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2010
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Sony 'may be planning iPad rival'
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sony could be planning to create a device similar to the Apple iPad, it has been revealed.
Speaking to Bloomburg, senior vice president of information technology products at Sony Mike Abary said that the firm has been "taking a deep look" at coming up with a similar tablet product for some years.
He said that the research is fuelled by the "interesting opportunities" it could give, rather than just copying Apple.
However, he said that as yet, the Japanese company is not convinced of the mass appeal of devices such as the iPad.
"The iPad has created a new opportunity. Now we can get a good judgment as to whether the market is truly accepting of it," he noted.
The iPad from Apple is a touch screen computer tablet which has excited techies around the world. It was recently announced that on its release in Japan, the device will be sim locked to one network Softbank Mobile, an Apple partner in Asia.
Written by Mark Smith.
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Speaking to Bloomburg, senior vice president of information technology products at Sony Mike Abary said that the firm has been "taking a deep look" at coming up with a similar tablet product for some years.
He said that the research is fuelled by the "interesting opportunities" it could give, rather than just copying Apple.
However, he said that as yet, the Japanese company is not convinced of the mass appeal of devices such as the iPad.
"The iPad has created a new opportunity. Now we can get a good judgment as to whether the market is truly accepting of it," he noted.
The iPad from Apple is a touch screen computer tablet which has excited techies around the world. It was recently announced that on its release in Japan, the device will be sim locked to one network Softbank Mobile, an Apple partner in Asia.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
Sony to launch new PSP in Japan (3rd September 2008)
Sony defends PS Vita glitches as 325,000 sell in opening weekend (21st December 2011)
Sony Corporation announces stinging Q3 losses (2nd February 2012)
Sony delay Japan launch (13th January 2010)
Sony and Nissan to restart plants this week (21st March 2011)
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