2017 Nvidia Shield

Kuva · 28-05-2018 03:23PM

Do many use retrox much?

Shlippery · 28-05-2018 03:45PM

Anyone get the email about Shield getting Android O?

They've given me a free 3 month plex pass if anyone wants it.

I can't use it as I've a yearly sub.

JDxtra · 28-05-2018 04:38PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

They're on Amazon Warehouse deals too, listed as "used" for 143.90stg

Used most prob means that the box has been opened at some point, but the shield itself was probably never even taken out of the box.

It is listed as "Large cosmetic imperfections on the front bezels. Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged.".

I had bad experiences with Amazon Warehouse before. They send out some real junk, swore I'd never use it again. I know you can return items, but it's still a hassle.

banie01 · 28-05-2018 04:40PM

Kuva wrote: »

Do many use retrox much?

Yep, it's one of the best gaming apps out there. Totally worth paying for IMO

28-05-2018 04:46PM

Can't get it to work over a local network with Windows 10. Infuriating.

Snake Plisken · 28-05-2018 05:32PM

Shlippery wrote: »

Anyone get the email about Shield getting Android O?

They've given me a free 3 month plex pass if anyone wants it.

I can't use it as I've a yearly sub.

Yes it’s being rolled out at the moment expect it in the next week or two

bloodless_coup · 28-05-2018 05:56PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Can't get it to work over a local network with Windows 10. Infuriating.

Shared folders / Samba? It's all the modern Windows 10 security features getting in the way. There's several settings to set to get it working.

I'll try dig out the exact steps.

bloodless_coup · 28-05-2018 07:06PM

As far as I recall you can't set up passwordless sharing anymore, or to do so takes jumping through many hoops.

The below will set up read / write access to a folder on Windows 10 (with latest service packs)

Windows features, turn on SMB 1.0 server
Network profile should be private
Computer Management > Local Users and Groups > New user > User name: Visitor, tick Password never expires, set a password

Choose your folder to share, right click > Properties > Sharing > Advanced Sharing. Share this folder. Permissions > Add "Visitor" user and give full control
Back to the folder Security tab, add the "Visitor" user and give full control.

On Android, using Kodi for example > Add a video source > Add network location > smb:///192.169.x.x/sharename. Fill in username and password and save for this path.

Should work!

nedd · 28-05-2018 10:18PM

Shlippery wrote: »

Anyone get the email about Shield getting Android O?

They've given me a free 3 month plex pass if anyone wants it.

I can't use it as I've a yearly sub.

I will take that if you still have it.

Edit: Scratch that, I got the email. Thanks

pawrick · 28-05-2018 10:22PM

*claimed by pm

Might have a 3 month plex sub from that email also available (just waiting to see if a mate of mine wants it or not first), first to pm gets it if he doesn't need it.

How Soon Is Now · 29-05-2018 09:39PM

Something im wondering if someone could possibly tell me is there any difference in Samsung smart tv (ks7000) Netflix and the Nvidia Shield Netflix?

Cant seem to find any full answer to this online.

McMurphy · 29-05-2018 09:44PM

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Something im wondering if someone could possibly tell me is there any difference in Samsung smart tv (ks7000) Netflix and the Nvidia Shield Netflix?

Cant seem to find any full answer to this online.

I don't believe so, the only difference I've ever noticed in my shield and Samsung smart tv Netflix is that I can use voice search for titles on the shield.

Hardly earth shattering tbh.

How Soon Is Now · 29-05-2018 09:46PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

I don't believe so, the only difference I've ever noticed in my shield and Samsung smart tv Netflix is that I can use voice search for titles on the shield.

Hardly earth shattering tbh.

Cool thanks for the quick reply! Bascially trying to add up thr pros and cons of everything I have already ha.

SachaJ · 29-05-2018 10:21PM

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Something im wondering if someone could possibly tell me is there any difference in Samsung smart tv (ks7000) Netflix and the Nvidia Shield Netflix?

Cant seem to find any full answer to this online.

Yes. Better, richer colours from the Samsung app. Can't remember now but HDMI can't do a certain colour range so the Shield can't output those colours. HDR might be better from the app too.

Of all things, watch Peppa Pig played through Netflix on the Shield and then on the TV app. I noticed a big difference.

How Soon Is Now · 29-05-2018 10:23PM

SachaJ wrote: »

Yes. Better, richer colours from the Samsung app. Can't remember now but HDMI can't do a certain colour range so the Shield can't output those colours. HDR might be better from the app too.

