The Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5 digital jukebox is the ultimate in this year's entertainment electronics. It stores up to 28,000 songs (or 500 GB) so you can dance with your guests all night without having to worry about disc changes! And, to give a modern update to old school jukeboxes, it displays each album cover on a digital display. It's winning attribute, however, is most certainly its slender, non-intrusive aesthetic.
"Its proprietary MOTS technology (which is an acronym for 'More of the Same') scans your music selection and picks out similar tracks based on parameters such as rhythm, syncopation, key tonality, and vocal harmonies – similar to Apple’s Genius application albeit more detailed and accurate," Luxury-Insider explains.
When we introduced you to the BeoLab 4 Speakers back in January 06, we thought those were smoking, but the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5 is the new techie apple of our eye.
It's not expected to hit shelves until May 2009, so it's not the ideal Christmas present, but if it's in the monetary cards, I'd say this one is worth waiting for.
Pictures of the BeoSound 5 can be seen in the gallery.
Designer Digital Jukeboxes
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5
Trend Themes
1. Digital Jukeboxes - The trend of digital jukeboxes is disrupting the traditional methods of music playback, allowing for more convenience and customization.
2. Proprietary MOTS Technology - The use of proprietary MOTS technology is disrupting the music selection process by providing more detailed and accurate recommendations based on various parameters.
3. Non-intrusive Aesthetic - The trend of non-intrusive aesthetics in electronic devices is disrupting the notion that technology has to be visually obtrusive in order to be functional.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Electronics - The entertainment electronics industry is being disrupted by the trend of digital jukeboxes, offering a new and advanced way to enjoy music.
2. Music Streaming Services - The music streaming services industry can benefit from the use of proprietary MOTS technology to enhance personalized music recommendations for users.
3. Home Automation - The home automation industry can incorporate the trend of non-intrusive aesthetics to create sleek and seamlessly integrated electronic devices within households.