[#532] Welcome to this chat session. My name is Brian Laursen and I’m a Product Manager at Bang & Olufsen. As a Product Manager, my job is to ensure that the products for which I am responsible fills what we see as the relevant market niche as well as taking a rightful place in our product portfolio. Furthermore, I also contribute to discussions about how the product ought to be positioned in the marketplace and sold in our shops.
[#533] Hi, are the any audio inputs in the new BeoSound 3?
[#534] Anybody there?
[#535] When will BeoSound 3 be in the stores?
[#536] Answer to post #533
There is no audio input in BeoSound 3. BeoSound 3 is a stand alone product.
[#537] Answer to post #535
BeoSound 3 is expected to hit the stores late this year
[#538] Is it possible to use the product in the bathroom?
[#539] Europe may embrace FM but Austrqalia still has a lot of good stations on AM only. Your market wuold be larger here if AM was included. Did you consider this for selected markets?
[#540] Answer to post #538
Yes, BeoSound 3 can be placed in the bathroom, but of course there are limits to the ammount of steam the product can resist.
[#541] Hi Brian,
I was at first surprised that B&O would actually produce a clock-radio, but after looking at the features and the design progression/adaption from Beosound 1 I can see the beosound 3 has great merit as a new product and a position in the range. Is there some provision for downloading music to the SD card?
[#542] Answer to post #539
Dear Cliffor,
AM has been considered, but been deselected due to the limited geographical demand for AM and I am aware that this will narrow the opportunities in a few markets among those Australia.
[#543] How do you load music to the mp3
[#544] Answer to post #541
Hi Phil, welcome on-board!
No, downloading of music to the SD card will take place from either your computer or recorded on the new BeoSound 4 audio system (which I would discuss today)
[#545] Answer to post #543
Hi Peter, Please see post 542.
[#546] Will the Beosound 3 be available in a range of colours like some of the other products in the B&O range?
[#547] Answer to post #546
From the launch time BeoSound 3 will only be availble in the natural aluminium.
[#548] Is there any immidiate reactions to the design? Have you seen the video?
[#549] Just one Q,
I frequent a store at the Starhill Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Will it be available here too, and will it be any time soon?
[#550] I first saw the design on the Beoworld site and thought it terrible, like a fan heater but seeing the pictures on your site in the kitchen, I think it looks great and will be a winner.
[#551] How long does the battery last before you need to recharg
[#552] Answer to post #550
I had the same reaction as you Clifford, when I first saw it!
[#553] Answer to post #549
Welcome on-board Richard!
Yes, the BeoSond 3 will be available in Malaysia , I'm a bit uncertain of the timing for the specific store.
[#554] Can you keep it plugged in to avoid having to recharge it every so often?
[#555] Answer to post #551
The battery has a playing time of around 10 hours and stand-by time of around 20
[#556] Greetings from Singapore
[#557] Yes, you can choose a permanent placement and thereby having it plugged in at all times - but the product invites to be picked up and brought along :-)
[#558] I think the design is very clever in the way it would make you want to pick it up and take it with you - eg. from the bedroom to the bathroom to the kitchen etc. and the small footprint allows it to fit in tight spaces.
[#559] Answer to post #556
Also welcome to you Kevin - any reactions from your side?
[#560] Brian, will you put it under someone specials xmas three this winter?
[#561] Hi Brian, is the radio digital??
Quite like the video very APPLe...which i think is good
[#562] Answer to post #558
Phil, this has been the overall intention with product from David Lewis' side
[#563] Answer to post #560
Richard, I'm considering one under my own...I definately want and NEED one :-)
...did you have anyone else in mind?
[#564] Answer to post #561
Kevin, It's not a digital radio. Your choise for digital music is via the SD card, where you can download your favorite music from your PC..or Mac
[#565] Can it be used laying on its side
[#566] Overall the design is good..i think 10hours of battery life is abit short. Is AC power an option? Would be good if it was digital cos most of the radio station here have gone digital
[#567] Answer to post #563 <br>
Well, I was thinking of getting on for my daughter. She's a graduate student, and I can easily imagine her bringing it with her to the park for studying (she's back in the UK)
[#568] Answer to post #565
Peter, haven't tried that. I guess it will work, but not the most optimal placement. Your display would also be wrong...
[#569] Can the clock be displayed even when the radio/music is off? and is there an alarm function?
[#570] Answer to post #566
You always have the option to run it with the AC power, so I think 10 hours when away from the power is ok!
[#571] In the picture of the beosound 3 on the wall, is it just hanging from the handle or is a wall bracket available?
[#572] Answer to post #569
Phil, the clock can be on at all times, when connected to the AC power. To save power this is not an option when running off the batteries.
You can program a time for eg. wake up music by either radio or SD.
[#573] Ok then if AC is available i was under the impression it ran on batteries.
Would be great as a gift..as i prefer something more permanent in my home.
[#574] Clifford, BeoSound 3 is delivered with a wall bracket as standard, so you have the freedom of placement.
[#575] Though I'd hoped for at more precise answer on when to expect Beosound3 in Malaysia, I've benefitted from the q&a from the others, so thanks. Got to go...
[#576] Answer to post #575
Thank you for participating Richard
[#577] By the way how much are we looking at for this product??
[#578] I note the Beosound 3 has one speaker, does the headphone outlet provide stereo?
[#579] Answer to post #577
I believe the price will be between 600 - 650 Euro as a indication
[#580] Answer to post #578
Phil, the headphones output will be stereo
[#581] Does it come with headphones then?
[#582] Answer to post #581
Welcome on-board Chi-chen!
It does not come with headphones, but they will be sold as optional
[#583] To bad I would have liked a pair of A8 :-) to come with it...
[#584] I think the product would be GREAT if the clock display was bigger maybe display time vertically in a nixie clock way. Then it would serve as a clock too. Then it would definitely be on my shopping list
[#585] Answer to post #583
I understand why! It's a very nice product...
[#586] I don't agree with you Kevin. I think it would look too "Spacy".
[#587] Looking forward to seeing it and especially hearing it in the flesh. got to go thank you brian for the invitation
[#588] Answer to post #584
The clock is actually quit visible, also from a distance - I hope to see it on your shopping list anyway
[#589] Answer to post #587
Thank you for participating Peter
[#590] as always I am very excited with new B&O product, thanks for invitation
a question is: led display will be used only to show radio frequency and clock numbers, or it will show some information (for example MP3 titles)?
[#591] It's 11pm here, must go get some sleep! Thank you Brian for the invite to this chat room. Useful info. Here's hoping for something similar for the Beosound 4 and also the rumoured B & O mobile phone!!
[#592] Answer to post #590
Welcome to you Boris!
