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How to find out the type (mark) of a Beovision 7?

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turbotol

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turbotol Posted: Thu, Jun 21 2012 8:27 PM

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Hi,

I'll be looking at a used (wall-mounted) beovision 7 tomorrow (in the US) and would like to know what the easiest way is to find out what model/type it is. Are all models in the US at least MKIII?

I did some searching but did not find a clear answer. What are the main differences between the various marks and is there one to look out for?

Thank you for your help!

turbotol

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mawheele replied on Fri, Jun 22 2012 7:21 PM

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Hi there

I'm fairly confident, but you may want to double check - the MKIII was the first model in the US of the BV7.

There are limited obvious signs between a MK3, 4, 5. The subsequent 3D model obviously comes with glasses.

The key differences were these:

- Introduction of Blu-Ray instead of DVD (MK4)

- Introduction of no media drive option (MK4)

- Move from DVB to a DVB-HD board (MK4)

- Upgraded power supply

- Upgraded LCD panels (brighter and faster refresh) and later a shift to LED backlit.

Some of these changes necessitated usage of the onboard HDMI ports, thereby taking you from 4 to either 3 or 2 depending on configuration.

But fundamentally, all models are based on the same modified Beosystem 3 chassis that remained consistent through to the 3D model where there are modest changes to support this functionality. Some will say that getting a MK4 or 5 is the best way to go, due to a slightly brighter panel - but in fact the refresh rate is the worthwhile feature - but a MKIII is also a very good product as well with a beautiful picture akin to current plasma versus the overly bright/saturated panels coming off the line today that are LED and engineered to reducing size/weight and power consumption.

Best tip - make sure the software is the latest rev. Regardless of model (exc. 3D) they all run the same firmware and this is not a B&O strength. It take about an hour for the dealer to upgrade it.

Hope that helps.