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The E8 got updated and now the charging case supports wireless charging:
https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/04/bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-e8-wireless-charging-case/
https://www.techradar.com/news/beoplay-e8-earbuds-to-get-wireless-charging-upgrade-this-valentines-day
EDIT: They'll be available around February 2019.
For $200 for existing E8s, it better be bloody magic and somehow fix all the problems they haveCheck out the price for the charging box
The E8 got updated and now the charging case supports wireless charging:
Just to be clear, they aren't out for another 5 weeks.
But, are the earbuds any different? I see someone asked B&O on social media (as they look exactly the same) and B&O didn't reply. It's not obvious whether this '2.0' update is merely the updated case.
How long until the mono branded stores are competing against 3rd party stores selling these for 30-50% less than their retail.
B&O need to fix this issue of heavy discounting
Already happens. John Lewis is almost always cheaper for BeoPlay than B&O direct or dealers.How long until the mono branded stores are competing against 3rd party stores selling these for 30-50% less than their retail. B&O need to fix this issue of heavy discounting
B&O need to fix this issue of heavy discounting
To be fair, the so-called BeoPlay store on eBay is probably the best/cheapest location for older stock and discounted items.
But, B&O cannot afford to stop discounting in that market. We're living in utopian dream world if B&O thinks it can keep RRP pricing on consumer items which are always discounted from other rival - and sadly more popular - brands. Beats are nearly always discounted somewhere.
Unless everyone plays within the same playing field, sadly you can't be seen or expect to only promote at RRP whilst your competitors are always discounting. You can only achieve this if you have a solid brand and demand is driven whatever the price - Apple is (was?) a good example.
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