Extending my B&O System

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peterjacobs (archived)
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Posted March 1, 2008 at 22:35 GMT
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Hi all, Current system is BV5 (2002), Lab5s, Lab3s, BS9000 (and B&O recommended Panasonic DVD with DVD Controller). I am thinking about getting a DVD2 (mainly so that I can have DVD playback from my UK collection of DVDs but also want to add a projector and drop down screen for the occasional weekend movie nights !.

 I understand the DVD2 is not so hot from the programming and recording perspective. I also believe I will need a Beosystem 3 to control both the BV5 when needed and the Projector.

 Question is which high end projectors are recommended with the BS3 ? and is the DVD2 worth it (I need DVD Playback) .

 Thanks 

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RussR (archived)
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Posted March 1, 2008 at 22:52 GMT
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Keith Saunders
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 03:45 GMT
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Peter,

No matter how you extend your B&O system, I would recommend you think very carefully before considering the purchase of a DVD2 particular as its just about to be withdrawn from sale and frankly it is not really a B&O product.

Location: Hampshire, England

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Peter
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 03:47 GMT
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I wouldn't get the DVD2. I would get a Panasonic Blu-ray player once the prices have become sensible, making sure that it can play standard discs as well.

I don't think the BV5 ever got a projector output except in the US where a dedicated VGA out was fitted. Have you considered a BV9? 

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Bingo (archived)
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 04:02 GMT
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DVD2 is quite new, isn't it? So why will it be gone then so soon? Will there come a blu-ray replacement then?

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Peter
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 04:11 GMT
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Bingo (archived)
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 05:00 GMT
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I suppose it does not sell well either?  To be honest; I am a bit shocked about it. Such a short life for the DVD2. The DVD1 was also very overpriced and technical nothing but low mid-class but lasted a lot longer.
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Peter
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 05:16 GMT
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Yes, but it only had to play back DVDs. Not very demanding and it worked with no real downsides. The DVD2 is far more complex and because it has Philips menus, it doesn't work as a B&O product should. With a DVD player, the vast majority of us would simply put a disc in and press play. To record, you need a useful and user friendly interface and one that can be worked simply with a Beo4.

I think the HDR2 is a far more successful product though I am not sure that this will last that much longer either! I have a feeling that your thoughts may well translate into a HDR3 with possibly dual tuners built in. This is speculation though!  

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Bingo (archived)
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 07:04 GMT
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From the beginning it was a big mistake to bring a new device on the market with only analogue tuners and without HDMI. You buy a DVD device which is not futureproof at all. Hope they learn in Struer from their mistakes.
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Posted March 2, 2008 at 13:26 GMT
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