Enchanced version of 3120 = 4120 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Vuuser · 2005-08-12, 10:52 AM

This is my second big news within 3 days.

BELL is launching a enchanced version of 3100, called the 4100

The improvements are

- Dolby Digital Optical output + s-video connection
- UHF remote control (though not to sure if its UHF pro)
- Havent confirmed this, but it looks like a cardless model (but have to confirm that)
- On a personal note, it looks a bit bulky than the slim 3100.

Will post more info as we go along

Falcon · 2005-08-12, 12:17 PM

I already have one... It looks similar in size to the Dish 111 with some modifications. The 3100 already has s-video. It is cardless... as all new models will be.

smp01 · 2005-08-12, 01:17 PM

any timeline estimates?

TJ77 · 2005-08-14, 03:38 PM

Will the 4100 have the new interface?

Falcon · 2005-08-15, 06:30 AM

Same interface as 5900 or 6100.

This is not a replacement for the 3100. The 3100 will be replaced by the 3101 (not final model #). This unit will be similar to the 4700. It will compare to the Starchoice DSR315. This is part of a plan for Bell Expressvu to deliver hardware on all fronts (more options than any of their competitors).

dirtyjeffer · 2005-08-15, 10:08 AM

the 4100 officially launches today, but from the pics i saw of it, it looks "cheap"...it is smaller in area, but thicker than the 3100.

Falcon · 2005-08-15, 12:10 PM

Somewhat similar to the dish network 111 but with a few more features and double the nvram.

ken0042 · 2005-08-15, 12:37 PM

According to what we can see from the Dish Network site, the 111 only has coax outputs. Is this the case with the Bell version?

I ask because Vuuser said it will have S-video as well as DD outputs.

Dish Network 111

Falcon · 2005-08-15, 01:52 PM

It is a modified Dish 111. It is not exactly the same. Only the shell (minus the dish network logo on the top) is the same. This model was developed by E* exclusively for Bev. I believe the reason for this is related to Dish Network's plan on switching to mpeg4 hardware. Don't quote me on that because I'm not exactly sure why Dish Network does not have it (that's only what I heard).

Vuuser · 2005-08-15, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken0042

According to what we can see from the Dish Network site, the 111 only has coax outputs. Is this the case with the Bell version?

I ask because Vuuser said it will have S-video as well as DD outputs.

From the info provided to me, the new 4100 has a set RCA cables, S-video connection, a RF modulated coxial connection & Dolby digital audio connection.

Among new features, i also understand it supports closed caption (as in the one u find in the 6100's).

Bunkhouse · 2005-08-15, 04:44 PM

Anyone have info on pricing?

tydirec · 2005-08-15, 04:59 PM

can someone please post pictures of this new unit

Bunkhouse · 2005-08-22, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon

Somewhat similar to the dish network 111 but with a few more features and double the nvram.

So what does this double the nvram mean to the average joe? more room to store GUIDE info?

HDTV101 · 2005-08-23, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tydirec

can someone please post pictures of this new unit

This is what it looks like.. this is a Dish 111.

Looks like a crapy plastic box to me!

tydirec · 2005-08-23, 03:13 AM

that is the dish model, i've seen that one, i know some people have the bell model which is midified wih dd5.1 optical n other enhanced outputs, thats what i ment. thanks tho

2005-08-12, 10:52 AM	#1
Vuuser Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 20	Enchanced version of 3120 = 4120 This is my second big news within 3 days. BELL is launching a enchanced version of 3100, called the 4100 The improvements are - Dolby Digital Optical output + s-video connection - UHF remote control (though not to sure if its UHF pro) - Havent confirmed this, but it looks like a cardless model (but have to confirm that) - On a personal note, it looks a bit bulky than the slim 3100. Will post more info as we go along Last edited by Vuuser; 2005-08-12 at 02:04 PM.

2005-08-12, 12:17 PM	#2
Falcon Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 751	I already have one... It looks similar in size to the Dish 111 with some modifications. The 3100 already has s-video. It is cardless... as all new models will be. __________________ BTV 5900, 6100, 9200, 6141 & 9242 \| Xbox 360 & PS3 \| Samsung Galaxy S II

2005-08-15, 06:30 AM	#5
Falcon Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 751	Same interface as 5900 or 6100. This is not a replacement for the 3100. The 3100 will be replaced by the 3101 (not final model #). This unit will be similar to the 4700. It will compare to the Starchoice DSR315. This is part of a plan for Bell Expressvu to deliver hardware on all fronts (more options than any of their competitors). __________________ BTV 5900, 6100, 9200, 6141 & 9242 \| Xbox 360 & PS3 \| Samsung Galaxy S II Last edited by Falcon; 2005-08-15 at 09:08 AM.

2005-08-15, 10:08 AM	#6
dirtyjeffer Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London ON Posts: 1,884	the 4100 officially launches today, but from the pics i saw of it, it looks "cheap"...it is smaller in area, but thicker than the 3100. __________________ Panasonic TP42PX60, Yamaha DTS receiver, Mission 73 series speakers, 100% sweetness!

2005-08-15, 12:10 PM	#7
Falcon Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 751	Somewhat similar to the dish network 111 but with a few more features and double the nvram. __________________ BTV 5900, 6100, 9200, 6141 & 9242 \| Xbox 360 & PS3 \| Samsung Galaxy S II

2005-08-12, 01:17 PM	#3
smp01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muskoka, Ontario Posts: 753	any timeline estimates?

2005-08-14, 03:38 PM	#4
TJ77 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,984	Will the 4100 have the new interface?

2005-08-15, 12:37 PM	#8
ken0042 Premium Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,896	According to what we can see from the Dish Network site, the 111 only has coax outputs. Is this the case with the Bell version? I ask because Vuuser said it will have S-video as well as DD outputs. Dish Network 111 __________________ "There are 10 types of people in this world; those who understand binary and those who don't."

2005-08-15, 01:52 PM	#9
Falcon Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 751	It is a modified Dish 111. It is not exactly the same. Only the shell (minus the dish network logo on the top) is the same. This model was developed by E* exclusively for Bev. I believe the reason for this is related to Dish Network's plan on switching to mpeg4 hardware. Don't quote me on that because I'm not exactly sure why Dish Network does not have it (that's only what I heard). __________________ BTV 5900, 6100, 9200, 6141 & 9242 \| Xbox 360 & PS3 \| Samsung Galaxy S II

2005-08-15, 04:44 PM	#11
Bunkhouse Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 489	Anyone have info on pricing?

2005-08-15, 04:59 PM	#12
tydirec Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 36	can someone please post pictures of this new unit

2005-08-23, 03:13 AM	#15
tydirec Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 36	that is the dish model, i've seen that one, i know some people have the bell model which is midified wih dd5.1 optical n other enhanced outputs, thats what i ment. thanks tho

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