Buzz essentials e1

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11-22-2020, 11:02 PM
nobodyspecial

Buzz essentials e1

DESCRIPTION:
Introducing the all-new Essentials product line from BuzzTV. The Essentials e1 is powered by Android and BuzzTV4 Application. E1 hardware sports a Powerful Wireless 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Quad-Core Processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB Memory (expandable by USB & Micro SD) and Thermal reduction metal base. Essentials e1 provides a balance of performance and value without the premium price tag. E1 includes Energizer AAA Batteries.

BuzzTV 4 App Improved User-Interface is sleeker and 2x faster than previous versions. BuzzTV 4 features intuitive channel list page, quick access to categories and one button access to your favorite shows. Brand new Video on Demand (VOD) grid design allows faster navigation to scroll through your movies faster than ever. Multi Launcher Support includes XPL3000 Classic UI

E1 Operating System is Powered by Android 7.1.2. This modified OS is optimized for better performance and features Full system backup & restore. The new cleaner designed launcher makes it easier to access your important stuff faster. BuzzTV Utilities provides the ability to customize the home page launcher and more.

FEATURES:
2GB DDR3 RAM
8GB Internal Memory (expandable by Micro SD)
2 Internal Wi-Fi Antennas
Android OS 7.1.2
AMlogic S905W
Thermal Reduction Metal Base
Full System Backup / Restore
2x System Performance
3x Faster Channel Zapping
BuzzTV IR-100 Remote
Multi Launcher Support
OTA Updates for Android & BuzzTV 4
Includes Energizer Premium Batteries

specs
CPU Amlogic Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.5GHz
GPU Penta-Core Mali-450MP GPU @ 750 MHz
RAM 2GB DDR3
STORAGE 8GB
OS: Android 7.1.2
WIFI: 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 2X2 WIFI + Bluetooth 4+
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps Lan
3D: Hardware 3D graphics acceleration
Audio Decoder: Supports MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC, Ogg
USB host: 2X High-speed USB 2.0
Card reader: TF cards
HDD file system: FAT16/FAT32/NTFS
Support Subtitle: SRT/SMI/SUB/SSA/IDX+USB
OSD type of languages: English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/ etc multilateral languages
Remote: IR-100 Remote
Resolution output 4K/2K Output, CEC and , 4K/2K@30 max
resolution output: 4K/2K H.265 Hardware Video Decode and 4K/2K Output

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
BuzzTV Essentials e1 Android IPTV OTT Set Top Box
HDMI cable
Power Adapter
BuzzTV IR-100 Remote Controller
2X AAA Premium batteries
Setup Guide
11-23-2020, 01:49 AM
dukeathome

May be time for a new box
11-24-2020, 02:31 AM
Maestro701

I will soon be able to try it out and I haven't been disappointed by this brand at all
12-19-2020, 09:16 PM
tec9

Looks to be another repackage from buzz. Looks identical hardware as boomrang mate which had the s905w soc
The xpl3000 had a s905x which for most part similar. This hardware is getting pretty outdated
The improvement on the “new” e1 here seems they ditched those other 2 models and only include newer software and updates on this model
If someone was able to dump this new buzztv4 app could load onto those older models and it would be same.
Think the s905w 4K is capped at 30fps but who’s really using 4K iptv
12-20-2020, 11:31 PM
nobodyspecial

Its put out to replace the boomerang
Hardware works fine being a mid-line unit
12-29-2020, 03:39 PM
henpecked

Can you change mac address on the E1?
12-29-2020, 04:03 PM
dishuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by henpecked

Can you change mac address on the E1?

no you can't
01-12-2021, 01:28 AM
Emporium

Quote:

Originally Posted by dishuser

no you can't

So far the box has been nice and solid. No major issues (other that I tried to installed so many other apps, that I actually ran out of space). Oops.. Needed to clean up :)
But being able to change MAC would have been amazing and put it over the top.

I know there is a reason behind the choice, but considering people can clone MAC using stbemu, I don't see why the restriction is needed. But hey, I don't create the rules :noidea:

2 of my buddies wanted to get another cheap box, and I tried getting them to get the E1. One of them jumped on it and ordered one, but the other went with the old xpl3000 again, just for being able to clone his MAC address on multiple boxes.