The display will not show MP3 titles, but will when playing SD card show folder and track no - for navigation
[#593] Answer to post #591
Thank you for participating Clifford
[#594] Ok will have to see it in real life to get the PIC. Right now got to go catch up lost time with my B&O babies. Me too, can't wait to see what the Beosound 4 is like. Thanks Peter for the invite to this discussion. The beosound 3 looks much better then what i saw in the forum. 2 Thumbs Up. Cheers
[#595] Answer to post #594
Also thank you to you for participating Kevin
[#596] With the Beosound 3 and the Beosound 2 now using digital storage cards, is this a trend for more future products using digital storage? I have thought for some time that it is inevitable that all portable and mobile sound systems (at least) should have no moving parts.
[#597] Answer to post #596
To speak for B&O, we have chosen SD as digital source to tie our portable products to the home system and/or your computer.
[#598] Design was the first thing that attracted me to BeoSound 3 (simple and clear). Well, that and the fact that I was looking for something to put in my relatively small kitchen.
I should say thanks to B&O. Now I can have excellent sound and at the same time something beautiful to look at (not to mention that B&O was the first piece of audiophile equipment I didn't have to argue with my wife about buying it). :-)
[#599] Will it be possible to buy additional wall brackets (for example: one for kitchen and one for bathroom)?
[#600] Answer to post #599
Boris, if you want an additional wall bracket I'll make sure it's available.
[#601] Thanks! :-)
[#602] Why a mono LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM?
[#603] Hej!
I had a look video - the device looks fine - as all B&O products, but I am sure that we are here not only to congratulate...
There are the following came to my mind:
1. Where is the centre of mass of BeoSound 3? Is it low enough for good standing stability? I hope it is, in other case it will be easy to drop it...
2. What is about scratch and shock resistance of it? Because of it is moveable it will not be possible to avoid contacts with doors, furnitures, etc.
Aluminum is quite soft material, you know.
The rest seems fine. What is price idea?
Best regards
Andrej
[#604] Now I will go a bit technical: Beosound 3 will support just MP3 file format, or some other formats will be supported too (WMA, OGG, FLAC, M4P)?
[#605] Answer to post #602
The acoustic design of BeoSound 3 has been designed to facilitate clarity. When it comes to reproduction of speech, special attention has been given to optimise the performance of BeoSound 3, as it is likely to be used for “classic transistor radio purposes”, eg. listening to the news or other vocal broadcasts.
We have managed to give a impressiv acoustical experience in this design using a Mono loudspeaker.
[#606] Thanks Brian for the chance to get to know the Beosound 3 - I really love it!
[#607] Answer to post #603
The surfaces are of anodized aluminium, which is very scratch resistent, so that should not be a problem.
[#608] Answer to post #606
Thank you for participating Phil. I'm glad you like the product
[#609] Answer to post #604
BeoSound 3 will support MP3 and WMA files.
[#610] Answer to post #603
In general BeoSound 3 is made of very robust materials that meet the pattern of being a portable product.
[#611] Thank you Brian for the invite to this chat room. Useful information.
[#612] Dear all,
I'll be signing out in 5 minutes and would like to thank you all for participating. It is the first time for Bang & Olufsen - and for me to invite our valued community members for a pre-launch.
I hope you will visit your local retailer to experience the product live, when launched.
Best regards
Brian
[#613] Dear Brian, thank you for the invitation and for the oportunity to find out more about the new B&O product
[#614] Hello everybody,
Will Beosound support output for stereo loudspeakers?
Will the mp3 player support IDtags or at list file names will be shown on the display?
Wich is the bigger SD card that it will handle?
Thanks
[#615] Answer to post #614
Dear Jairo,
I'm closing now, but you are welcom to join at 20.00 CET
Best regards
Brian
[#616] Welcome to this chat session. This is second round of the BeoSound 3 pre-launch.
My name is Brian Laursen and I’m a Product Manager at Bang & Olufsen. As a Product Manager, my job is to ensure that the products for which I am responsible fills what we see as the relevant market niche as well as taking a rightful place in our product portfolio. Furthermore, I also contribute to discussions about how the product ought to be positioned in the marketplace and sold in our shops.
[#617] hello every one
[#618] Can you post a desciption of the new product in more details. specs etc
[#619] Hello Luc, welcome on-board
[#620] Hi, I´m Flemming.
How come BS3 only offers mono-sound - and why no CD-player?
[#621] Dear Brian, is there a good reason why B&O did not include DAB and the possibilty to use a remote control with the Beosound 3 ?
[#622] hello
[#623] Whats David Lewis ideas of this product?
[#624] Answer to post #618
What in particular are you interested in knowing, Lars?
[#625] Hello ! Will Beosound support output for stereo loudspeakers? Will the mp3 player support IDtags or at list file names will be shown on the display? Wich is the bigger SD card that it will handle? Is DAB available ?
[#626] thanks for the invitation. It's a good moment for a long Bo fan. Why mono and not stereo?
[#627] Hello
Is the BS3 completely stand alone, ore will it be a part of the new wireless Beolink?
How long does the battery hold?
[#628] Is there a display on it to see wich numbers are playen of you SD Card
[#629] Good evening Brian Laursen, hello all together.
Thanks for the invitation!
[#630] Is the BeoSound 3 concept targeted at a specific market? If yes which market is it aimed at?
[#631] Answer to post #620
The acoustic design of BeoSound 3 has been designed to facilitate clarity. When it comes to reproduction of speech, special attention has been given to optimise the performance of BeoSound 3, as it is likely to be used for “classic transistor radio purposes”, eg. listening to the news or other vocal broadcasts. We have managed to give a impressiv acoustical experience in this design using a Mono loudspeaker.
[#632] Good evening
I am interested to know whether the BS3 features dual alarm.
[#633] so you can use it for a podcast?
[#634] Hi all, good evening
[#635] Answer to post #621
DAB is penetrating strongly in only a few markets, but is extremely limited in other markets. BeoSound 3 is a ‘classic transistor radio’ for today and the future, and therefore the focus is on one, global product with features that are relevant for the ‘classic use’ of a product such as this.
[#636] Hello Brian, will there be a limited edition
[#637] Hello Mr. Laursen,
for which market is the Beosound 3 designd? since apple and friends have already similiar devices which are quite popular
[#638] Was there research at all on the SD card when it comes to transferring sound, if yes can you elaborate and if no why not?
[#639] A B&O fan for years now, i know that B&O excells in the multiroom part, will the beosound 3 also have the option to use that function?
[#640] Hi All
Thanks fpor the invite, just watched the video very impressed. Would be a nice match for my BeoSound 1
[#641] David thought ‘classic transistor radio’, he thought ‘place and play’ with no fiddling or playing around with features, and we of course wanted to take these ideas into the future. What do people do with a transistor radio? They listen.
[#642] good evening from sunny Amsterdam, thnx for the invite!!
[#643] Will ID tags be supported ?
[#644] Can the SD cards of the BS2 be used, I mean with the music on it?
[#645] Answer to post #625
BeoSound 3 will not support output for stereo speakers - it's thought to be a stand-alone product
[#646] will we see other colours?
