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news.sel.sony.com - 12/19/2008

Sony Electronics Blog » Blog Archive » Sony Declares Death to the Clamshell!

— news.sel.sony.com — We’ve heard the voice of customers who are frustrated with the so-called "clamshell" packages used for many... consumer electronics products like headphones and portable music players that hang on racks in the large discount stores and other retailers. ... (more) Sony Electronics Blog » Blog Archive » ...

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news.sel.sony.com - 12/15/2008

Sony Electronics News and Information

— news.sel.sony.com — PARK RIDGE , N.J. , Dec. 15, 2008 – Sony is bringing some of the top music... and movie titles in entertainment history to consumers in an easy-to-use, portable electronic format. The company is introducing a new series of its MicroVault® Click USB flash ... (more) Sony Electronics News and Information

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joystiq.com - 12/21/2008

Sony to stop using frustrating, wasteful clamshell packaging

— joystiq.com — Earlier this year, CNET published a report stating that the retail usage of clamshell packaging (sealed hard... plastic shells often used to pack electronics) is nearing extinction due to high production costs and environmental concerns. Amazon was ... (more) Sony to stop using frustrating, wasteful clamshell packaging

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Sony dejará de usar paquetes “cortamanos“
Gizmologia — Todo empezó con Amazon y una iniciativa para crear paquetes de productos más sencillos. La iniciativa era clara, dejar de enviar productos con empaquetado de plástico sellado a presión o a calor, es decir, ese típico producto de plástico que es imposible de abrir a no ser que lleves ...

Sony: Death to Clamshell Packaging! [Hallelujah]
Kotaku — [image] I swear, if there's a Retail Packagers' Association, its mission statement must be: "Forcing You to Use Something Other than Your Bare Hands, Preferably a Steak Knife, to Open the Shit You Just Bought." It's like this for everything from video games to video tape to this brand of potato chips ...

Sony Declares Death to Clamshell Packaging by Way of Campy Video [Packaging]
Gizmodo — As someone who's ended up on the wrong end of clamshell packaging, I welcome all news about manufacturers that abandon the practice. Sony did just that this week (but the video still needs work). As we reported yesterday, Sony is but one of several big name companies that have pledged an end to wasteful, destructive clamshell product packaging. Others include Amazon, Microsoft and Best Buy. Maybe with the money they save on packaging Sony can make a better video about how much they also hate clamshells. And maybe a new office. A beach volleyball court, guys? Really? Maybe this ...

Sony ready to put an end to annoying packaging
Gadgetell — Section: Audio, Accessories, Headphones, Portable Audio Perhaps in an attempt to save money and to stop frustrating their consumers, Sony is taking the necessary steps to use more friendly packaging instead of the cumbersome packing they call clamshell. If you have ever bought an MP3 player or headphones from Sony, then you probably know the type of packaging they often include.  More than just Sony, I find other electronics coming with similar packaging that leaves me armed with scissors attempting to open up the package.  Sony and other companies often use these clamshell packaging ...