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I read several posts of user who have a Beo4 and Beo5 who have their doubts about the easy operation of the new Beo5.
They sometimes already use their Beo4 again with some commands. Hard pushing on the glass is another complaint. So I wanne know form the owners.
How is the Beo 5 in use compared to the old Beo 4?
I would say that it is a bit like DOS and Windows. The Beo4 is faster to use, more reliable and never malfunctions. The Beo5 is very user friendly, joy-full to use and can be customized beyond belief.
The Beo5 is much more fun than the Beo4. The Beo4 is a commander, where you hit the buttons need for control, like LIGHT, LIST, 4 and GO - to turn on lamp no. 4.
Instead of "commanding" on a Beo4, I choose a lamp on the Beo5, and then get the options that applies to the lamp. Look at the pictures below (Mere = More, Mindre = Less, Tænd = On, Sluk = Off).
Another example is in the kitchen. When I choose radio on the Beo5 I get the logos of my 8 favorite stations on the screen. Of cause you can lean all the program numbers, and commanding on the Beo4 is faster than choosing of a Beo5, but is just not the same experience.
I would buy a Beo5 again any day, but if you do not have link rooms, lights etc. but "only" a simple one room setup, it might be a little overkill.
The Lamp sub menu...
The price isn't ridiculous. There are learning remotes out there which cost over twice as much as the Beo5, and are feel like they've come out of a christmas cracker, and look like a bodged-up PDA.
I personally really like the Beo5, although I've only used it briefly. Seemed well thought out and very flexible. Great fun to use as well, and absolutely looks the-shizzle.
I get like interested now 😮- you (Christian) say it doesn't support Beosystem 7000 (in what way?). I have an old 6500 system and thought it would work nicely with a link converter! Is it an official statement/print from B&O that say it doesn't support the BS7000 or is it your own experience with the B5 setup?
It does support older products but they are not listed in the software. Pretend they are Ouvertures and you will be fine!! 😂
Works my 9500 and 5500 no problem and also my LX6000.
My B&O Icons:
Beo 5 is a cool design but the learning remote is not really my cup of tea. Completely satisfied with Beo 4 thankyou!
If only B&O still did two way.... *sigh*
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