[#647] Hi Brian. How come, that a new product dont include a DAB radio, that would be convinient
[#648] Brian is there a possibility to download directly from your pc to the BS3
[#649] Hello Mr Laursen Thanks for being invaited, First I would like to say that the design is great i I like that you can recognice the display from the Beosound 1 and the tyhe controlpanel from the Beocenter 2. Good
[#650] Is the 'record' button meant to record sound from the radio, or is it used to store frequencies ?
[#651] Can you use the BeoLab 4 with the BeoSound 3?
[#652] so BS3 must be compared to something like Panasonic transistor. So why buy it instead of Panasonic? What are the difference? Are we paying only for a design?
[#653] Am I alone in being unable to read this chat? Every time there is a new post it sends the disaplay back to the beginning. Then by the time i have found where I was it goes back again. it would be very interesting but it is just frustrating!
[#654] Answer to post #627
BeoSound 3 will not be a part of wireless link - the battery will hold for 10 hours playing time and 20 DAYS stand by
[#655] But when i read the tecspec's correct, there is a possibility for connecting headphones using 'stereo-sound'? Second questions is: remote-control-ability...?
[#656] Can you use Beo4 remote control???
[#657] Hi, thanks for this invite. Huge!!! But what about the price range? When will it be available in strores? Different colours?
[#658] Hello Brian,
Can you give a price indication of the BS 3 ?
[#659] You say that the "When it comes to reproduction of speech, special attention has been given to optimise the performance of BeoSound 3" How will this effect the quality of the any Music played though it. especially genres such as Dance, Rock, Clasical
[#660] Answer to post #628
It's fantastic to se all these active invitees, I'll do my best to keep up with all your posts :-)
[#661] isn't that a short time
[#662] Hi Brian and thanks for the invite. The radio looks very nice, but how good is the sensitivity of the radio ?.
[#663] Answer to post #632
The BeoSound 3 does not feature dual alarm
[#664] What will happen to the Beosound 1 Will it go out of production??
[#665] I belive it comes with a dock. keep it on charge normally then you can take to the kitchen when cooking, or the Garden on a sunny afternoon!!
[#666] Hi Brian, Does the BeoSound 3 have a hard drive where the data from the SD card can be saved on?
[#667] Answer to post #630
BeoSound 3 is not targeted at at specific geographical market
[#668] What do you think the price range of the beosound3 will be? in € or DKK
[#669] Thanks Brian. Still, what a pity no dual alarm. Guess the BS3 is out for me. I do not see any other purpose for it in my everyday life.
[#670] In the UK DAB or AM is necessary for comprehensive coverage of radio stations. Have you not limited the market possibilities by this spec. The old Beolits came in 2 specs with a more expensive model with more bands. Will this ever be realised for the BS3?
[#671] or £
[#672] Answer to post #633
You cannot use BeoSound 3 with a podcast
[#674] Answer to post #636
We do not plan to have a limited edition for tha launch, but who knows if it will come later...?
[#675] Does the launching of the BS3 mean the BS 1 is end of life soon ?
[#676] when will I be able to see it in flesh?
[#677] Have you thought about having a chat session before developing a new product?
[#678] Another chat rooms request. Please support Apple Safari.
[#679] What stage of the production is the BS3 at?? will any of the points from these chats be taken forward in to the production model??
[#680] Whats the marketing idea of the BS3?? If you allredy have a link system, what's the idea of the product???
[#681] 678!Agreed - just had to download another browser!!
[#682] Can you give an estimated price range we will see this product in
[#683] Answer to post #648
No, you cannot download directly from the PC to your BeoSound 3 - it will require either your PC or the BeoSound 4(which we shouldn't discuss to night)
[#684] Can you integreat it in a Beolink system???
[#685] Answer to #680
The marketing Idea is to introduce this sublime product to the true Bang & Olufsen Aficionados!
[#686] Is it the first product of a new low cost "serie"?
[#687] Answer to post #666
The BeoSOund 3 does not have a hard drive. The memery capacity is determined from the size of SD card you choose.
[#688] Brian!!!! Vil du ha' hjælp fra Struer? Kim og Hervé!!!
[#689] So i have to see it for like going on a Picknick,and take it with me
[#690] I take it you can use SD cards made with the BS2 though? (As asked before see 644)
[#691] Will it be produced in Denmark or in in the Czech Republic
[#692] Don’t you think that the bs3 will be a nice production? Don’t you worry about the pricing of the bs3, and the effect on the sale, like the bs2 don’t sell, because of the other alternatives on the market?
[#693] What size card will be supported?? 512mb? 1Gb?
[#694] Hi. How come it is mono.
[#695] Answer to post #664
BeoSound 1 will NOT go out of production - they can easily supplement each other in the portfolio.
[#696] What about colours and price?
[#697] Will it be able to play DRM-protected content (WMV) ?
[#698] i repeat the question before: can you use the sd-card formatted in an besound 2 to playback the existing recordings in the beosound 3 or must you use a sd-card reader/writer in combination with a pc?
[#699] when can i have a demonstration in my local store for the sound of it (mono) sound
[#700] Answer to post #676
You should be able to experience BeoSound 3 "Live" in your local store end this year (I cross my fingers :-)
[#701] I'm booking my Demo now!!
[#702] Question No. [#692] is a really good one...
[#704] And supplementary to the BS2 question, will it be Mac compatible - please!!
[#705] Is it save to say that the Beosound 3 is a stand alone product which is more likely targeted to a new public?
[#706] [Answer #699] Hey! on the Beosound 3 webpage you can pre-order it!!!
See here: http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/livedemo/default.asp?page=bd§ion=systems&sub=ms&ProdID=564&message=preorder
[#707] Answer to post #677
We didn't think of the chat session prior to developing the product, but I'm quit impressed with the response I have here toninght
[#708] What is the date of launch and the price range?
[#709] [Answer to #701] Way to go Ross!!!
[#710] Maybe you should have some chat-sessions before developing other products -))
[#711] A lot of people around the world are very dedicated, Brian!
[#712] On a note of detail, the specs given show the amplifier to be Class D. The new brochure says AB. Which is it?
[#713] But if it not will be instead of the BS1.....What's the marketing position of the BS3????
[#714] I agree with Peter there should be more attention for the Mac-users
[#715] Hello Brian, Is B&O doing beta trials with new products like BS 3 ?
[#716] Or a chat session about what products we need, I'm waiting for a while for a set of PC speakers of B&o
[#717] Answer to post #686
I wouldn't say it's our first product in a new series. We have chosen to extend the portfolio within audio/portable products, but we might see more products entering in the end of the portfolio for the future
[#718] there are already solutions for PC speakers
[#719] It think that a small consumer group would be very useful in the development phase of any product, just to ask things that you might not think about!!
I'd love to sign up for that!!
[#720] to 716 yep and car stereo!!
[#721] On the marketing line, surely it is in the same role as the Beolit 707 and giving inflation its due, at a not too dissimilar a price. If it is as good as the old Beolits, it will be superb!
[#722] who doesn't, Ross?
[#723] ANSWER to: [#713] But if it not will be instead of the BS1.....What's the marketing position of the BS3????
