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R.I.P. Lik-Sang
Written by Modojo on Tuesday, October 24, 2006
As you've probably heard by now, Lik-Sang will soon be closing its doors thanks to Sony. Sony claims that it's trying to protect consumers from things like using the wrong power adapter. I don't know who actually believes this to be true. This actually sounds like Sony is angry that Lik-Sang is selling hardware to territories that they're not supposed to. (Ironically, several high-ranking Sony employees were on the list of people who imported PSPs from Lik-Sang to Europe. I wonder if they're going to be punished?)
Playing the devil's advocate here, Lik-Sang is in the wrong for violating their agreement with Sony about not selling Sony's products outside of the designated regions. I don't understand why the whole business has to shut down though -- Lik-Sang sells more than just Sony products.
The only thing to do now is hope that Play-Asia doesn't fall victim next. Where else would we go for our moon-language imports if they do?
