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2017 Nvidia Shield

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  • #1402
    Cypher_sounds
    Registered Users Posts: 8,148 ✭✭✭Cypher_sounds


    tazzzZ wrote: »
    Got one in the states when the original was first released. Nvidia sent out a replacement when I contacted them. Took about 3 days. Was no hassle getting uk/ie plug rather than the us one mine came with also. So this won't be an issue

    Are they cheaper in the states?


  • #1403
    tazzzZ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 ✭✭tazzzZ


    Cypher_sounds wrote: »
    Are they cheaper in the states?


    No idea. I got it when it wasn't available anywhere else. I'd imagine it's marginal these days. Probably not worth the hassle of the extra long shipping and hold up in customs etc.


  • #1404
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Cypher_sounds wrote: »
    Are they cheaper in the states?

    Not really much in it by the time you pay customs and address pal
    There was a free dot included the other day
    Should come down to £150 roughly for Black Friday and getflix (smart dns for uk players and us netflix) also have a cyber Monday sale so worth checking

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1405
    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    https://www.ubuy.ie/en/catalog/product/view/id/6900093?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cCXk4TW3gIVB-d3Ch2VXQBHEAQYAiABEgIwQPD_BwE

    This looks to good to be true?


  • #1406
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    https://www.ubuy.ie/en/catalog/product/view/id/6900093?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cCXk4TW3gIVB-d3Ch2VXQBHEAQYAiABEgIwQPD_BwE

    This looks to good to be true?

    Never heard of them. Buy from Amazon at least you'll have a returns policy and support


  • #1407
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    https://www.ubuy.ie/en/catalog/product/view/id/6900093?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cCXk4TW3gIVB-d3Ch2VXQBHEAQYAiABEgIwQPD_BwE

    This looks to good to be true?

    shipped from the US

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1408
    Cypher_sounds
    Registered Users Posts: 8,148 ✭✭✭Cypher_sounds


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Not really much in it by the time you pay customs and address pal
    There was a free dot included the other day
    Should come down to £150 roughly for Black Friday and getflix (smart dns for uk players and us netflix) also have a cyber Monday sale so worth checking

    Cheers for the replies. Asked as I’ll be over in NY before Christmas and thinking about getting one but may wait till I head over there if they are considerably cheaper.


  • #1409
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Cypher_sounds wrote: »
    Cheers for the replies. Asked as I’ll be over in NY before Christmas and thinking about getting one but may wait till I head over there if they are considerably cheaper.

    There's barely anything in the difference, not worth it for the hassle it brings if something goes wrong. It'll be on discount for black Friday


  • #1410
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    Plex Lifetime pass 25% off code here if anyone wants it


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  • #1411
    rustledjimmies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Plex Lifetime pass 25% off code here if anyone wants it


    Why do I only ever see free stuff offered first when I don't need it!? :pac::pac:

    EDIT: Seems it's 25% off for all new subscribers for 48 hours: https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/purchase/?plan=lifetime&code=FLASH25OFF&utm_source=Plex&utm_medium=email&utm_content=redeem_code_button&utm_campaign=Plex+Pass+Flash+Sale+November+15+2018

    Found via: https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/9xboqx/plex_pass_lifetime_25_off_for_new_subscribers_for/


  • #1412
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    €89 for a lifetime pass is tempting, the provider I use on emby is setting up a better service on Plex
    Wonder will cyber Monday see half price though

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1413
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    €89 for a lifetime pass is tempting, the provider I use on emby is setting up a better service on Plex
    Wonder will cyber Monday see half price though

    What do you get with a Lifetime pass vs free sub


  • #1414
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    What do you get with a Lifetime pass vs free sub

    For me it would enable me to have access to a library of 500tb of media that I can share with 5 others via a company online
    I used to be able to subscribe and use the free Plex but they clamped down on it and that is how I ended up on emby

    Live tv is on Plex too I believe if you have the pass

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1415
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    What do you get with a Lifetime pass vs free sub

