[quote user="jldmelb"] [quote user="Ilikehifi"] [quote user="jldmelb"] If everyone used their brian and not their heart, there would be no B&O, Gucci, Rolls Royce, Rolex, etc. etc. My point was that if he follows his head he will buy the cheapest TV with the features he wants because this will offer the best outcome

""B&O will be the death of me....."" You said it!!

[quote user="jldmelb"] If everyone used their brian and not their heart, there would be no B&O, Gucci, Rolls Royce, Rolex, etc. etc. My point was that if he follows his head he will buy the cheapest TV with the features he wants because this will offer the best outcome of features per cost. B&O will never satisfy this viewpoint. By

[quote user="Ilikehifi"]"buyer remorse"[/quote] Huh.. there's a wikipedia entry.. who'd a thunk it. Buyer Remorse

[quote user="jldmelb"] Obviously you are prepared to part with the money, so this isn't the issue... Follow your heart, not your head. This way you'll be happier each time you use it. I'm sure evryone that owns an old Jaguar or Ferrari that requires a mechanic to come along with you every time you go for a drive will tell you that

You are in the territory of diminishing returns, it's very difficult to make rational decisions about such things. I think you are bang-on the money with your comments, and I recommend you try holding that demo for a week. If it's so great - the saleman will obviously think so - they will be more than happy to give you a chance to live with

[quote user="dilznik"]In regards to this, yes, the BV10 is a Samsung panel. But so are the top of the line LCDs from Sony. Frankly, Samsung is making the best LCD panels out there and have been for some time.[/quote] More importantly, due to the ENORMOUS costs involved, Samsung are among a very small group of companies who actually manufacture

[quote user="SKApretto71"]Forget how it compares with others...[/quote] Hell no don't forget how it compares!! Are you kidding?? This TV costs seven grand!! You can buy 5 x near state-of-the-art Pioneer consumer TVs for that money. Or one, and £5,500 back in your pocket for your next car, holiday, charitable cause etc.

Wow, sympathy for Paypal ?? That makes me feel kinda queasy.

B&O rarely leads the field in sheer performance. You pay a premium for design, ergonomics, and to a lesser degree, quality of materials, build and service. Oh, and let's not forget exclusivity.. . That TV is not something I would buy, but what is your criteria?