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

Chapter 114 Real Machine Testing

The screen is flooded with comments.

"It's really beautiful; the Z-shaped logo design is so sophisticated!"

"Didn't they say domestically produced goods lacked design? Doesn't this design contradict that claim?"

"Only 1999, with this level of workmanship, how are other manufacturers supposed to survive?"

"Look at the seam between the metal frame and the glass; it's almost invisible. The craftsmanship is top-notch!"

The barrage of comments was so dense that it almost completely obscured the video screen.

On Baidu Tieba, taking advantage of the release of Conquer Online 1, netizens spontaneously created the Conquer Online forum.

The forum members are currently celebrating.

A post titled "Real Shots of Conquer Online 1" was pinned to the top by the forum moderator.

The poster took more than a dozen high-resolution photos.

From the front to the back, from the bezel to the camera module.

[Original Poster]: "Everyone saw it, right? Journey Tech is awesome!"

[Second Floor]: "Indeed, for a price of 1999, you get a 5000 experience—the price-performance ratio is unbeatable!"

[Third Floor]: "I went to the physical store today and touched the actual device. The texture of that glass back panel was amazing. My Meizu M8 suddenly didn't seem so appealing anymore."

[Fourth Floor]: "A rational discussion: Is there still a chance for the Meizu M8?"

[Fifth Floor]: "M8 is a pioneer, I respect it, but the WinCE system is really not good, the ecosystem is too bad. This time, Journey 1 is a hardware and software integration, and the ZUI small functions hit the pain points too hard."

[Sixth Floor]: "Am I the only one who thinks 'Famine' is the biggest surprise? Running this level of survival game on a mobile phone, and so smoothly at that! The E3 Best Game Design award is well-deserved!"

[Seventh Floor]: "You're not alone! I bought this phone half for this game, and the first-release limited-edition character is amazing!"

[Eighth Floor]: "I just want to know, when will it be available for sale again? Scalpers are adding 800 yuan to the price, can't you do something about it?"

[Ninth Floor]: "I just went for a walk around the digital mall, and the white 16GB version has already been priced at 2900, which is outrageous."

This reply resonated with many netizens.

Meanwhile, the presence of Journey 1 is almost ubiquitous on various online platforms.

Someone posted unboxing photos.

Someone posted a long review.

Someone uploaded a survival challenge video of "Famine".

Even more extreme, some people disassembled Conquer Online 1 completely.

Analyze the internal components block by block.

Finally, a conclusion was reached.

The cost is at least 1700; 1999 is really not profitable.

This teardown video was reposted to various tech communities.

The most upvoted comment below only has a few words.

"1999, Let's be friends."

At the same time, Yangcheng University.

A burst of exaggerated laughter was coming from inside the boys' dormitory building.

"Hahaha—! Look what this is!"

Qiu Zihao was holding a white shopping bag.

They pushed open the door as if they had discovered some treasure.

The "Z" logo on the bag has a subtle sheen.

Lu Bowen was lying in bed playing Minecraft on his Journey Z1.

Upon hearing the noise, he sat up abruptly.

"Holy crap, you got one?"

Tan Ming was lying on the table reading a martial arts novel.

He also raised his head.

"Don't you already have an iPhone? Why did you buy this?"

"An iPhone is an iPhone, and a journey is a journey!"

Qiu Zihao spoke with righteous indignation.

Pull the pure white box out of the bag.

Place it on the desk.

"Besides, who said I can only have one phone?"

Wang Xuan leaned his head in from the balcony, carrying freshly washed clothes in his hand.

"You bought a new phone?"

Let me see?

Holy crap, is this Conquer Online 1?

"That phone with the crazy long queues?"

"Exactly."

Qiu Zihao opened the box.

The white Journey 1 lay quietly in the recess.

The screen is not lit yet.

The surrounding glass back panels were reflecting the ceiling lights.

Qiu Zihao held his phone in his palm.

It's like holding up a rare treasure.

The three of them immediately surrounded them.

"The actual device looks even better than the photos!"

Wang Xuan murmured.

"The craftsmanship, the quality,"

Tan Ming carefully extended his finger.

I gently touched the metal frame.

"If you said it was a flagship phone from a major international manufacturer, people would definitely believe it."

Lu Bowen jumped off the bed and got as close as possible.

His eyes held a complex expression.

There was envy, and there was also satisfaction.

There's also a kind of smugness that I already knew.

After all, he was probably the most supportive person of Journey Technology in the dormitory.

From Angry Birds to Minecraft.

From Journey Z1 to today's Journey 1.

He watched the company grow from its inception.

And what about Qiu Zihao?

Just two months ago, they were still belittling Plants vs. Zombies.

And now I'm holding Conquer Online 1.

You can no longer see the look of disgust he had back then.

Qiu Zihao held his phone up to the light and slowly rotated it.

Show every angle to your roommates.

"How is it?"

His tone was just like when he was showing off his iPhone 3G.

Wang Xuan also moved closer to observe.

"This workmanship—is it really only 1999?"

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"Official price: 1999."

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Qiu Zihao turned his phone over and pointed to the back panel.

"But I got it from a scalper at a higher price, 2550."

"What the hell? Are you crazy?"

Tan Ming was speechless.

"An increase of over 500?"

Qiu Zihao shrugged, his smugness undiminished.

"Buy early, enjoy early."

"Never mind anything else for now, just turn it on and take a look."

Lu Bowen was getting impatient waiting on the side.

He urged them hastily.

Qiu Zihao peeled off the protective film and pressed and held the power button.

The screen lights up.

The animation of the shooting star is simple and smooth.

Finally, it settled into the word "ZUI".

In less than fifteen seconds, I entered the system.

"That startup speed!"

Wang Xuan was amazed.

Qiu Zihao's fingertips swiped rapidly across the interface.

The icons move smoothly following your finger.

Without any hesitation or delay.

He opened his camera and casually snapped a picture of the scenery outside the window.

The photo is taken the instant the shutter is pressed.

Almost zero latency.

He then tested several more features.

The quick settings menu is neatly arranged in the drop-down notification bar.

Long press and drag apps to merge folders in one go.

Open your contacts and type "Wang".

All contacts with the surname Wang were instantly identified.

"Holy crap, this interface is so convenient!"

Tan Ming stared, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"It's a million times better than my Nokia."

Qiu Zihao took out his iPhone 3G, which he had used for more than half a year, from the drawer and placed it on the table.

Two phones, one pure white and one pure black.

The glass back panel of Journey 1 gleams with a warm glow under the light.

The iPhone 3G's plastic back cover looked rather lackluster next to it.

The design of the iPhone was stunning when it was first released in 2008.

But now it's placed alongside Conquer Online 1.

A rounded plastic back panel stands in front of the double-sided glass.

It actually looks somewhat outdated and cheap.

"You don't know until you compare, and once you do—"

Wang Xuan scratched his head.

Why does the iPhone seem so thick?

"9.3 mm vs. 12.3 mm."

Lu Bowen said quietly.

"The Conquer Online 1 is 3 millimeters thinner."

"And the back of the iPhone is made of plastic."

Tan Ming touched it.

"Is this glass in Conquer Online 1? The feel is completely different."

Qiu Zihao turned both phones over and displayed them side by side.

The black plastic back cover of the iPhone 3G already shows slight signs of use.

Several tiny scratches were faintly visible under the light.

The glass back panel of Conquer Online 1 is as smooth as a mirror.

The reflection on the ceiling.