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Re: Beo4 trade in

gk31ax — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:06:06 GMT

I'm wondering if a US dealer would trade my BEO4 for a BEO5 without coming round to do the installation....

I'm not paying his air fare to London!

Re: Beo4 trade in

Razlaw — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:39:00 GMT

Is it neccessary for the dealer to come to our home to do the programming? Our nearest dealer is 3 hours away.

Re: Beo4 trade in

R Patton — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:23:41 GMT

I can't say for all stores. Our local store is participating. I would assume this is a national promotion.

Re: Beo4 trade in

Razlaw — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:00:26 GMT

Is the Beo 5 trade in being offered by all US stores?

Re: Beo4 trade in

leogenghis — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:56:31 GMT

Why don't you install and try it for yourself? If you have a PC, that is. A quick search on BeoWorld will turn up the download link.

I'm thinking of trading in my Beo4 but not until I'm convinced that I can program the thing in the comfort of my own home. Not just in order to save money, but the fact that I live over 2 hours away from the dealer also has something to do with it...

Leo

Re: Beo4 trade in

bsantini — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:31:53 GMT

I *hate* my Beo 5 because my dealer WILL NOT aloow me access to the configurator program. I'm so jealous of all here who have access to it, and can tool aorund and customize their Beo 5 for themselves.

This is a major PR blunder, IMHO, for BeoCare US

Barry

Re: Beo4 trade in

Evan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:02:45 GMT

That's good news linder.

Can anyone expand on self programming of the beo5? Does this aformentioned software allow you to insert IR codes for non B&O products?

Re: Beo4 trade in

linder — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:09:20 GMT

The base is included with the Beo5 in this offer. The configuration software is for a Windows PC not a Mac.

Re: Beo4 trade in

leogenghis — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:09:27 GMT

I think someone posted a link to the proprietary Beo5 configuration software on BeoWorld. Reportedly it works fine on both PC and MAC. Can someone confirm? If I bought the Beo5 as is (without dealer programming) and installed this software on my PC, would I be able to configure it easily (I'm not a software engineer)?

Leo

Re: Beo4 trade in

Evan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:14:41 GMT

Okay everyone I called my dealer (Columbus), and they said that after the $195 credit it brings the beo5 down to $360 without programming (the gentleman said programming would run another couple hundred bucks!). Is there any way to get it programmed/configured for a reasonable price?

And I have another question; is the charger/base included?

Re: Beo4 trade in

meandmyshadow — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:58:34 GMT

Jackplug:

I was quoted same but does that include Freeview tuner or should we expect that by now all prices for Beovisions have Freeview as standard, pending digital switch-over of course?

DVB-HD is a standard feature, although HD terrestrial bradcasts are not aavailable in the UK yet this is planned for the future so for once B&O are ahead of the game. The only additional option is the system module which will give you masterlink.

Re: Beo4 trade in

avus17 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:59:53 GMT

Do U know if some EU dealers are trading in old Beo4 for new Beo5 and what is the price reduction then for Beo5?

Re: Beo4 trade in

Kokomo — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:42:50 GMT

TripEnglish:

The idea with the Beo 5 is that after a rocky start it is becoming one of the driving forces of our custom business. If someone had a Beo 5 on the coffee table, they might be a little more curious about expansion opportunities than someone with an old Beo 4 lying around! It also requires the dealer to make alterations and every bit of face time is seen (rightfully I suppose as we're not a charity) as an opportunity to discuss new products and potential upgrades.

Come into my web indeed!

I know you're not exactly saying this Trip but it's almost the same as a car dealer selling fault-liable models benefiting from repeated visits by customers whose purchases require repairs as they have to walk through the showroom to see the mechanic!

Re: Beo4 trade in

Jackplug — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:26:15 GMT

I was quoted same but does that include Freeview tuner or should we expect that by now all prices for Beovisions have Freeview as standard, pending digital switch-over of course?

Re: Beo4 trade in

meandmyshadow — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:29:24 GMT

I've been given a price of £3,565 including Beo4 but excluding ML. As already mentioned, initially this will include Beo5 which is normally £500.