A rant of shower thought about the future of Beolink

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olivierc
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 18:11 GMT
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Hello,

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, in case pardon me.

Samsung smart tv’s are now getting their own Apple Music app.

https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/23/21231790/samsung-smart-tv-apple-music-app-available

This means that if you have a 2018 or more recent Samsung tv connected to a B&O kit, you will be able to listen to Apple Music even if you don’t have your iDevice with you or if you are leaving home, removing one of the limitations compared to NL.

Of course this is now limited to a specific brand, newish tv and a specific service but I think we will see this approach expanding to more brands (LG anyone?) and streaming services.

It seems like the list of differences between NL and the competing music distribution systems is getting thinner.

Cheers.

Olivier

My B&O Icons:

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JohnBeoManchester (archived2)
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 18:53 GMT
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Hi all, I am currently filming a living with review of Balance and have some exciting news that I think you'll like. 

 

Should be ready in a day or two. Considering a solo live stream too, see if I can do one without it screwing up! 

 

Take care all, John. 

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Jaffrey
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 19:28 GMT
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Just curious if you have heard the Balance. For one, it is priced exactly the same as the Beosound 2. If someone has compared the two and it can be determined that the Balance is worse, then your argument is true. All companies need to make trade-offs. So I'll look to reviews before judging. In my case at least, I am more likely to buy a Balance over a 2.

https://bocopenhagen.dk/en/beosound-balance-vs-beosound-2-blog-post/

 

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1990 (archived2)
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 19:36 GMT
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John wrote:

Hi all, I am currently filming a living with review of Balance and have some exciting news that I think you'll like. 

Exciting! BTW: can you confirm the line in on Balance has auto sense? Steve couldn’t confirm, maybe you can?

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Millemis
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 19:50 GMT
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@John

Good to hear from you....was beginning to get worried ;-)

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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BeoMatthew
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 20:19 GMT
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I wouldn't worry about the future of BeoLink Multiroom.

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Millemis
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 20:50 GMT
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BeoMatthew wrote:

I wouldn't worry about the future of BeoLink Multiroom.

Glad to hear that you are somsure about that.

In a former post you wrote (in a different matter): ‘from my many years on the inside’ - so you seem to have some insights?

I am afraid though, that some people in the forum want to hear that directly from the company.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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Sandyb
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 21:01 GMT
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He may be referring t o continued support for existing NL products.

Let's see
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JohnBeoManchester (archived2)
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 21:03 GMT
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I've decided to have another crack at a live Q&A tomorrow evening (Friday 24/04/2020 at 20:00). Had long enough to lick my wounds after the last car crash attempt! 

I'll tell you all what's going on then if you would like to join me. 

 

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BeoMatthew
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 23:48 GMT
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Millemissen wrote:

BeoMatthew wrote:

I wouldn't worry about the future of BeoLink Multiroom.

Glad to hear that you are somsure about that.

In a former post you wrote (in a different matter): ‘from my many years on the inside’ - so you seem to have some insights?

I am afraid though, that some people in the forum want to hear that directly from the company.

MM

I've urged as much, but I'm on the outside now. Maybe our friend from Manchester will be authorized to say more (-;

But I think the rumors of the death of BeoLink have been greatly exaggerated. Take another possibility (totally hypothetical of course!) that a cash strapped company can release their next high-margin product ahead of some of the firmware that makes it a complete product, but require the capital from the sales to help do so. Surely a first for a technology company!

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