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2017 Nvidia Shield

SachaJ

Not much of a discount at £20 (Was £189.99, now £169.99) but it's the first time I've seen the new model reduced.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NVIDIA-SHIELD-Media-Streaming-Device/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/

I'm on the lookout for a 3rd one but think I'll hang on and see what happens on Amazon Prime Day this week.

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OmegaGene

MICKEYG wrote: »

All, sorry as I am sure the answer is somewhere in the thread, but looking to know if you can install Mobdro and Showbox on this easily?

Google will help you out but it looks easy done the instructions

MICKEYG

All, sorry as I am sure the answer is somewhere in the thread, but looking to know if you can install Mobdro and Showbox on this easily?

yoshimitsu

Getting mine from PW today! ordered from amazon.fr, €181 all in, not bad... feels like xmas!
Have a Harmony Ultimate w/hub already, can anybody confirm if the Shield is already present as a device?
Are there any good site/guides/videos on how to customize it meaning apps, sideloading, advanced settings?
thanks

tonic wine

I ordered my direct at from Nvidia at 159. I paid using prepaid debit card and PW. They shipped it with parcelforce and the tracking number is attached to my order details. 30hrs later is sitting in belfast, should get delivered to PW today.

Kuva wrote: »

Hdmi-cec etc is a pita, I've all turned off, I'll turn ye on when I want ye.

Yes, that is why I use Harmony myself, but it can work well on newer TV's

Benzino

bk wrote: »

It depends on your TV. Some TV's power on automatically when the shield switches on, others don't and would thus need Harmony.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/05/can-now-turn-off-chromecast-connected-tv-google-home-command/

If you have a complicated setup like The high horse brigade and me, with multiple devices connected to an AV, then you would likely need the Harmony.

Otherwise if you have a simple setup of a shield TV connected directly to your TV with HDMI-CEC support, then it may work without Harmony, but no guarantees.

Yeah my TV will switch automatically, I just wasn't sure if GHome could turn on/off the shield without the harmony. But reading that article, I see it can and confirmed it works with my current Sony TV via the chromecast. Very impressive!

dave_t

Sparko wrote: »

I got a shipping notification earlier so I'm hoping mine will be ok. Used parcel motel and paid with Revolut, set my billing and delivery address to the PM address.

Not sure if it'll come down again this week, but I'd say keep an eye on here for any news.

Exactly how I ordered, PM and Revolut. You should be OK. I didn’t get a shipping notification. Can’t believe how poor their service is though, considering the issue seems to be their end and they have no interest in letting me re-order at the same price.

Kuva

Hdmi-cec etc is a pita, I've all turned off, I'll turn ye on when I want ye.

dodzy

Sparko wrote: »

I got a shipping notification earlier so I'm hoping mine will be ok. Used parcel motel and paid with Revolut, set my billing and delivery address to the PM address.

Not sure if it'll come down again this week, but I'd say keep an eye on here for any news.

PW delivered today. Happy days @ €181 all in.

Benzino wrote: »

Just want to make sure I understand, you have a function setup to turn on the shield, switch HDMI etc on the Harmony, which you trigger via GHome? So it's not possible to turn on the Shield directly with GHome without Harmony?

I'm interested in this setup, but not sure I could justify the cost of the Harmony

Also thanks for this, and everybody who posted, didn't know this stuff was possible and find it very interesting!

It depends on your TV. Some TV's power on automatically when the shield switches on, others don't and would thus need Harmony.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/05/can-now-turn-off-chromecast-connected-tv-google-home-command/

If you have a complicated setup like The high horse brigade and me, with multiple devices connected to an AV, then you would likely need the Harmony.

Otherwise if you have a simple setup of a shield TV connected directly to your TV with HDMI-CEC support, then it may work without Harmony, but no guarantees.

Benzino

The high horse brigade wrote: »

It will use IR for the TV. The Shield uses bluetooth, wifi is so google assistant can talk to it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Harmony-Elite-Remote-Control-Blue/dp/B014GXQOJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511093462&sr=8-1&keywords=harmony+elite
Keep an eye on the sales, they do drop in price every so often

OK Google turn on the shield (I've added this as a shortcut instead of saying ask Harmony turn on the shield). The Tv turns on, changes to HDMI 1, the Shield turns on, the surround reciever turns on and sets itself to the Shield input. The remote then works for the Shield with the volume buttons controlling the receiver

Ok Google ask Harmony turn on Sky News and it changes the input on my reciever to my Amiko alien 2 Sat box and then after a few seconds changes to Sky News

Just want to make sure I understand, you have a function setup to turn on the shield, switch HDMI etc on the Harmony, which you trigger via GHome? So it's not possible to turn on the Shield directly with GHome without Harmony?

I'm interested in this setup, but not sure I could justify the cost of the Harmony

Also thanks for this, and everybody who posted, didn't know this stuff was possible and find it very interesting!