>>The marketing Idea is to introduce this sublime product to the true Bang & Olufsen Aficionados!
It os positioned in a gap in the current portofolio. I have seen photos from Benoit's home, and can see that this product can replace a couple of predoct in his home from otherwise competing companies -)
[#725] Answer to post #690
Yes it takes SD cards recorded on the BeoSOund 2
[#726] Yes Eric, there are solutions for PC speakers, I Agree, but they're complicated and costly (3000 euro's) I was more thinken for something about 600
[#728] I wonder, what is the battery life? If the BS2 has a weakness it is too short battery life between charges.
[#729] Kim why should there be a marketing idea just make beautifull things
[#730] How do you charge the battery?
[#731] I like this chat sesion very much ...it is Brill !
[#732] [ANSWER #728] I wonder, what is the battery life? If the BS2 has a weakness it is too short battery life between charges.
As stated in the specs the bat life is app. 10h!
[#733] It's something that, from my experience, always happens to late in the day...
I worked for an un-named electrical co. for a bit and it was only when things we set that they ask what people thought. Sometimes only when it was going in to production!! Oh well. I know that B&O will have done a great job with it anyway!
[#734] Answer to post #728
Hi Peter welcome on board - just found your post on the top, so I'll take this one. Battery time will be 10 hours plying time and 20 days standby time
[#736] 726 - look at the Beolab 4s much more affordable.
[#738] Comment to 726 720 and others..this session is really not about car stereo or PC speakers..but aboth the BS3..so guys..please stay tuned to the subject
[#739] Thanks Brian - already ordered mine!!
[#740] What about colors? I think it would look nice in red/black
[#741] [Answer to #729] Kim why should there be a marketing idea just make beautifull things!
You are right George! That is one of the prime objectives of Bang & Olufsen! But at the same time we aim to be oriented towards you - our customer! -)
[#742] Hi all! In comparison with the old Beosystem 10 and the Beosound 1 how would you qualify the BS3 sound quality?
[#743] Answer to post #730
BeoSound 3 comes with a power supply which can be used either for permanent use or for charging
[#744] Hej Brian!
UNdskyld jeg blander mig -)
[#746] How do you have acces to the menustructure on the SD-card
[#747] ANSWER to:[#723]If you allreasy is a dedicated B&O Person you surley allredy have a Beolink system. The marketing position too get new people too find out about Bang&Olufsen. This could be a perfect first product to start building a B&O home.....
[#748] Answer to post #740
BeoSOund 3 will from launch time be available in natural aluminium
[#749] Agree 740
[#750] is the battery replaceble
[#751] can you use the beo4 remote
[#752] Answer to post #746
You can navigate the folder structure of the SD card via the sensi touch operation on top of the BeoSound 3
[#753] I always like the natural colours the best - I think the BS3 is destined to be a classic - nice simple design with a wonderful shape - look good in a modern kitchen next to the milk carton of course!
[#754] can we look foward to new colours soon?? will you be able to change any of the outside cover like the BS1??
[#755] Answer to post #744
Any help my friend
[#756] to #748: The alluuminium look is very good choice of colour, the design and the colour is easy with everything! :-)
[#757] Peter, I was thinking on the same milk carton when I saw it at the first glance !!
[#758] I take it the volume control is similar technology to that on the BC2 - touch sensitive aluminium?
[#759] Answer to post #754
No new colours are planned
[#760] comment to #753: Hi peter, have heard today the name 'coffee-cup'...
[#761] [Answer #747] I agreed! it could be an entry to the B & O world!
[#762] Was there extensive research done on transferring music on an SD card?
[#763] Yntze Heida - wonderful isn't it - can't wait to see it for real! Brian - I don't suppose you have lent one to Ronny have you!
[#764] Answer to post #758
It's similar yes sensi touch
[#765] Answer # 760: I am not sure what you mean! :-)
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[#766] Sensitouch - more like an iPod then?
[#767] I mad my entry in the world of B&O with the BS1, I can see this beeing lots of peoples first step!!
[#768] Mr. Laursen, talking about the milk carton, where did you get the inspiration for the Beosound 3?
[#769] Answer to post #763
Never, he's too pasionate, he might show it to someone :-)
[#770] Shame - I think I am on the same flight!
[#771] HEY GUYS, I'M GONNA BUT IN :-)
I'm the eMarkting Consultant, and I'll try to help Brian with this FLOD of questions. I LOVE IT!!!!
[#772] Answer to #766: Yes it is VERY MUCH like the touch and feel of an iPod
[#773] The only problem with chat rooms is that one has to be able to type ! But it is wonderful that B&O are willing to spend time with enthusiasts! Many thanks Kim.
[#774] why it have to be so big for a portable
[#775] is it the mono speakers??
[#776] [ANSWER to #768] Mr. Laursen, talking about the milk carton, where did you get the inspiration for the Beosound 3?
The idea was concieved in B&O's "IdeaLand" predominantly by David Lewis, designer :)
[#777] Brian, what was the criteria used to select the participants of this chat session?
[#778] to #774: it has to make a statement!
[#779] The idea of a red one grows on me!
[#780] Brian, can you give an idea about pricing ............cheers
[#781] I'll repost my first question, if the sound is set up for 'When it comes to reproduction of speech, special attention has been given to optimise the performance of BeoSound 3' what will the music reproduction be like, will this effect the sound quality other music styles like rock, dance or clasical?
[#782] [ANSWER #777] Brian, what was the criteria used to select the participants of this chat session?
I know! I selec them!
[#783] The idea of the design. was it to be abel to fit in asbig speaker as possible.
[#784] Answer to post #762
We have done research on tranferring music to SD cards. It's familiar to us from BeoSound 2, and by using SD we tie more of our Aubio products together.
[#785] [#782] [ANSWER #777] Brian, what was the criteria used to select the participants of this chat session? I know! I selected them!
Degree of customer involvement:
o All must be community members
o The active participants in the online forum of our community
o People who had submitted stories to us about their life with B&O
o People who had shown interest in our catalogue preview through our
October E-mail Newsletter
o Those who had accessed out website through our October E-mail Newsletter the highest number of times
Nationality, based on top level domain extensions (e.g. .jp / .sg / .au / .tw)
Degree of customer involvement:
o All must be community members
o The active participants in the online forum of our community
o People who had submitted stories to us about their life with B&O
o People who had shown interest in our catalogue preview through our
October E-mail Newsletter
o Those who had accessed out website through our October E-mail Newsletter the highest number of times
Nationality, based on top level domain extensions (e.g. .jp / .sg / .au / .tw)
[#786] Oups.. not too pretty!
[#787] No but interesting!
[#788] Answer to post #780
The pricing - we'll have to see....:-) any idea?
[#789] Well thanks for the invite!! I feel hourned
[#790] Brian: Kan du lige sige go' for mig! Endorse me!
