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engadget.com - 1/16/2009

Sony refuses PlayStation brand for PSP Phone?

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We've been following PSP Phone rumors since 2006, forever on a tech timeline. A device we figure to be in-line with the natural evolution of mobile gaming and by the fact that Sony already licenses its Bravia and Cyber-shot brands for use on other Sony Ericsson phones. Not so fast buster. ...

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mobiletoday.co.uk - 1/16/2009

Sony Ericsson refused PlayStation brand by Sony | Sony Ericsson plans PSP phone

— mobiletoday.co.uk — Sony Ericsson was planning a PSP phone but has been refused the brand Sony is understood to have refused to allow Sony Ericsson the use of its PlayStation brand, after the handset manufacturer presented a pitch to the board late last year. Sony ... (more) Sony Ericsson refused PlayStation brand by Sony | Sony ...

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sonyericsson.com - 1/16/2009

Sony Ericsson reports results for fourth quarter and full year 2008

— sonyericsson.com — 16 January 2009 Highlights: London, UK - The consolidated financial summary for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson) for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008 is as follows: Units shipped in the quarter were 24.2 ... (more) Sony Ericsson reports results for fourth quarter and ...

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kotaku.com - 1/15/2009

Sony Surveying Gamers On Next PSP Features? [Sony]

— kotaku.com — Sony may be testing the waters of public opinion on the direction of the next PlayStation Portable, surveying gamers on a host of new hardware and software features for a possible PSP2. Kotaku... (more) Sony Surveying Gamers On Next PSP Features? [Sony]

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