Reasonable question I think Sven. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, so perhaps there may be some good explanation.

Why not try again, perhaps with a new thread titled 'Here is the new BV10'?

Good luck!

Oh, it's this time again...

I also agree that Sven has raised a valid point. However, I'd also assume he has broken some kind of an agreement when getting and then publishing that picture in any case. I can fully understand if Bananas & Oranges wanted to have the pic removed, or even if some moderator self-censored it away even before receiving any outside pressure (we used to do a lot of that in Finland when Soviet Union was still up and running).

Each and every time there is a new product launch approaching, we get this race where people try to be the first to publish a picture. For what, I dunno, for raised self esteem perhaps, as I can't see any other reward coming up for it. The pictures will  be all over the place (and not only Beoworld) the minute they are officially published anyway.

Also, I simply cannot understand the lust after these pictures - we've had some more or less official teasers about the general appearance and specifications, so why cannot people just wait the couple of weeks(?) for the official launch before wetting their pants? It's not like it's going to change anymore, and you can't order it yet anyway, so what's the rush?

It was a framed rectangle where the lower part seemed a little darker. Hope that helps.

Edit: and yes, I also think deletions such as this should be explained, at least to the original poster.

Mika,

Your description reminds me of myself, I often times take pictures of pre-production camouflaged cars and then start a race between several car magazines to see who wants them the first. 😁

WHY IS IT REMOVED?!

Sven_Peter - why did you register your account in a made-up name and use a bogus address if you want honesty and transparency?

For the record, it was your first post - and your 'history' was not deleted.. you didn't have any.

As for the image - yes, Tournedos was indeed correct - Bang & Olufsen have just spent a whole heap of money on a press launch in Copenhagen (and no, i'm not invited before you ask), and politely asked me to have a look to see if the image was posted with the intention of spoiling this.

If it had come from a bona-fide member, i would of course have discussed this behind the scenes with them before either leaving it on there or removing it. 

However, when it's a Bronze account with the users actual name as 'Peter Bang' and the address given as "no-street, stuer, dk, 11111, 222222222" - how can i have a discussion about this?

On that strength, i removed the post.   I have my strong suspicions as to who this is, but i will reserve judgement and leave it at that..

Lee

Good reason enough for me Lee. Thanks.

Nowadays, pictures of Apple products are shown on many news blogs/websites before the keynote... B&O is less important so there's only one good source : Beoworld. But in the past I remember seeing products pictures before the launch on this website, now it's finished. For me, that's part of the game. And we can consider that people reading Beoworld is only a very very small part of B&O consumers...

Concerning the BV10, as it does not replace anything in the portfolio, the problem of showing pictures of it is not a real problem as I don't see a lot of people stopping to buy BV8 or BV7 just by seeing the BV10. And people reading Beoworld already know almost anything about this new TV, so showing pictures of it would mean nothing on current sales...

I understand your view Lee, you're between two worlds, and in some cases like this one it's difficult to be on your position...

This sort of reaction was inevitable once the relationship with B&O was developed further.

Rather like the first time you crawl under the covers with the girl of your dreams, unless you are careful, there could be consequences!!

We got the BV8-40 draw prize!!!!

This all screams: "WTF?!" to me.

It's 10 days from now on until it get official presented, its a TV set and not the picture of the holy grail or the secret fomula for the cure of cancer.

We should respect B&O and give them the opportunity to reveal their stuff in the way they want to revael it to the general public.

This all reminds me of some Mr. Blurrycam pictures found on engadget of everything that has an Apple on it (if its real or fake, don't care)

The only thing that matters is, that WE (B&O customers) KNOW that there IS someting in the pipeline before we buy something or somewhere else...

Don't steal the show and have someting to look forward to at BV10 day in 10 days ( :-) )

Best regards

Stephan