I wouldn't say Sony hardware is totally overrated, but I see your point. Sony has taken a hit design wise, but I think that is more due to compition in the lower end of the market.
Their higher end stuff is still very slick IMO. You just have to pay for it. The VAIO Z series is a very well designed laptop. It is also 2 grand. I have an XBR and love it. Beat value TV out there? No way. However it is the best designed one I have seen.
Their Android phones are well designed too, and innovative. A PSP phone is a cool design idea. I wouldn't buy it, but it is pushing design in this electronic category.
This tablet is a cool design too. I really don't think Acer or Samsung could pull this off first. They will let Sony design it, then in 6 months make their own cheaper version. The innovation is still with Sony, and that is the point I am trying to make.
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