[#791] Free to everyone here!! -)
[#792] To #779. Happy to hear that others would like in red. I think I will put the BS3 through my "photoshop" to be sure
[#793] #788 about €600,-
[#794] I thought it was to be priced at around the £500 mark - which would seem reasonable
[#795] £350-400
[#796] Pricing idea around 700 Euro
[#797] Well, here at the forum we've already agreed at the price I see. Around the 600 euro
[#798] to #788: This chatsession can give you pain in the head afterwards ) Price: around 600/ 700 euro?
[#799] answer to post 788 hard to guess but +/-1000 euro
[#800] In dkk, please Brian!
[#801] Waht is that in £?? about £450ish??
[#802] Answer to post #783
The design was inspired by the original idea of the product being a portable and flexible product - still giving an impressiv sound in the selected design.
The size makes BeoSOund 3 visible and stable and the handle invites to be picked up...
[#803] Let's face it, have you seen how much Beolit 700 and 1000s go for at present! I almost feel like selling mine and retiring!!
[#804] remember: bs3 has a motorised antenna - it MUST cost more :-)
[#805] when the sound is good i think about € 550,00
[#806] I love the idea of beosound 3 with me only being 16 I had 2 save up for a year before I could even afford a second hand beocenter 2500. A lot of my friends would love a Bang and Olufsen music system but can not afford one, but with the beosound 3 being a lot cheaper it is much easier for people my age to purchase from the store and get the whole Bang and Olufsen experience.
[#807] Answer to post #790
Thank you Kim for helping out - this is a very interesting discussion...
[#808] [Answer to #801] Waht is that in £?? about £450ish??
Yeah somthing like that!!!
[#809] Too much and one will buy the BS1 so £400 - £500 opens a new niche
[#810] Can it be placed in the badroom ?
[#811] And we all know that once a B&O owner - always B&O!
[#812] I think you will find the price to be right - taking your input :-)
[#813] [ANSWER TO #809] Too much and one will buy the BS1 so £400 - £500 opens a new niche.
Peter, you make an interesting point, but BS3 and BS1 fulfil different needs. Would you not agree?
[#814] Do you runa Beta test programme, if so can I get on it?
[#815] [#810) good question
[#816] Thanks Kim, I will post my B&O pictures so that there is a taste of Africa on the website:-)
[#817] Well indeed Peter, and B&o, also has to realise their products Do have concurrence. As seen with the Beosound 2 that was completely flown under by the Apple (which works great with Bo headphones)
[#818] Goodman Brian! (about the price)
[#819] Answer to post #814
Can you please give me more details Ross - I'm a bit slow
[#820] [ANSWER #816] Thanks Kim, I will post my B&O pictures so that there is a taste of Africa on the website:-) _____________
___________ That would be GREAT! Our reach is global -) and we DO want to show that!
[#821] what about the bathroom will it be affected by steam from a shower or bath
[#822] Wouldn't it be more uppdated to have an harddrive in it??? Every Mp3 player on the market to day have good capativisy
[#823] Answer to post #810
Yes BeoSound 3 can be placed in the Bathroom, but of course depending on how much steam you have in yours
[#824] Brian, yeah sending the product pre-realise to a select number of customer to use so they can feed back any problems before the full release of the product?? I'd love to take a unt on test
Kim the BS1 and BS3 do fill differnet roles but as a first step (which both products could be seen as)
[#825] For an outside use and to protect it from the scratches, do you envisage a leather cover or something?
[#826] Well indeed Peter, and B&o, also has to realise their products Do have concurrence. As seen with the Beosound 2 that was completely flown under by the Apple (which works great with Bo headphones) Yes, but although I use my iPod the most, the BS2 still sounds better. I expect the BS3 to have the same approach.
[#827] [Answer: #822] Wouldn't it be more uppdated to have an harddrive in it??? Every Mp3 player on the market to day have good capativisy_________________With the very low prices available for SD cards today that is a very flexible option, and it supports the integration/convergence with BS2 and BS4
[#828] i have a jaccuzi in my bathroom so can i place it by my jacuzzi or do have to plkace it somewhere else in my bathroom
[#829] Answer to post #824
I'm up to speed again.....hmmm we will do a trial run, but they will not leave the factory until we have tested them to fulfill our release procedures, but you're not the only interested person....
[#830] But we haven't seen the BS 4 yet...............:-)
[#831] perhaps i've closed my eyes for a moment: was there an answer about remote-controlling the product?
[#832] Answer to post #825
We have not planned any cover or carrying case for the product
[#833] yeah where can i see the BS4
[#834] Sorry Kim didn't have achance to finish that off, BS1 and BS3 do fill differnet roles but as a first step (which both products could be seen as) but if the BS3 is too closely priced to BS1 then you wont get any customers that you wouldnt have already. I can see a lot of people finding a £400 price tag on a B&O system un missable
[#835] Is there any limitation on the SD card memorysize
[#836] does is need actually a carrying case?? For what? It is portable...
[#837] Brian, Oh well, guess I'll have to wait and save up!!
[#838] I think the sd solution is good. I know BS 2 were critisised for this solution but today apple also use this solution.
[#839] The pricing is a criticl area.....
[#840] Good evening.
This morning I made some questions which I coul not see answered. One of them was wich size SD cards will support the BS3.
[#842] I would rather have SD cards than a hard drive. Hard drives go wrong and will need replacing. SD cards can be increased in size as technology allows and hopefully will be working long after the HDD goes bang.
[#843] Answer to post #831
Not I remember...but BeoSound 3 cannot be controlled be Beo 4. The reason being that it is a product not meant to be permanent placed.
[#844] Well for cases and stuff: I think the french firm Hermes would be very pleased to make you one ...(for of course twice the price of the product itself)
[#845] Is it not a good idea to select the trial candidates from the chat sesions ?
[#846] [ANSWER #834] ROSSS, I partly agree with you, but the two product also apeal to diff. audiences! To a much larger extent the BS3 invites being picked up and brought along. I see young PhD students bringing it to the park while studying -)
[#847] Answer to post #840
Hi Jairo and welcome back. Sorry I cut you off this afternoon!
BeoSound 3 can take SD cards up to 2 GB
[#848] [ANSWER #845] Is it not a good idea to select the trial candidates from the chat sesions ?_________Hey Jaco____That is a good Idea! I might use it for the nest time we do something like this :-)
[#849] [ANSWER #844] I agree with you!
[#850] i know i will take it studying lol if mummy an daddy get me it lol skint students lol
[#851] Kim Moeller said: I see young PhD students bringing it to the park while studying -)Great !! I love the idea but with the classic Bo pricing of around 1000 euro for such a divise they should need wealthy parents )
[#852] Gotta go guys, Kim, Brian thanks for the chat, if you want you can email me (ross.milne@gmail.com) I'd love to chat more about this on a one to one! and to chat to people in B&O
[#853] Ok thanks, Brian.
I also wonder if the display will show ID-Tags or at least file names.
[#854] great Kim , i think the wireless link is a hardrunner too
[#855] Answer to post #852
Thanks for participating Ross
[#856] Well I am now on hair drying and putting daughter to bed duty, so many thanks for my invite and good night to Brian and Kim and all the rest of this thriving community. I look forward to the arrival of my BS3 and hope this is the first of many B&O discussions. Congratulations to Brian and Kim for keeping things flowing - I have experience of this on the Beoworld Chat room and it is not easy!
