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2017 Nvidia Shield

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  • #102
    SachaJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    doylefe wrote: »
    Yet the Prime Video app on my phone works no bother with primevideo.com!

    As far as I know it’s different content on that compared to the UK site.


  • #103
    SachaJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    £10 off the Shield on Amazon.


  • #104
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    SachaJ wrote: »
    As far as I know it’s different content on that compared to the UK site.

    I know, what I'm saying is the phone app is smart enough to distinguish between the UK and Irish versions where as the TV app doesn't seem to be.

    Are you sure the TV app on the shield doesn't work with Irish version? I'm almost sure it did from what I remember. Maybe I just browsed the titles and didn't actually attempt to play anything.


  • #105
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    SachaJ wrote: »
    No because the content is geoblocked so no box will do that without a VPN

    A DNS service is a far better choice for region switching when you are using something like a Shield. You can put the DNS info in your router or directly in the shield by disabling DHCP mode in the network settings and switching to a static IP. That menu offers the option of adding a manual DNS.


  • #106
    OldMrBrennan83
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    This post has been deleted.


  • #107
    The Sparrow
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    There's a prime app for the shield that works grand.

    Yes Prime Video works fine on the Shield in Ireland.


  • #108
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    SachaJ wrote: »
    £10 off the Shield on Amazon.

    Wait till the 24th.......or buy now. Decisions, decisions :)


  • #109
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭iggy


    dodzy wrote: »
    Wait till the 24th.......or buy now. Decisions, decisions :)

    I'm the same. Santa bringing me one so think I'll wait and see.


  • #110
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    iggy wrote: »
    I'm the same. Santa bringing me one so think I'll wait and see.
    He's bringing me one too....but I have to buy it and the wife is reimbursing me. Don't care....either way, it's coming!


  • #111
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    dodzy wrote: »
    but I have to buy it and the wife is reimbursing me.

    So where does Santa come into it?


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  • #112
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    doylefe wrote: »
    So where does Santa come into it?
    :P


  • #113
    JohnK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭JohnK


    Has there been any talk of a possible new version being released after Christmas? I've held off buying one this long, I'd hate to finally give in and see a new model a few weeks later.


  • #114
    SachaJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    JohnK wrote: »
    Has there been any talk of a possible new version being released after Christmas? I've held off buying one this long, I'd hate to finally give in and see a new model a few weeks later.

    I highly doubt it. Maybe in 2019.


  • #115
    bk
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    JohnK wrote: »
    Has there been any talk of a possible new version being released after Christmas? I've held off buying one this long, I'd hate to finally give in and see a new model a few weeks later.

    Strictly speaking a new version came out earlier this year. But in reality it is much the same as the older one (in some ways the older one is better) and the older one gets all the same updates.


  • #116
    KilOit
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    bk wrote: »
    Strictly speaking a new version came out earlier this year. But in reality it is much the same as the older one (in some ways the older one is better) and the older one gets all the same updates.

    No comparison with the new and old controller, new one is really sleek and comfortable, parents have the old one and it feels so clunky compared to it.


  • #117
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    The Shield runs the Nvidia Tegra X1 chip, it's not going to be out dated any time soon. It's a very ample quad core Arm CPU with a 256 core GPU. The same chip is in the latest Nintendo Switch console

    http://www.nvidia.com/object/tegra-x1-processor.html


  • #118
    bk
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    KilOit wrote: »
    No comparison with the new and old controller, new one is really sleek and comfortable, parents have the old one and it feels so clunky compared to it.

    Do mean remote or game pad?

    I use a lovely Logitech Ultimate remote with mine and I don't game on it, so I wouldn't have noticed.


  • #119
    SachaJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    bk wrote: »
    Do mean remote or game pad?

    I use a lovely Logitech Ultimate remote with mine and I don't game on it, so I wouldn't have noticed.

    The game pad is much improved.


  • #120
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,986 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    SachaJ wrote: »
    The game pad is much improved.

    Ah, fair enough, I don't game on it. I assume you could just buy the new gamepad for the old one and have the same experience. Given that I paid just £99 for mine, even with buying the new pad it would still be cheaper then the current price for the new one!

    The point anyway is that I wouldn't be expecting a big update for a few years.


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  • #121
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    The 2017 Shield uses 6-8 watts in standby / sleep. Legislation says it cannot use more than 0.5 watt in standby. It's a wonder they are allow sell it at all.

    What's the power consumption like on the older model?


  • #122
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #123
    cronos
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    I wonder is the old Shield really the bargain alert? Where are people getting them, what's the price?


  • #124
    Savman
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    doylefe wrote: »
    The 2017 Shield uses 6-8 watts in standby / sleep. Legislation says it cannot use more than 0.5 watt in standby. It's a wonder they are allow sell it at all.
    Why do people quote legislation without actually reading it? A quick google brings back this:

    Specific requirements for network-connected standby devices were introduced in 2013. Since January 2017 networked standby devices must not consume more than 3 to 12 Watts depending on the product.


  • #125
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    Savman wrote: »
    Why do people quote legislation without actually reading it?

