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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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Chardee MacDennis

OmegaGene wrote: »

I’m having it delivered in America to addresspal I haven’t paid import tax or vat as yet and if I pay it via address pal then so be it, the item is still cheaper and no I wasn’t under the influence of drink as it happens and it wasn’t predictive text, I just thought it was a daft question.
I can sell the echo dot and that will cover any extra charges that may or may not arise.

Ok but your tax bill could be 65 quid or so not inc address pal fees. Don't see how it's a daft question tbh.

Youll likely be able to get it for 170 on black Friday. Add in the dot and it's about 220. About 20 cheaper than your deal.

OmegaGene

dodzy wrote: »

Guessing oneaga was either pissed or more likely, predictive text

No is the answer. The import tax will be calculated and factored into the final price which you then pay. In the earlier post, you will see it was up at $139 and the final price is €168.

I’m having it delivered in America to addresspal I haven’t paid import tax or vat as yet and if I pay it via address pal then so be it, the item is still cheaper and no I wasn’t under the influence of drink as it happens and it wasn’t predictive text, I just thought it was a daft question.
I can sell the echo dot and that will cover any extra charges that may or may not arise.

dodzy

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

Will you not be done for customs and vat?

Guessing oneaga was either pissed or more likely, predictive text

No is the answer. The import tax will be calculated and factored into the final price which you then pay. In the earlier post, you will see it was up at $139 and the final price is €168.

OmegaGene

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

Will you not be done for customs and vat?

Chardee MacDennis

OmegaGene wrote: »

The person that said amazon wouldn’t post to address pal was mistaken, I’ve just ordered one

Will you not be done for customs and vat?

bloodless_coup

bidiots wrote: »

what powers the shield? Plug wise?

A proprietary plug similar to a USB phone charger.

Annoying since they can emit a squeal noise which you need to get onto Nvidia for an RMA replacement plug.

bidiots

what powers the shield? Plug wise?

OmegaGene

The person that said amazon wouldn’t post to address pal was mistaken, I’ve just ordered one

OmegaGene

The free dot bundle was posted yesterday in one of the Nvidia threads and someone said they don’t post to address pal for some reason
Black Friday should see it at around the £150 mark going by last years sales but they went quick

Suckit

It's on amazon.com for $139 with remote only, and total at €168 delivered.
But will more than likely come down on amazon UK for black friday sales anyway
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RXV2VR/
They are also offering a bundle with a free echo dot, but they don't offer delivery for that bundle here. It might be worth looking out for here also.

JDxtra

They are meant to be relaunching it "soon". Not sure what that means. Maybe making it slightly less pants to a big fanfare no doubt.

BandMember

RHJ wrote: »

Anyway of Getting RTE player working properly on this I sideloaded the app but it was terribly in that it was hard to navigate and it wouldn't play in hd.

I asked this question before and apparently what you are experiencing now seems to be case. I was told that it doesn't work properly and is SD only.

Sure it never works right on their website anyway, it's an absolute piece of crap and a disgrace that taxpayers money is being used wasted on it.

OmegaGene

RHJ wrote: »

Anyway of Getting RTE player working properly on this I sideloaded the app but it was terribly in that it was hard to navigate and it wouldn't play in hd.

As far as I know you can’t get it working, could be seen as a blessing
Try the tips and tricks thread for the shield, that’s where the experts hang out

Tinder Surprise

RHJ wrote: »

Anyway of Getting RTE player working properly on this I sideloaded the app but it was terribly in that it was hard to navigate and it wouldn't play in hd.

The RTE player is pants and responsibility falls 100% on the side of RTE

Think you'd find it hard to come across a worse player from a national broadcaster anywhere in the world - tis beyond a joke at this stage and years in the making

RHJ

Anyway of Getting RTE player working properly on this I sideloaded the app but it was terribly in that it was hard to navigate and it wouldn't play in hd.

Suckit

redcup342 wrote: »

Plug in and setup within 20 minutes with 5.1 surround sound output and G/F Proof is not something you will get with a HTPC though.

Everything on the Shield just works and it has native apps such as Netflix supporting 4K

HTPC just has KODI and you have to fart around sticking your own distro on it.

"2 seconds love I just just have to ssh in and check the logs there to see whats going on" :P

There is all that

HTPC is not all about Kodi, but no denying how good Nvidia Shield is.

Sorry for mentioning the four letter word, I just see/saw it becoming a way to rip people off and thought it best mentioned.