With best wishes
Peter
www.beoworld.co.uk
[#857] no problem
[#858] Answer to post #853
It will not show tag info, but guide you through by showing folder number and track number
[#859] Answer to post #856
It was a pleasure to have you on board, Peter
[#860] [Answer #850] i know i will take it studying lol if mummy an daddy get me it lol skint students lol______Hey Michael!______Good luck! I hope your parents put it under the xmas tree for you :-)_____We hope many will. What do you think.____________And by the way, this little baby can easily fill you dorm with sweet tunes!
[#861] Yeah! BYE BYE Peter!
[#862] Good night to Brian and Kim and all the rest of this community. I look forward to the arrival of the BS3 and hope this is the first of many B&O discussions. I'd love to chat more about this and other new B&O products
Good night / Peter
[#863] Answer to post #833
The BeoSound 4 can be experienced in the new main catalogue being issued very soon
[#864] Want one for x-mas too!!
[#865] i think a lot of my friends will be looking into buying the beosound 3 they already like the look of it. an as for my dorm it is already filled out with music by my beocenter 2500. lol
[#866] Answer to post #862
Good night to you also Peter and thank you for participating
[#867] Time for me to pop off - but I was very glad to be invited - dont forget to bring me BS3 in a nice red colour. Have a ice weekend also to your tping fingers
[#868] oke i'm quiting also, you can always mail me for more B&O discussions, thx brian, kim and everybody else for the invitation
[#869] Thanks for an interesting interactive session. Hope to see more of this. Reg. Nissen Denmark
[#870] Well, since it's a little quiet here a general question about the Bo products: do you think the Beolink system will further evolve and that the computer would become the center of audio?
[#871] Hey, did you notice that on the BS3 Webpage there are links both for pre-booking and pre-ordering the BS3???
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/livedemo/default.asp?page=bd§ion=systems&sub=ms&ProdID=564&message=no
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http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/livedemo/default.asp?page=bd§ion=systems&sub=ms&ProdID=564&message=preorder
[#872] Answer to post #868
I think more people are signing out so thank you for participating it's been my pleasure
[#873] Has BS3 got ouputs to wire a pair of BL4?
[#874] Hi...will there be a DAB version ?
[#876] DAB would be cool
[#877] Going to Struer wednessday. Hope I will be able to have a real live chat there.
[#878] Answer to post #870
There is no doubt that the future will show us greater integration that what we see today.
[#880] Hey, did you notice that on the BS3 Webpage there are links both for pre-booking and pre-ordering the BS3???
Hi Kim, I know but it is still a long time before we can get it in the local store
[#881] Answer to post #873
There is no output to connect speakers. You can though connect your EarPhones.
[#882] Brian, nice answer on #870. You are so right :-)
[#883] RE:#880____________I know Jaco, but you wanna be amonge the first to get it, right? :-)
[#884] Answer to post #874
There will not be a DAB version. DAB has only penetrated in very few markets and BeoSound 3 is thought to be a global product.
[#885] Answer to post #877
Might see you then. You should look forward it's really a good tour you get (in my opinion and I participated in organizing:-)
[#886] Kim when I do the pre ordering it is directly shipped from Danmark to my home or does it go via the local B&O Dealer -)
[#887] Ladies and gentlemen I must leave. It was a pleasure.
[#888] Artig å se/høre på dere selv om alle spørsmål ikke ble besvart!!.
Tips til nytt produkt :PC2 med egen lydutgang (ikke bruk av lydkort fra pc'en)
Tror dere har en artig jobb.
[#889] I'm back! :-)
[#890] Always looking forward! Thank you for great experience. Don´t hesitate to make more sessions like this. See you wednessday. Good night and have nice week-end!
[#892] Stig Erik Helland, I'm dutch so I do get some things out of your text but could you translate it. looks like an interesting post....
[#893] ANSWER____jaco, Netherlands [22-09-2005 21:19:00 CET]
[#886] Kim when I do the pre ordering it is directly shipped from Danmark to my home or does it go via the local B&O Dealer -) _______________ You will be contacted by the selected retailer as soon as the product hits our stores! :-)
[#894] Kim, what was your first impression of the BS3?
[#895] Answer to post #888
Thank you for the tip. I'm sorry not all postings have been answered, but I've tried to keep up.
[#896] Good evening everybody !
I'm frustrated,
A message said : the chatroom is full, please wait... !
But, it's OK now.
Congratulations Brian and all the B&O staff for this lovely product, the BeoSound 3 !
[#898] [ANSWER #894] Kim, what was your first impression of the BS3?__________At first glance I thought it looked strange :-)_____________But after handling it... I kinda feel in love... Material love I guess :-)
[#899] I'm impatient to see it "in flesh" in my dealer !
[#900] Answer to post #896
Thank you steph, I was just about to lock out as it was getting quiet, but I better stay on for some time then...
[#902] Hi Brian, hi Kim (and all others)...i think i have to leave this chat room because my laptop battery is running not so much long like this one in beosound 3! Thank again for your invitation, i'ved enjoyed it! Med venlig hilsen/Best regards from your german customer and Service Partner (now it's out!!!) Jürgen Habet
[#905] It may sound crazy, but BeoSound 3 reminds me of an old oil lamp. Don't get me wrong, I love the way it looks, and I am gonna buy it. I'm just wandering: did anybody thought about placing some sort of light for outdoor use?
[#906] Hey Jürgen! It has been good to have you here! Sleep tight!
[#909] i don't know if the question was asked but when will the BS3 be launched ?
[#910] Answer to post #902
Thank you for participating
[#911] Hello Kim! Can you tell me the idea behind such a tall design if it is made to be used on a bedside table? Lots of tired people are sure to knock it over!?
[#912] Very impatient to see the BS3 in the flesh!
My first chat experience! very exciting! thank you! Bye, Marc
[#913] Why to buy bs3 instead of low cost concurents? How to justify the cost?
[#914] Answer to post #905
Welcome back Boris, we didn't consider light!
[#915] Answer to post #909
Hopefully around new year, but no promisses
[#916] Good evening everyone. Finally I'm able to write messages too, I've had the same problem as Steph just talked about
[#917] to #898 Material love indeed, i was struck on the design, first it looked more retro style, than again the alluminium control part gives it a more futuristic touch! I like it very much!!
[#918] Thank you all for this great sesion ! as always B&O is something special......... cu later Jaco
[#919] Answer to post #912
Thank you for participating Marc
[#920] To Luc, i think when we are found of a brand, we don't see the price, just the beauty of the concept !
[#921] it was a bit out of B&O concept, but I had to get it out. Sorry for that. :-(
[#922] WE will not be going on for much longer tonight!____however this is not the last you will have seen of BeoSound 3 activities. Around the time of the actual launch of the product we will have another set of activities on our website, but don't worry! We'll let you know by e-mail... (We are talking major prize draws and eCard competitions)
[#923] Well I think I will leave now. Brian, Kim, and all the other posters: it was great talking about the BS3 with you !!
