This [Sony] is the company of Walkman fame. The last thing they want is some monitor maker stealing business away from them.
Mark Hardie
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This is only one of the many things Sony must do to be accountable for the damage it's inflicted on its customers.
Jason Schultz
Xbox 360 is a new product with new technology, so the slow start is understandable, but next Christmas the Xbox is not going to be there by itself. Newer consoles from Sony and Nintendo will also be there.
Brian O'rourke
Sony has more at stake than its competitors in this conversion from analog content to digital.
Jon Erensen
We are overjoyed to be picked up by Sony Pictures Classics. We are confident they will do an amazing job with our movie. In the current invertebrate acquisitions climate, it's nice to meet some guys who have a spine.
Richard Glatzer
While I believe in the media industry's right to use copy protection mechanisms to prevent illegal copying, I don't think that we've found the right balance of fair use and copy protection yet. This is a clear case of Sony taking [digital rights management] too far.
Mark Russinovich
This has been a good quarter for Sony Ericsson, proving that our strategy of expanding the product portfolio upward ... is paying off.
Miles Flint
We have done that with Sony and NEC, which have machines in the U.S., although Sony's the only one with a major retail presence right now, ... But the bottom line is we're very pleased with the way this is going, and we think Toshiba has an impact on broadening that Crusoe penetration as we go forward.
James Chapman
This was another solid quarter for Sony Ericsson, and has enabled us to finish the year with great momentum.
Miles Flint
We have a bunch of good news today. First, foreign investors took a cue from strong earnings here and stepped up their buying, in particular after the earnings from Sony.
Kazuhiro Takahashi
I think Sony is going to take number one - They have real strong brands. The battle is really for number two. I think there will be a big battle for the number two spot.
Jeremy Schwartz
There's nothing we've calculated from a business model that has been changed because of the Sony announcement.
Steve Nickerson
The depth of offerings available from the Sony and MGM libraries is unparalleled. We have hundreds of titles at our disposal to satisfy every thrill seeker.
Diane Robina
IVE is all bundled under the Sony brand, which is important from a distribution aspect because we're now able to use the solution to get into new channels and partnerships. Sony has already preloaded IVE on its new line of VAIO notebooks, so it's also opening up doors from a retail perspective.
David Trachtenberg
All of these (Sony) devices, along with recordable media, PlayStation 3, and the highest quality pre-recorded content from Sony Pictures, Sony BMG and other content creators will surely get the BD format off to a terrific start later this year.
Randy Waynick
[NOT SAYING YET. Without selling off those units, it's not clear where Sony will come up with money to spend on new products.] I'm still not convinced that Sony can stir growth, ... They have to come up with something nobody can imitate but consumers will buy. But they haven't given any details how they plan to do that.
John Yang
Sony has the access to the consumer market, not Cisco, so why re-create the wheel when you can partner with consumer electronics makers to reach the consumer?
John Armstrong
This is a troubling situation, Sony is, of course, a strong advocate of content protection. Beyond that, at this point, we don't have enough information.
Rick Clancy
We were first drawn to Sony Computer Entertainment by their vision for growing the videogame industry. We've enjoyed an incredible relationship with SCE for more than six years. As a part of the Sony Computer Entertainment group we can look forward to introducing innovative titles that push online functionality and community experiences even further.
Jim Bosler
The dispute is about the extent that [Sony BMG and Warner] have not licensed their music for [Apple's] Japanese services, which is significant, considering Japan is the second biggest market after the U.S.. It's a question of existing contracts versus future contracts.
Mike Goodman
Frankly, I was surprised at how generous the Japanese press has been to the idea of a foreigner running Sony.
Howard Stringer
It's fair to say that we're aware of consumer concerns on the installation of this software on Sony products. For now we're going to wait for more facts to become available and then evaluate what, if any, action is appropriate.
Paul Bresson
Matsushita's earnings look fairly strong, when compared with some manufacturers like Sony, whose higher quarterly profits were mainly due to a fall in the yen.
