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ARCHIVED FORUM -- April 2007 to March 2012 READ ONLY FORUM
This is the first Archived Forum which was active between 17th April 2007 and
1st March February 2012
Latest post 08-05-2009 1:25 PM by PhilLondon. 119 replies.
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Peter : iPod dock are little sweetners
Tis the first time I've heard about it. Any more details?
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Stan
- Joined on 04-17-2007
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TWG: I can't understand why every manufacturer offers an iPod dock. If I buy a highend audio system I shouldn't even think of "MP3" especialy MP3 & iPod as the iPod is the cheapest sounding player compared to the Sony NWZ Walkman series and Cowons S9 etc.
An ipod supports apple lossless format and can provide a digital output. Plug that into a high-end dock with a quality D/A (for examples see http://www.hemagazine.com/node/High_End_iPod_Dock_Roundup), and you've got something similar to a BS5 for ~1/5th the cost... better yet, you can easily step into this as many already have all their music on their ipods. Pretty compelling when it seems that 90% of the world has joined the "ipod nation". Not me, though, I'm still holding out with my BS2, and very recently a BS5... but I can definitely appreciate the popularity of the ipod (the rest of my family has ipods) and the desire to get a cut of that action.
Stan
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Chrisreunion
- Joined on 07-01-2007
- Reunion Island
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I'm a bit disappointed because I thought B&O would never release an Ipod dock, as usual they are the last ones to do that, but they will do it anyway..
I don't have an Ipod, I chose the Serenata, but I can't see the point in making a docking station for either at home!
Simply because the Serenata's / Ipod's/ any MP3 player's music comes from your home PC, which is already connected to, or acting as, your B&O system either via BeoPort or BeoMaster 5/BeoMedia. So why having the same thing twice?
The point would have been different if you were planning to plug & listen to your friends' or guests' music files into your existing system, in which case a simple USB plug on the existing BeoSounds would have been more than enough; besides, the USB input, unlike a dedicated Ipod socket, or SD card reader, or solid state memory (all 3 choices being made by B&O) is the most universal input ever, you could even plug your 1 Tb hard drive in it, so why not choosing that type of connection?
Reunion Island is greeting you!
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bayerische
- Joined on 12-11-2007
- Helsinki, Finland
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I think it looks cool, don't think it's going to be 100e, more likely 500e. Just think about Beo's recent price policy...
If it's under 200e I'm going to buy it, no way if it's 500 or even close.
-Andreas
BLab5, BLab5000, BLab8000, BV10, BS9000, BS3, Beo5, Beo4, BLink1000, BLink5000, BLink7000, A2, A8, Form2
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Beophile
- Joined on 04-18-2007
- Washington, DC
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If it has support for the 12 hour time format I'm a buyer...but I will hesitate if it is over 200 Euros. I have no interest in this (nor will others in the US) if it only supports the 24 hour time format.
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TWG
- Joined on 04-17-2007
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Beophile:
If it has support for the 12 hour time format I'm a buyer...but I will hesitate if it is over 200 Euros. I have no interest in this (nor will others in the US) if it only supports the 24 hour time format.
Ahm, what's the problem with 24 hour time format? I think american people can read the clock like everyone else, can't they?
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j0hnbarker
- Joined on 04-16-2007
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Isn't the 12h format reserved for primary school children and thickos only?
President, Beomaster 8000 Appreciation Society
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linder
- Joined on 04-16-2007
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Americans can read 24 hour time format without any problem. Its just not in general use by the public. I have already ordered a Beotime which the dealer said will probably be available in late August. My dealer didn't mention the time format.
Beosound 5 BL9 BC2 BL8000 Beovision 7 BL6002 BL11
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Ignace
- Joined on 03-30-2007
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Beophile:
If it has support for the 12 hour time format I'm a buyer...but I will hesitate if it is over 200 Euros. I have no interest in this (nor will others in the US) if it only supports the 24 hour time format.
BeoTime supports both 12 hour and 24 hour time format. It can be set in the menu TIME FORMAT.
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Peter
- Joined on 02-12-2007
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j0hnbarker:
Isn't the 12h format reserved for primary school children and thickos only?
A trifle judgemental! I think both are widely used! It is good that B&O cater for both preferences.
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Beophile
- Joined on 04-18-2007
- Washington, DC
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j0hnbarker:
Isn't the 12h format reserved for primary school children and thickos only?
