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Re: New product 2008/2009

beobuff — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:26:41 GMT

propaganda:
Is it worth waiting for the bluray upgrade or should one go for a PS3 now?

No reason to get a PS3 now that the Panasonic DMP-BD35K is available. It is extremely inexpensive, provides superb video and audio quality, supports all the advanced audio codecs such as DTS HD MA), outputs lossless LPCM over HDMI 1.1 that is compatible with BV7, BV8, BV9, and BS3, and runs quieter and cooler than the PS3 as well. I have two of these units, one being used with my BV7 and the other with my BS3. The B&O software driver for the Panasonic DMP-BD10 works perfectly with the DMP-BD35K, so the control codes are clearly identical. Seeing as how B&O has still not gotten the bugs out of the system firmware for the BV7 and BS3, it will probably take them another eternity to develop firmware support for a Blu-Ray upgrade to the BV7. I can't imagine that the projected B&O BR upgrade could offer any better video and audio quality than the Panny BR player, and the latter, which is now selling for c. $240 street price in the U.S., is undeniably a much more cost-effective solution.

Re: New product 2008/2009

propaganda — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:02:06 GMT

Is it worth waiting for the bluray upgrade or should one go for a PS3 now?

Re: New product 2008/2009

Kellogg — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:51:22 GMT

So, does this mean that no BlueRay upgrade will be available for the BV7-32 (MKIII)?

What a shame if that is true

Re: New product 2008/2009

TWG — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:59:53 GMT

I don't think that a homephone needs a colordisplay.

I love my Beocom 4 for it's easy to read display, FAST menusystem, easy navigation, good build quality and good voicequality.

Why do I need a color display?

The only great feature whould be personalising with own MP3-Ringtones and a good, loud speaker system for the ringtones and free-speaking.

VoIP is not required as most people would buy a pbx-system that can add this functionality while you can still use your "old" lovely phone :-)

Any details about the upcoming B&O phone? Crap Design like seranata and serene or useful design like Beocom 4 and 6000?

Re: New product 2008/2009

wonderfulelectric — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:47:47 GMT

Speaking of telephones. I kinda find that B&O phones are getting behind the others. Now it seems that most telephones out there have colour screens and special ringtones and built-in voice mail. Maybe B&O should consider revamping the telephone range by adding those functions more like an upgrade? Cos the designs and sound quality still seem fine, just the functions that are lacking.

Re: New product 2008/2009

Ignace — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:10:09 GMT

have we heard anymore on the new telephone which is supposed to be 2008/9
malcolm

From what i've heard, the BeoCom 5 has the shape of a sand hourglass,

doesn't look anything like BeoCom 4 or BeoCom 6000.

The table-stand/charger is small, half the size of the handset.

The table-speaker is round, made of aluminium, about the size of a cd.

Flat on top, round at bottom, tableholder in the style of BeoCenter 2.

Activate speaker by placing the handset on speakerstand.

Compatible with BeoCom 2 and BeoCom 6000 PSTN.

Compatible with VoIP.

Has a colour-display.

Nice ringtones, like BeoCom 2.

Price a bit higher than BeoCom 6000.

Re: New product 2008/2009

malcolm welborn — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:47:30 GMT

have we heard anymore on the new telephone which is supposed to be 2008/9

malcolm

Re: New product 2008/2009

moxxey — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:34:07 GMT

hannesbl:
does anybody know about the cost of the blueray upgrade?

£400 has been quoted here.

BTW, this topic isn't really news - all these products have been announced (unofficially) ages ago!

Re: New product 2008/2009

koning — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:05:47 GMT

Beovision 6 - 32 - 40 inc - late 2009

Is this confirmed.

Re: New product 2008/2009

BnoBlueBoy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:33 GMT

The blueray upgrade will only be available on the Mk111 BV7-40

Re: New product 2008/2009

Quim43 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:15:30 GMT

ferrari:

beovision 8 - 40 inc.
Beovision 7 - 40 included bluray - old models can be upgrated to bluray
Beovision 6 - 32 - 40 inc - late 2009
Nice - just what the main people are waiting for

You forgot DVB HD for BV7-40 Mk 3, Beovision 9 and Beosystem 3

Re: New product 2008/2009

Razlaw — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:15:34 GMT

Also, when should the blueray upgrade be available? I was planning on upgrading our current player with the new Sony BDP-S550 this weekend but might wait now.

Re: New product 2008/2009

hannesbl — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:07:56 GMT

does anybody know about the cost of the blueray upgrade?

Re: New product 2008/2009

ferrari — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:03:48 GMT

dont now.

Just heard the news when I was out to see the beosound 5 world premier

Re: New product 2008/2009

misled — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:33 GMT

the upgrade bluray is for (bv 7-40) mkl + mkll????