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Quoted from 117-main.pdf: – Stewart Kellar

Now, SCEA claims that Mr. Hotz must have created a PSN account for the name “blickmaniac” because the serial number of one of the 4 Playstation Computers that Mr. Hotz purchased– including 3 Playstation Computers that were purchased used– was used to register a PSN account. The serial number utilized by SCEA, however, is different from the serial number proffered by Mr. Hotz’s attorney. Compare Law Dec., Ex. A, with Kellar Dec., Ex. I. Moreover, such information does not include any information relating to Mr. Hotz.3 The sole way SCEA attempts to demonstrate that “blickmaniac” is Mr. Hotz is an unauthenticated and hearsay blog posting where an individual attempts to sell an unlocked cell phone — which is not unusual and major product retailers like Amazon.com sell. Curiously, a search for “blickmanic” also yields a hearsay blog posting where an individual using the name “eepog” claims that he is the owner of the “blickmanic” account and states “the PSN account was created by me!!!” Kellar Dec., Ex. K. It is important to recognize the dubious nature of creating a PSN account. Just as someone can enter a false name or fake e-mail when entering personal information on a sweepstakes card, someone can enter the same false information when registering for a PSN account. Gillil- and Dec. Ex. A.4 Similarly, an individual can also use a fake serial number or an improperly obtained serial number to create a PSN account.

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yeah we're not even allowed to use it as one...

Sony have always tried to aim it as a Computer, because they get bonuses. I can't remember what type of bonuses, but games consoles are considered luxury items or some shit so VAT (here in the UK anyway) is higher on those than PC's.

They tried to the same thing with the PS2 but having a HDD slot and ability to run Linux wasn't enough.

Thanks, man great information :y:

Your welcome buddy