Quote Originally Posted by Woochifer View Post
And how do you know this is the case here? For example, Sony has been outsourcing some of their low end components for years, yet that has no impact on parts availability or whether their service centers will work on those units.
Sony has been "for years" outsourcing their components for Sony-owned subsidiary products. I'm not sure how the breakdown is skewed but I'm not sure your implications are accurate. That said, show me some facts; I'm willing to believe...