I think Flappo has hit the proverbail nail on the head on this one.

IMHO I think that the only way BL4000's would fit is on their sides, i.e. facing upwards - the footprint of a pair of Beolab 3's on stands is almost negligible, why not go for them? Sorry I don't this will work in practice - or theory - since the spacing between the speakers is too small even if they do fit, for any discernible separation

Either solder longer cables on yourself or buy female-to-female Powerlink adaptors from any B&O spares specialist. The only one I know of is AVA www.avaservices.co.uk .

I believe there will be no swap-out for a screen with a dead pixel. Industry standard is something like 6 dead pixels within an area of an inch to swap out the panel. That's flat screens for you, nothing to do with B&O. I think it would have to be a very sympathetic dealer to consider a swap-out - perhaps it could be used as a display model

Yes, it is straightforward to do so with the right tool.

Of course a 1080p screen is a must - BV7-40 MKIII is your minimum currently!

I don't believe the region coding of a DVD player is an issue anymore. Add Beoport and listen to internet radio stations.

................ like http://www.touchdiva.com/ - seems to tick all the boxes - unsure if it has var. pre-outs (I think not).

B&O, with its traditionally staid product line (in relative terms) can not compete on a first-to-market and up-to-speed basis in the wider electronics market. It's core strength has been to diversify and offer something different, something that exudes quality becaked up by the strength of the brand. This market sector has been identified by

Moving this on - I quite liked Peters suggestion too - I don't mind paying premium prices for premium goods and innovative design, but apart from a few speakers (3,5,9) and possibly the BV5/BV7-40 MK3 nothing much has really impressed from the recent crop of products.