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New Version of Sony's AIBO Robot Dog Released

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the got-an-allergy-for-every-pedigree dept.

Cave_Monster writes "Sony has unveiled a new version of its canine robot AIBO which, unlike your average puppy, can talk and keep a diary but which still needs love and attention. Sony starts taking orders Thursday, with a price tag of 194,250 yen (US $2,263.40) in Japan including a five-per cent sales tax. Now that's one expensive toy!"

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  1. Meaning of AIBO... by zalas · · Score: 5, Informative

    In case anyone's curious, AIBO sounds like aibou, which in Japanese means partner or pal, etc, kind of along the same lines as "best friend" in "man's best friend."