Soundwave said:
The Sony brand if anything would be a liability. No one wants a Sony iPhone. They want an APPLE iPhone. Also I think any purchase/take over of Sony by a Western entity in effect would crush the spirit of Sony in a lot of ways. Sony under the control of foreigners wouldn't sit well in Japan, the board of Sony probably would have to resign for starters. |
Well, I don't disagree with any of your other points except the actual value of Sony's assets. Sony owns a lot of media brands, including classic music and movies, along with a number of other patents and copywrights that Apple could benefit from. Normally, a simple contract out to Sony would be the best choice, but considering how cheap it is to just buy Sony out...
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