Good luck on the petition, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Sony stopped production of the 700 a long time ago and I seriously doubt they will upgrade its firmware ever again. They are currently focusing on the 300, 600, and 900 and I'm sure Sony would much prefer to have you buy a newer model than mess with updates to discontinued models. Besides, I doubt the 700 is worth any attempt at resuscitation. It was a bad design and I suspect Sony is willing to let it die. I also suspect the 600 will soon be allowed to die as well.