At least I got my other buddy to get a xrs4500. He had an old generic android box with stbemu previosuly and he always complained that it was not like he had with his old cable box. When he came over the holidays to drop off some gifts, he saw the xrs4500, the interface and how smooth it was, he went home and ordered one asap (his xmas gift to himself).
01-12-2021, 01:55 AM
nobodyspecial

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emporium

So far the box has been nice and solid. No major issues (other that I tried to installed so many other apps, that I actually ran out of space). Oops.. Needed to clean up :)
But being able to change MAC would have been amazing and put it over the top.

I know there is a reason behind the choice, but considering people can clone MAC using stbemu, I don't see why the restriction is needed. But hey, I don't create the rules :noidea:

2 of my buddies wanted to get another cheap box, and I tried getting them to get the E1. One of them jumped on it and ordered one, but the other went with the old xpl3000 again, just for being able to clone his MAC address on multiple boxes.

At least I got my other buddy to get a xrs4500. He had an old generic android box with stbemu previosuly and he always complained that it was not like he had with his old cable box. When he came over the holidays to drop off some gifts, he saw the xrs4500, the interface and how smooth it was, he went home and ordered one asap (his xmas gift to himself).

He could have upgraded to the 3900 You can change mac on it
01-12-2021, 02:04 AM
Emporium

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobodyspecial

He could have upgraded to the 3900 You can change mac on it

Oh.. Good to know. Had no idea. He knew the 3000 you still could, and on the Mate 1 he has I think he could, so he didn't want to take any chances. Between him and his kids (that recently moved out), they have 6 or 7 buzz boxes (XPL3000 and Mate 1). So I guess he stuck with what he is familiar and comfortable with.
01-12-2021, 02:21 AM
nobodyspecial

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emporium

Oh.. Good to know. Had no idea. He knew the 3000 you still could, and on the Mate 1 he has I think he could, so he didn't want to take any chances. Between him and his kids (that recently moved out), they have 6 or 7 buzz boxes (XPL3000 and Mate 1). So I guess he stuck with what he is familiar and comfortable with.

the 3900 is way ahead of the 3000
the 3900 is buzz 2 also
01-12-2021, 02:38 AM
Emporium

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobodyspecial

the 3900 is way ahead of the 3000
the 3900 is buzz 2 also

I have another colleague who had picked up the 3900 when it first came out. So the 3xxx series are all on buzz 2 I guess ? buzz 4 was only introduced on the 4xxx series ?

I assume the 3000 will remain where it is, till it fades out ? No more changes or updates I guess ? It's a nice box however. No issues with it. I use that one in the basement.

BTW: I also noticed on buzztv canada's FB page, they mention that they will soon be releasing a BUZZ Essentials E2 ?
01-12-2021, 03:01 AM
Maestro701

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emporium

So far the box has been nice and solid. No major issues (other that I tried to installed so many other apps, that I actually ran out of space). Oops.. Needed to clean up :)
But being able to change MAC would have been amazing and put it over the top.

I know there is a reason behind the choice, but considering people can clone MAC using stbemu, I don't see why the restriction is needed. But hey, I don't create the rules :noidea:

2 of my buddies wanted to get another cheap box, and I tried getting them to get the E1. One of them jumped on it and ordered one, but the other went with the old xpl3000 again, just for being able to clone his MAC address on multiple boxes.

At least I got my other buddy to get a xrs4500. He had an old generic android box with stbemu previosuly and he always complained that it was not like he had with his old cable box. When he came over the holidays to drop off some gifts, he saw the xrs4500, the interface and how smooth it was, he went home and ordered one asap (his xmas gift to himself).

Agreed, you can do it with the emulator so nothing to gain/lose. But the essential e1 is definitely a nice unit.
01-12-2021, 03:02 AM
Maestro701

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobodyspecial

the 3900 is way ahead of the 3000
the 3900 is buzz 2 also

It's an antique, no one in my home can touch it but me. I love this one.