Sparko

dave_t wrote: »

I ordered at £159.99 but they cancelled my order. I can't seem to find out why either and their customer service seems crap. Just telling me to re-order but of course it's £189.99 now.

Anyone know if it's expected to be reduced anywhere at the end of this week?

I got a shipping notification earlier so I'm hoping mine will be ok. Used parcel motel and paid with Revolut, set my billing and delivery address to the PM address.

Not sure if it'll come down again this week, but I'd say keep an eye on here for any news.

dave_t

I ordered at £159.99 but they cancelled my order. I can't seem to find out why either and their customer service seems crap. Just telling me to re-order but of course it's £189.99 now.

Anyone know if it's expected to be reduced anywhere at the end of this week?

brightkane

amazon warehouse deal 20% off.
, i didnt order from nvidia as i had a voucher to use.

got the nvidia shield for 145, used the 30 giftcard i got on another thread that cost me 25, so shield cost £140 in the end.

OmegaGene

Shlippery wrote: »

..did you select United Kingdom as Country? Antrim appears underneath the English ones!

It appears under Northern Ireland lol
Select uk and then scroll down

Shlippery

tonic wine wrote: »

I went to order though paypal, but when i tried to input my PW shipping address, only ROI counties were available to select from.

..did you select United Kingdom as Country? Antrim appears underneath the English ones!

tonic wine

OmegaGene wrote: »

tonic wine wrote: »

I've just ordered now, I used my own number. I had to adjust my PW address, as they could not verify the normal format. I just put the my PW address line 1 and 2 into the company name ( PW ID)
I've to wait 1-2 days for my order to be processed.

My order was processed straight away and the address went in okay via PayPal
Like a child waiting for Santa now lol

I went to order though paypal, but when i tried to input my PW shipping address, only ROI counties were available to select from.

Invincible

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2017/04/29/nvidia-shield-tv-2017-long-term-review-an-expensive-niche/#4d07dedf633d

Shlippery

Did the same, just put through PayPal. Christ boards.ie is bad for me.

That and the google mini and I'm happy til after black Friday. Need to go into hiding now!

OmegaGene

tonic wine wrote: »

I've just ordered now, I used my own number. I had to adjust my PW address, as they could not verify the normal format. I just put the my PW address line 1 and 2 into the company name ( PW ID)
I've to wait 1-2 days for my order to be processed.

My order was processed straight away and the address went in okay via PayPal
Like a child waiting for Santa now lol

tonic wine

Invincible wrote: »

Did ye use your own number when ordering or Parcel Wizard's?

I've just ordered now, I used my own number. I had to adjust my PW address, as they could not verify the normal format. I just put the my PW address line 1 and 2 into the company name ( PW ID)
I've to wait 1-2 days for my order to be processed.

Catmologen

Invincible wrote: »

Is the controller just for gaming as in different function to remote?

No. The remote has no option for the on-screen mouse pointer while with the controller you can use the onscreen mouse via the analogue stick. I was a little surprised by this. Would be nice if you could use the remote too. Other than that it's a great bit of kit.

[Deleted User]

OmegaGene wrote: »

from uk seller to pm locker in a day ? find that hard to beleive
i order things on a regular basis and once pw get them in northern ireland i have the item next working day

Yup, that's usual for me if there's no hiccups. Overnight delivery to the North, down to Dublin by early/mid arvo, and in my locker that night.

OmegaGene

Basil3 wrote: »

PM can be busy at times, but generally they are a day or more ahead of PW (from my experience). I ordered a mini on Friday, and had it in my hands from PM last night.

from uk seller to pm locker in a day ? find that hard to beleive
i order things on a regular basis and once pw get them in northern ireland i have the item next working day

dodzy

Basil3 wrote: »

One benefit of the game controller on the new one is that you can plug your headphones in and listen through them. I believe you could do that with the TV remote on the original.

That’s a great touch. Thanks for the tip. Mine due from amazon.fr around Tuesday. But it’ll be under the tree till 25th.

Invincible

Did ye use your own number when ordering or Parcel Wizard's?

[Deleted User]

One benefit of the game controller on the new one is that you can plug your headphones in and listen through them. I believe you could do that with the TV remote on the original.

KilOit

Don't get this without the controller, it's one of the best controllers i used and it's very comfortable, new model of course not no the rubbish brick one

yabadabado

Invincible wrote: »

Is the controller just for gaming as in different function to remote?

Controllers has all the same fuctions as remote.
Even if you dont game its handy to have.
Only a tenner extra ?

[Deleted User]

Shlippery wrote: »

Ah I suppose not the right choice of words, just that it may take a while to get since they're super busy at the moment! Still waiting on my google mini! ...very impatient I am!

PM can be busy at times, but generally they are a day or more ahead of PW (from my experience). I ordered a mini on Friday, and had it in my hands from PM last night.