Qualia was a boutique brand of high-end electronics, created by Sony to showcase their best technology. Some Qualia products are brand new while others are upgraded and rebranded versions of regular Sony products. The line was launched in Japan in June 2003 and the U.S. in April 2004. In 2005, Sony discontinued the Qualia series except in the United States[1]. In early 2006, Sony discontinued the series in the US as well[2].
Products
| Function | Unveiled | RRP | Model number | Based on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualia 001 | Video processor | January 2005 | US$5,080 | Q001-CB01 | - |
| Qualia 002 | HDV camcorder | April 2005 | US$5,800 | Q002-HDR1 | HDR-FX1 |
| Qualia 004 | SXRD Video projector | June 2003 | US$25,000 | Q004-R1 | - |
| Qualia 005 | 46" LCD television | August 2004 | US$10,000 | KDX46Q005 | - |
| Qualia 006 | 70" SXRD rear-projection television | September 2004 | US$15,000 | KDS-70Q006 | KDS-70XBR100 |
| Qualia 007 | SACD player and amplifier | June 2003 | US$6,700 | Q007-SCD | - |
| Qualia 010 | Headphones | April 2004 | US$2,400 | Q010-MDR1 | |
| Qualia 015 | 36" CRT television | June 2003 | US$11,000 | Q015-KX36 | |
| Qualia 016 | Modular compact digital camera | June 2003 | US$4,000 | Q016-WE1 ] | - |
| Qualia 017 | MiniDisc player | June 2004 | US$1,700 | Q017-MD1 | MZ-E10 |
| - | In-ear headphones | June 2004 | US$200 | MDR-EXQ1 | MDR-EX71 |
References
- ^ "Sony Qualia, RIP: 2004 - 2005". Sep 21, 2005. www.engadget.com [3]
- ^ "Heartless Sony puts down Aibo". Jan 26, 2006. www.digitalworldtokyo.com [4]