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colt45joe

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Firm Sues Sony Over Cell
« on: July 30, 2007, 05:57:00 PM »
why didnt they sue earlier?
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mlapaglia

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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2007, 07:22:00 PM »
LOL isn't that all multi core processors??
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Mr Invader

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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2007, 10:57:00 AM »
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"impounding and destruction" of all of Sony's infringing processors.


end of cell = end of PS3 = possible end of sony

i doubt anything major will happen in the end though



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man_the_king

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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2007, 12:25:00 PM »
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"impounding and destruction" of all of Sony's infringing processors


Hi Kamasutra318,

     Actually, the "impounding and destruction" demands were what made me suspicious as well. That got me thinking as to what this demand would mean - this would probably discourage PS3 sales at the moment right when they are picking up and are slooooowly but surely, getting back on their feet.

     If I was suing, then I would ask for royalties or licensing fees rather than have the products impounded or destroyed. As far as I know, that's what most plaintiffs in patent-infringement lawsuits have done, isn't it?

     So I wondered, "impounding and destruction" demand would probably create some FUD regarding the PS3 and would certainly discourage sales of the PS3, and possibly Blu-ray discs. In that case, which two companies would benefit most from this lawsuit over Sony? As it happens, one of the two gaming companies is in pretty strong position, and has nothing to fear from the PS3. The other company, on the other hand, has had a strong history of ruthlessness and a certain lack of ethics as far as getting ahead in business is concerned (the browser wars spring to mind).

     Not a full-fledged conspiracy theory yet, but I would definitely say that the last demand of "impounding and destruction" does seem to point to an ulterior motive somewhere.

     Then again, I could be wrong. Feel free to disagree.

Regards,
     MTK
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cerealkillajme

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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2007, 12:38:00 PM »
Seems kinda ridiculous for them to get sued over a 16 year old patent that's pretty broad as is.

I swear I need to start creating patents for anything I can think of someone doing in the future. Then just sit back and let them spend millions creating and developing and jump in once they go big and claim it was my idea.  laugh.gif
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Chancer

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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2007, 01:54:00 PM »
QUOTE(Mr Invader @ Jul 31 2007, 06:33 PM) View Post

end of cell = end of PS3 = possible end of sony

i doubt anything major will happen in the end though

You need to be clear, even if the PS3 crashed and was dropped tomorrow it would no way end Sony.
Do you realise just how many markets they are in to?
Or is it just wishful thinking?
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Mr Invader

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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2007, 02:25:00 PM »
QUOTE(Chancer @ Jul 31 2007, 03:30 PM) View Post

You need to be clear, even if the PS3 crashed and was dropped tomorrow it would no way end Sony.
Do you realise just how many markets they are in to?
Or is it just wishful thinking?


Now that i think about it, no i don't think it would be the end of the company.

But think of how much it would hurt them. Sony is losing enough money with the PS3 as it is right now. Imagine if they had to take it off the shelves and develop a new console (if they even could).
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