    Why would I go out of my way to be accurate :pac:


  • #126
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    SachaJ wrote: »
    £10 off the Shield on Amazon.
    Back to the usual £189


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  • #127
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Nvidia Shield (3GB/16GB) with Gamepad controller and remote is on Amazon France for €175.84 at the moment,

    It is €189.29 to Ireland
    or €182.06 to PW/AP/PM

    https://www.amazon.fr/NVIDIA-SHIELD-Media-Streaming-Player/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/


  • #128
    [Deleted User]
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    Suckit wrote: »
    Nvidia Shield (3GB/16GB) with Gamepad controller and remote is on Amazon France for €175.84 at the moment,

    It is €189.29 to Ireland
    or €182.06 to PW/AP/PM

    https://www.amazon.fr/NVIDIA-SHIELD-Media-Streaming-Player/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/

    Thanks. Have been waiting to pull the trigger on this for ages.


  • #129
    SachaJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    Tempting to buy my 3rd one at that price. My 2015 model controller seems unresponsive and the kids need a second one. Makes more sense to buy the full package than £60 for just the gamepad.....


  • #130
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #131
    studdlymurphy
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    Suckit wrote:
    Nvidia Shield (3GB/16GB) with Gamepad controller and remote is on Amazon France for €175.84 at the moment,

    Suckit wrote:
    It is €189.29 to Ireland or €182.06 to PW/AP/PM

    Out of stock now.
    Wonder will it drop for black friday or cyber monday im after one too.


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  • #132
    JeffKenna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,573 ✭✭✭JeffKenna


    studdlymurphy wrote: »
    Out of stock now.
    Wonder will it drop for black friday or cyber monday im after one too.

    It left me order even though it said out of stock?


  • #133
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    JeffKenna wrote: »
    It left me order even though it said out of stock?

    yes you locked in that price and will get it shipped to you once it's back in stock. I might do the same... cheapest it's ever been on Amazon Uk has been £169.99 or €193 at today's exchange rate.
    would take the angst out of black friday


  • #134
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    yoshimitsu wrote: »
    yes you locked in that price and will get it shipped to you once it's back in stock. I might do the same... cheapest it's ever been on Amazon Uk has been £169.99 or €193 at today's exchange rate.
    would take the angst out of black friday

    Just placed the order (I convinced myself with the post above!).
    before you confirm the order it states:


    Commandez maintenant et nous vous informerons par e-mail dès que nous aurons une date estimée de livraison pour cet article.


    Something along the lines of: order today and we'll inform you by email when we'll have an estimated delivery date.


    Vive la France! ;-)

    Cheers again SuckIt for flagging the good bargain


  • #135
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Same here. Shouldn’t take too long. Great price indeed. Went with PW. Well spotted lad:)


  • #136
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Just got notification. Delivery 20/11.


  • #137
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    What do these boxes do? Can I get rid of SKY?


  • #138
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #139
    JeffKenna
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    dodzy wrote: »
    Just got notification. Delivery 20/11.

    Got an e-mail in French as well so I presume that's what it is!


  • #140
    Truckermal
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Ok I have a smart TV so no point in getting one..


  • #141
    [Deleted User]
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    Truckermal wrote: »
    Ok I have a smart TV so no point in getting one..

    Look on YouTube if you want to see what it does. It does a lot more than what a smart TV does.


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  • #142
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    JeffKenna wrote: »
    Got an e-mail in French as well so I presume that's what it is!
    You'll know you're in business when your bank account drops by €175 ;)


  • #143
    [Deleted User]
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    My shield from Amazon France was delivered to my PM this morning. Hopefully will have it tonight.


  • #144
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    dodzy wrote: »
    Just got notification. Delivery 20/11.
    My notification says 28-29 November. Gives me time to check any possible black friday deal and cancel if i find one for less:cool:
    Amazon uk is also temporarily out of them. In stock on November 24, 2017...


  • #145
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    yoshimitsu wrote: »
    My notification says 28-29 November. Gives me time to check any possible black friday deal and cancel if i find one for less:cool:
    Amazon uk is also temporarily out of them. In stock on November 24, 2017...
    My wager is £169 with Amazon.uk on the big day.


  • #146
    [Deleted User]
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    Just got set up on my shield from Amazon France last night, great piece of kit.

    Even comes with EU and Irish plugs, so don't need an adaptor like I thought I would.

    Thanks again for the spot, @Suckit.


  • #147
    roosterman71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    Which version of this kit would ye recommend to a chap just to stream stuff on? No games or any of that would be used (for now at least!)


  • #148
    OldMrBrennan83
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    This post has been deleted.


  • #149
    Sappy404
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    roosterman71 wrote: »
    Which version of this kit would ye recommend to a chap just to stream stuff on? No games or any of that would be used (for now at least!)

    You'd be better off (money wise) with a Xiaomi Mibox. The Shield is top of the line but that's because of the game aspect. The Mibox would handle your streaming needs no problem. The only potential issue is that it doesn't have a built-in ethernet port. If that's not a problem for you, it's a much cheaper way of getting what you're after.


  • #150
    Tinder Surprise
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    Of course, when I go to pull the trigger the price goes back up :(

    That's what i get for procrastinating


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  • #151
    sdoc13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭sdoc13


    Got my shield. Omg buy 1. Phenomenal.
    Best buy ever. Thanks to all for the steer.


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