Just received a newsletter from (one of) my dealer(s).
The Beoremore One is now for sale.
1995 DKK engraving inclusive (if you want it).
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
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Thanks for the info, dear MM.But after reading test of Avant on FlatpanelsHD I doubt it's a good idea to replace a Beo4 by the BeoRemote One:"The new One feels markedly different in the hand than the Beo4. It is lighter and narrower. If you have big hands it is not quite as comfortable to use. However, the One really stands out because of its tactile feedback - or lack thereof. On Beo4 buttons were divided into sections and many buttons had small bumps, which meant that they were easy to find even without looking - only after you learned the layout, naturally. On new One there are no sections or groups of buttons and the buttons are almost completely flat. It is pretty much impossible to identify the different buttons with your finger. Besides the round GO button it is hard to really know what you are doing unless you look down at the remote. We often had to turn on a light during our review to navigate through the menu systems, which was frustrating."The only thing I criticized on Beo4 was an illuminated display to see the different commands when pressing LIST. On the ONE this display is illuminated and this is fine. But now I fear I will miss illuminated buttons on the ONE at all because it will be hard to use this remote in the dark or even without looking down at the remote.I'm excited to hear some experiences from users who switch from Beo4 to the ONE....GreetsRäuber
I have been using the One for months now and I get annoyed every time I use my bedroom TV now that has the Beo4 (going to change it soon probably).
I like some things about the 4 more than the one but also the other way around. I wish there was more tactile feel on the buttons of the one. And that the front edges was smoothed down because they are VERY sharp. I have cut myself several times on them.
I like the illuminated screen on the Beoremote one and that it is lighter.
I used the One for the first time last night and coming from the Beo4 it was a jarring experience, it is virtually impossible to use while not looking at it (or in a darkened room) with the way all the keys just run into each other & not split into sections, the lack of illuminated keys is also a real let down.
If they had put a small bump on the '5' key it would of helped navigate the numeric keys.
But the screen is nice & it's really easy to configure the TV & Music lists, altho renaming an option could become tedious after a while with the really small scrolling keyboard, but here there are some predefined options, like scrolling to 'A' brings up the likes of AppleTV, 'S' brings up Sky etc.
I'll have to get used to it because my Beo4 went with my old BV7. Oh well...
Joe.
There is definitely some getting used to. I have started to enjoy it. I do agree on the separation of buttons. It's a little more difficult to manipulate in the dark than the Beo 4. But the list function is heads and shoulders better for my money. I am to receive my second one today as a matter of fact.I used the One for the first time last night and coming from the Beo4 it was a jarring experience, it is virtually impossible to use while not looking at it (or in a darkened room) with the way all the keys just run into each other & not split into sections, the lack of illuminated keys is also a real let down. If they had put a small bump on the '5' key it would of helped navigate the numeric keys. But the screen is nice & it's really easy to configure the TV & Music lists, altho renaming an option could become tedious after a while with the really small scrolling keyboard, but here there are some predefined options, like scrolling to 'A' brings up the likes of AppleTV, 'S' brings up Sky etc. I'll have to get used to it because my Beo4 went with my old BV7. Oh well... Joe.
First thing I asked (at BeoCare) after the Avant launch was, if the Avant can be controlled with the Beo4.
The answer was: Yes.
There are pros (really good ones) and cons (quite a few) with this new remote.
It is designedto be looked at when handling.
Don't know if I can get/want to get used to that despite the pros.
Some people like it - some don't.
Others just get used to it.
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
It I can get used to and like it I thinks it people can. It's not hard to find the buttons when you are used to it. It's not very easy to use beo4 when you don't know it either. It's been around since 92. It's easy now but I get so annoyed having to remember guide is on a certain color etc. With beoremote one it is much easier and no - it's not necessary to look at it nor is it designer to be looked at while using it (at least I don't think so from how it is designed). It's easy to use without looking at it and it is much more flexible than the beo4.Just that you can change names, easily arrange and so on is really good.Just the fact you can see the screen in darkness is heavenly! Using list on my beo4 in the evening or during movie watching means having to memorize how many times I have to press list and every other button. I guess you have to try something else to understand how annoying it is!And yes, the avant can be used with other remotes (it is the same platform as V1/11 so of course). And the v1 and 11 can use the remote too. You just select which remote you use in settings and it configures to work as well as possible with the remote you have. Sure, beo4 is really nice but beoremote one is even nicer. Great to not have the joystick too.
Great to not have the joystick too.
That is the 'thing' I would miss most, if I would ever swap!
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
The availability is great news, if it indeed is the case. Made an enquiry to my dealer but haven't got a response yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Does anybody know when BeoRemote One will be available in brushed aluminium?I saw the ONE in a store and I hated the fingerprints on this shiny aluminium. I don't like to wear gloves before picking up the ONE!
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