In the US it is extremely rare to see time presented in the 24 hour format. I do not believe I have ever seen it outside of time being presented on my BS9000, BL3500 and BS3. I got used to it quickly, but just as quickly, got sick of hearing comments about the time format from my friends and family. Their comments were directed at my "high end" equipment's lack of ability to do such a basic thing (i.e. present time in a 12 hour format) and not at their lack of ability to read the 24 hour format. Based on the strength of your comment I would say that for a product in your part of the world to not display the 24 hour format would be equally inconvenient and ridiculous as a product in the US to not display time in a 12 hour format. For me, despite getting accustomed to the 24 time format, the lack of use of the 24 hour format in my daily life made it slightly inconvenient, which is not something I want in a clock. While I no longer have the BL3500, I did turn off the clock in my BS9000 and BS3. It is too bad because I liked the idea of having a clock on my BS9000. Is there a way to change the time format for the BS9000 mark II to a 12 hour format? The BS3?
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j0hnbarker
- Joined on 04-16-2007
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Beophile:
j0hnbarker:
Isn't the 12h format reserved for primary school children and thickos only?
In the US it is extremely rare to see time presented in the 24 hour format. I do not believe I have ever seen it outside of time being presented on my BS9000, BL3500 and BS3. I got used to it quickly, but just as quickly, got sick of hearing comments about the time format from my friends and family. Their comments were directed at my "high end" equipment's lack of ability to do such a basic thing (i.e. present time in a 12 hour format) and not at their lack of ability to read the 24 hour format. Based on the strength of your comment I would say that for a product in your part of the world to not display the 24 hour format would be equally inconvenient and ridiculous as a product in the US to not display time in a 12 hour format. For me, despite getting accustomed to the 24 time format, the lack of use of the 24 hour format in my daily life made it slightly inconvenient, which is not something I want in a clock. While I no longer have the BL3500, I did turn off the clock in my BS9000 and BS3. It is too bad because I liked the idea of having a clock on my BS9000. Is there a way to change the time format for the BS9000 mark II to a 12 hour format? The BS3?
It's a good job you don't wear the uniform soldier! I'm sure the might of the US military machine would grind to a halt if every time H-hour were discussed there was a quick double check to see if it was AM or PM that was being refered to.
Now drop and give me 20!
Hut, hut!
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President, Beomaster 8000 Appreciation Society
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linder
- Joined on 04-16-2007
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Asking a question as to whether an LCD clock can present the time in a 12 hour format is no different than asking in a auto forum if a car will be available in a right hand drive version. The ridicule is unnecessary and "thicko".
Beosound 5 BL9 BC2 BL8000 Beovision 7 BL6002 BL11
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j0hnbarker
- Joined on 04-16-2007
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linder:
Asking a question as to whether an LCD clock can present the time in a 12 hour format is no different than asking in a auto forum if a car will be available in a right hand drive version. The ridicule is unnecessary and "thicko".
No worries. Any time you need help with your apostrophising, just feel free to ask:
'Its just not in general use by the public'
Sorry if I pushed your buttons. I think you'll find the 'thicko' tag won't stick though.
Now you drop and give me 20...no, make it 24 :)
President, Beomaster 8000 Appreciation Society
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TWG
- Joined on 04-17-2007
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Beophile:
In the US it is extremely rare to see time presented in the 24 hour format. I do not believe I have ever seen it outside of time being presented on my BS9000, BL3500 and BS3. I got used to it quickly, but just as quickly, got sick of hearing comments about the time format from my friends and family. Their comments were directed at my "high end" equipment's lack of ability to do such a basic thing (i.e. present time in a 12 hour format) and not at their lack of ability to read the 24 hour format. Based on the strength of your comment I would say that for a product in your part of the world to not display the 24 hour format would be equally inconvenient and ridiculous as a product in the US to not display time in a 12 hour format. For me, despite getting accustomed to the 24 time format, the lack of use of the 24 hour format in my daily life made it slightly inconvenient, which is not something I want in a clock. While I no longer have the BL3500, I did turn off the clock in my BS9000 and BS3. It is too bad because I liked the idea of having a clock on my BS9000. Is there a way to change the time format for the BS9000 mark II to a 12 hour format? The BS3?
It sounds like some kind of envy from your "friends". You shouldn't listen what other people say; if you like your Beosound 9000 displaying the time then do it - no matter what other people say! And thanks for the explanation ... I didn't know that the 12h time display is so important and common in the USA.
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