beocom 4 ... disappointing

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Beo (archived)
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 11:17 GMT
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I would like to share an unhappy experience.

I have bought a beocom 4 in last summer. From the first month, I discovered that when I put it back to the charger, it cannot recharge successfully everytime. The chance of success dropped from time to time, till a month ago, it cannot recharge totally.

So I sent it back for repairing. And after 2 weeks, it failed to recharge again.

I feel disappointing about the poor QC and repairing of B&O.

Furthermore, B&O phones shows very serious echo sound. For example, if i am typing when i use the phone, i can hear my typing from the phone, with enhanced volume of echo sound.

I have used a lot of wireless phone before, including panasonic, siemens or even some unknown brands, none of them showed any problem before.

I wonder why I need to pay the price of B&O to get a phone poor than my US$60 siemens? Should we expect more on B&O?

 

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Craig (archived)
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 14:36 GMT
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Very sorry to hear about your bad experience with your Beocom 4, I think you have just been unlucky. Had my Beocom 4 for 2 years now and it was purchased used from Lifestyle AV. It works perfectly every time and I have never had any of the issues you mention. If I were you I would ask your dealer to exchange it for a new one.

 

 

Craig🙂 

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beowhit (archived)
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 14:51 GMT
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I've had my Beocom 4 for 3 years now and have had no problems at all - it was my first new B&O product I purchased from my dealer. I've always found the sound quality to superb, much better than the BT cordless phones around the house. Both the handset and base have been knocked around with no adverse affects. Looks like you you got a duff one - go straight back to your dealer!
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beocool
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 15:35 GMT
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Same here, no problems. I've had mine for 14 months now and I'm completely hooked. I like that Alvis avatar by the way Beowhit.
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burantek (archived)
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 15:44 GMT
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no problems here either
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beowhit (archived)
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 18:16 GMT
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jk1002
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 21:12 GMT
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I actually have the same problem. I return it to the charger but it does not recharge giving me after days of no use in the charger an empty battery warning. That and the ringer stopped working, which is a known problem it seems.

 

That said, I bought mine in Germany and use in the US. It worked flawless in the beginning though.

 

Cheers

JK 

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Chrisreunion (archived)
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Posted February 13, 2008 at 22:20 GMT
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Hi, from all the problems listed, my BeoCom 4 only has the strong echo issue, I can hear the PC fan working or even myself walking , and that is indeed quite annoying sometimes!

Apart from that, I wish the BeoCom had a more stable base (maybe heavier or with some kind of adhesive), because very often people drop the phone and/or the base when taking the handset.

And please, B&O, do something about the ridiculous ringtones! I feel like being in some Miami Vice episode when I hear those 80's sounds!

 

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burantek (archived)
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Posted February 14, 2008 at 09:28 GMT
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Beo (archived)
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Posted February 14, 2008 at 12:25 GMT
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i think we should let B&O headquarter know so many complaints.

It seems that some have faced charging and echo problems. Also, I am sure charging problem is a very stupid problem. Actually NONE of the electronics I have used have recharging problem within 3 years, or some may have problem after 8 years. 

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