Zenshiro Mizuno
I look forward to sitting down with Steve in the fall when we are scheduled to discuss Apple and Sony BMG's relations going forward. I think Steve has done a great job on behalf of the industry and in the months ahead we have lots of challenges to conquer together.
Andrew Lack
We are showcasing some of the market's most advanced products for the capture and distribution of video content. Through our working relationship with Sony, consumers are gaining new ways to enjoy video content and a greater geographic range from which they can access it.
Sally Daub
They have managed to take advantage of the relationship with Sony .
Linus Brohult
People are submitting scripts to Sony Pictures. A few names have come up (to play Davis) but Don Cheadle?s name keeps coming up.
Vince Wilburn
This agreement with Borders, a brand that resonates with book lovers everywhere, affords us the opportunity to showcase the Sony Reader directly to reading enthusiasts. Borders stores provide the premier locations for customers to see the Reader and experience all the advantages this revolutionary digital reading device has to offer.
Aaron Hawkins
For Sony to succeed, they're going to have to come up with as compelling a link between the store and the device as Apple has.
Michael Mcguire
Sony Ericsson's Walkman phones are redefining how consumers listen and enjoy music. Since the launch of the W800 flagship Walkman ® phone in August 2005, consumers across the world have been embracing the concept of the mobile phone as a credible digital music player. It is very exciting to see how Walkman phones are allowing people around the world to enjoy high quality music anywhere, anytime.
Miles Flint
People paid Sony for music, not an invasion of their computers. Sony must right the wrong it has committed. Recalling the CD's is a beginning step in the process, but there is a whole lot more mess to clean up.
Jason Schultz
If you have to delay, you better make it a big bang once it comes out. If Sony is smart, I suspect they'll do that.
Michael Cai
Sony has got a solid distribution network, ... It's got a great library and it's got a lot in the hopper ... Realistically, there are some significant buyers.
Porter Bibb
[The Electronic Frontier Foundation said it tried to persuade Sony to take the offending software off the discs.] We negotiated with them, ... and they agreed to do a lot of things. But they left undone a lot of things they said they wouldn't do.
Cindy Cohn
The point of interest has shifted to the price of the product as a game machine and the volumes that Sony can offer during the Christmas shopping season.
Koya Tabata
Sony should concentrate on games, movies and music and software businesses rather than hardware businesses. I'm not quite sure about their concentrating on flat-panel TVs because this is a very competitive market.
Yuuki Sakurai
Now that the Sony debacle is widely known, it's pretty much known that other bad guys will be looking for vulnerability in copy protection technology.
Fred Von Lohmann
[Sony executives won't confirm the report, but they did acknowledge that the dates were in line with earlier announcements by the Japanese electronics giant. The information] certainly didn't come from us, ... We'll be making our major announcements at the Tokyo Game Show in September.
Phil Harrison
We certainly are at a place now where we enjoy our independence, but we also enjoy working for Sony. It's a good combination, and we'll see how the next stage plays out and how everything goes.
Brian Fleming
The recent Sony experience shows us that we need to be thinking about how we ensure that consumers are not surprised by what their software programs do.
Jonathan Frenkel
Certainly, affected employees are encouraged to look for positions here in San Diego and elsewhere where Sony operates.
Rick Clancy
We are excited to expand our partnership with Sony Pictures to bring Open Season to IMAX theatres in September. Sony Pictures has always produced incredible films, and as the studio invests in the animation business, the addition of Open Season to our strong 2006 film slate will enable IMAX theatre operators to attract moviegoers of all ages through the fall season.
Bradley J. Wechsler
The sponsors also want to do a significant junior event, much like what we did with the pro-junior golf at the Sony Open.
Greg Nichols
It is impossible to expect that things will improve in a short period of time at Sony, ... The company has only just begun a begun a real structural reform.
Masaki Iso
Any time the copy protection code is cloaked, it provides a window for others to cloak what they are doing. Sony did not think this through and consider the effect their DRM technology would have on consumers.
Gregg Mastoras
Given the increasing competition from Microsoft and Nintendo, Sony can't afford any delays that may help its rivals get ahead.
