New Buzz TV Boxes - XR/XRS 4500

[Tornado15550]

Both boxes are running Android 9.0 Pie with the new BuzzTV 4.0 Update.
Key difference between the 4000s and 4500s is the S905X3 processor as opposed to the S905X2 in the 4000s, along with GIGABIT LAN!! (finally!)
XRS model has increased storage capacity from 32 GB to 64 GB.

The timeline for release is between now and end of February.

Specs for XRS4500 (High End):
Amlogic S905X3
4GB DDR4 RAM
64GB Storage
Dual Band WiFi AC
2X2 MIMO technology
Gigabit LAN
Optical
Bluetooth Remote with new Backlit Buttons
Buzztv 4.0 Integrated IPTV Platform

Specs for XR4500:
Amlogic S905X3
2GB DDR4 RAM
16GB Storage
Dual Band WiFi AC
2X2 MIMO technology
Gigabit LAN
Optical
Bluetooth Remote with new Backlit Buttons
Buzztv 4.0 Integrated IPTV Platform

I hope these boxes are running an arm64-v8 (64-bit) variant of Android as opposed to the armv7 (32-bit). These processors are more than capable of running a 64-bit OS.

[7leaves]

any visuals?

[nobodyspecial]

Its being introduced at the tech show in vegas this week
We should get some info when the buzz team get back

[7leaves]

thank for the heads up brother....

[wedalan]

Changeable Mac ID makes me a buyer!

[Tornado15550]

any visuals?

Here are some images from the official Buzz distributor Kuul Media. They seem to look identical to the 4000 series. The only differentiator (i would assume) would be the optical port output on the back.

[android fun]

stole this from the other site lets see if I can post a picture lol

[nobodyspecial]

Here are some images from the official Buzz distributor Kuul Media. They seem to look identical to the 4000 series. The only differentiator (i would assume) would be the optical port output on the back.

He is the European distributor

[Tornado15550]

He is the European distributor

I'm curious to know the pricing for these new boxes. I hope it's similar to the 4000 series.

[crazy carl]

Bring them on, new boxs whoop whoop

[Putski]

Its being introduced at the tech show in vegas this week
We should get some info when the buzz team get back

That would be fun to fly out and see the tech show.. :thumbsup:

[Tornado15550]

Looks like certain boxes using the Amlogic S905X3 are running Android 10. This means that Amlogic may release its sources for Android 10 soon, allowing Buzz Team to work on Android 10 and (hopefully) push out an update OTA to deliver Android 10 to these XR/XRS 4500 boxes.

To clarify: The boxes I linked to that are running Android 10 are not IPTV boxes. Rather they are set top boxes licensed to broadcast and pay tv operators. However it is relevant to the discussion because it means that Amlogic's (currently unreleased) Android 10 sources for the S905X3 are probably stable.

[dishuser]

Looks like certain boxes using the Amlogic S905X3 are running Android 10. This means that Amlogic may release its sources for Android 10 soon, allowing Buzz Team to work on Android 10 and (hopefully) push out an update OTA to deliver Android 10 to these XR/XRS 4500 boxes.

To clarify: The boxes I linked to that are running Android 10 are not IPTV boxes. Rather they are set top boxes licensed to broadcast and pay tv operators. However it is relevant to the discussion because it means that Amlogic's (currently unreleased) Android 10 sources for the S905X3 are probably stable.

do you really think that makes a difference?
I have devices on 6 and run fine
every app I throw at it worx
I even have 5 and still worx

[tec9]

Mentioned few months back how the 4000 should have had the s905x3 and gig Ethernet as opposed to the s905x2. look Forward to the 4900 it’s supposed to use s922 chip.

[Zorro]

Mentioned few months back how the 4000 should have had the s905x3 and gig Ethernet as opposed to the s905x2. look Forward to the 4900 it’s supposed to use s922 chip.

Was a great suggestion back then and still is now.
But S905X3 was not available for mass production until Dec/Jan

It was still in pre production before Dec 2019 and not available in mass qty from Amlogic.

[Zorro]

Looks like certain boxes using the Amlogic S905X3 are running Android 10. This means that Amlogic may release its sources for Android 10 soon, allowing Buzz Team to work on Android 10 and (hopefully) push out an update OTA to deliver Android 10 to these XR/XRS 4500 boxes.

To clarify: The boxes I linked to that are running Android 10 are not IPTV boxes. Rather they are set top boxes licensed to broadcast and pay tv operators. However it is relevant to the discussion because it means that Amlogic's (currently unreleased) Android 10 sources for the S905X3 are probably stable.

Android 10 SDK is still pre release from Amlogic, and was only given as Android TV SDK, not AOSP.
It still needs a lot of work

It took 4 SDK updates from Amlogic before Android 9 became stable.
They're on their 6th SDK version now 01-17-20, for Android 9.


Plus what is the reason for wanting Android 10?
As I have not seen any added benefits listed for Android 10 from Google that would benefit a TV Box.

[Aggy]

Can't wait to pick up one at launch on Friday! Another new toy.

[dishuser]

Can't wait to pick up one at launch on Friday! Another new toy.

the picture quality on the xrs 4500 is outstanding

[nobodyspecial]

the picture quality on the xrs 4500 is outstanding

Sure is!!!!!!

