media,

Special report by Chen Xin.

It has been expedited and will be broadcast on Zhejiang Satellite TV's evening news.

The title is "1999 Yuan! Can Journey 1 Usher in the Era of Popular Smartphones?"

The report provides a detailed analysis of the product details and pricing strategy of Conquer Online 1.

And the potential impact of Journey 1 on the industry.

It received a very positive evaluation.

Other tech media outlets also published articles overnight.

Sohu: "Shocking Release! Journey 1 Launches with ZUI System, Priced at 1999 Yuan, Igniting the Market!"

NetEase: "Has the King of Domestic Phones Arrived? In-Depth Analysis of Conquer Online 1's Ambition and Strength"

Sina: "A revolutionary price of 1999 yuan! A full recap of the Journey 1 launch event"

Tencent: "ZUI System Experience: This Might Be the Android System That Best Understands Chinese Users"

Baidu: "Stunning Appearance, Price Killer! Can Journey 1 Reshape the Market Landscape?"

These reports offer different perspectives on the press conference.

Although the focus is different.

But they almost all expressed the same meaning.

Shocked!

The industry's reaction was more complex.

Shenzhen

Inside an office at Meizu's headquarters.

Huang Zhang stared at the rendering of Conquer Online 1 on the computer screen, his brows furrowed.

His Meizu M8 has been on the market for more than half a year.

Although it received a lot of positive reviews.

However, it also faces various problems.

For example, the limitations of the Windows CE system, battery life issues, and unstable quality control.

And at this moment,

An obscure company.

They actually launched a product with such a radical design.

The system is so perfect.

Products that are so inexpensive.

Their ZUI is based on Android.

Huang Zhang muttered to himself.

"Should we consider switching to Android?"

In the capital city.

Lei Jun has just finished a meeting.

The assistant placed the details of the Conquer Online 1 launch event on his desk.

Lei Jun quickly glanced through it, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"Lin Bing really went there."

He said softly.

"And Hong Feng."

The assistant asked cautiously:

"Mr. Lei, will this Journey 1 game affect our future plans?"

Lei Jun paused for a moment, then slowly said:

"It proves that the path we envisioned is feasible."

However, it also raised the bar.

1999 yuan,

This price will put immense pressure on all newcomers.

He stood up and walked to the window.

Tell the team that we need to reassess our product plan.

If we're going to do it, it has to be better than Conquer Online 1.

……

May 11th, 8:00 AM.

Lu Chen walked into the office of ZhengTu Technology on time.

Although I only slept for less than five hours last night.

But his spirits remained high.

in the corridor,

The employees greeted him warmly when they saw him.

Everyone's face was beaming with excitement.

Good morning, Mr. Lu!

"Mr. Lu, the press conference was a huge success!"

"Everyone online is talking about our Conquer Online 1!"

Lu Chen responded to each question and went into his office.

The coffee Susie had prepared and the documents she needed to work on for the day were already laid out on the table.

He turned on his computer and, as usual, browsed Z-Dimension first.

The website homepage features content related to the Conquer Online 1 launch event.

But a newly uploaded video caught his attention.

The title is very straightforward.

Hands-on experience with Conquer Online 1: Is it worth 1999?

The uploader's ID is "Tech Xiaoxin".

She is one of the newly certified digital bloggers by Z-Dimension.

The video cover features a close-up image of a black Journey 1 game console.

The release time is shown as 6:00 AM this morning.

That is,

The blogger made this video overnight after the press conference.

Lu Chen clicked on the video.

The scene begins,

A young man wearing black-rimmed glasses appeared in front of the camera.

The background is the press conference experience area.

"Hello everyone, I'm Tech Xiaoxin."

It's 3 a.m. now.

I just got back from the Conquer Online 1 launch event.

I know many people have questions about this phone.

The price of 1999 yuan is particularly exciting yet puzzling.

"Can something this cheap really be good?"

To answer this question,

I spent a full two hours in the experience area.

I tested almost every feature of Conquer Online 1.

Next,

I will consider several aspects, including appearance, feel, system smoothness, camera, and battery life.

To provide you with the most realistic hands-on experience.

The camera shifts, focusing on a close-up of a black Journey 1.

"First of all, the appearance..."

I must say, the actual device looks even better than the rendered images.

This all-glass design with a metal frame

It reflects a very beautiful luster under the light.

I specifically checked the connection between the glass and the middle frame.

The seams are almost invisible; the craftsmanship is of a very high standard.

The blogger picked up his phone and twirled it in his hand to show it off.

In terms of feel

Weighing 137 grams, it feels very comfortable to hold.

It doesn't feel cheap or flimsy.

It doesn't feel heavy.

The thickness of 9.3 mm is very well controlled.

One-handed operation is completely effortless.

He then began demonstrating the system.

"I was surprised by how smooth the ZUI system is."

I opened more than a dozen apps and switched back and forth.

There was almost no lag.

One thing worth mentioning is the quick settings switch in the drop-down notification bar.

It's so convenient...

He demonstrated almost all the functions.

This resulted in the entire video being edited.

The duration still reached more than half an hour.

This was considered an extremely long video in 2009.

But Lu Chen read it from beginning to end.

The chat was never empty.

This indicates that most people watched the entire series.

At the end of the video, the blogger summarized:

"After two hours of in-depth experience"

My conclusion is that,

Journey 1 is not only worth 1999 yuan,

You could even say it's great value for money.

Its design, workmanship, and system experience

They have all reached or even surpassed many more expensive products on the market.

Of course, as one of the first products,

It may still have some minor issues.

But at this price

There's absolutely nothing to criticize.

"If you are considering buying your first smartphone,

Or you might want to upgrade from a feature phone.

6 month 10 day,

Conquer Online 1 is definitely worth the wait.