Peter: The HDR2 has only been out for a short time!! I do wonder if the BS5 might be a product to replace the HDR2 and Beomedia but we will have to wait and see. The HDR2 will obviously be subject to the usual updating but I would expect it to remain much the same for some time. If that was the case though (ie. records, hosts video), Peter, surely it

beocool: .... mr ander(son), Do you know something we don't? Particularly when it's going to be available. In the Times interview, the CEO indicates within the next 12 months. I thought it be much sooner.

....mr anders(son): Yeah aprox 4800 EUR You see, that's the B&O problem. Look at my post about their average customer userbase in the other thread. Most average B&O customers want ease-of-use, quality, support, installation and no issues. The BeoSound 5 sounds like it's aimed at the <35 age group. The same age group that generally

Soundproof - this all sounds great and very interesting. One quick question: I have a Playstation 3 connected to my new BV7-40 MKIII, currently using the Sony bluetooth remote control. Does the use of Buddy + an iPod Touch enable me to ditch the Sony bluetooth remote and control the Playstation 3 directly from the iPod Touch? Then use the iPod Touch

....mr anders(son): All I know is that will be a "must have" gadget Apart from being very expensive, too. Didn't someone say it's estimated to cost around EUR 5000?

Peter: Sympathetic article and interview in Sunday Times Business section today. Usual inaccuracies from the journalist - the BS3 does not have AM! - but he comes across very well. There's quite a bit of editorial, too. It does touch upon the BeoSound 5 and that it is definitely going to be a replacement for your PC in the living room - it states

The Beonic Man: I am not getting my hopes up about the BeoSound 5 at all... Simon. It sounds like it's going to be darned expensive, too. Now, from what I can understand, it sounds like a BeoMedia type app, within a controllable and good looking exterior. Fine, but that sounds like another overpriced BeoCenter 2 to me. Apart from being able to drive

Flappo The Grate: so who owns bugatti and lamborghini ? Yeah, but Fiat own Ferarri :) Seriously, Apple won't go buying a company such as B&O when it is in an area completely outside it's remit. It won't happen. B&O barely register in the US, for example.

Flappo The Grate: apple really should buy sony AND bno ! B&O isn't in Apple's league. Apple produce affordable products for the masses, even though their prices may be slightly higher than the average, most people on the street are prepared to pay a little extra for style (iPod, iMac). B&O are like the Aston Martin of products, whereas

355f: well im talking more of a worldwide situation than the Uk market specially. The case you mentioned is rather unique in any event individuals feel less wealthy when its clear house prices are not moving up! and all audio brands i know in the prestige sector are feeling the ill wind blowing. In any event the B&O pricing strategy makes seriously