On October 23rd the BBC news website reported that Sony was delaying the release of a new product in Europe until 2007, even though it is already on sale in Asia. The reason given was that the machines did not meet European safety standards. Today a second reason is given: “stock shortages of vital components.” Perhaps if this story keeps on running, Sony will supply still more official reasons why it is keeping Europeans waiting for the product. Perhaps, if we wait long enough, Sony will get round to the “dog ate my homework sir.”
The company which was exporting the Sony goods, Lik-Sang, has accused Sony of using its service to procure Sony products, apparently breaking the law in the process. Sony are hilariously accusing Lik Sang of contravening data protection laws by naming directors who bought the equipment. Attention all prosecutors: if you accuse me of a crime I can sue you for breaching my right to privacy.
Today’s version of the story is here.