Bang and Olufsen enters the “budget” TV market
It’s always interesting when a top-shelf manufacturer attempts to enter the consumer market. Most luxury companies at one point or another, realize that there’s way too much money to be made in the "general consumer" market, and attempt to design a relatively affordable device that makes consumers feel like they’re buying into a much more exclusive segment. The latest to make this shift is luxury component manufacturer Bang and Olufsen. The company is currently developing an "entry level" LCD television. This 26" TV will include a relatively anemic set of features, including a single HDMI input, no Digital TV tuner, and a maximum resolution of 1366×768 that falls well short of the industry standard 1080p. On the up side, it features B&O’s famous audio processing, with an integrated speaker system that includes two 2" tweeters and a 4" bass driver. Expect to pay about $3,600 for the TV, and another $400 for custom stand.
[Via Tech Digest]
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