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Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Razlaw — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:04:34 GMT

Received my Serene yesterday. Taking it with to work today. First impression is that it is beautifully made, wonderfully clear display, and completely B and O. Now to see how functional it is and whether I can bring myself to really use it. It seems too nice to carry for fear of scratches etc.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Dave — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:43:34 GMT

It isn't just the noise. It is just too fiddly for everyday, easy use.

Today I actually lent it to my partner and am currently using a Samsung D600 which is not a bad phone. I'm giving myself a break from the Serene for a few days.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:40:50 GMT

David:
I assumed that all the serene's make the same noise. I don't think it's dodgy, and i'm much happier with it disabled. Saves the battery life like you wouldn't believe.

But the motorised opening gives the Serene its wow factor. Seems silly to turn it off just because its not silent.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

paddy2042 — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:36:36 GMT

I and my partner have had two Werenes for about 8 months now and they do not function well at all. We bought them to sync with the BC6000 at home and they do not do this successfully. I have numbers that have been erased, changed by being added to and taken away from not only on the two serenes but on the main database on the BC6000. A complete disaster. I'm sorry but from my point of view they do not do the job that they were advertised to do. They also get very oily and dirty and are prone to scratching so I have mine in a pouch which is really inconvenient.A great disappointment.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Dave — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:08:04 GMT

I assumed that all the serene's make the same noise. I don't think it's dodgy, and i'm much happier with it disabled. Saves the battery life like you wouldn't believe.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:50:49 GMT

all of the serene's make a whirring noise when the motor is used.

jazz

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Jandyt — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:03:24 GMT

David, I think you must have a dodgy Serene. Mine sounds like a wasp but about a third of the volume.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Ericvr6 — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:16:14 GMT

Henry:

Britpop:
The Serene displays the phone network "Vodafone UK". It would be nice if I could replace it with "Bang & Olufsen" I know its possible on other phones to change logo's, is it on the Serene?
Yes, is this possible?

No and you don't want this becouse if you change profider (foreigh country) you can't see the cheapist one

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Dave — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:54:38 GMT

Yes i did see that article it was fantastic! I just do not understand what the designer changed to make the motor sound 'acceptable'. When i wake up and open it to turn the alarm off, the sound makes me cringe!

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Greg — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:12:56 GMT

David:
I have also disabled the motor assist open, it makes a ridiculous whining noise which is unbearable - it sounds like it's in pain!

Yes, it's an 'interesting' noise, isn't it. Did you see (or has anyone posted) the Business Week article from last week about B&O and the design of the Serene?

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Stars — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:00:14 GMT

Britpop:
The Serene displays the phone network "Vodafone UK". It would be nice if I could replace it with "Bang & Olufsen" I know its possible on other phones to change logo's, is it on the Serene?

Yes, is this possible?

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Dave — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:35:07 GMT

I have also disabled the motor assist open, it makes a ridiculous whining noise which is unbearable - it sounds like it's in pain!

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Razlaw — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:43:46 GMT

Emailed the dealer today and told them to send me the Serene. I am curious to see if I hate or think it is marvelous. It seems users of it are one extreme or the other

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Razlaw — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:23:29 GMT

My dealer has just offered me a Serene that has been on display with a 30% discount, full three year warranty and 30 days to return if not satisfied. I think it may well be time to give it a try.

Re: Just bought a serene - yay!

Dave — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:47:28 GMT

I am normally quite good at shielding my belongings from damage such as keys and rough surfaces so there is no issue here. The design is incredibly original, and you know what? This is a designer phone and form comes before function in the Serene, thats exactly what i paid $1800 of very hard earned money for.

I have mine set so that it can be opened without answering which is essential if there is someone you don't want to talk to ;)