Nice �� you get that remote fired up to the tv universal style as well?
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Nice �� you get that remote fired up to the tv universal style as well?
Going to do that this weekend as this box seems to do its job
swiftly , I love the ability to choose between color themes and style .
only beef i have found is Recording option . Now that may be due to the providor . I installed 500gb ssd underneath and it recognizes it as usb drive .
have to test more over the weekend .
so far so good ☺️
whats the beef with recording?
I think in order to see it as internal you would need to mount/format the drive. Be careful with that task with an SSD because then it essentially is tethered to that deviceQuote:
Originally Posted by sg2100
I did several tests on any given channel and after 30 seconds of record , screen flashes black than message appears in botton of screen telling me record is complete evan though it is notQuote:
Originally Posted by nobodyspecial
i tried on 2 servers with same results .
Under record option you have choice of 116gb of internal or choose your drive of choiceQuote:
Originally Posted by crazy carl
under format option you do have option to save all files and folders to the ssd , I chose not to go that route . It is quite nice to have record to internal of 116gb though
Yes that is huge, provided it functions properly. Issue I always have with recording with anything is stability of the provider, I find most IPTV programs don't have a just a plain record what's on the screen ability meaning if the stream stutters or stops or does a 3-5 second loop the recording stops because the program detects an anomaly and to save space cancels the recording. I am hoping the 4900 on UI5 can record still regardless of what happens or makes an internal 3-5 tries to continue the recording process.
how long are you setting recording for?Quote:
Originally Posted by sg2100
On the screen that displays what is being recorded. if 15 minutes in the line shows 45 min remaining it just starts recording immediately for 30 secs than drops off.Quote:
Originally Posted by dishuser
i have not set any for times past current time.
thats my next testing tonight
Are you recording from guide or
Scheduled recording?
on screen , i select record , red button , box pops up showingQuote:
Originally Posted by nobodyspecial
channel i am recording
name of show .
time it started and when it finishes .bellow that is option where to save my recordings .
I select internal and hit save
msg pops up telling me starting record . red symbol on top right appears , stays on for 30 sec
screen flickers black than once picture comes back on .. i get msg saying record complete. and what was recorded is saved under pvr section.
I had no issues recording like that with buzz 5
I'll have my 4900 set up very soon
just did a 30 minute recording ,everything worked as it should
another recording completedQuote:
Originally Posted by sg2100
Turn on one button pvr and see what happens
I will take a few pics and post em if this becomes a problemQuote:
Originally Posted by nobodyspecial
I toggled to one button record
same issue
whats the server name?
Ip guys or Cod whichever you want to call itQuote:
Originally Posted by nobodyspecial
pm me your macQuote:
Originally Posted by sg2100
check inbox �� Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by nobodyspecial
Buzz recommends formatting to external
it worx perfectQuote:
Originally Posted by crazy carl
can turn tv on/off,can select source and can control tv volume
Was an update today Ota and more records were done over the weekend with great results
Love this box so far ��
update was pausedQuote:
Originally Posted by sg2100
Hey Fellas, I have been out of the game since my Buzz TV XPL2000. I'm looking to order the 4900 and get back in it. Can I have an admin to PM me please? I have some questions that might not be appropriate for the forum. Thanks.
ask your questions If its not appropriate staff will remove itQuote:
Originally Posted by beadvised
It's service based and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. I didn't want to mention any names because I know that stuff is sensitive.
Lots of good services hereQuote:
Originally Posted by beadvised
https://www.satfix.to/forumdisplay.p...ver-discussion
Thanks! I found it. Is the Buzz the go to box these days? Formuler?
you are in the buzz forum We dont discuss other boxes here but yes Buzz is a great boxQuote:
Originally Posted by beadvised
Got mine in last night, had to do some homework with my oldest but will take a look at it tonight. Stay tuned for the real review
I got my 4900 earlier in the week, and I have to say it is IMPRESSIVE.
The speed of this thing, is just phenomenal. I installed an old 120GB SSD I had lying around, changed the PVR destination, tried some recordings, and it is just super smooth. And when playing back any of the recording and then trying to REW/FFD through it, it is just seamless and not once did I get a spinner because it needed to catchup or seek. And installing a bunch of other apps on it (like Plex, cyberfl1x, b33tv, etc..) and you click OK to install, and before yo know it, it is done. Haven't found any compatibility issues yet either with anything I tried installing.
I love my 4500, but the 4900 will become my new favorite, pretty quickly I foresee.
The remote is very nice, but it takes a little getting used to I find. I don't know if they are all like that, but I found that the D-Pad seems to have like a double pressure type click. Soft touch for usual use, and then a harder touch for a second click which switches from continuous to single input mode (that is handy when in mouse cursor mode and you want to move just a little bit at a time, instead of constantly overshooting in each direction to try to get over a button). The backlighting seems to be a little better than the 4500 remote (but that was just a quick observation - I have not put them side by side yet to check).
The 3 USB-A ports and 1 USB-C ports are very nice. When testing I always connect a keyboard/mouse to allow quick text input, so with 2USB ports taken, it is nice to have a 3rd one for a USB stick.
I haven't tested the WiFi yet, since I am typically wired. But the Dual Band should be pretty nice. Hope it plays well with my Cisco Access points.
I know many people were initially disappointed when they heard it would be Android 9 and nothing more recent. But honestly, I think for a purpose specific device like this, as long as the OS and dev libraries support the CPU, I think you are better off with something older and more stable (and Android 9 is still supported anyhow). There is NO need for a newer OS, if anything you will probably be plagued with all sorts of compatibility issues with something newer.
Nice job, and thanks to the buzz dev team.:thumbsup:
Great review.....thank you. Waiting for mine as we speak. Even paid for expedited shipping because I hate waiting lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emporium
Still waiting for my buzz 4900 paid for expedited shipping but says wont arrive until March 15th. Good OL Canada post lol.
mine was shipped on friday and got it mondayQuote:
Originally Posted by kenkell1
Mine went from Mississauga to Richmond BC in 3 days and there it sits. I am thinking it will be here before the 15th considering I'm not even a days drive from Richmond. I was really hoping it would be here today though.Quote:
Originally Posted by dishuser
mine took 6 days from canada to usaQuote:
Originally Posted by kenkell1
I just received mine 30 mins ago. Nice looking unit and just setting it up now. I was surprised how fast the updates were lol....Quote:
Originally Posted by Putski
make sure you use the power cord it came with, I used the 4500 cord and the box lite just stayed red and wouldn't turn on
so I used the cords it came with and it fired rite up!
good to hear you got ur new toy!
Yep I made sure I used the cord it came with. Man this box is fast. I can't believe the remote operates my sound bar. Still trying to pair the remote to the tv but haven't been able to pair it yet, most likely user error. Pretty impressed though so far.
I can't get in town mail in 6 days...& I live in Canada!lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Putski