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Sony Already Lost Media War to Apple?
Declan McCullagh writes "Sony's Walkman was the king of media players. Now Apple's iPod is, and Sony Connect was a flop. But Sony's problems may soon be even bigger: the company is having a remarkably difficult time coordinating software development across different divisions and continents, and some managers are worried that things may be getting worse. Will Apple's recent forays into the living room create even more of a problem for Sony?"
I dunno.
I own the previous X-Box, and I'm still waiting for the PS3 before I make up my mind about which next-gen console I want to buy. I'm sure I'm not the only one, especially when actually getting a 360 is about as challenging as getting a really good margarita in Kuwait.
Information wants to be anthropomorphized.
*sigh* yet another person on slashdot who needs a joke carefully spelled out for them...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition#Middle_E
Information wants to be anthropomorphized.
Good point. Let's see if I understand you.
My friend James and I both work in media here in NY. We were invited to a screening for an independent film. James has a Rio something or other (this is about a year ago). Hot blond chick gets in line behind us. She's checking James out. James pulls out his Rio to turn down the volume so he can make his move. She looks at his Rio with distaste.
HBC: what's that? an ipod?
James: no, it's a Rio ____; it's just as good, and it has more features.
HBC: (already checked out) oh. cool.
HBC discontinues her checking out of James, all because he didn't have the smarts to buy an ipod or conceal the fact that he had another DAP to himself.
Is this what you mean by new social practices?
un burrito me trampeó.