Earlier today, Tim Page, Senior Technology Marketing Manager at Sony Europe and Gadgetell conducted an interview over Twitter. Sony Europe has introduced what they are calling their greenest TV ever. The Sony Bravia WE5 has some unique features that appeals to energy conscious people such as the “Presence Sensor.” The sensor actually checks if anyone is watching the television. If the TV determines that no one is watching, the screen will go black. The television will turn back on once you come back. If you leave for a long enough time, the television automatically goes into standby mode.

It’s a pretty cool idea even if you aren’t the most granola hippie. Why should the picture be on if you’re not in? Plus by saving energy, you’ll see a lower electricity bill. Keep reading for the full interview.

If you didn’t know, Gadgetell is on Twitter and we’ll be interviewing Sony Europe Thursday on April 30, 2009 on Twitter. Sony recently introduced the Bravia WE5 which Sony calls the “greenest ever TV.” They said we could ask them about that. We’re taking suggestions on questions. What would you like to ask? Just go more »