Welcome to the forum! What a great way to get started!

Well I think you have struck a chord of common ground between all B&O products. Dating back to the 80s/90s, for instance, my BG4500 does not show track time, have a repeat function, or shuffle feature. Yet a period magnavox piece has all the same features. Im also a great fan of B&O and always will be, but I must agree with that point of yours

Where did you get your configuration tool?

That's very kind of you George, I've got my fingers crossed!

Upgrading membership soon

I found a picture of one similar to that of one in the movie. There was great focus on the dial when the scene started.

I wish I knew where to find B&O posters and ads, I do enjoy collecting things like that in general. I have found great trouble with hunting down B&O examples...

That's pretty cool, but I unfortunately have a PC....

This will probably sound very odd, but I think there was some product placement by Zenith in the movie Public Enemies. From what I saw, there were at least two occaisions where main characters were seen switching on an old Zenith radio (two different radios). Also, it is made very obvious by the camera that they are Zenith, they made it very easy to

I do agree with you concerning the smudgy screen issue, unbeatable. However there is a solution to your concern, a mouse and keyboard for extended/frequent use. I picture the massive touchscreen feature most useful during parties for minimal intermittent use and adjustment.