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<p>Bose, after all of the build-up, I thought you might stick around forever.  But you abandoned me after only 3 years. </p>

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<p>I realize that you were only a SoundDock, but with your reputation, I assumed that your quality would last for at least half a decade.  But nooooooo...</p>

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<p>You're all talk and no action, Bose. </p>

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<p>And I don't want to be asked by the umpteenth guy, "Do you listen to music loud?" </p>

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<p>Hell, YES, I listen LOUD!  Is there any other way? </p>

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<p>Bose, hell hath no fury like a music-lover scorned.  I am leaving you for another. </p>

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<p>Pleasure to meet you, Harman Kardon. </p>

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<p>The Mac geniuses speak highly of you.  When the Coolest Store on Earth shuts down at night, the geniuses blare their music LOUDLY through your translucent sticks and space-agey subwoofer. </p>

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<p>I am intrigued, Harman Kardon.  I am very, very intrigued. </p>

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<p>Will you promise to rock my world forever?  Or for half a decade at least? </p>

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<p>If so, I am yours. </p>

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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>xoxo</strong></span></span></p>

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