Disklavier

Ditto, I'd even upgrade from my IIXG upright to a IV upright if they  
produced one, maybe they are reading this with interest?

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On 2 Apr 2008, at 18:30, "James Fry" <groups@...> wrote:

> Or more importantly, don't have space for (or want) a grand. Clearly
> the limited profit on uprights isn't worth Yamaha's attention. A
> shame, I'd love to have Disklavier Radio etc.
>
>
>
>
> On 1 Apr 2008, at 20:47, Gary Connoley wrote:
>> NOT very funny if you cant afford a IV but would like one!
>>
>> On 1 Apr 2008, at 20:45, sjhart110110 wrote:
>>> OK, you caught me (April fools). I still dream of seeing this
>>> announcement from Yamaha! :)
>>>
>>> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "srberry" <srberry@...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Sounds good. But I think it would take more than a box swap.
>>>> Where is the direct link to the site?
>>>>
>>>> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "sjhart110110" <sjhart110@>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> BUENA PARK, Calif. — April 1, 2008, Yamaha Corporation of
>>> America,
>>>>> Piano Division, introduced the Disklavier Mark III control box
>>>>> upgrade for its Mark III full-function series of performance
>>>>> reproducing pianos. The upgrade offers current customers of the
>>>>> world's most advanced pianos a host of innovative technological
>>> and
>>>>> entertainment enhancements which are currently only available in
>>>> the
>>>>> newest Disklavier Mark IV models.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Yamaha Disklavier Mark III Control Box Upgrade is aligned
>>> with
>>>>> Yamaha's vision to let previous owners of their pianos utilize
>>> new
>>>>> features.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Hardware Upgrade will be available to Disklavier owners
>>>> directly
>>>>> through a Yamaha's authorized dealer network.
>>>>>
>>>>> The upgrade involves complete removal of the Mark III control
>>> box.
>>>>> The new control box has built in features very similar to the
>>> Mark
>>>>> IV Disklaviers pianos. This includes a hard drive, Internet
>>>>> connection, and other features. Complete details can be found
>>> at
>>>>> Yamaha's web site www.yamaha.com. Additionally, the piano can
>>> be
>>>>> controlled via a new wireless pocket device. A remote control
>>>>> screen will become available at a future date.
>>>>>
>>>>> The new Mark III control box introduces Disklavier Music Store.
>>>> Like
>>>>> the Clavinova's Internet Direct Connection feature, this
>>> capability
>>>>> enables users to access the Internet directly from the
>>> Disklavier
>>>>> Mark III's pocket or tablet remote controller screens without
>>> the
>>>>> use of a computer. As with the Clavinova, an Internet connection
>>>> can
>>>>> be made wirelessly or through a cable. Users simply establish an
>>>>> account over the secure server, and then may immediately
>>> download
>>>>> the songs directly to their instrument. Users may even listen to
>>> a
>>>>> song preview before purchase. An appropriate high-speed Internet
>>>>> connection is required to use this feature.
>>>>>
>>>>> Equally exciting is the new Disklavier Radio which offers a
>>> range
>>>> of
>>>>> streaming MIDI music stations for Disklavier owners to choose
>>> from,
>>>>> including pop, jazz and classical formats. This subscription
>>>> service
>>>>> will stream PianoMusicSoft™ selections to Internet-connected
>>>>> Disklavier Upgraded Mark IIIs & IVs worldwide, to play 24 hours
>>> a
>>>>> day, seven days a week.
>>>>>
>>>>> "The new Mark III control box enables us to continually improve
>>> our
>>>>> customer's experience via a new hardware device," states Jim
>>>>> Presley, Disklavier Marketing Manager. "Although we cannot
>>> upgrade
>>>>> the physical piano hardware, by giving customers this control
>>> box
>>>>> upgrade they can utilize many new features that are only
>>> available
>>>>> today in the Mark IV series of Disklaviers", states Bill
>>> Brandom,
>>>>> National Disklavier Marketing Manager. "We took Mark III
>>>> customer's
>>>>> feedback directly to Yamaha senior management and they responded
>>> by
>>>>> putting a program in place which ultimately led to the creation
>>> of
>>>>> the new Mark III control box".
>>>>>
>>>>> The new Disklavier Mark III control box will be available in
>>> April
>>>>> 2008.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information write Yamaha Corporation of America, Piano
>>>>> Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714)
>>> 522-
>>>>> 9011; or e-mail infostation@
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
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