Of all things, watch Peppa Pig played through Netflix on the Shield and then on the TV app. I noticed a big difference.

Really? With all the raving over its streaming capabilities I taught it would have the better quality!

SachaJ · 29-05-2018 10:30PM

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Really? With all the raving over its streaming capabilities I taught it would have the better quality!

Can't overcome the limitations of HDMI I'm afraid....

For Plex though its better as has a more powerful prosessor than the TV

How Soon Is Now · 29-05-2018 10:37PM

SachaJ wrote: »

Can't overcome the limitations of HDMI I'm afraid....

For Plex though its better as has a more powerful prosessor than the TV

That would be a major thing for me I'd use netflix a lot more.

listermint · 29-05-2018 10:40PM

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

That would be a major thing for me I'd use netflix a lot more.

Some Samsung's can't handle 4k processing on Netflix. Don't even ask me which models but could be something else

How Soon Is Now · 29-05-2018 10:47PM

listermint wrote: »

Some Samsung's can't handle 4k processing on Netflix. Don't even ask me which models but could be something else

Seems to run fine on mine.

corks finest · 29-05-2018 11:24PM

Snake Plisken wrote: »

Yes it’s being rolled out at the moment expect it in the next week or two

Same

tonic wine · 03-06-2018 07:46PM

Any crashing issues ect with saving games to external usb?

I've only just started DL games but running low on space, so will need to start using external memory.

The high horse brigade · 03-06-2018 07:51PM

tonic wine wrote: »

Any crashing issues ect with saving games to external usb?

I've only just started DL games but running low on space, so will need to start using external memory.

Adopt the storage, then it behaves identical to internal storage

1983ish · 06-06-2018 11:35PM

I have a minix x8 that I got great use out of for the past 3 years. It’s stuck on kitkat 4.4 though and can’t update, I can’t even use my vpn sub on it as even that’s not supported below 5.0
So I bit the bullet and bought a shield on amazon!!!
Looking forward to seeing what it can do.
I’m not really a gamer it’s more for streaming so any advice welcome.
Thanks

Oat23 · 07-06-2018 12:00AM

Very late on this, but theres an eBay 20% off thing on for another few hours and you can get a band new 2017 shield for under €180 delivered.

Guide here - https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/20-off-almost-everything-uk-ebay-using-us-discount-now-live-2950568?page=26#thread-comments

Listing from currys - https://www.ebay.com/itm/132250667172

Comes to £152 + Parcel Motel/Wizard fee.

Skylinehead · 07-06-2018 01:05AM

Nice, just ordered.

Oat23 · 07-06-2018 01:12AM

Caved and bought another myself. My justification being by the time I sell the controller and my Mi Box it'll only have cost around €60 to upgrade

.

Plus, gamestream & retrox in another room. Can't complain about that.

Suckit · 20-06-2018 12:03AM

Not as good as above, but it is currently £176 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NBJ6KZY/

Sponsorgate · 20-06-2018 05:43PM

1983ish wrote: »

I have a minix x8 that I got great use out of for the past 3 years. It’s stuck on kitkat 4.4 though and can’t update, I can’t even use my vpn sub on it as even that’s not supported below 5.0
So I bit the bullet and bought a shield on amazon!!!
Looking forward to seeing what it can do.
I’m not really a gamer it’s more for streaming so any advice welcome.
Thanks

Hi 1983ish,

In the same position as you . Looking to upgrade Minix box

How do you find the shield?

Thanks
Sponsorgate

yabadabado · 20-06-2018 06:08PM

I had 2 Minix boxs and both were good but the Shield is big jump ahead of them imo.Well worth the cash and if you don't plan on gaming sell the keypad.

54and56 · 20-06-2018 08:16PM

Sponsorgate wrote: »

Hi 1983ish,

In the same position as you . Looking to upgrade Minix box

How do you find the shield?

Thanks
Sponsorgate

Got rid of three Minix boxes and replaced them with 2 X Shields and 1 X https://www.mi.com/en/mibox

The Shields are amazing but in terms of value for money it's hard to beat the Mi Box IMHO as its less than half the price of the Shield especially if you aren't going to be gaming. Both run Android TV and both have Netflix/YouTube HD etc. although the Shield has Prime built in but the Mi doesn't.

I run a full IPTV service on all three and can't see any difference in performance.

I'd say the Shield will continue to have better support long term than the Mi but for €70 if I get 2-3 years out of it before upgrading again I'll be more than happy.

2017 Nvidia Shield

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