atnewyork.com’s Michael Singer reports that Sony chairman and CEO, Nobuyuki Idei would consider buying Apple Computer. “Idei also indicated he would consider purchases of both Apple Computer and Symbian, a joint company by palmtop computer maker Psion; mobile phone giants Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson; electronics powerhouse Matsushita Communication; and Siemens. The consortium develops and licenses a software operating system for mobile phones and handheld devices. None of the companies contacted would comment on Sony’s claims.” Full article here.