Struggling Sony combines PS3 & Vaio units
Sony, which is set to report its first annual loss in 14 years, is implementing a company-wide reorganization that will combine its PlayStation, Vaio and Walkman businesses into one unit.
The new Networked Products and Services Group will include Sony's games console, personal computer, audio product, new mobile product and Sony Media Software and Services divisions. All of these products currently provide access, or will in the future, to the PlayStation Network, Sony's online content distribution system.
"This reorganisation is designed to transform Sony into a more innovative, integrated and agile global company with its next generation of leadership firmly in place," said Sony chairman and CEO Howard Stringer, who also adds president to his list of roles as part of the restructuring plan.
"Consumers want products that are networked, multi-functional and service-enhanced utilising open technologies, and user experiences that are rich, shared and, increasingly, green."
The changes, which will take effect on April 1, will create two distinct business arms at Sony. As well as the Networked Products and Services Group, Sony will have a consumer division focusing on televisions, digital imaging, home audio and home video.
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I love my PS3, especially YouTube and Twitter on it!
I love my PS3, especially YouTube and Twitter on it!If you want it to be real computer, just install Linux on it, get VMWare and then install Windows or Macintosh or whatever your heart desires.
Look at the high tech you get in return for use by a windows box!
Amazing media center PC with Blu-Ray, WiFi, 7 cores, HDMI output to your TV/Stereo receiver, WHOA!!!!
Who wouldn't spend $500 for a supercomputer like this... Just change your perception of the PS3 from a game console to a platform for advanced computing.
Why would someone want a
Why would someone want a "supercomputer" that they could never upgrade?Poor Sony...
uuh... and I used to be such a Sony fan too... but anyone with any brains can see that what we have here is a dying dinosaur with one foot in the grave.I like my PS3, I primarily use it for bluray and the few exclusive games they offer, but after I bought my 360 and Wii ( out of lack of gaming frustration) my PS3 gets little attention..
Right now I am playing Killzone 2, which is a great game, but when you find your self saying, "I wish I could play this on my 360".. you know there is a problem..
I have gotten use to crappy ports of great games for the PS3, which is why my 360 gets all the attention now.
We are seeing a great old company in the last throws of it's existence, and it's very sad, but life goes on...
Thanks Sony, it's been nice.