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SITE NEWS: Some RSS feeds and URLs are changing 28 July 2009 0:08 GMT
As we continue to tidy up the database and make the site work better for you, we are changing the names of a handful of categories.

As a result, if you are subscribed to the RSS feed it will stop working and you will have to tweak the url in your feed reader....
Bang and Olufsen intros BeoTime
Flute-shaped alarm clock remote control 21 July 2009 13:25 GMT
Bang & Olufsen has launched the new BeoTime, describing it as an alarm clock that is "equal parts stylish and functional".

As well as a clock, the BeoTime doubles as a control for Bang & Olufsen systems in the home.

It has a built-in sleep timer...
Samsung Beat DJ available on O2
From free on contract 26 May 2009 10:29 GMT
Samsung's Beat DJ mobile phone, or the M7600, designed to be optimised for music playback, is now available in the UK through O2.

The Beat DJ's music credentials come in with stereo Bang & Olufsen speakers, featuring ICEpower Technology and SRS WOW for virtual...
Verizon launches Samsung Trance
Music mobile available in the States 24 April 2009 9:48 GMT
In the US, Verizon Wireless has announced that it is to offer the Samsung "Trance" mobile phone for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in with a 2-year contract.

The mid-range Trance offers music player functionality including Bang & Olufsen ICEpower external speakers,...
Bang and Olufsen golden range launches
For the extravagant household 11 February 2009 11:48 GMT
Bang & Olufsen has launched a new range of golden products that should fit in with even the most extravagant home decor.

The whole range is made using only "real" materials, such as aluminium, glass, rubber and wood, all of which the company say is selected...
Bang and Olufsen launches the BeoSound 5
"An icon in the making" 12 November 2008 12:26 GMT
Bang & Olufsen has launched the BeoSound 5 in the UK, describing it as "an icon in the making, offering high-quality digital music experiences in the home".

The BeoSound 5 is a digital music system with an unusual design that sees an aluminium wheel and pointer...
Bang & Olufsen issues profit warning
Orders down on recession rumours 8 July 2008 10:49 GMT
It seems luxury goods are the first thing we cut back on when rumours of recession are circling, and top-end audio and video experts Bang & Olufsen are feeling the pinch.

The Danish company has now issued its third profit warning so far this year.
Samsung F400 gets UK launch
Musical mobile with B&O speakers 16 May 2008 12:12 GMT
Samsung Mobile has announced the UK launch of their latest music mobile, the Samsung F400, with audio technology by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower.

This stylish dual slider phone's big USP is high fidelity sound tuned by Bang & Olufsen and ICEpower audio technology...
VIDEO: Samsung Soul mobile phone
Video hands on with the new flagship mobile 15 February 2008 9:00 GMT
First look at the new Samsung Soul from the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona.
Samsung launches F400 dual slider music mobile
With Bang and Olufsen speakers 11 February 2008 14:56 GMT
Samsung's previous partnerships with high-end audio company Bang & Olufsen has resulted in two rather expensive team ups - the Serene and Serenata.

Presumably with the aim of putting B&O's sound quality in a more affordable device, Samsung has launched the...
Samsung launches Samsung Soul
"The ultimate essence of mobile" 8 February 2008 9:05 GMT
Samsung has announced "Soul", its new flagship product for 2008.

According to the company, "Soul" is "the ultimate essence of mobile" and has been created to "honour" the completion of its exclusive "Ultra Edition" series. "Soul" is an abbreviation of "The Spirit...
Platinum iPhone eclipses gold versions
Pt-plastered Jesus-phone 12 December 2007 17:20 GMT
If the gold-plated iPhones and iPods on offer just aren't exclusive, or expensive, enough for you, the Power of Platinum collection that includes a limited run of 250 platinum-coated iPhones retailing for £1099.95 each might just do it.

As well as Apple's mobile,...
Samsung launches SGH-i450, SGH-F330 and SGH-F210 mobile phones
Trio of music phones hit Europe 10 October 2007 9:56 GMT
Samsung has announced three new music phones, with the SGH-i450, SGH-F330 and SGH-F210 getting European launches.

