Let the online media wars begin? Despite having a year that could be described as bumpy at best, Sony is mulling over launching their own download site to compete with iTunes.
“Music and video downloading has been available through networks, and we are looking into the area as a possible business,” said Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida.
The Japanese pioneer of personal music players fell behind Apple Inc.’s and its market-leading iPod. It also got a late start on flat-panel TVs, forcing Sony Corp. to cut jobs, shut plants and shed underperforming divisions under the guidance of Chief Executive Howard Stringer, who took over in 2005.
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I find it somewhat ironic that not even a month after the demise of the ill-planned Connect online music store, Sony is thinking of creating a movie and TV download service. Sure, all the pieces seem to be in place… but I have every confidence that they’ll find a way to muck it up.
Speaking of, this news was part of the inspiration for a post I wrote tonight called, “Stupid Missteps Sony Has Taken To Rebuild The Legion of Doom.” Check it out and let me know if you enjoy it.
http://www.greatwhitesnark.com/2007/09/06/steps-sony-has-taken-to-rebuild-the-legion-of-doom/