    Plex pass
    https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/

    I'm a former Plex pass subscriber but now have moved completely to Emby as Plex has gone to sh1t

    Emby premiere
    https://emby.media/premiere.html

    Emby has limit of 15 devices using premiere features over a certain period of time. Web browsers, Xboxes and Kodi are free so don't count
    https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Emby-Premiere-Feature-Matrix


  • #1416
    EoinMcLovin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,107 ✭✭✭EoinMcLovin


    http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2018/11/nvidia-shield-tv-black-friday/

    From Monday the 19th to Monday the 26th of November , you'll be able to get the Shield TV, remote and the games controller for just £149, instead of its usual price of £189.99.



    If you don't need the controller, the remote-only bundle will be £134 instead of the usual £179.

    The deal will be available at lots of retailers, including Amazon, Dixons, PC World, John Lewis, Scan, Shop Direct and the Shield Store, where you'll get free shipping to sweeten the deal.


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  • #1417
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Plex pass
    https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/

    I'm a former Plex pass subscriber but now have moved completely to Emby as Plex has gone to sh1t

    Emby premiere
    https://emby.media/premiere.html

    Emby has limit of 15 devices using premiere features over a certain period of time. Web browsers, Xboxes and Kodi are free so don't count
    https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Emby-Premiere-Feature-Matrix

    Has Plex gone to the dogs then ? Used to be very good
    I might stay where I am with emby then

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1418
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Has Plex gone to the dogs then ? Used to be very good
    I might stay where I am with emby then

    You're not running your own server so makes little difference to you. You just go with whoever offers you the best service on whatever system they use.

    It's those like me who run their own server who are up in arms about all the bugs not being fixed when they're busy adding stupid features nobody wants like news, podcasts and VR. Why would I want podcasts alongside my live TV, movies and shows? I have an app for that on my phone. They completely dropped support for plugins in the last few weeks, I have lots of these I depend on.
    But it's mostly the lack of communication from the Plex team, they never help or even respond on their forums. People are leaving in their droves, the Emby forum is full of Plex converts who can't believe the Emby developers themselves are replying to their questions.


  • #1419
    moonboy52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,199 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Has Plex gone to the dogs then ?

    In my opinion, no.

    Plex Server on the shield works great. Plex client can be a bit glitchy, but there are plugins for Kodi & MrMC as alternatives.

    Their focus has branched out to Live TV and podcasts and the like, so the media streaming part may have suffered a bit, as a result

    Bought a lifetime pass for 75 a few years back and no regrets.

    I have never tried Emby so the grass may be greener over there though :pac:


    EDIT: The high horse brigade makes some great points that are correct now that i think on them. They are definitely aiming to be a jack of all trades and may as a result be a master of none.


  • #1420
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    The service I use has are on emby but with all the glitches they are going to run a better one on Plex apparently but a Plex Pass is needed

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1421
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    The service I use has are on emby but with all the glitches they are going to run a better one on Plex apparently but a Plex Pass is needed

    That has nothing to do with any of what I said. Like I said before when you don't run your own server you are a passenger.

    The reason they want to use Plex is the device limit on Emby. Once you go over 15 devices it gets expensive and there's no way around it. (This is on top of paying for Emby premiere) https://emby.media/premiere-ext.html
    With Emby the server gets licensed, with Plex is the user account
    They'll blame Emby but it'll be the same service. Anyone with their own TV tuners in a server is claiming Emby is well ahead of Plex on the live TV side of things, I've been chatting to lots of them on Discord


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  • #1422
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    That has nothing to do with any of what I said. Like I said before when you don't run your own server you are a passenger.

