Woody Posted September 25, 2023 Posted September 25, 2023 Are you guys still making the 4900 wpuld like to purchase another one
Emporium Posted September 25, 2023 Posted September 25, 2023 The 4900 is an older box, based on Android 9. The newer boxes are the 5 series, which are based on Android 11, which is what I would recommend. However having said that, if you absolutely want s 4900, you can check the Buzztv Global web site, they do seem to be selling some under the "refurbished" section. If you don't want new, and prefer new, then Worldwide Satellites does list them on their web site. But they are pretty much the same price as the newer 5 series. I you absolutely want an HDD/SSD slot like the 4900, then the U5 is the equivalent on the 5 series. If that aspect s not of huge importance, then I'd strongly recommend you look at the BuzzTV Classic (and the remote included is a BT250, which is very similar to the BT200 originally included with the xrs4900). You could still record, but you would need to add a USB stick for that. 1
dishuser Posted September 25, 2023 Posted September 25, 2023 my guess is the wws site hasn't been updated 2
Nelutz Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Just got one today from the buzztv site ,the refinished one(looks like new), I have to try it , since I have the 4500 , to bad is based on the android 9 but still is a good box ,I might get U5 too . 2
dishuser Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 I love my 4900 2½ years old and still going strong 3
nbs. Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, dishuser said: I love my 4900 2½ years old and still going strong Same here 2
Ryu Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 ever installed at mom's room she does not want me to even touch it lol 1
Emporium Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 7 hours ago, dishuser said: I love my 4900 2½ years old and still going strong Same here. I have 2 of them and I love them. One in the living room and one in my bedroom. They are my main daily use devices , and so far, the BT200 remote which came with the 4900 is still my favorite remote. Even though I have the X5 and U5 units, my wife would hang me if I replace the 4900 units she has gotten so used to. FYI: there is nothing wrong with Android 9. For a purpose built unit (ie: IPTV) it just works and it is stable. There is no software that I have seen that "needs" anything higher anyhow. 1
dishuser Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 ya the bt-200 is my favourite as well can start a download and only turn tv off when I crash
Emporium Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, dishuser said: ya the bt-200 is my favourite as well can start a download and only turn tv off when I crash And let's not forget how easy it is to turn on the backlight if you want to. Even in the dark, you feel your way to the bottom rightmost key, press it for a few seconds, and it enables the backlight. Do the same again to disable it completely 1
dishuser Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 I only tested backlight once for a few presses after that never again I hate having to recharge my batteries...lol
Nelutz Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 Is there any news on to get bumped to android 11(it could easily work with android 11)? Or no updates anymore.
dishuser Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, Nelutz said: Is there any news on to get bumped to android 11(it could easily work with android 11)? Or no updates anymore. they don't do os upgrades and I've gotten many,many software updates this year
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