The cel phone business is different. Two product lines would be redundant, and backward compatibility isn't an issue. Again, I don't see that it would make any sense to acquire Pentax and then abandon the product line. But conjecture is pointless, and so far the takeover rumors are only internet hearsay. Only time will tell.
> Once again I say look at what Sony did when they bought Ericson from GE. > Nothing > made for an Ericson fits a Sony/Ericson cel-phone. > > graywolf > http://www.graywolfphoto.com > "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" > ----------------------------------- > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I think the possibility of a Sony takeover makes an upgrade more likely > > rather > than less likely. If Sony wants the Pentax name, they probably want it for a > prosumer line. They'll continue to use their own name on P&S. If they don't > want > the Pentax name, they won't buy the company. Changing the mount would be > foolish. You're starting from scratch if you do that. In any case, I'm quite > sure there will be a Pentax upgrade, merger or no. Even if the camera > division > fails to make money, it's a necessary adjunct to other Pentax business. > > Paul > > > > > > > >>----- Original Message ----- > >>From: "keithw" > >>Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future > >> > >> > >> > >>> > >>>Why the concern? > >> > >>Tom is very concerned about being able to upgrade his camera bodies. > >> > >>William Robb > >> > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005 >