The Samsung SGH-i450 is the two-way slider we previewed earlier this year that looks like its taken a few design notes from the N95. It offers...
Bang and Olufsen and Samsung officially reveal Serenata
Designer music mobile 1 October 2007 12:42 GMT
Bang & Olufsen and Samsung have officially launched Serenata, the new music mobile phone that we've previously brought you leaked news and images of.

Claiming to combine "superb sound quality with cutting edge mobile phone technology", the Serenata follows...
Pioneer SC-LX90 advanced amplifier announced
Hear music as the studio intended it, and films as the director wanted... 28 September 2007 10:04 GMT
It's been announced that Pioneer's "most powerful and advanced amplifier yet", the SC-LX90, will be coming to the UK within the next 6 months, so plenty of time to save up...

Years of "intense" collaboration between the Bang & Olufsen ICEpower team and Pioneer's...
Countdown begins for Samsung and Bang and Olufsen's Serenata
Designer device revealed in spy pics 13 September 2007 9:35 GMT
We've brought you news on the new high-end style offering due from Samsung and Bang & Olufsen before, but the official countdown to the device's launch has now begun.

As of Thursday, thanks to the preview site created by the two companies, it seems we've only...
Bang and Olufsen launches Beo5 remote control
$500 remote can even operate products with features and functions that are not known yet... 6 September 2007 17:46 GMT
Bang & Olufsen has announced the arrival of the Beo5 remote control that is possibly one of the poshest universal remotes available to mankind.

It's a fully flexible and personalised remote control with a universal language that can operate any product combination,...
Bang and Olufsen launches DVD 2
High-end minimalist offering 23 August 2007 12:20 GMT
Bang & Olufsen has launched the refreshing simply titled DVD 2.

Offering DVD playback, recording and a hard drive, although not a next-gen product, it supports a range of formats and claims to deliver high picture quality.

It also boasts a TV...
Samsung and Bang and Olufsen team up for Serene 2
The Serenata looks equally high-end, equally mad 15 August 2007 9:38 GMT
Remember the slightly bonkers high-end Serene mobile phone from Bang & Olufsen and Samsung?

Well, they've teamed up again for another go at the luxury phone market and rumours have it that this is the result.

The B&O Serenata, also known as the...
Bang and Olufsen due to launch Beosound 6
Shwanky 13 July 2007 8:00 GMT
The Beosound 6 from uber-swank brand Bang & Olufsen is a design statement you can make, if you've got a spare £400 cluttering up your pockets.

With an internal 4GB flash memory, this is an improvement on previous models which relied on SD cards, other specs...
Bang & Olufsen cut background noise with new headset
EarSet 2 Bluetooth headset to cut background noise 4 May 2007 12:00 GMT
Bang And Olufsen has used its expertise and quality audio technology to develop a Bluetooth headset with what it claims is "added clarity".

The headset, which promises to cut background noise, features audio technology able to filter out environmental noise....
Bang & Olufsen named best sound system for cars
Safe And Sound 7 November 2006 11:35 GMT
Bang & Olufsen’s quite extraordinary in-car audio system has been named best sound system in the automotive world.
Judges at the annual Interior of the Year awards in the US heaped praise on the B&O Advanced Sound System, which is available only for buyers of the...
Bang and Olufsen unveil the unusual Serene mobile
First mobile phone from the luxury-goods maker 19 October 2006 14:01 GMT
Bang and Olufsen has launched its first mobile phone in the US in conjunction with Samsung. The Serene features a clamshell formfactor, but not one we've ever seen before.

Almost square in shape, navigation is by a circular array of numbers and a central d-pad...
Bang and Olufsen unveil the HDR 2 hard disk recorder
Also, BeoMedia 1 now Mac-compatible 10 October 2006 11:40 GMT
Bang and Olufsen’s latest products is a hard disc recorder with 250GB of internal memory.

The HDR 2 can store up to 60 hours at DVD quality, or 110 hours at Super VHS quality. It streams both analogue or digital TV, so it should work with any setup.
Bang and Olufsen integrate DAB radio in new TV
Expensive telly looks good but doesn't feature HD 29 August 2006 15:53 GMT
Bang & Olufsen has unveiled another elegant LCD TV, this time one that incorporates DAB radio as standard.

Oddly for such a lovely piece of designed, and one that runs to £2740, the BeoCenter 6-23 is not HD-ready, which makes it feel a bit outdated already.