The problem of loose chips was exacerbated by cables between internal components, non-gold connectors that were too short and circuit board manufacturers changing solder cleaning processes that led to potential corrosion.

In fact, the market proved that this was the failure of Apple's Apple III computer. Unfortunately, Apple not only failed to learn from it, but instead made the same mistake again with the Lisa and the original Mac.

Apple has a generous repair policy for Apple III computers, and will replace broken computers with new Apple IIIs on-site without any conditions. What is frustrating is that replacement is usually not possible. Later, after hard work, Apple replaced the Apple III with the Apple III Plus.

Since this Apple III Plus model machine appears in this store, it means that the Apple III Plus project has begun. This makes Bai Zirui have to admire Apple's influence in the microcomputer market. It actually only formulated a plan, and the store has already launched it.

Helped with publicity.

Seeing Bai Zirui's silence, the white shopping guide suggested: "Sir, what are you buying the computer for? This Apple III Plus is a new model launched by Apple for business offices in small and medium-sized enterprises. Although it has excellent performance,

The price is also relatively expensive.

If you are using it for personal use and do not need such a good configuration, it is better to buy Apple II. This model is more mature and is a very popular computer in the world. Its configuration is sufficient for your daily use and the price

It’s also much cheaper.”

Bai Zirui smiled noncommittally, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with the shopping guide's words. Instead, he browsed in the store and carefully observed the various styles of computer products displayed in the store.

The shopping guide guy showed no signs of impatience and followed Bai Zirui and Zhou Jiayi very dedicatedly, constantly introducing various styles of computer products to them.

The shopping guide introduced: "Sir, Miss, this is the Commodore 64 computer launched by Commodore this year, with a clock speed of 1.023MHz, 64KB memory, and a price of US$595."

Bai Zirui naturally heard about this Commodore 64 computer. Commodore was a personal computer company at the same time as Apple and had created a series of miracles. The Commodore 64 launched by Commodore in 1982 became the best-selling computer in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Single computer model.

Bai Zirui said to the shopping guide: "Go and serve them first! Let's take a look around."

After speaking, Ari quickly walked up to the mother and son, smiled and said: "Hi, madam, good morning! Are you going to buy a computer for your son?"

Ari said: "Madam, you see that the computer has started normally. Next, your son only needs to input various program instructions to start running!"

The shopping guide said: "Okay, sir! If you have any questions, you can call me at any time. My name is Ai Rui!"

Ari quickly took a beautiful packaging box from the counter, opened it and said, "This is an all-in-one keyboard machine. It can be used when connected to a color TV. Do you have a TV at home?"

The Commodore 64 computer and the famous Apple computer use the same processor mos6502, but the price is only a quarter of the latter, priced at US$595, which fully meets your requirements."

After the mother finished speaking, she patted her son on the back with an amiable smile on her face. However, the little boy seemed to be a little resistant to his mother's affectionate actions, and moved half a step away with a slight blush.

Bai Zirui congratulated Ai Rui: "Congratulations, you have made a good business."

Ari said: "Ma'am, I understand! Do you have any requirements on the price of a personal computer?"

The mother said hesitantly: "I heard from my friends that computers are very expensive. My income is not high and I cannot afford an expensive computer. My budget for buying a computer for Carl is around US$500!"

Ari took out the vic-20 from the box, put it on the counter, plugged in the data cable, connected it to a TV nearby and turned on the power. Soon the TV screen displayed a capital English word "READY".

Then a blinking cursor appears.

Ari said: "I am only one of the partners. This store was invested by me and two friends. One of the friends is responsible for the investment, and the other friend and I are responsible for the management.

The Commodore 64 is a piece of personal computer history, a complete machine with a 1541 single floppy disk drive, a C2N tape drive, a keyboard and 7 software disks, which is the traditional way of computing.

Ari said: "Madam, don't worry! No problem, our store happens to have a very suitable personal computer for you to buy for your son. Come with me!"

At this time, a middle-aged woman walked into the store with a teenage boy. Judging from the very similar appearance of the two, it was obvious that they were a mother and son.

The shopping guide replied: "Yes, we can sell several units every day!"

Ari saw the mother nodded cooperatively and continued: "Okay, let me demonstrate it to you!"

The mother looked at her child suspiciously. When she saw her son nodded in agreement, she approved Ari's recommendation. In the end, the mother and son purchased a Commodore 64 computer, a 1541 single floppy disk drive, and a C2N cassette tape drive.

A keyboard and seven software disks, as well as a ten-volume box of blank storage tapes, cost a total of $650.

Bai Zirui smiled and asked, "Is this computer selling particularly well?"

The middle-aged woman nodded and said: "Yes, my son Carl's school has just opened a computer class. He is very interested in computers, so I will take him to your store to buy a personal computer for him!"

Ari exchanged a few words with the lady's son, and after understanding what computer knowledge the other party had learned in the school computer class, he boldly encouraged him to operate the computer in person. The boy typed in several data and a set of calculations on the keyboard.

Formula, the correct calculation result was quickly obtained on the TV screen, which made the boy beam with joy.

He led the mother and son towards Bai Zirui and introduced: "Madam, this Commodore 64 computer is a personal computer launched by Commodore this year. It is the best computer product sold in our store!

Ari said: "Thank you! Are you here to inspect the market? Are you going to open a computer store yourself?"

Ai Rui saw that Bai Zirui and Zhou Jiayi were not here to buy computers, so he still enthusiastically made them two cups of coffee.

Ari seized the opportunity to strike while the iron was hot and said to the mother next to him: "Madam, your son is so awesome! Many parents have bought this computer for their children recently, but I think it is very suitable for your son! If you are ready to buy it,

With this computer, I recommend that you also purchase a 1541 single floppy drive, it is a must-have accessory!”

Bai Zirui smiled and said, "That's right! Are you the owner of this store?"

The Commodore 64 computer that I just sold was the last one in stock in the store. This computer was very popular, we sold 50 units this week, and my friend had to go to the Commodore company's warehouse to pick it up in person!"

Bai Zirui asked: "Is the Commodore 64 computer more popular than the Apple II II?"

Ari nodded and replied, "That's right."

Bai Zirui asked: "Do you think the Commodore 64 computer is more popular than the Apple II II? Is there any reason?"
Chapter completed!