Nvidia Shield TV - Where to get?

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#2270583 5-Jul-2019 15:34

Bought one via amazon, on sale , delivered in 7 days . under $220NZ at the time.

Best thing I ever bought-- replaced a NUC that was on the way out.

Only thing I hate is the Bluetooth remote, my universal controller doesn't work with it.

Still, the app selection is great-I use Kodi, plex, netflix, youtube, TVNZ, Twitch and haystack TV,

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#2270595 5-Jul-2019 16:07

GaryGeneral:

Bought one via amazon, on sale , delivered in 7 days . under $220NZ at the time.

Best thing I ever bought-- replaced a NUC that was on the way out.

Only thing I hate is the Bluetooth remote, my universal controller doesn't work with it.

Still, the app selection is great-I use Kodi, plex, netflix, youtube, TVNZ, Twitch and haystack TV,

Might have to keep an eye out for Prime day deals....

Any 'gotchas' with using a US Shield here?

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#2270616 5-Jul-2019 17:14

No Gothcas as far as my experience so far. Works perfectly, I'll buy more to replace the Raspberry Pi's on each TV eventually.

Biggest setup issue was it took me a while to work out what 4k settings work best on my TV to get best picture (combination of HDR settings being right in TV , matching shield's settings) but that may be more a 4k challenge.

I'm confident Amazon would support if any issues too, have had them send replacements without argument for faulty gear Ive bought there before.

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#2270622 5-Jul-2019 17:28

only PITA is that they come with a US plug so you'll have to use an adapter

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#2270690 5-Jul-2019 20:48

plug no issue, just bend pins :-)

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#2282791 24-Jul-2019 13:01

Looks like it is back in stock in a few places: Computer Lounge, PlayTech, PBAndJamTech

Is it worth getting the controller included version if I have no real intention of playing games through it?

All I really want it for is as a 4K streaming box feeding into my receiver, so I can quit TV apps and ARC. If not, I might think about saving $70 and getting the remote only version.

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#2282812 24-Jul-2019 13:40

Nah not worth it. I bought the non controller version and use it with the remote and you don’t loose anything as a streaming box. Which it is a very good one for sub $300

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#2282843 24-Jul-2019 14:58

ShinyChrome:
Looks like it is back in stock in a few places: Computer Lounge, PlayTech, PBAndJamTech

Is it worth getting the controller included version if I have no real intention of playing games through it?

All I really want it for is as a 4K streaming box feeding into my receiver, so I can quit TV apps and ARC. If not, I might think about saving $70 and getting the remote only version.

Sweet, thanks for the heads-up. Not a bad price compared to when they first appeared here.

Amazon & B&H have had them "on sale" for a few weeks now. There's rumours of a new model, so I guess nVidia is selling off current stock.

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#2282882 24-Jul-2019 15:50

autechre:
ShinyChrome:
Looks like it is back in stock in a few places: Computer Lounge, PlayTech, PBAndJamTech

Is it worth getting the controller included version if I have no real intention of playing games through it?

All I really want it for is as a 4K streaming box feeding into my receiver, so I can quit TV apps and ARC. If not, I might think about saving $70 and getting the remote only version.

Sweet, thanks for the heads-up. Not a bad price compared to when they first appeared here.

Amazon & B&H have had them "on sale" for a few weeks now. There's rumours of a new model, so I guess nVidia is selling off current stock.

Where did you see this rumor ? there was no mention of a new shield at CES 2019.

I've been waiting for these to restock in NZ so I could buy another one for upstairs but would be p*ssed if a new model came out without any sorta warning.

They didn't run a special over amazon prime day either which kinda made me think there was no urgency for them to sell out to make way for a new model

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#2282893 24-Jul-2019 16:00

dt:
autechre:
ShinyChrome:
Looks like it is back in stock in a few places: Computer Lounge, PlayTech, PBAndJamTech

Is it worth getting the controller included version if I have no real intention of playing games through it?

All I really want it for is as a 4K streaming box feeding into my receiver, so I can quit TV apps and ARC. If not, I might think about saving $70 and getting the remote only version.

Sweet, thanks for the heads-up. Not a bad price compared to when they first appeared here.

Amazon & B&H have had them "on sale" for a few weeks now. There's rumours of a new model, so I guess nVidia is selling off current stock.

Where did you see this rumor ? there was no mention of a new shield at CES 2019.

I've been waiting for these to restock in NZ so I could buy another one for upstairs but would be p*ssed if a new model came out without any sorta warning.

They didn't run a special over amazon prime day either which kinda made me think there was no urgency for them to sell out to make way for a new model

It was all over the place last month - AndroidPolice, GeForce forums.Whether its true or not is a different story.

The ShieldTV is still king of the hill when it comes to streaming boxes in terms of performance.

Amazon have had a special on the gaming one and it was almost as cheap as the non-gaming one. B&H have the same deal. Buying it local though is a much nicer option if things go wrong.

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#2282937 24-Jul-2019 16:13

Looks like the usual round the rumor mill stuff: TechRadar, 9To5Google, Android Authority, Android Police

Most importantly, they all seem to suggest a minor revision rather than a complete new generation.

Also looks like the current Shield will get Pie at least

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#2282962 24-Jul-2019 16:46

cheers guys, will hold out for another month and keep an eye on the nvidia site

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#2283883 26-Jul-2019 10:11

dt: cheers guys, will hold out for another month and keep an eye on the nvidia site

No point waiting for new one. With electronics there's always a new one coming. FCC have received notification or request about new Nvidia Shield with an updated Tegra chip and native android pie and updated Android TV. This presumably means a new shield is in the works but more than likely wont be announced until CES 2020 and available later.

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#2283889 26-Jul-2019 10:29

ShinyChrome:
Looks like the usual round the rumor mill stuff: TechRadar, 9To5Google, Android Authority, Android Police

Most importantly, they all seem to suggest a minor revision rather than a complete new generation.

Also looks like the current Shield will get Pie at least

Yep, was looking to be a minor update, so I pulled the trigger and mine should arrive today. I can finally ditch my old WD TV :)

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#2283931 26-Jul-2019 10:33

autechre:
ShinyChrome:

Looks like the usual round the rumor mill stuff: TechRadar, 9To5Google, Android Authority, Android Police

Most importantly, they all seem to suggest a minor revision rather than a complete new generation.

Also looks like the current Shield will get Pie at least

Yep, was looking to be a minor update, so I pulled the trigger and mine should arrive today. I can finally ditch my old WD TV :)

its a good idea after you get it - to do the 7.2.3+ test image upgrade on it because the latest image available is pretty poor form really

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1110161/shield-tv/shield-experience-upgrade-7-2-3-test-image/

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