For the time being he is seeking a manufacturing partner to explore the innovation.

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Richardson, TX - April 4, 2013 - Samsung Electronics announced today a unique relationship with Best Buy, the world's largest consumer electronics retailer, centered on retail innovation for customers to explore, purchase, activate and service the broadest portfolio of Samsung mobile products and accessories.

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This will stop--or at least greatly slow down--innovation, as corporations and individuals hesitate to explore new ideas for fear of getting punished (or regulated to death) by litigation for any misstep, no matter how slight, in the creation of new products and services.

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