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Sony Kills off Aibo, Qrio, Qualia

Posted by Hemos on from the and-johnny-five dept.

Tomo-chan writes "It seems Sony's cost-cutting has made it a more pragmatic company. The new boss has weilded his mighty chopper and put an end to both Aibo and Qrio, as well as some other marginal product lines. Aibo -- we'll miss you..."

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  1. Re:Truly bad product timing or economic pressure? by MMC+Monster · · Score: 3, Interesting

    On the same vein, my dad's first TV was a Sony that lasted upwards of 15 years without a problem. Since then he always bought Sony TVs. Over the last decade he has come to me for advice on electronics.

    I pointed him towards the iMac 21" G5. He will never willingly use Windows again.

    I got him a iPod for Christmas. His CD collection will never leave the house again.

    Now he's looking for a new TV to replace his Sony 65" XBR that's about a dozen years old. I think I'm going to have him get a Samsung. I don't know which brand for sure, but I'm sure as hell not going to recommend a Sony.

    Brand loyalty works both ways. We've been loyal to Sony. I personally feel betrayed. He can't believe that what I've told him about the root kits is even true. (Saying that it's obviously illegal)

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