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Re: Serene successsor?

Evan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:15:12 GMT

Steph,

I have no information pertaining to the batteries. But you're inquiry to the batteries has me wondering about the serene battery life. I am currently deciding on whether to buy one or not.

Re: Serene successsor?

Evan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:08:42 GMT

Phil,

I repeated only what Minneapolis told me. It is logical to me that B&O would stop developing new cellular products. The dealer, however, told me that they were going to stop making the serene, I did not inquire about the status of the other phones.

Re: Serene successsor?

steph — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:42:45 GMT

Do you know if batteries are still available ?

Re: Serene successsor?

PhilLondon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:57:04 GMT

evman140:
The dealer I called informed me that they are stopping production of the serene.

They have announced they stopped developing new mobile phones, but have they stopped manufacturing them?

Re: Serene successsor?

Evan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:53:01 GMT

Agreed simon, used is the way to go. My columbus oh branch offered to sell me their demo serene. But it was lacking the charger/ base prism. Do you know how much those tend to run?

Thanks, Evan.

Re: Serene successsor?

The_Beonic_Man — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:43:15 GMT

evman140:

It may be the better phone, but history will eventually eclipse the iPhone with new technology. I want to be different, at the same time I want function too. But I agree in the sense that it is hard to sustain a stable position in a market in which the products seem disposable. This problem introduces the issue of volume and high rates of production - due to the average of four figures to buy a B&O cell phone, this is not possible.

I am totally with you. Although I didn't like the fact that the Serene had Samsung written on it I always knew I would end up with one at some point as I too like to be different, and that's what B&O are all about. I bought one 3 days ago and its an interesting new toy that makes me happy when I use it. So my advice is to go for it! Mind you, don't get a new one, try to hunt down a second hand one, there's plenty around you just need to spend some time looking.

All the best,
Simon.

Re: Serene successsor?

Evan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:40:34 GMT

It may be the better phone, but history will eventually eclipse the iPhone with new technology. I want to be different, at the same time I want function too. But I agree in the sense that it is hard to sustain a stable position in a market in which the products seem disposable. This problem introduces the issue of volume and high rates of production - due to the average of four figures to buy a B&O cell phone, this is not possible.

Re: Serene successsor?

Peter — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:04:52 GMT

The problem is that the mobile phone market is fashion and feature driven and phones are only the in thing for a very limited time. This does not sit well with the B&O philosophy of longevity of products. I have given up my Serene and have an iPhone which is a much better phone IMHO.

Re: Serene successsor?

Evan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:46:06 GMT

That's what I was afraid of. But thank you. I think if they were to remain in that particular market, I think they should have done more items like the F400 samsung.

Re: Serene successsor?

beoberlin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:34:02 GMT

Due the economical downturn and the missing market success of both the serene & the serenata b&o chose to stop development of all small mobile gadgets like cell phones, mp3 players etc. So there will be no new mobile phone to come at all. Serene & serenata are the last of their kinds.

Regards, beoberlin

Serene successsor?

Evan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:01:16 GMT

I have been looking into getting a serene lately and quite like the idea of having one. The dealer I called informed me that they are stopping production of the serene. Does anyone know if there will be a new phone to take its place? I'm just trying to figure out if I should wait or not. Thanks all.