    The reason they want to use Plex is the device limit on Emby. Once you go over 15 devices it gets expensive and there's no way around it. (This is on top of paying for Emby premiere) https://emby.media/premiere-ext.html
    With Emby the server gets licensed, with Plex is the user account
    They'll blame Emby but it'll be the same service. Anyone with their own TV tuners in a server is claiming Emby is well ahead of Plex on the live TV side of things, I've been chatting to lots of them on Discord

    Sorry high horse I wasn’t replying to you in my last post I was just mentioning why I was thinking of getting Plex Pass
    I totally understood what you said

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1423
    mccartj5
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭mccartj5


    What would the shelf life of the shield be? I have a minix box but it is running Android 4.4 and there won't be any upgrades so a lot of new apps won't install. Trying to justify the investment in a shield as I could get another android box running android 8 for cheaper. Was also thinking of investing in an TV with android TV and eliminate the need for a box, but the range seems limited and pricey.


  • #1424
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    mccartj5 wrote: »
    What would the shelf life of the shield be? I have a minix box but it is running Android 4.4 and there won't be any upgrades so a lot of new apps won't install. Trying to justify the investment in a shield as I could get another android box running android 8 for cheaper. Was also thinking of investing in an TV with android TV and eliminate the need for a box, but the range seems limited and pricey.

    As it's a gaming console it's very important to Nvidia that everyone is on the same software version. It's been around since 2015 and is still getting continuous updates. The old 2015 version runs the exact same software as the new 2017 one. That's not likely to change either and there's nothing on the horizon to knock the shield off the top spot.

    Don't buy a TV with Android TV, you are at the mercy of the TV manufacturer for app updates. Besides they have weak processors and limited ram to bundle it in with a TV


  • #1425
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    mccartj5 wrote: »
    What would the shelf life of the shield be? I have a minix box but it is running Android 4.4 and there won't be any upgrades so a lot of new apps won't install. Trying to justify the investment in a shield as I could get another android box running android 8 for cheaper. Was also thinking of investing in an TV with android TV and eliminate the need for a box, but the range seems limited and pricey.

    Nvidia Shield TV runs original Android - not a fork of Android that gets left behind.

    when Android updates the the Nvidia Shield updates..simple!

    I dont think people realise that Nvidia is a massive company and in the top 15 tech companies in the world..their products are fantastic and they just do it right!


  • #1426
    ARNOLD J RIMMER
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭ARNOLD J RIMMER


    If someone has a Nvidia Shield and has Virgin Media Anywhere. Can they check if it works on the device?


  • #1427
    califano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭califano


    Yeah I'm going to get one of these. Wondering is it likely to be reduced on cyber Monday?. If not I might buy now.
    Too many concessions and allowances you have to make with Android boxes like you can't get Netflix from playstore, YouTube won't show live streaming podcasts. I feel those 2 are modified when you buy a box with them pre installed. But most importantly android boxes are stuck with the Android firmware version it's bought at whereas it's updated with Nvidia shield when there are updates which is the main thing.


  • #1428
    rustledjimmies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    califano wrote: »
    Wondering is it likely to be reduced on cyber Monday?


    Supposedly £149 all next week: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2018/11/nvidia-shield-tv-black-friday/


  • #1429
    BandMember
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    califano wrote: »
    Yeah I'm going to get one of these. Wondering is it likely to be reduced on cyber Monday?. If not I might buy now.
    Too many concessions and allowances you have to make with Android boxes like you can't get Netflix from playstore, YouTube won't show live streaming podcasts. I feel those 2 are modified when you buy a box with them pre installed. But most importantly android boxes are stuck with the Android firmware version it's bought at whereas it's updated with Nvidia shield when there are updates which is the main thing.

    Cyber Monday deal has already been posted, just read back the thread....


  • #1430
    califano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭califano


    Excellent thanks


  • #1431
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    ARNOLD J RIMMER wrote: »
    If someone has a Nvidia Shield and has Virgin Media Anywhere. Can they check if it works on the device?
    It's not an officially supported device - it's designed for mobile devices. If you get it working on the Shield, the interface is a bit clunky and buggy. Once a stream starts it's OK though. I would not recommend it for regular use as it'll drive you a bit nuts.


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  • #1432
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    Have a xiaomi mi box and find it brilliant buy considering getting a nviada shield instead if price is right over Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. Mainly chainging for intergration with Google home but is there any other feature that make nviada shield worth the swap?


