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Can you show any evidence that they are better equipped? Other than just their vague mission statements or general attitude?

I also prefer open standards, I think they're generally "a good thing". However big companies (like Sony) always seem to prefer closed standards... I guess it promotes lock-in.

It would be nice to have something backing up these statements though.

Personally, while I don't much like there working style. I still see companies like Sony providing a lot of fundamental value in, for example, imaging sensors.