[#924] Much love to the community..to Kim and Brian thanks for the invite, I'm honoured...Good product guys from a great team. You've done it again...
[#925] Answer to post #916
Welcome Peder
[#926] Good evening everybody! Will it be possible to control the BS3 with the Beo 4?
[#928] Thank you for joining Jaco
[#930] I put Kim instead of Brian on my post #911 (its been a long day - sorry) Great idea for the chat room by the way - and i look forward to more. Thanks to all concerned, and its been fun! Lee
[#931] By the way, it has been very interesting to follow this session, I believe It should be done more often. For instance not only about new product, but also about products, which have already been launched. I know we can use the forums, but it is different to chat with, you guys from B&O
[#932] Good evening all,just got in to the chat.the bs3 looks great shame you cant use the bo4 with it.
[#933] Brian, Kim. It's been great to hear from those directly involved in launching a new B&O product. Hope all goes well, Patrick.
[#934] it will be hard to wait the new year... !
[#935] Brian, I believe you wrote in an earlier comment, that you will be able to use SD cards up to 2 GB in the BS 3, but how come can't you use larger cards?
[#936] Very good chatsession! I have to leave it now, Brian, Kim, thanks for it all! I whish you much success at this and other future B&O products! Good night everyone.
[#937] Steph,It worth the wait...
[#938] Is the "sensitive touch" of the "wheel" the same than on the BeoCenter 9500 ?
[#942] Answer to post #935
To be honest I don't think we are limited, but that's what's been the largest so far..
[#943] Answer to post #936
Thank you Wilfried and goodnight to you
[#947] Answer to post #938
More like BeoCenter 2 feel
[#948] Thanx PAtrick, it was good to have you here!
[#949] Goodnight guys, keep up the good work:-)
[#950] Hi mr Laursen !
I'm from Bulgaria!Here in Sofia on 23.09. will be open first B&O shop and all fans will see B&O products.I hope that you shell support that your product comming soon in out shop!
Thanks in adwance!
Valery
[#951] I will leave this session now, since it has becomed a little quite, but once againg i'll thank B&O for this, it has been very informative...
good night
[#952] Dear all, It's been a great session for me also. Thank you all for participating. I'll be signing out and closing the room in 5 minutes.
One thing is showing pictures and descriping in words. But you're all good enough to know that the products should be experienced in real life. So enjoy the BeoSound 3 at you nearest retailer soon!
Thank you once again.
Brian
[#953] BRAVO to BULGARIA!
[#954] congratulations, I hope the shop will do well.___ Brian and I will say goodbye!
[#955] have a good night Brian and everyone
[#956] Like BeoCenter 2 feel, great... !
[#957] Answer to post #950
Valery, Great to hear from you - enjoy the new store
[#958] Thanks very much Brian !
[#959] Thanks for invitation. I guess that many people are as much excited as B&O about the lunch of new product. Looking forward to have it soon. Good night!
[#960] I hopethat we will be in contact soon
Valery
[#962] I hope in the future B&O could make another chat session !
It was great !
[#963] thanks brian i am likeing the beosound 3 very much your team has done well. good night!
[#964] Thanks Brian,
Have nice weekend!
Also for all members
[#966] Goodnight to all of you.
Brian
[#967] Welcome to this chat session. This is third and last round of the BeoSound 3 pre-launch.
My name is Brian Laursen and I’m a Product Manager at Bang & Olufsen. As a Product Manager, my job is to ensure that the products for which I am responsible fills what we see as the relevant market niche as well as taking a rightful place in our product portfolio. Furthermore, I also contribute to discussions about how the product ought to be positioned in the marketplace and sold in our shops.
[#968] Hi, how many speakers does the beosound 3 has????
[#969] does the BeoSound3 support AAC support?
[#970] Hi Norman welcome on-board. BeoSound 3 has a single full range loudspeaker
[#971] do you have the final price for north america?
[#972] Answer to post #969
BeoSound 3 supports playback of MP3 and WMA files
[#973] also does the BeoSound3 have a masterlink port? so that it can be connected to other systems?
[#974] Answer to post #971
No, we do not have the final price for North America yet
[#975] hi to everybody
[#976] What about the price for the rest of the world? is that set yet?
[#977] How much portable does the beosoud is?? does it function with batteries?
[#978] Answer to post #973
No BeoSound 3 is a stand alone product.
[#979] Answer to post #976
The fianl price is not yet set for the product, but will be done shortly as we are approaching the launch
[#980] when will it be launched?
[#981] Is there a release date set yet?
[#982] Answer to post #977
BeoSound 3 is indeed portable. It can run either on the mains or on the built in batteries, which has a playing time of around 10 hours and standby of 20 days
[#983] Answer to post #981
I expect BeoSound 3 to be released end this year.
[#984] is the battery/batteries a special format just for the beosound3 or are they rechargable general batteries e.g. AA size, D size..
[#985] does the screen display songs name (mp3 mode)??
[#986] Answer to post #984
The battery pack is special for BeoSound 3. It is a built in pack
[#987] to what I'm aware of, the BeoSound 3 does not have a Cd player? am I correct?
[#988] Answer to post #985
The display will not show tag info, but help you duide through the folder structure of your SD card.
[#989] Answer to post #987
That's correct. BeoSound 3 holds the sources FM radio and SD card playback
[#990] Hello, Everyone, I made it!!
[#991] Answer to post #990
Hello Edward, welcome on-board!
[#992] Hello, everyone!!
[#993] the SD card playback, does it need to be put in via BeoPlayer like the BeoSound2? or can it be just dragged and dropped into a folder in windows or MacOS?
[#994] Answer to post #993
The music can be dragged and dropped from your folder structure
[#995] Can you copy music from iTunes into this system?
[#996] up to what capacity for the SD card is initially supported??
[#997] We will initially support up to 2 GB SD cards.
[#998] What inspired you to make the Beosound 3 in the shape that you did?
[#999] Hello Everyone Brian, is the expected release date to be the same in North American as in Europe?
[#1000] Answer to post #995
Sorry Frank, I'm affraid I have to leave this question unanswered as I'm a bit uncertain!
[#1001] will future firmware upgrades be possible on the BeoSound3 to support higher capacity SD cards?
[#1002] why did you decided to design a mono system instead than a stereo one??
[#1003] post 995
I don't know for sure, but I'm thinking if you are using BeoSound2 on a Mac and loading songs though itunes there, I think it hsould work.
but this is just a guess
[#1004] Answer to post #998
I don't think one thing in particular inspired Davis Lewis for the shape - rather that one single thing. It had to be small enough to move around and big enough that you wouldn’t fall over it or forget where it is
[#1005] do you have plans to make it in other colours?
