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Decent deal on Shield
Posted on 8/17/18 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/17/18 at 9:49 am
I've never needed one but I see them recommended here a good bit.. This seems like a decent deal..I'm sure someone will correct me if it is not
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NVIDIA - SHIELD™ TV 16 GB Streaming Media Player - Black Model: $139.99
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Posted on 8/17/18 at 10:19 am to GrammarKnotsi
I saw that but w/ an ATV4k just don't think I need it, especially since I use Directv Now.
Ipad Mini 4 128gb on sale too.
Ipad Mini 4 128gb on sale too.
This post was edited on 8/17/18 at 10:19 am
Posted on 8/17/18 at 2:45 pm to t00f
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I saw that but w/ an ATV4k just don't think I need it, especially since I use Directv Now.
In my opinion:
1) Apple TV 4k
2) nVidia Shield
3) everything else
The Shield is only perfect if you use google home. If you have Amazon Echo's and whatnot, I don't see how the Shield is > than Apple tv 4k.
However, I have the shield and the current beta they have with the GeForce Now gaming is cool. I wish my kids were a little older and got into games a bit more.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 2:48 pm to DoubleDown
Yea the apple TV can totally stream my PC games to my 4k TV with ease
Posted on 8/17/18 at 2:50 pm to bluebarracuda
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Yea the apple TV can totally stream my PC games to my 4k TV with ease
So sure, in your instance you may want the Shield over Apple TV 4k. But you have to admit, the Shield interface is... fugly.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 11:55 pm to DoubleDown
quote:I agree the UI needs some updating....but a major issue I see with a ATV 4k is ..well it is an apple on a stupid closed system. So Shield>atv4k
have to admit, the Shield interface is... fugly.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 12:00 am to GrammarKnotsi
Best tech for cutting the cord.
It separates the poors from those wanting the best experience.
Fire devices and Roku are garbage in comparison.
It separates the poors from those wanting the best experience.
Fire devices and Roku are garbage in comparison.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 12:02 am to DoubleDown
Apple TV
How's the terrarium and iptv apps treating ya?
How's the terrarium and iptv apps treating ya?
Posted on 8/18/18 at 8:15 am to umop_apisdn
I dunno, I don’t use those cause I’m not a poor person. How’s your hobo life treating you?
Posted on 8/18/18 at 8:23 am to umop_apisdn
at prior post and then this one edit: DD, agree with you in ATV being the best but I still hate the remote. Have to buy that cover that makes it a bit more easier to handle
This post was edited on 8/18/18 at 8:26 am
Posted on 8/18/18 at 8:42 am to t00f
What's wrong with 2nd gen fire TV box? It's half the price and even less when it goes on sale.
I've never had any issue with mine.
I've never had any issue with mine.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 8:45 am to CAD703X
nothing, but isn't there an issue with wifi range with that box?
Also Amazon devices interfaces are prime content driven. Good if you are Prime heavy but not if you don't use Prime.
Also Amazon devices interfaces are prime content driven. Good if you are Prime heavy but not if you don't use Prime.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 8:56 am to t00f
quote:no idea. I bought it for seamless 4k and Plex so I hard wired it.
but isn't there an issue with wifi range with that box?
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Good if you are Prime heavy but not if you don't use Prime.
I'm not sure what you mean by that. I've downloaded maybe a dozen free kids games and as anyone who knows me.. I'm NOT a prime member.
I pick up the remote and go to the Plex app 99% of the time but the UI has never particularly bothered me.
Eta the lack of YouTube could be a negative I guess but not enough to bother sideloading it since it's already built into the TV's native apps so I just grab the TV remote instead when I want to watch YouTube.
This post was edited on 8/18/18 at 8:58 am
Posted on 8/18/18 at 9:06 am to CAD703X
The main interface, not the individual apps. Prime video mostly.
I'm in the minority on this board. I don't use any gray area streaming. DirectV Now is my streaming live TV and use Netflix, Hulu and the logins through DTVN apps.
I'm in the minority on this board. I don't use any gray area streaming. DirectV Now is my streaming live TV and use Netflix, Hulu and the logins through DTVN apps.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 9:13 am to t00f
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Also Amazon devices interfaces are prime content driven. Good if you are Prime heavy but not if you don't use Prime.
It may have been true when it first came out but the capabilities have grown and pull shows from the services you have. If I search for a show or movie and it’s in a service I have setup like Netflix or Vue it will ask me which of those to watch it from. Alexa also makes it really easy to access content from these other services. If your FireTV experience is too Amazon centric you’re either doing it wrong or haven’t done it in a few years.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 9:17 am to TigerinATL
Amazon makes a solid device, no doubt. I do think they all now do a good job with the search. Roku as well.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 9:18 am to t00f
I won't lie. After 4K Kodi was at the top of my list for why I wanted this 3 years ago when I bought it. Kodi and Exodus got nothing but praise on this forum and it was great initially...for about 10 minutes.
That went to shite and I realized I was better served by resurrecting my local Plex library and with the recent addition of free live TV... Well let's just say I'm watching Gor on Comet TV right now as I write this.
That went to shite and I realized I was better served by resurrecting my local Plex library and with the recent addition of free live TV... Well let's just say I'm watching Gor on Comet TV right now as I write this.
Posted on 8/18/18 at 9:23 am to CAD703X
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Comet TV
Thanks for the reminder, need to reinstall that. There are a couple legit/legal IPTV services and thats one of them. There is another with a ton of channels I need to reinstall , can't remember the name
Posted on 8/18/18 at 10:31 am to t00f
Pluto TV is another one, amazing amount of free content including 4k
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