Taiji Yoshida
Sony was a leader in TV, looking to extend its platform and protect its current business. Samsung saw digital television as a new opportunity.
Daniel Levinthal
This has to be one of the darkest days in the history of Sony studios. Their attempt to kidnap James Bond has been foiled and once again 007 has prevailed.
Pierce O'donnell
The results were very upbeat. However, Sony Ericsson may have lost market share compared to the fourth quarter as the overall market was very strong in the first quarter.
Greger Johansson
Anticipation for good earnings seems to be leading to gains for Sony as well as Toyota and Honda. In the mid-term most investors expect the market to continue rising and that is proving to be a strong reason to buy when prices dip.
Junichi Misawa
Sony will still be number one for this year.
Lisa Spicer
People are submitting scripts to Sony Pictures.
Vince Wilburn
Mr. Harrison's talk comes at the perfect time for the eager developer audience at the GDC. His discussion will answer many questions developers have for Sony at this stage before the impending PS3 launch.
Jamil Moledina
There are so many players. There is a lot of intellectual property that went into this, and companies like Philips and Toshiba and Sony will all look for a return on investment. That is what makes it a challenging debate. It's like the CD days. Everybody looks for a fair reward.
Rudy Provoost
We're looking to sign artists who make great hit music that can have mass appeal regardless of genre. There have been independent gay and lesbian labels before, but nothing that has the clout of Sony. We can mine all the great music within the Sony archives and beyond.
Matt Farber
It's not that we're getting out of the market. It's that we will be obtaining tubes from other Sony factories in the world, particularly in Singapore and in China.
Rick Clancy
I chose Sony Classics, not just because of their practical experience, not just because of their wisdom in marketing, but mainly because of their integrity.
Arthur Cohn
This team represents a new vision and new direction for the studio, ... We are committed to the growth and success of Sony Pictures Entertainment and to making Sony the global entertainment and communications company of the future.
Nobuyuki Idei
I love Vanguard. Sony was great too, but it was a different animal, it was so big. It's hard to get the big monster to move, unless you're right there on top of things. And you can't always be on top.
Shawn Mullins
The powerful combination of our recently announced P990 and M600 phones together with the Exchange ActiveSync protocol, allows customers to easily manage their Exchange e-mail, calendar and contacts on the move. Sony Ericsson is committed to working with industry partners such as Microsoft to provide empowering mobile solutions for business customers.
Brendan Press
The Walkman has long been a symbolic and strategic product for Sony, but it has now turned into just one item that should be produced overseas due to labor costs.
Masayuki Hoshina
I don't think Sony spent a dime ... until it had sold 500,000 copies.
Cary Brothers
These are very important appointments for Sony Pictures Entertainment. John's vast experience and proven track record in the industry will be a tremendous asset to Sony.
Nobuyuki Idei
As most of you know, Sony Music Entertainment is implementing a series of strategic, structural changes that are necessary to position the company for future growth.
Andrew Lack
Sony and its peers all face tremendous pressure in the marketplace, but we have a sense of urgency and we have a sense of purpose. We can and will compete vigorously.
Howard Stringer
Beta tapes have better audio than VHS, but Sony lost out in the marketing war ... probably from numerous factors. My guess is more manufacturers made the VHS and it was cheaper.
Chris Watts
The fact that there is internal conflict (at Sony) is hardly good for investors' trust.
Hiroyuki Nakai
What they have done so far is a start, but it does not resolve all issues. Sony has fixed the immediate security flaw but there are other flaws. It is critical for Sony to do a robust notice campaign to make people aware of this.
Kurt Opsahl
Well, I certainly think it makes more sense than the music deal she announced to release CD's with Sony BMG, ... This, at least, is more in tune with her core branding. But I don't expect it to have any major financial impact in the immediate term.
Gary Mcdaniel
It's extremely disturbing and unsettling that Sony has taken digital rights management to this level of deceit.
Mark Russinovich
If Sony gets any more specific than saying 'late spring' or 'midyear,' I'll be shocked.
Danielle Levitas
It's ambitious to think that it [online gaming] will take off as quickly as Microsoft and Sony think it will take off, especially Microsoft.
