I Refuse To Confirm Or Deny The Rumor

Sometimes, it is better to ignore a rumor -- as anyone in government will tell you.  All it takes is a simple email to turn a rumor into seeming fact.

Last week, the popular Engadget blog, which attracts the latest news and rumors published a gallery of leaked photos of the unannounced Playstation 3 Slim.  While it could certainly be true, many leaks like this are fakes.  Could it be a photoshop version?  We wouldn't have known, if the following email did not happen ..

Dear Sir,

We just find that the following web pages on your website contain some
confidential document and photos, which were highly possibly illegally
released and posted:

(redacted)

We are investigating this violation and will bring all necessary legal
actions regarding this matter. In order to protect the confidential
information and prevent you from further legal issues and
infringements, please immediately remove those pages and keep our
request confidential. If you have any question regarding this issue,
please feel free to contact us.

Your cooperation is deeply appreciated.

Best regards

Who did this email come from?  It was sent directly from an unnamed Chinese manufacturing company and not Sony.

Now, what do you believe?