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Maybe the B&O speakers designed for laptops etc which are supposed to be on their way may compliment the looks of this V1.
new laptop speakers? I didn't know about them or is it the iPad accessory?
Those "new" laptop speakers would be the BeoLab 4s 🙂
What a fantastic TV the V1 is! I had the honour of setting up a 40 inch Beoplay V1 in black for a friend in the trade yesterday and I was really pleased with the new direction of the Beoplay brand in terms of styling, quality and price. Whilst the sound quality at high volume levels may not be quite to the same standard as the old Beovision 8 of the same size, in every other respect the V1 beats its predecessor hands down.
The keen pricing means that B&O have effectively outplayed Loewe at their own game, as the V1 hits right at their core market and carries the desirable B&O brand to a whole new audience. B&O's challenge now is to get the news out there and generate awareness amongst the young, affluent, stylish target customers who will no doubt fall in love with the edgy styling at first sight.
The design of the V1 is certainly not conservative and I think that this will look best in a stylish, minimalist home (so no good for my house!). I think some B&O stores would do well to find a local art gallery where they can display the V1 as an "exhibit" in a stark, clean space, as the interiors of most dealerships are too "busy" to let the V1 really look its best.
As an Engineer, the use of RJ45 sockets for the infra red STB controller outputs gave me a few sleepless hours, but by 5am today I had an adapter designed to allow standard STB transmitter cables to be used with the V1. Now, I'm off for some sleep!
Wishing all B&O stores the very best for the launch!
Steve.
Good points, well made 🙂
From some of the whinging here, I wonder sometimes what people expect from B&O - surely a range of entry level(ish) products that compete with the (top end of the) high street is exactly what Denmark have needed to do for over a decade...
This TV has no link ..... partly because its a BeoPlay, not a Beovision, but also because "link" as we know it ( ie cabled, analogue ML ) is just about to retire as far as 90% of users are concerned ... along with LP, FM, analogue TV etc etc. There may be a niche for ongoing maintenance, but it is going.
In fact - I guess most people under 30 will see the BS8, Beolit12 and v1 as the most up to date and desirable items, and the BV7, Bsnd 4 as relics.
My Avant is linked, but only for audio - so I can see a V1-40 maybe having a role.....
Totally agree with Folkdeejay on his comments!
From some of the whinging here, I wonder sometimes...
Get a grip :)
Seriously. People are allowed an opinion, positive or negative. I never understand how some users can't stand or cope with negative comments. Not everyone likes everything B&O produces. We're not machines.
Also, as we know, people change their mind after seeing the products in person.
From some of the whinging here, I wonder sometimes...
Get a grip :)
Seriously. People are allowed an opinion, positive or negative. I never understand how some users can't stand or cope with negative comments. Not everyone likes everything B&O produces. We're not machines.
Also, as we know, people change their mind after seeing the products in person.
Absolutely.
With high price usually comes high tech specs or grand status.
I'm not sure with the V1 though...
I must say, I said the Beolit 12 looked cheap and plasticky when I saw pictures online of it. I saw it live in a window and it is pretty neat looking. A bit too expensive though IMHO.
New iPad speaker dock. Model name is A3, cost is £449:
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Personally, I'm not a fan. The look just doesn't appeal to me and the design really makes it seem like its for dedicated use with an iPad only. It may have an aux input, but I doubt anyone who buys it would wind up using it that way regularly. The other issue I see with designs like this is that if Apple makes a significant form factor design change to the iPad, a future model might not fit (though hopefully they've designed it with some accommodation for that).
Philips new range are coming out in september and the mid tier and higher end all sport 5 hdmis too aswell as looking incredibly sleek, i also think that when apple release there tv it will be a rap for the beoplay v1.
The fan base is strong for apple and i think that the design will be well ahead of the v1... the price ratio will be a big factor two as the v1 will be considerably more than the apple tv, i think people will think why buy the v1 when the apple tv will be cheaper and probably sport an even sleeker design just my opinion though.
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