Shield is best piece of kit for that price, and for ease of use. (The important bit)

OmegaGene

T-Bird wrote: »

It's a shame this thread isn’t used for actual bargain anymore though. I’m after another one and feel that I am wasting my time whenever there is a new post.

Black Friday isn’t far away
Keep an eye on the nvidia website they tend to drop the price around then

rustledjimmies

Here's the last BA you'll need on this subject so: https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Nvidia-SHIELD-Remote-Controller-Black/product/B01NBJ6KZY

Just stick in the price you'd like the Shield to drop below and CamelCamelCamel will notify you when that happens. Done.

T-Bird

It's a shame this thread isn’t used for actual bargain anymore though. I’m after another one and feel that I am wasting my time whenever there is a new post.

rustledjimmies

So where would I find some good IPTV sources for my Shield? :P

<ducks>

SHUT IT DOWN!!

jayo26

OmegaGene wrote: »

that 4 letter word is frowned upon around these parts lol

It's not that it's frowned upon by members or users of it id love to be able talk about it and share my service I do it elsewhere but it's a sure fire way to get the thread closed down on boards.

Like I said before boards allow people discuss and share links to counterfeit soccer jerseys but even a sniff or talking about tv is shut down straight away.

OmegaGene

Tinder Surprise wrote: »

I hear you and I agree, but I also don't like the way the word IPTV (or is it letters *scrathes head) seems now to be dirty and thou shalt not discuss.

Not all IPTV talk, apps and services are illegal. I'm sure the mods are aware of this so it's not an easy thing to moderate i'd imagine.

that 4 letter word is frowned upon around these parts lol

cronos

Wondering is there a quick way to pair my Shield with my Sonos Play One speaker. Also have a echo dot in the room.

redcup342

Suckit wrote: »

Shield is already bettered. NUC. (NUC slimline)
That's not what I meant though.

Plug in and setup within 20 minutes with 5.1 surround sound output and G/F Proof is not something you will get with a HTPC though.

Everything on the Shield just works and it has native apps such as Netflix supporting 4K

HTPC just has KODI and you have to fart around sticking your own distro on it.

"2 seconds love I just just have to ssh in and check the logs there to see whats going on" :P

Tinder Surprise

BandMember wrote: »

Lads, c'mon, seriously, how many times do people have to ask for no IPTV talk on the thread to prevent it from being locked???

I hear you and I agree, but I also don't like the way the word IPTV (or is it letters *scrathes head) seems now to be dirty and thou shalt not discuss.

Not all IPTV talk, apps and services are illegal. I'm sure the mods are aware of this so it's not an easy thing to moderate i'd imagine.

BandMember

Lads, c'mon, seriously, how many times do people have to ask for no IPTV talk on the thread to prevent it from being locked???

Suckit

OmegaGene wrote: »

I thought he meant the service he was using went pear shaped all the time and was being fobbed off

Kind of. I found out seller today was telling subscribers that "It's normal for IPTV"
It's not

If your service has gone down more than once in the past 6 months (and it's not an upgrade), then your service is crap.

Tinder Surprise

Yea, have to agree with the sentiment here.

I've been through the whole self build and custom O.S ringer many times with great success, but also disappointment as either the O.S or hardware would move on, and ultimate you're setup would be rendered useless, or close too.

Then came along the Nvidia Shield which ticked lots of boxes.
If I was to revert back to a self build I could possible put together a better setup, but again the I would be open to the risks pointed above, and trying to move away from the Nvidia at this stage would also put spending into the realm of a false economy - yes its a bit pricey but ever there was a device that justifies the price the Nivida Shield TV is it.

alanhiggyno1

Suckit wrote: »

To anyone and everyone that is using IPTV. I just found a crowd that are telling everyone "That's the nature of IPTV" every time that they go down.

That is not the nature of it. IPTV is/should be pretty stable now.
It should not go down more than once every 6 months.

I had written other stuff, but that is not as relevant.

If your IPTV goes down once every 6 months, change provider.

I sell it and never get my customers to take a Yr out only 6 months at a time

Suckit

To anyone and everyone that is using IPTV. I just found a crowd that are telling everyone "That's the nature of IPTV" every time that they go down.

That is not the nature of it. IPTV is/should be pretty stable now.
It should not go down more than once every 6 months.

I had written other stuff, but that is not as relevant.

If your IPTV goes down once every 6 months, change provider.