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2017 Nvidia Shield

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  • #602
    john_doe.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭john_doe.


    Seapoint wrote: »
    I'm using an old Dell Latitude laptop, an €8 dvb-t dongle and a TBS 5520 DVBT/S2 dongle which you have to compile the kernel for.

    There is an easier way to run TVHeadend on a neat little device hidden away & connected to your network. - https://www.geekbuying.com/item/MECOOL-KIII-PRO-DVB-T2-S2-TV-BOX-385441.html which you can boot into Librelec which has a TVHeadend server plugin. https://forum.libreelec.tv/thread/5848-8-2-2-3-libreelec-8-2-for-s912/

    The KIII box also boots to Linux https://forum.armbian.com/topic/2138-armbian-for-amlogic-s912/ if you wanted to run qBittorrent and a Plex server on it :-)

    I bought it from their Italian warehouse - cost approx €109 all in - delivered in about a week.

    Are you replacing the Dell with the Killbox.
    It looks a very interesting machine.
    It had only one tuner though - does that mean limitations in amount of channels you can record.

    Do you use the Shield As well?


  • #603
    Seapoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seapoint


    To be honest - there's very little on Live TV worth watching... let alone recording. There are two tuners in the KIII, one DVB-S2 one DVB-T

    I set it up for a friend, in their attic, to serve the TVH Client in live channels on their Shield. My TVH server serves my shield, and my parents 200km away, and a friend in Australia for sports!

    I use the shield as the front end for everything.


    For those using the SATV for IPTV, there's a fairly good guide on Reddit to getting just the channels you want in Live Channels with logos epg etc and not the mad mess of 1000s of unwanted channels.

    Using TVIrl and XTream editor. See the guide here https://www.reddit.com/r/IPTV/comments/6oo548/guide_to_setting_up_live_channels_for_android_tv/


    credit to one of our own for this, @buddyf


  • #604
    studdlymurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 833 ✭✭✭studdlymurphy


    Seapoint wrote:
    To be honest - there's very little on Live TV worth watching... let alone recording. There are two tuners in the KIII, one DVB-S2 one DVB-T


    Can that kill box be used on its own to take in terrestrial feed and then use a a plex server to share saorview to other plex devices?


  • #605
    Seapoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seapoint


    No, the UI on the KIII is very poor.. you're better off sticking with Plex approved tuners to use with Plex.


  • #606
    john_doe.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭john_doe.


    Seapoint wrote: »
    No, the UI on the KIII is very poor.. you're better off sticking with Plex approved tuners to use with Plex.

    Does Plex DVR work in Ireland?
    Can you get the equivalent functions of TVHEADEND using Plex?


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  • #607
    Seapoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seapoint


    It works - you won't get an epg from graceote but will have to point it towards your guide xml.

    https://github.com/jkaberg/tvhProxy


  • #608
    john_doe.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭john_doe.


    Interesting , wonder is there many here using Plex as a DVR

    Got to say I love Plex in general.
    Went from WMC to XBMC to Plex years back and never looked back.
    Lovely piece of software . Prefer it's UI to that of Netflix.

    If it could take my satellite and saorview and record them then I think I'd use that.
    Haven't really seen any info on it other than hdhomerun and users from states.


  • #609
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭grogi


    john_doe. wrote: »
    Was wondering what you think as alternative on shield that has same value. i.e a box under €200.

    Xbox one s.


  • #610
    john_doe.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭john_doe.


    grogi wrote: »
    Xbox one s.

    Is the xbox one S not good bit pricer also I though Kodi release was almost an alpha release .


  • #611
    xtal191
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,542 ✭✭✭xtal191


    £10 off the shield on amazon using the code BIGTHANKS

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057833785


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  • #612
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭54and56


    Quick question: I have the 2017 Shield with remote and controller. I'm thinking of buying a 2nd one to replace an old Win 10 HTPC which is just struggling a bit (it's a Dell Micro Inspiron 3050 which cost less than €100 3 years ago) and was wondering if it would be easy for the kids to use both controllers on both Shields as and when they wanted to e.g. there may be times when the TV in the family room is in use so they could take the controller for the shield on that TV and use it to play two person games on the Shield in the kitchen and vice versa or would they have to pair and unpair the "2nd" device each time?


  • #613
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭54and56


    I'd still like to know if I can do this ^^^^ but having looked on Amazon and trying out the £10 off using "BIGTHANKS" code I couldn't resist pulling the trigger on another shield with both remote and controller delivered to Dublin for €175, I don't think I'll get close to a Win 10 HTPC with decent specs for that so I'm going to double down on Android TV OS and Shield Hardware, at least it will mean a single set up for all the family to use.

    Shield-21516817039.jpg

    Thanks xtal191 for the £10 code.


  • #614
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Shield-21516817039.jpg

    Thanks xtal191 for the £10 code.

    You'd have got it for €169.92 if you paid in sterling with a Revolut card. Amazon always screw you on the exchange rate


  • #615
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭54and56


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    You'd have got it for €169.92 if you paid in sterling with a Revolut card. Amazon always screw you on the exchange rate

    Ahhhh, don't ruin my buzz :(


  • #616
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Ahhhh, don't ruin my buzz :(

    Enjoy your new shield. it's a mighty machine.


