Love and Appreciation: B and O 55″ marvel collects review and glowing praise

Now you know we always appreciate 55″ of 1080p goodness from anyone and it would draw attention on this blog no matter what, but when coupled with a LED-backlit display, 6ms response time, a 4,000:1 static and completely native contrast ratio (not dynamic), and includes an integrated Blu-ray player too, and includes some of the most cool design bits in any TV ever, well attention isn’t the word. Perhaps admiration is a better word. We’ve covered these units before, but never has a TV set a reviewer to drooling like this that we’ve heard of.

The BeoVision 7-55 from Bang & Olufsen was reviewed at Flatpanels HD recently and they simply glowed over it. The motorized stand and the Blu-ray player which opens by waving a hand in front of it (yes, that’s true), finishing by describing the execution as “truly beautiful.”

Picture quality had words like “extraordinary” and “fantastic” being used, so it didn’t scrimp on actual quality as well. The only thing holding us back: the $18,700 MSRP, which would make even the biggest fan of HDTV sweat a bit.

The review is here: Link

High-End Chic: Bang & Olufsen new BeoVision 7

Into high cool factor and slick, high-end electronics with a fancy name attached? Well, Bang & Olufsen’s new BeoVision 7 has added a few new wrinkles, including Blu-Ray support.

B&O has their marketing fluff and buff engine on high speed with the latest version of the BeoVision 7-40 is the built-in 2.0 Blu-ray player, DVB-HD tuner, 40-inch LCD with 120Hz refresh, and your choice: the BeoLab 7-2 stereo soundbar or the smaller BeoLab 7-4 soundbar with Acoustic Lens included. Both have excellent sound and equally high price tags.

The retail price: over $13,500, so save up your dollar bills for this one. With a motorized stand thrown into the bargain, its all ready to be set up at your place, so no need for a stand or holder of any kind.