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Apple copied Sony for its Iphone design |
randomuser
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http://www.pcworld.com/article/259842/court_documents_show_apple_looked_to_sony_for_iphone_design_inspiration.html
Hahahahahahaha so the truth is finally out that Apple tried to copy Sony when designing its first phone. Also its also pretty evident they copied Sony Vaio design elements for their Macbook Pro and Macbook air. And also blatantly copied the chicklet keyboard design as if they came up with it first.
Such a shame !!! Apple and Samsung are the biggest copycats in the history of consumer electronics.
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goldenface
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I would suspect that all OEMs examine their competitors' offerings and Sony had brought out some wicked designs in the past.
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rikken
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More here : http://m.bgr.com/2012/07/25/s[....]nt-lawsuit-documents-revealed/
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randomuser
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Hahaha Maybe Apple should do this to make it up to Sony  |
Tsepz_GP
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So, Apple "slavishly" copied Sony's designs?
One could say they also copied LG's Prada design.
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Sugarkane
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Sony is the mother of all "magic" so?
This explain why Apple don't aim Sony in that patent war!  |
goldenface
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I don't think Sony could ever be accused of copying the iPhone or iPad in any of it's gadgets, no single home button, no metal strip etc.
Here is a link to the Trial Brief, quite interesting, although I'm not sure Samsung's argument is at all watertight.
Apples iPhone Has Sony Style, Says Samsung (Full Trial Brief)
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randomuser
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Nobody can beat Sony in design, even Apple admits 
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jack00
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apple may got inspired by sony's style, but the truth is that sony could have never pulled off the design of the iphone 4
calling it a copy, is just plain ignorant
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badassmam
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Its a warning to Apple to shut up and stop whining about Samsung etc. or Sony will have to kick them in the arse. If one day all phones are banned except for the iPhone, I'll get myself a carrier pigeon rather than get bullied into buying that junk. Competition forces companies to innovate and improve, Apple haven't done much to the iPhone in a while so they plan to remove the competition. I'm sick of their crap. |
randomuser
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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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razec
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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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randomuser
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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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razec
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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
[ This Message was edited by: razec on 2012-07-27 08:08 ] 10 years at Esato |
randomuser
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^
Yea that's a bit serious right there. A Sony dualshock controller rip off !!! |
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Posted: 2012-07-26 05:47
