FWIW, this doesn't necessarily mean that Sony will have problems with PS3 shipments (although I think they will, even due to pretty much the same issue); this means that all the other companies that wanted to put out Blu-ray/HD-DVD devices this year might not be able to (thanks to Sony, and other suppliers, having problems making these diodes...plus, it doesn't help when Sony is trying to keep 2M-6M of them for their own products). For example, from the original source: http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20060828PR206.html So I guess the real competition between these two formats won't really start until 2007, when they can get these supply issues fixed, allowing various companies to release their products without too many supply issues. This might even affect supply of the 360 HD-DVD add-on, although I'm assuming MS/Toshiba (like Sony) are making sure to get enough diodes for it (from whatever supplier Toshiba gets their diodes...maybe Nichia since they have 80% of the supply).
"In other news Sony Blu-ray players in European test markets have been recalled due to violent explosions." link
Is the link supposed to be to a specific article, or just the Sci/Tech section of Google News? I can't find the info that you quoted. I guess that is why we have test markets. Sony may need to open up a fireworks division...maybe even cite "capable of amazing explosions" as a feature for the PS3.
Let me reiterate, we are committed in unleashing the psp's full potential as evident in its rampant use as a paperweight. btw, can you spare a few more lasers and a new job? sincerely,
That reminds me about this new quote from Kaz: http://news.com.com/Let+the+Sony+games+begin/2008-1043_3-6110352.html?tag=nefd.lede
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