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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 in attempts to keep the product clean and theft-free, while allowing the public to view the product easily.  In addition, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission found that since 2004, there have been 25,000 injuries that resulted from people trying to open up the package. 

As of now, it is not known when Sony plans to officially stop clamshell packaging, but expect it soon and to roll out slowly at first.  You may recall Amazon starting their “frustration-free packaging” started a little over a month ago, which is very similar to what Sony plans to do.  It’s nice to know that companies care for the public, because I have always found packaging annoying. 

Below is an official video released by Sony about their clamshell packaging.

Via [PackagingNews]