Regarding having Full-HD on smaller screens, for some people that can really be useful. I often hook up my laptop to my TV's and run them either in dual-monitor mode or single-monitor mode. The BV10-40 is great as its 1920x1080 resolution allows much detail. On the BV8-32, its lower 1280x720 resolution is a limiting factor. When I use my TV's in "computer mode" my furniture layout allows me to sit close to the TV's, so the lower resolution of the BV8-32 is clearly visible. In some B&O press photos, they show the BV6 being used as a computer monitor. Its 1280x720 resolution would be too low for its 22" or 26" screen size in this application.

Just my 2 cents. I agree that regular TV watching at typical distances would not require Full-HD on the smaller screens.

Leo

macjonny1 wrote:

I wouldn't call this solution useless.  Not sure if wireless speakers are ever going to be able to compete with a wired, but I can see for some people who CAN'T rip up the floor or walls that may be interested in this.  Seems like a clunky solution but who knows...

Thank you -pretty much sums up my take on this.

Frankly, "latest and greatest" is a bit misleading. Wireless speaker technology is certainly not new and not necessarily great. When I hear the phrase -especially combined with "obsession" as here -the first thing that pops in my mind: lines of people around the corner waiting for their new iWidget.

I doubt anyone would be "upgrading" their existing installation with these items. Rather, they are simply an option that are especially suited for possibly difficult installs.

Me? I would consider them -but will probably go the wired route anyway! It is nice to have options though!

I don't see a problem with that. I have been using Squeezebox Duets for ages. It's the same sort of thing, only Squeezeboxes aren't powerlink-enabled.

With powered speakers, wireless streaming is gold. 

 

For my monitoring it's wired, though, as the latency in wireless wreaks havoc on precision and speed.

 

I can only add that I thought wireless was great, until, I got a new home hub and it has to be switched off when not being used as it intereferes with the wireless central heating control and my flat freezes - computer is now hardwired in as that intereferes too. And the home hub intereferes and causes crackle on the phone line - it's not my beocom as it stops when it's switched off - despite changing the wall socket for the latest one. And then there's air play which drains the battery in the iPod and means you have to plug it in every couple of hours - plus it cuts out. I had a cheap wireless doorbell that kept going off as a neighbour also had the same one - perhaps they're more popular than i am!. The burglar alarm is wireless and that seems to work though.

I'm definetely not a fan of wireless as before everything worked and in anyh case how much work is it anyway to conceal wires. At some point all these wireless devices will interfere with each other. On the upside i guess though if you move home a lot it would be ideal.

hi these might be a great option for me as it will save me running in cables under the timber floor. can anyone actually see the price??

tbh sounds like something is either not conforming to standards or faulty. You could of course change the wireless channel as this might help...

Personally I have NEVER had a problem with my wireless connection always a great signal never drops no complaints :) Again poeple having problems should try changing channels or moving elsewhere. Of course not all routers are made equal!

The only thing is if the baby monitor is right next to the modem it will not initially pair up with the base unit. move it a meter away, pair it up and everything is fine and stays that way no matter what.

 

ajames wrote:

I can only add that I thought wireless was great, until, I got a new home hub and it has to be switched off when not being used as it intereferes with the wireless central heating control and my flat freezes - computer is now hardwired in as that intereferes too. And the home hub intereferes and causes crackle on the phone line - it's not my beocom as it stops when it's switched off - despite changing the wall socket for the latest one. And then there's air play which drains the battery in the iPod and means you have to plug it in every couple of hours - plus it cuts out. I had a cheap wireless doorbell that kept going off as a neighbour also had the same one - perhaps they're more popular than i am!. The burglar alarm is wireless and that seems to work though.

I'm definetely not a fan of wireless as before everything worked and in anyh case how much work is it anyway to conceal wires. At some point all these wireless devices will interfere with each other. On the upside i guess though if you move home a lot it would be ideal.

 

I still don't understand how these, with their big box, and power leads which run to the nearest outlet, are ever easier than hiding a tiny powerlink cable.  Powerlink nearly always fits in the expansion gap round a wood floor, or under the skirting, or behind the edge of a carpet.  Most times there is no need to lift, or cut, or drill, just a bit of patience.

I fear the point of my post got completely lost, but to those of you thinking of buying these look at where you will hide the mains, look at how small a powerlink cable is, and think how well a professional installer could hide the powerlink if you pay him what you were going to pay out on these wireless things.