Interesting article suggesting that Steve Jobs keeps lifting the bar with respect to aesthetic design, with only the likes of B&O also understanding how to differentiate tech products with appealing looks. From the article: Jobs designs the iPod with an esthetically pleasing minimalist design. Why can't someone leapfrog the Apple designs? These

The Lumigon is late but about to arrive . Claims to be a universal remote too. PC World say it will be abouy 500 euros plus taxes, so may be £500-£550 inc in the UK. At those sort of prices it's going to have to be good to go against the latest unlocked iPhones. I suspect they have an uphill task, although many on this forum will be

I fell for a Beomaster 1200 (the one that looks like a slide rule) that had been put at the front of a dealer's window display. I took it with a pair of Beovox 2600 demonstration speakers. About a year later both my brother-in-law and parents-in-law bought B&O systems having been so impressed with the BM1200. My brother-in-law can still remember

This spoof article came out after the UK government announced its austerity package. It includes this on B&O: Quote Meanwhile, as the effects of the spending cuts become clear, Britain's middle classes last night expressed an interest in buying a f***ing great rottweiler. Julian Cook, an architect from Finsbury Park, said: "I do think the

[quote user="burantek"] You think the BL1000 is tough? Not eBay, but what the heck. [/quote] Well that page has an eBay link, but the eBay item is not described as a warmonger! Interesting that someone thinks that its worth covering unused DIN sockets with a cap that has all connector pins in place. Graham

Someone asked which was best, B&O or Bose? The alternative answers are a hoot. Here's one: "Stay away from both. You can get better quality for your money if you buy separate components and speakers from brands like marantz, boston acoustic, psb, pioneer elite, NHT, NAD. The simple fact of the matter is that bose has withdrawn any of their

Third attempt at a posting. Look here ! Graham

[quote user="Eugene"] Beomaster 2000 (70's version) & Beomaster 1000. Verry rarely ever come up for auction in the USA [/quote] This was my wish list too until early this year when I got both! White BM2000 was found on a Danish small ads website. Martin [Dillen] did a refurb & recap for me. The quality is amazing playing though

Forgot to mention Harman Kardon system in Saab 9-5. Can't really fault it (the car or the sound system!) Graham

[quote user="Steffen"] I'll stick to my audio/video equipment, and not bore you with my vacuum-cleaner or toaster JUST KIDDIN' Graham! (sorry -I couldn't resist) [/quote] Forgot the Dualit! Graham