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I'd like to share some interesting info that some of you may not be knowing.

About 10 years back, Apple was so impressed with the Sony Vaio notebook range that it wanted to partner with Sony so they could have VAIO notebooks running on Mac OSX. Sony refused the deal and hence the Macbook range was born. If Sony had agreed to the deal, there would be no MBP or MB Air today.

Also 2-3 years prior to that, when Apple wasn't that big Sony was considering buying Apple. But ultimately some of the top board members and executives decided it wasn't going to be a worthy investment so unfortunately nothing really materialized. I think this is the single BIGGEST mistake Sony has done in its history. Had Sony bought Apple in 2000, its fortunes would have been very different today.

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Posted: 2012-07-27 05:03:37
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^^ Then Sony will end up like this:

1. Most hated company among its competitors (samsung, nokia, LG, htc, microsoft etc)
2. There will be no Xperia device with Android OS (only iOS)
3. Sony might have hard time innovating on the hardware side (steve jobs is so much passionate about looks looks and looks only, he'll end up producing VAIOs that generates more heat than some of the already hot Vaios)
4. NEX cameras will look like iphone with sticking lens (which is lame imho) probably will lack APS-C sensors due to Steve Job's fondness of a tinier, slimmer body
5. Alpha cameras will look like iTV with large protuding lens
6. Bravias will be colored white and will have more plain design.


While it's true that Apple is really a successful company and will greatly benefit Sony, I find it hard to agree about Apple bringing the best out of Sony hardware though.
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Posted: 2012-07-27 05:23:01
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LOL razec I guess you misread or something. Sony was going to buy Apple and not the other way around. Sony would have been Apple's boss so Apple wouldn't have had any influence on Sony but Sony would have had the most influence on Apple as Sony would have been running it and not Steve Jobs.

Anyway, now that Apple's downfall has started (latest earnings miss) I hope in future Sony regains its deserved top spot in consumer electronics and buys Apple. LOL

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Posted: 2012-07-27 05:38:43
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Sorry for that mate, I'm having colds due to the weather these days so I sometimes miss the point but anyway since your news already raised the eyebrows of us here, then take a look at this:

Apple Patents Game Controller and remote

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Posted: 2012-07-27 09:05:17
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Yea that's a bit serious right there. A Sony dualshock controller rip off !!!
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Posted: 2012-07-27 10:12:40
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Posted: 2012-07-27 11:01:29
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I just looked thru the patent PDF and it seems they patented the use of NFC and RFID communication for a multi remote. WTF???
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Posted: 2012-07-27 11:12:12
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Another interesting article...

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20020535-64.html
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Posted: 2012-07-27 12:34:45
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I sit in wonderment at Sony's top end lappies. They're not just something pretty to look at, they always pack an almighty punch.
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Posted: 2012-07-27 13:20:59
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Apple needs to do the this since it loves slapping on SONY logo on its "inspired creations" so much.






And "inspired" or copied doesn't really matter. The fact is what Apple have done is wrong. It is not right/ethical to try to emulate another brand's design philosophy and use a trademark copyrighted logo in an internal design mock up with no permission whatsoever.

I hope Apple don't sue me for the above though. LOL

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Posted: 2012-07-27 15:09:24
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