Archive for April, 2010

Sony Bring Cricket into the Modern Age

Hampshires Rose Bowl

It is not often that a story comes along which combines two of your favourite interests so the news that Sony are to be involved in the redevelopment of Hampshire’s cricket ground simply had to be reported. The redevelopment of the Rose Bowl in Hampshire is costing around £48 million and according to reports includes a technology deal with Sony.

Sony will be working closely with the redevelopment team to supply HD screens throughout the ground’s new stands as well as the additional business facilities and planned hotel. The system has the benefit of giving Hampshire video editors the power to create their very own content, from instant replays of wickets and boundaries to live statistics and umpiring decisions. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Offers the Chance to Build Your Own Laptop (VAIO Z Series)

Custom Laptops from Sony VAIO

The Sony VAIO Z Series represents the higher end of the VAIO range; first released in 2008 it has been an impressive addition to the VAIO family. Being extremely small as well as light it is marketed towards business users although leisure users that want a high performance laptop are equally well catered for.

For some time Sony has been offering the option to build your own laptop and the Z Series has also received the customisable treatment. Customers are given a range of choices when it comes to configuring their VAIO. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Pictures Go Green with Eco Friendly DVD Collection

Sony DADC & Sony Pictures Carbon Neutral DVD Collection

Environmental principles are becoming increasingly important in the corporate world and the latest news of a collaboration between Sony Pictures and Sony DADC (Digital Audio Disc Corporation) is no exception. The exercise is to show once again that Sony as a corporate entity is interested in environmental issues and its constituent businesses are striving to find eco friendly methods of manufacturing and production.

Sony DADC and Sony Pictures have announced in Germany that they are to release a collection of 10 DVD’s that will be completely carbon neutral. The carbon neutral collection will be available through the online retailer Amazon. The establishment and verification of the carbon neutral collection will be carried out by renowned climate protection organisation myclimate. Based in Switzerland myclimate has assessed the greenhouse gas emissions of the DVD collection and will be carrying out measures such as tree planting to offset the manufacturing process. Read the rest of this entry »