Sony (overall company)

GE divested GE Capital because albeit profitable, it wasn't a proper part of the core business.

Same with Sony Financial Services. It is a nice foray, but really not in line with the core product.

Ahh, Sony. You've been good to us for along time. Sorry that the Koreans had to take it away from you.

armis wrote in post #17250076
Yes but only because of Financial Services, and I honestly don't know what goes on in there but I don't think it's about selling cameras or phones...

armis wrote in post #17250076
Yes but only because of Financial Services, and I honestly don't know what goes on in there but I don't think it's about selling cameras or phones...

did you read the article ?
it's about da phones and electronics !

watt100 wrote in post #17252500
did you read the article ?
it's about da phones and electronics !

Did you? It makes no mention of Financial Services, which (after a cursory seach) seems to concern life insurance, assurance and banking, which has zilch to do with phones and electronics and yet is the sole reason their operating cash flows are positive. That's not saying their cash flows haven't improved significantly year on year, but still.

armis wrote in post #17253253
Did you? It makes no mention of Financial Services, which (after a cursory seach) seems to concern life insurance, assurance and banking, which has zilch to do with phones and electronics and yet is the sole reason their operating cash flows are positive. That's not saying their cash flows haven't improved significantly year on year, but still.

did you?

it's about the electronics !!!!!

No dude, the financial services is not for electronics.

watt100 wrote in post #17253280
did you?

it's about the electronics !!!!!

Sony hasn't been the same since the virus scandal way back when. It's been all downhill from there, and they deserved it. Haven't bought a Sony product since.
http://en.m.wikipedia.​org …rotection_rootk​it_scandal

CRCchemist wrote in post #17253290
No dude, the financial services is not for electronics.

Correct. Financial services is their internet banking, life insurance and assurance (automobile insurance) business line.

CRCchemist wrote in post #17253290
No dude, the financial services is not for electronics.

dude! fill in the blank: Sony is now "junk status" because ________

Oh! I remember that!!!

Now I'm glad Sony is about to go away. I was so mad when that happened but i totally forgot about it. Donezo for Sony.

And when you're liquidating your assets, sell your patents and sensor division to Canon.

Pi_314 wrote in post #17253622
Sony hasn't been the same since the virus scandal way back when. It's been all downhill from there, and they deserved it. Haven't bought a Sony product since.
http://en.m.wikipedia.​org …rotection_rootk​it_scandal

Interesting take. I had a similar experience visiting a Sony Store, and their Artisans' artwork were only okay.

Jahled wrote in post #17245125
Curious. The comments underneath that article are as painful to read as they are predictable, one vocal commentator turning on the public's 'stupidity' when the inevitable comparison with Apple is made; always a sign they are running out of argument. But anyway..

The problem I have had with Sony is their complete lack of overall vision. Their cameras are ok, but as a brand package I wouldn't touch their gear with a yard stick. They announced a 500 telephoto a year or two ago; is that it? Not exactly going to cater for the wants and needs of the professional market, and if they aren't trying why would I, or anybody, invest in a brand without that vision? They don't have anything comparable to Canon or Nikon pro bodies, so it all just sort of falls flat as another choice of DSLR if you buy in with an eye on the future. And to be honest I have never been terribly impressed with the wildlife I have seen taken on Sony gear, what rolls out of the camera even in the hands of one of their 'advocates,' I know seems somehow muted. Hard to put my finger on it. I work with images, so i'm pretty confident that isn't some kind of subconscious prejudice against them as a brand either.

The other thing I have always had issues with is their software. It seems designed by someone with genuine ill-will towards his fellow man. The amount of time I have lost trying to work with video taken on Sony machines hasn't been much fun. I have simply said to people I might require video from these days simply don't touch Sony; to much hassle. Probably a Mac-Sony thing; to be honest I don't really care, video off other brands doesn't seem to generate the same hassle, and I don't want my machines clogged up with myriad software just to read their formats.

One thing is for sure.
Sony will not turn into Baloney!

CRCchemist wrote in post #17256254
Now I'm glad Sony is about to go away.

Sony is not going away, just fading into the electronics sunset

All the photographers who bought Sony A7R cameras are going to feel like idiots when Sony kills support and further development of that system.

watt100 wrote in post #17257550
Sony is not going away, just fading into the electronics sunset

Lol, b-b-but they said they are still fully committed to A-mount!

CRCchemist wrote in post #17258088
All the photographers who bought Sony A7R cameras are going to feel like idiots when Sony kills support and further development of that system.

"While Sony waits, the company will rely on proven strengths, including its PlayStation console and high-res audio division. The company's Hollywood studio is in good shape, as are its imaging and finance units."

-Jalal