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Re: Any Resemblance?

Erik-nl — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:10:02 GMT

SAMSUNG have ensured me that the S2 is a complete new SAMSUNG design. They are looking numerous design prices in 2008.

Re: Any Resemblance?

Stars — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:44:05 GMT

TripEnglish:

They say that this is the highest form of flattery. And though I'm a devoted BeoSound 2 user (have been since they were released) it is a bit odd to copy an unpopular and critically panned player 4 years after it was released.
I've always thought that the BeoSound 2 was Bang & Olufsen's first and only (to date) pure blood digital music product and I loved how it didn't use the iPod or any other device as a reference point. This is the sort of approach that has always served B&O well, even if they aren't commercially successful.
This whole Samsung debacle has made me sick to my stomach and I'm thrilled that it's apparently over.

Couldn't agree more with all that you said Trip!

Re: Any Resemblance?

Stars — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:42:48 GMT

Jandyt:
I think Henry was refering to the 'B' word he used.

Yep you got it Andy. It did in fact need to be moderated which is quite funny. Apologies to the mod who had to check it, I've learnt for next time.

Re: Any Resemblance?

TripEnglish — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:08:27 GMT

They say that this is the highest form of flattery. And though I'm a devoted BeoSound 2 user (have been since they were released) it is a bit odd to copy an unpopular and critically panned player 4 years after it was released.

I've always thought that the BeoSound 2 was Bang & Olufsen's first and only (to date) pure blood digital music product and I loved how it didn't use the iPod or any other device as a reference point. This is the sort of approach that has always served B&O well, even if they aren't commercially successful.

This whole Samsung debacle has made me sick to my stomach and I'm thrilled that it's apparently over.

Re: Any Resemblance?

Puncher — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:29:25 GMT

Jandyt:
I think Henry was refering to the 'B' word he used.

My apologies for misinterpreting Henner's post if that's the case

Re: Any Resemblance?

Jandyt — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:25:51 GMT

I think Henry was refering to the 'B' word he used.

Re: Any Resemblance?

Puncher — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:23:35 GMT

Henry:
Thanks for the link beo-ap. Am I surprised, no not really, but as a BeoSound 2 lover I still feel a little bummed. Interested to see if this post will now need to be moderated.

Hi Henry - As a long term member yourself, I'm slightly disappointed that you still feel that this thread will be edited/moderated in any form or fashion. This is typical of a thread that isn't entirely in support of B&O but is not just tolerted but encouraged on this site. There is nothing that has been said that in anyway compromises the site or it's principles. Your opinion of Samsung copying or licensing a B&O MP3 player are entirely valid and valuable.

The only things that aren't tolerated are personal abuse or attempts to saboutage the site and what it stands for. Genuine opinions are always encouraged from brand followers.

Re: Any Resemblance?

Calvin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:30:14 GMT

The 'Samsung copying B&O products' thing is a major factor as to why I no longer by new B&O products. They made a version of the Serenata and - being a LOT cheaper - put me off upgrading my Serene to it. Now that they've done a BS2 rip-off, I'm vaguely glad I switched to an iPod Touch. At least it still has a few unique features. Certainly, my old argument about coolnesss wouldn't wash if my friends knew that my £500 mp3 player was also available in Currys or the like for a fraction of the price.

Honestly, I don't see what B&O are playing at. They make a product, get it made by Samsung, then Samsung sell it themselves a bit cheaper. I suppose B&O are playing on the branding and the knowledge that they can keep selling on the basis that people want to show off their wealth and don't care about the product as long as it's expensive enough to impress their friends. I also suppose that it will work to an extent, but they will lose a lot of normal customers. For every £100,000 deal with a show-off millionaire, they'll be losing £80,000 in everyday customers. I agree that it makes sense financially, but there's the old phrase about putting too many eggs in one basket. For now, I'll stick to the older products

Re: Any Resemblance?

Stars — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:19:34 GMT

Thanks for the link beo-ap. Am I surprised, no not really, but as a BeoSound 2 lover I still feel a little bummed. Interested to see if this post will now need to be moderated.

Re: Any Resemblance?

Jandyt — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:50:46 GMT

Puncher:

Jandyt:
Uncanny!!!
I wonder if they struck up a deal.
There seems to be an extraneous "tr" in your post

Very clever!

Re: Any Resemblance?

Tom — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:45:49 GMT

I guess the next thing will be a 6-CD-Player from Samsung...

Re: Any Resemblance?

Puncher — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:21:14 GMT

Jandyt:
Uncanny!!!
I wonder if they struck up a deal.

There seems to be an extraneous "tr" in your post

Re: Any Resemblance?

Jandyt — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:17:41 GMT

Uncanny!!!
I wonder if they struck up a deal.

Any Resemblance?

beo-ap — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:14:57 GMT

Just saw this post at Engadget for a new Samsung MP3 player. I thought it looked like well... What do you all think?