  • #617
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Ahhhh, don't ruin my buzz :(

    Sorry, just trying to give you a tip for buying off Amazon. Enjoy your shield, as you already know it's a great device


  • #618
    cosgrove80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭cosgrove80


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    I'd still like to know if I can do this ^^^^ but having looked on Amazon and trying out the £10 off using "BIGTHANKS" code I couldn't resist pulling the trigger on another shield with both remote and controller delivered to Dublin for €175, I don't think I'll get close to a Win 10 HTPC with decent specs for that so I'm going to double down on Android TV OS and Shield Hardware, at least it will mean a single set up for all the family to use.

    Shield-21516817039.jpg

    Thanks xtal191 for the £10 code.

    Is it a used one from Amazon Warehouse at that price? Can only see it listed at £189.99


  • #619
    MickH503
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭MickH503


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    I'd still like to know if I can do this ^^^^ but having looked on Amazon and trying out the £10 off using "BIGTHANKS" code I couldn't resist pulling the trigger on another shield with both remote and controller delivered to Dublin for €175, I don't think I'll get close to a Win 10 HTPC with decent specs for that so I'm going to double down on Android TV OS and Shield Hardware, at least it will mean a single set up for all the family to use.



    Thanks xtal191 for the £10 code.

    It seems to have gone up to £189 now :(
    Capture1516848596.jpg


    UPDATE: Aah ... I see it in the Warehouse deals for the price you got it


  • #620
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    MickH503 wrote: »
    It seems to have gone up to £189 now :(
    Capture1516848596.jpg


    UPDATE: Aah ... I see it in the Warehouse deals for the price you got it

    Seems to be missing the games controller.


  • #621
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭54and56


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Sorry, just trying to give you a tip for buying off Amazon. Enjoy your shield, as you already know it's a great device

    Signed up for a Revoult card last night. Every little helps!!


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  • #622
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭54and56


    cosgrove80 wrote: »
    Is it a used one from Amazon Warehouse at that price? Can only see it listed at £189.99

    No, it's not a warehouse deal. It was £189.99 when I put it in my basket. I'm a Prime member and used the "BIGTHANKS" £10 off code and it somehow ended up being £148.32.

    When I bought my first Shield before Xmas I somehow managed to get it for £133.30 or €155.97 delivered.

    Nvidea1516867584.jpg

    Perhaps I should get into the business of buying off Amazon at discount, add a commission and sell to Boardsies for less than £189.99!! Win win ;)


  • #623
    6541
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,993 ✭✭✭6541


    Hi all - I really want a good streaming box, I am currently using an old satellite box with apps to stream IPTV. I need to move on ! Looking at the Nvidia Shield - The questions I have are, whats the story with the games ? can you get them free ? Can you get cracked ones (Maybe this question is not allowed here), I suppose can someone give me the low down with using this as a gaming device ?


  • #624
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,280 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    6541 wrote: »
    Hi all - I really want a good streaming box, I am currently using an old satellite box with apps to stream IPTV. I need to move on ! Looking at the Nvidia Shield - The questions I have are, whats the story with the games ? can you get them free ? Can you get cracked ones (Maybe this question is not allowed here), I suppose can someone give me the low down with using this as a gaming device ?
    Google RetroX, MAME and Roms. Plenty of free stuff available as well as paid stuff too. It's a fantastic device. The speed/response of the unit is excellent. It's very well built, particularly the controllers. I've not really spent too much time on the games side but still love the device. The slim remote used for navigation is superb and super-slick. People say it's pricey but they are generally comparing the price tag with that of the cheapo Asian tripe from AE, BG, GB etc; Not saying that you can't get good android boxes, just that this is in a different league.

    Buy it, if finances allow. It is without question one of the best 'gadgets' I've ever received.


  • #625
    jamesbondings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭jamesbondings


    Also a Bluetooth mouse comes in handy for this......


  • #626
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,280 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    jamesbondings wrote: »
    Also a Bluetooth mouse comes in handy for this......

    For what, exactly?


  • #627
    Schorpio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭Schorpio


    dodzy wrote: »
    For what, exactly?

    Android apps which aren't optimised for TV.


  • #628
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,280 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Schorpio wrote: »
    Android apps which aren't optimised for TV.
    I think that the actual game controller joystick performs as the mouse pointer would. Does with the browsers anyway.


  • #629
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,105 ✭✭✭✭OmegaGene


    dodzy wrote: »
    I think that the actual game controller joystick performs as the mouse pointer would. Does with the browsers anyway.

    It does
    That’s what I use

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #630
    Schorpio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭Schorpio


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    It does
    That’s what I use


    Ah, never realised that. I had one of those ' media' keyboards lying around (wireless mouse and keyboard in one), which I plugged into the Shield on the day I got it. Works like a charm and is very handy for text entry.


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  • #631
    jamesbondings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭jamesbondings


    Schorpio wrote: »
    Android apps which aren't optimised for TV.

    And other apps which shall remain nameless here.... But that the gaming controller will not work with


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