If this is purely a patent hunt then fine.

If Google hope to get better vertical integration it's my guess they are in for a surprise.

On the surface these acquisitions always sound like they are a good idea. Combine X strenght with Y strenght.

In reality you have two very strong cultures that have to work together. That's simply not going to happen.

Vertical integration is not just a question of having the skill all the way down to manufacturing. It's even more about being able to carry a design vision all the way trough.

Anyone who worked in or with a large organization know how plausible that is.