[Aggy]

Sure is!!!!!!

Is it that much better than the 4000 series?

[dishuser]

Is it that much better than the 4000 series?

I think so
I found my 3900 has a better pic than my xr 4000
and the xrs 4500 is better than the 3900

[nutzu]

I just came from there :) ,I got the XRS4500, I meet up with all the guys ,what can I say such a nice crowd all the guys from Buzztv team very helpful and friendly, they assured me that new improved updates are on the way from the xr/xrs4000 ����

[Aggy]

I just came from there :) ,I got the XRS4500, I meet up with all the guys ,what can I say such a nice crowd all the guys from Buzztv team very helpful and friendly, they assured me that new improved updates are on the way from the xr/xrs4000 ����

I was going to chance it but they were saying whiteout conditions so wasn't worth the drive for me.

Gonna head there Monday for some boxes though.

[henpecked]

Good day ya'all
What distributors on this site are selling the Buzztv xrs4500?

[pugsycan]

Good day ya'all
What distributors on this site are selling the Buzztv xrs4500?

there are no distributors on this site But I know worldwidesat handles Buzz

[nobodyspecial]

Google worldwidesatellite

[Aggy]

Google worldwidesatellite

Yes talk to Kyle. Very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Knows his stuff.

[ALLEN666]

Can we change the MAC addy with the 4500's like the 3000's ???

[dishuser]

Can we change the MAC addy with the 4500's like the 3000's ???

no you can't

[The Noof]

My findings after 2 days of use:
Pro-great picture,probably the best Iv'e seen on an IPTV box
-all functions VERY fast
-excellent GUI
-FINALLY fixed the pvr button.It actualy controls pvr function(on my 3900, pressing the pvr button makes my neighbors car horn honk)

Con-I can't get any version of Netflix or Amazon Prime Video to link/ work
-Unit freezes periodically, losing remote control functions
-I hate the fixed mac addy design
-the off status on the power led is brighter than an aircraft landing light.
That's it so far.

[nobodyspecial]

My findings after 2 days of use:
Pro-great picture,probably the best Iv'e seen on an IPTV box
-all functions VERY fast
-excellent GUI
-FINALLY fixed the pvr button.It actualy controls pvr function(on my 3900, pressing the pvr button makes my neighbors car horn honk)

Con-I can't get any version of Netflix or Amazon Prime Video to link/ work
-Unit freezes periodically, losing remote control functions
-I hate the fixed mac addy design
-the off status on the power led is brighter than an aircraft landing light.
That's it so far.
When I was talking to the buzz dev he mentioned an update coming with a working version of netflix installed

[henpecked]

My findings after 2 days of use:
Pro-great picture,probably the best Iv'e seen on an IPTV box
-all functions VERY fast
-excellent GUI
-FINALLY fixed the pvr button.It actualy controls pvr function(on my 3900, pressing the pvr button makes my neighbors car horn honk)

Con-I can't get any version of Netflix or Amazon Prime Video to link/ work
-Unit freezes periodically, losing remote control functions
-I hate the fixed mac addy design
-the off status on the power led is brighter than an aircraft landing light.
That's it so far.

I've got the 4500. I also installed Netflix and Prime.
I'll be home later today, will give you the Netflix version I used,
and how I got Prime installed.

[henpecked]

I've got the 4500. I also installed Netflix and Prime.
I'll be home later today, will give you the Netflix version I used,
and how I got Prime installed.

On my 4500, I'm using Netflix-6.26.1_build_15_31696.apk. Runs perfect, excellent Picture.
As for Amazon Prime, I found it in the Google Play store in the Buzz box.
I use a mouse for both Netflix and Prime
Other than that, they were great.

[nobodyspecial]

On my 4500, I'm using Netflix-6.26.1_build_15_31696.apk. Runs perfect, excellent Picture.
As for Amazon Prime, I found it in the Google Play store in the Buzz box.
I use a mouse for both Netflix and Prime
Other than that, they were great.

Thanks for the info henpecked

[yotrek]

Can u change MAC address ?

[dishuser]

Can u change MAC address ?

already asked and answered
read posts #28-#29

[yotrek]

already asked and answered
read posts #28-#29oops my bad, didn’t see it, thousand of apologies...

[sonicmario]

liking the xrs 4500 so far, nice gui, love the optical port, very fast functions, love the mouse its faster than I can think lol, the remote is awesome, love the back lit display, as nobodyspecial says pic quality is very sharp and clear, also nice to see the 1gb lan port, you can tell buzz cares about there product, right down to the packaging was very impressed with how well it came packaged, pretty sweet device.

[NINTEX]

Where do we buy it in the US of A?

[nobodyspecial]

Worldwidesatellies ships to all points in the US
The prices are listed in US and CDN dollars
If I recall he ships from his US depot but I am not 100% on that

[Nightmare]

A few friends purchased from WWS who live in the states, and was shipped from Canada. All received within about 7 days.

[NoName]

Received my XRS 4500 and all the hype is real. I didn't think it would be a big upgrade over my 3000 and it is. Pic quality, speed, remote, m3u support, I can go on and on. It's worth the upgrade.