Quote Originally Posted by Woochifer
Worf -

You couldn't have said it better. When I saw that new "Wave Music" system (notice that they no longer call it the "Wave Radio"?) on TV, those same issues crossed my mind. What if I lose that dinky matchbox sized remote? Pretty easy to lose that thing in a vacuum cleaner I would think!

Also, I thought most people use these things as countertop radios or as alarm clocks. It's not like in the kitchen or on a bedside table, I'm going to want to go fumbling around for the remote when the unit is less than a foot from me. If the thing is inches from me and I want to turn the thing on, give me the on/off button! Oh and one more thing, where's the freaking SNOOZE BUTTON??? For $500, I would expect an alarm clock to have a gigantic snooze button that even the most hungover loser can find in the morning!

We already know that Bose is low on price/performance value, but this seems like a bizarre misstep for them because they've simplified things to the point that this clock radio isn't even very useful or convenient. For all of Bose's parlor tricks and overpriced gimmickry, the one thing that they've always done well is make things convenient and useful for the customers, by keeping things simple.

I mean, I think those Lifestyle systems are abhorently overpriced and underperforming. But, it's an all-in-one system, with no clutter, simple color-coded connections, simple setup, and some useful basic features that are all too often overlooked by receiver manufacturers such as RF remotes that can control the unit from a different room and a built-in music server with an intuitive user interface. For consumers who want plug-and-play simplicity, Bose is a good option, even though that simplicity costs a LOT in terms of both money and diminished utility as a consumer gets more advanced in how a home theater system works.

I also love how Bose puts that stupid "Wave" label on everything. I mean, why call it a "Wave Music "system? Oh yeah, no one will pay $500 for an "alarm clock!" I guess same reasoning stands for their "ACOUSTIC Wave" music system. $1,100 for a boom box? What a ripoff! $1,100 for an Acoustic Wave Music System? Sign me up!
You're looking at this thing as a thinking, rational human being... that my friend is NOT what you're supposed to be doing. Now, put on your bliders, open your moth and insert the hook so they can land your $500 plus samolians.

Da Worfster