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03-01-2021, 11:05 PM
dishuser

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Originally Posted by crazy carl

Nice 👍 you get that remote fired up to the tv universal style as well?

it worx perfect
can turn tv on/off,can select source and can control tv volume
03-02-2021, 12:11 AM
sg2100

Was an update today Ota and more records were done over the weekend with great results
Love this box so far ��
03-02-2021, 12:25 AM
nobodyspecial

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Originally Posted by sg2100

Was an update today Ota and more records were done over the weekend with great results
Love this box so far ��

update was paused
03-03-2021, 04:05 PM
beadvised

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.
03-03-2021, 04:14 PM
nobodyspecial

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Originally Posted by beadvised

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 it
03-03-2021, 04:56 PM
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.
03-03-2021, 05:16 PM
nobodyspecial

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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 here
https://www.satfix.to/forumdisplay.p...ver-discussion
03-03-2021, 05:26 PM
beadvised

Thanks! I found it. Is the Buzz the go to box these days? Formuler?
03-03-2021, 05:27 PM
nobodyspecial

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Originally Posted by beadvised

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 box
03-03-2021, 05:42 PM
crazy carl

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
03-04-2021, 04:00 AM
Emporium

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:
03-04-2021, 06:56 PM
kenkell1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emporium

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.
03-09-2021, 04:16 PM
kenkell1

Still waiting for my buzz 4900 paid for expedited shipping but says wont arrive until March 15th. Good OL Canada post lol.
03-09-2021, 04:34 PM
dishuser

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Originally Posted by kenkell1

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 monday
03-09-2021, 04:42 PM
kenkell1

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Originally Posted by dishuser

mine was shipped on friday and got it monday

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.

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