Marc Saltzman
This has been a good quarter for Sony Ericsson, proving that our strategy of expanding the product portfolio upward into best-in-class imaging, music and 3G products while increasing the number of more affordable and attractively designed volume models is paying off.
Miles Flint
Investors are definitely showing a positive reaction to the report about Sony.
Tatsuyuki Kawasaki
Matsushita quickly cut its losses and you could argue that Sony should have done the same. If Sony had stayed a stand-alone electronics company, it wouldn't have made some of its more recent decisions.
Daniel Levinthal
Opera 8 on Sony Ericsson's P990 benefits not only end users with a fast and full-featured Internet experience, but operators as well.
Jon Von Tetzchner
We're excited to have two more SONY BMG artists achieve Platinum and Gold milestones on Sprint, ... The success we've seen with Music Tones on Sprint is a great indication that the market for mobile music is continuing to gain momentum.
Thomas Hesse
That's the art (Sony is) using right now to promote the movie.
Russell Perreault
The picture ('Capote') had a great run in Red Bank and it will be back there. And, well, for Sony Pictures Classics to have seven nominations in a (Hollywood) studio world, it's one of the high points of the last 15 years.
Tom Bernard
Sony is all about consumer devices, but they're all about Sony consumer devices. It's pure Sony, it looks nice, it feels nice ... but hands down, they lose when compared with PCs.
Milosz Skrzypczak
We have made promises before but we failed to execute them. We must fight like the Sony warriors that we are.
Howard Stringer
The K610 is a classic Sony Ericsson design reminiscent of the iconic and much loved T610 with a balance of form and function that makes it pretty irresistible.
Jan Wäreby
Miramax in September and October had a whole bunch of releases put out there. Also, Sony picked up MGM and pushed out some of their older titles. There was a lot of movement in the marketplace . . . and a lot of people entering into the (distribution) field.
Howard Loberfeld
We feel in the last year we have proved this concept both with advertisers, consumers and Sony, ... Now we are evolving our mission and focusing specifically on games and game shows.
Lisa Simpson
They're going up against strong financially well established companies. In cell phones, they're going up against Nokia and in gaming they're going up against Sony. It's not a given that Microsoft will be able to succeed in all these new areas.
Romeo Dator
In a company where jobs were for life, it created competition that made Sony the great company it is, ... It created artificial competition, which you needed.
Howard Stringer
Sony?s brand is one of the company?s greatest assets, ... Andy will work toward creating a brand personality unique to Sony, one that reflects all aspects of our business.
Howard Stringer
That technology in particular would be appealing to a variety of potential companies from a Fuji or Kodak, who would want to buy that for their kiosks, to a Sony or a Cannon who kind of want to do the same thing.
Chris Chute
We all assume Sony would do a price cut in the later half of the year.
Lisa Spicer
Although it may seem that we are on the course to attain the operating profit margin target in the new fiscal year, we should manage operations more carefully because contingency risks could emerge at any time. In addition, Sony is also recovering.
Tetsuya Kawakami
No one is seriously thinking a spring release is realistic any more. If I were Sony, I wouldn't be that worried about releasing as soon as I possibly could.
Hiroshi Kamide
While these changes will result in the loss of some positions, we believe that they will also enable Sony Music Entertainment to effectively meet the challenges of a continually changing marketplace for music worldwide.
Andrew Lack
That is an erroneous report. There was never any thought of moving the tournament, and we did not have those types of discussions with Sony.
Ric Clarson
The extension of the IBM, Sony and Toshiba relationship to fundamental research is extremely promising.
Kenshi Manabe
We can't say that the software is now secure. We're going to continue to raise these issues with Sony.
Kurt Opsahl
The significant global audience that the UEFA Champions League delivers will provide Sony Electronics with an unrivalled media platform to further build brand image and increase product awareness.
David Patton
It's just like if Sony went out of business. Your Sony television would still function.
Eric Garland
If there was another court to appeal to, you could bet your bloody breath that Sony would.
Eddy Stevens
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