  • #1433
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    Have a xiaomi mi box and find it brilliant buy considering getting a nviada shield instead if price is right over Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. Mainly chainging for intergration with Google home but is there any other feature that make nviada shield worth the swap?

    Plenty of info and videos online regarding nvidia shield vs xiaomi mi box
    Going by reddit users majority of people prefer the shield and those that don’t prefer the low price of the mi

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1434
    cronos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭cronos


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    Have a xiaomi mi box and find it brilliant buy considering getting a nviada shield instead if price is right over Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. Mainly chainging for intergration with Google home but is there any other feature that make nviada shield worth the swap?

    Gaming!


  • #1435
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    Have a xiaomi mi box and find it brilliant buy considering getting a nviada shield instead if price is right over Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. Mainly chainging for intergration with Google home but is there any other feature that make nviada shield worth the swap?

    I have both, because the Shield is a gaming console it's much faster.

    The are many options for gaming on the Shield including Gamestream which is streaming games from your PC and GeforceNow which allows you play PC games from a Nvidia virtual PC.


  • #1436
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Nvidia Shield with Controller and Remote on Amazon France for €143.99

    €156.81 delivered to Ireland
    €149.29 delivered to PW/PM/AP/PC
    https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01NBJ6KZY


  • #1437
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Is that the cheapest its ever been?


  • #1438
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Cheapest I've ever seen it before shipping.
    I can't remember if it was £150 or €150 last year.


  • #1439
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Is that the cheapest its ever been?

    Yep.


  • #1440
    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Suckit wrote: »
    Nvidia Shield with Controller and Remote on Amazon France for €143.99

    €156.81 delivered to Ireland
    €149.29 delivered to PW/PM/AP/PC
    https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01NBJ6KZY

    Thanks for this, ordered one :)


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  • #1441
    WildCardDoW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 847 ✭✭✭WildCardDoW


    Benzino wrote: »
    Thanks for this, ordered one :)

    It's 135 poung on UK site.

    Does the FR one come with an EU plug (2 prong) or one we can use out of the box?


  • #1442
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    Down another 5 to £129.99 this morning

    NVIDIA SHIELD TV with Remote https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075TBK232/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fhN8BbS8MKEVH


  • #1443
    phobia2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭phobia2011


    Chardee MacDennis wrote: »
    Down another 5 to £129.99 this morning

    Can you post link for that? I can only see 149


  • #1444
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Chardee MacDennis wrote: »
    Down another 5 to £129.99 this morning

    You sure that’s not the offer if you avail of the AMZ credit card?


  • #1445
    nim1bdeh38l2cw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭nim1bdeh38l2cw


    dodzy wrote: »
    You sure that’s not the offer if you avail of the AMZ credit card?

    No, £129.99 for the remote only version


  • #1446
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    What's the advantage of having a game controller?

    It might be an obvious answer ;)


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  • #1447
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Annika Careful Snake wrote: »
    What's the advantage of having a game controller?

    It might be an obvious answer ;)

    If you never plan on gaming and don’t have any kids in the house then don’t bother

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1448
    fjon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭fjon


    WildCardDoW wrote: »
    It's 135 poung on UK site.

    Does the FR one come with an EU plug (2 prong) or one we can use out of the box?

    Looking at this video it looks like there are both the EU and UK plugs included.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a0RBlC7rXA
    I'm not 100% the one on the Amazon website will have that, but I think I'll got for it.


  • #1449
    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭Benzino


    WildCardDoW wrote: »
    It's 135 poung on UK site.

    Does the FR one come with an EU plug (2 prong) or one we can use out of the box?

    That is a good question. I've no idea.


  • #1450
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    I bought mine direct from nvidia uk last Black Friday and came with a 3 pin plug and I would imagine the amazon ones will be the same

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #1451
    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭Benzino


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    I bought mine direct from nvidia uk last Black Friday and came with a 3 pin plug and I would imagine the amazon ones will be the same

    Thanks, hopefully that is the case here too.


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