[#1006] Answer to post #1001
We have not limited our selves in the size of SD cards for the future
[#1007] Answer to post #1002
The acoustic design of BeoSound 3 has been designed to facilitate clarity. When it comes to reproduction of speech, special attention has been given to optimise the performance of BeoSound 3, as it is likely to be used for “classic transistor radio purposes”, eg. listening to the news or other vocal broadcasts
[#1008] Answer to post #1005
We do not have any immidiate plans to introduce other colours that the natural aluminium presented.
[#1009] Any reactions on the BeoSound 3 from your side - how do you like it from the pictures and video?
[#1010] so far I think it's pretty good
was hoping that it was a stereo speaker system though :(
[#1011] :P I've actually placed order on the first one to arrive at my dealer already
[#1012] Answer to post #1011
Well done! I believe you will be surprised when experiencing the sound at your local store.
[#1013] I'm waiting for that experience... :)
[#1014] From the pictures it looks like a milk carton, but I thinks that's good, because it always sets B&O appart from everyone else. I haven't been about to pick one up but I'm sure when you see it, you'll ask "What's that?"
[#1015] is the sound quality similar to that of the BeoSound 1?
[#1016] i think is a great new option for enjoy your favorite radio program on one of the best audio trademarks
[#1017] Answer to post #1015
BeoSound 1 has a more powerful sound and is also meant for more "permanent listening" than the BeoSOund 3, which I would consider as a product for casual listening.
[#1018] Now that the Beosound 3 is out, do you plan to continue makeing the Beosound 1?
[#1019] Answer to post #1016
Thank you Edmondo! This have been one of our intentions with BeoSound 3
[#1020] Answer to post #1018
Yes we do. They serve similar, but also different purposes. There is still a market for BeoSound 1.
[#1021] I Agree!!
[#1022] by the way i loved how the antenna appears from the nothing, its like the fancy touch that each B&O has.
[#1023] Which one of the units, BeoSound 1 or BeoSound 3, would serve that best as a bedside clock radio?
[#1024] Answer to post #1022
I of course knew of the functionality, but the first time I pressed radio and the antenna raised out of nothing I was sold and that's of course also why you need to experience BeoSOund 3 in real life...
[#1025] so is the panel similar to that of the BeoCenter2?
[#1026] Answer to post #1023
For that purpose BeoSound 3 will be optimal, both from a perfance and size point of view. BeoSound 3 actually has a snooze function, so by the touch of any button on the operation panel you snooze the alarm for 10 minutes or so.
But placing BeoSound 3 a your bed side does limit you ot only use it there - You simply just unplug the power and picks it ud in the inviting handle!
[#1027] Answer to post #1025
Yes you operate BeoSound 3 on the top panel that is an aluminum soft touch panel.
[#1028] is the display similar to that to the BeoSound1?
[#1029] Answer to post #1028
Yes the display is similar to BeoSOund 1
[#1030] Any chances that the Beosound 3 will operate by remote?
[#1031] Answer to post #1030
No, as BeoSound 3 is a portable product and not intended for a permanent placement - it cannot be operated from a remote control
[#1032] hi again
[#1033] what would be the optimal bit rate for mp3 files to be played on the BeoSound3?
[#1034] welcome back :)
[#1035] who are direct competitor of beosound3?
[#1036] Was any thought put into the weight of the BeoSound 3, (as I understand has been a point of focus for some of the othere B&O products), because from the pictures it looks like a fairly heavy unit which I think if good, or does it take you by suprise and weigh hardly anything at all?
[#1037] Answer to post #1033
Sorry can't answer that question, I'll have to investigate....
[#1038] Answer to post #1035
I don't think I can point out any direct competitor for the BeoSound 3. David Lewis has made his proposal on how a modern transistor should look and operate.
[#1039] can the beosound3 be connected to a laptop computer to be used as a portable speaker?
[#1040] for what people are besound3 focused?
[#1041] Answer to post #1036
Yes. The robustness of the product is underlined when pickd up. It has the weight that any member of the B&O family would expect it to have. Also to secure that it stays stable when placed on a table top.
[#1042] yeah something like wireless conectivity??
[#1043] Answer to post #1040
BeoSOund 3 cannot be connected to a labtop. The only output in BeoSoud 3 is connection for EarPhones.
[#1044] Is there any thought into the future of produceing a portable unit that with the help of the internet you could listen and control your B&O unit from anywhere in the world?
[#1045] BeoSound 3 is focused at people that desire design and high quality and is in the market for a moderne transistor for either portable use or permanent placement. As BeoSound 3 is delivered with a wall bracket you have also the flexibility in placement.
[#1046] high quality just like a cd (16bits 44kHz)?? or just like mp3?
[#1047] Answer to post #1044
Also to Edmundos question. We are always searching new ways and/or technologies to enhance our customers experience with our products. We do not have any actual product line up with that in mind, but with the increased integration we will experience also in the future - that could be one enhancement!
[#1048] does the handdle is removable for use it in the wall bracket?
[#1049] Answer to post #1046
High quality in general - robustness, choise materials etc.
[#1050] what is your favoriate part of the BeoSound3?
[#1051] Answer to post #1048
The big, black handle can rest in five different positions. It can be upright - vertical position for picking it up - or lying down in either front or back of the cabinet. Each position gives a little click, telling the user that the position is right. In both front and back position, the handle finds it "click position" just before touching the cabinet. In this way, it will never clatter against the aluminium. When placed in the wall bracket BeoSound 3 is actually hanging in the handle.
[#1052] thanks for answering my questions today. I have to go now... bye everyone. have a nice day
[#1053] I can't point out one induvidual thing that's my favorite. I've been so priviliged to have a BeoSound 3 at home for a short time and the fact that BeoSound 3 is portable and is inviting to be picked up has actually impressed me - thank you for participating SLi!
[#1054] To you too SLi!!
[#1055] how much time does it took to design BeoSound 3?
[#1056] Good Question Edmundo!!
[#1057] so, for example in an open office (with many people around you) what would be better, beosound1 o 3?
[#1058] Dear all,
I will sign out and close the chatroom is 5 minutes, which will be the first chat session ever carried out and I have been very pleased with your participation. Thank you all for accepting tihe invitation and contributing to the dialogue!
Best regards
Brian
[#1059] Well Brian, thanks for your time! Spend a good night, or the rest of the night at least jaja
[#1060] Answer to post #1055
I can't really tell. David Lewis is always working on new products and before they are revealed he has spent some time .
[#1061] Thank you very much for inviteing me to this session. I truly feel very privilaged to have been a part of it. Thank You!! Good Nite!
[#1062] thank you also Brian for invite us and let us experience a little bit more of this new B&O launch
good night all..
[#1063] Answer to post #1057
If it will be for personal use I would suggest BeoSOund 3, if it's for office use I suggest BeoSOund 1. Thank you for joining in Norman
[#1064] Answer to post #1061
Thanks to you also Edward and have a good evening - I thing I'll go to sleep - it's now 04.30 am....
[#1065] Answer to post #1062
Good night to you Edmundo
[#1066] also congratulations to David Lewis for t