the mysterious Beo4 / Beo5 ergonomics study?

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gorissek (archived)
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Posted April 11, 2010 at 16:36 GMT
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Hi everyone!

I am doing a study of ergonomics on remote controllers, more specifically, B&O ones, for school and I seem to remember reading a study (or was it a description of the design process?) B&O published.

It was about the design of the Beo 4 and how the shape of the remote progressed from the shape of the BeoLink 1000 to BeoLink 5000 and then onto the Beo 4, and I think there was also something about the Beo 5. I'm not really sure what exactly it was, but I hope you get the general idea.

So if anyone remembers it and can find it, or anything like it for that matter (ergonomically relevant), I would be ever so grateful. Thanks!

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Nonalphanumeric
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Posted April 11, 2010 at 21:15 GMT
#1905598

Not sure if this is relevant, but one clever thing i noticed about the Beo4 is its centre of gravity, it's PERFECT! you can balance on one finger directly under the go button. GENIUS.

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jldmelb
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Posted April 12, 2010 at 00:22 GMT
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Dave wrote:

GENIUS.

Are you quoting me Dave????? 😂😂😂😎

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mickhoog (archived)
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Posted April 12, 2010 at 04:39 GMT
#1905600

Can the Beo5 be used with other non B&O equipment like the Philips Pronto Pro?  Is it fully programmable, or does it only work with B&O ?

Regards

Michael.

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T.W.G
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Posted April 12, 2010 at 06:48 GMT
#1905601

Michael wrote:

Can the Beo5 be used with other non B&O equipment like the Philips Pronto Pro?  Is it fully programmable, or does it only work with B&O ?

Regards

Michael.




offical = no

unofficial  = yes 😕

Beo 5 is able to control 3rd party equipment, have a look into the Beo 5 forum! Actualy I'm controlling a Sony DVD Player, an Archos Multimedia Player, a Yamaha Input Selector and my Mac mini all with the Beo 5!

I bought the Lintronic box TT238 to copy my old remotes into the computer and generate XML-files for the Beo 5 configuration software.

Works great!! You can get the box at www.lintronic.dk

 

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Evan
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Posted April 12, 2010 at 19:20 GMT
#1905602

Dave wrote:

Not sure if this is relevant, but one clever thing i noticed about the Beo4 is its centre of gravity, it's PERFECT! you can balance on one finger directly under the go button. GENIUS.

After reading this, I had to try it. Worked immediately! Very satisfying 😁

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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tournedos
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Posted April 13, 2010 at 02:55 GMT
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evman140 wrote:

Dave wrote:

Not sure if this is relevant, but one clever thing i noticed about the Beo4 is its centre of gravity, it's PERFECT! you can balance on one finger directly under the go button. GENIUS.

After reading this, I had to try it. Worked immediately! Very satisfying 😁

Not perfect though - I have lithium batteries in mine and they are much lighter, so the COG has moved to between GO and the up diamond. 😁

Sorry Gorissek, I haven't seen that study either. 😳

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Nonalphanumeric
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Posted April 13, 2010 at 08:54 GMT
#1905604

jldmelb wrote:

Dave wrote:

GENIUS.

Are you quoting me Dave????? 😂😂😂😎

Sure, why not! 😁

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Evan
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Posted April 13, 2010 at 09:03 GMT
#1905605

tournedos wrote:

evman140 wrote:

Dave wrote:

Not sure if this is relevant, but one clever thing i noticed about the Beo4 is its centre of gravity, it's PERFECT! you can balance on one finger directly under the go button. GENIUS.

After reading this, I had to try it. Worked immediately! Very satisfying 😁

Not perfect though - I have lithium batteries in mine and they are much lighter, so the COG has moved to between GO and the up diamond. 😁

Sorry Gorissek, I haven't seen that study either. 😳

Oh, yes yes, back to the point! 😎 Will keep my eyes peeled for this elusive study.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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Beoaus
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Posted April 14, 2010 at 07:23 GMT
#1905606

There was a paper brochure that detailed the progression in remotes and their ease of use.  The beolink 1000 then 5000 was mentioned with its simple to use buttons underneath. It was updated and available in some stores right up until 1999. Some sort of notes detailed its ease of use or an award for simplicity as well which may relate to the design study you mentioned.

B&O Enterprise (Hotel / Large complex installs) have some promotional documents on Beo4 ease of use.  I'm not sure how to get hold of them though.  Nowdays and as a student I would start with Struer or the local regional B&O hospitality rep.

beoaus.

Location: Australia

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