Sony Unveils Internet-Based Phone Service
Would you trust them after this while DRM Rootkit dabacle? I don't. And I personally won't buy any Sony products, either....
An AP newswire article by Peter Svensson, via Yahoo! News, reports that:
Sony Corp. on Wednesday announced a free Internet-based phone service similar to the popular computer-to-computer calling provided by Skype, but with an emphasis on video conferencing.
Called IVE for "Instant Video Everywhere," the service relies on Windows-based software that can be downloaded from the Internet. It will also ship with Sony's new line of Vaio BX laptops, which feature built-in video cameras.
Like Skype, IVE also will feature a premium service that lets users dial traditional wireline phones and cell phones from their computers. The monthly fee of $9.95 for the premium service includes a 10-digit phone number so IVE users can receive calls from regular and mobile phones.
posted by Fergie @ 11/16/2005 04:54:00 PM
2 Comments:
I think I can sum this up in oh say, one word.
"NO".
Why would anyone trust anything coming out of Sony? Now all I need to do is find a brand new Viao and see what is on that puppy.
Boycott the fuckers.
See also: this link.
Man, I'm really getting sick of this DRM shit. The consumers are the ultimate losers.
- ferg
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