The gold standard of streaming devices. One of the best tech purchases I've made. I have both the 2017 and 2019 models and they still feel brand new. Nvidia are still pushing out regular updates too.
Retailers in NZ are selling these for ~$450. Noel Leeming currently sells them for $459.99.
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Does this stream freeview channels live?
One way or another, yes. Might be able to download/sideload the Freeview apk or just download Kodi and add the Slyguy repository.
If you're wanting it just for Freeview, there are cheaper options out there.
Matt's links also work with IPTV apps you'd find in the Play store.
Looking to replace Vodafone tv
So far smartvu seems the best option
Same here, I can't seem to find any other similar alternative really.
Same here, Vodafone TV has some good features (3 day rewind, cloud recording, Sky on/off as required etc) still not happy they getting rid of it
$302.14 is Australian dollars, converts to around $330nzd. Someone might want to update the title.
I have the non pro version and lemme tell you its a beast! Streams 20gb movie rips with ease. AI scaling is good and i see a difference for sure. Hands down the best Android streaming device.
Is it worth the upgrade from a Chromecast with Google TV if I just use it for Plex, Youtube & Netflix streaming?
I've got both the CCWGT and the Shield (both 2017 and 2019 models). You will notice the difference in speed immediately with the Shield. I think that the Chromecast will be obsolete pretty quickly as they are already quite sluggish. The Shield will work a dream for the next 5 years at least.
If my Shield broke would immediately buy another one, despite the Chromecast being 200$ cheaper.
Saying that, I think most consumers would be satisfied with the Chromecast.
Thanks, I do find the Chromecast a bit sluggish at times, think I'll upgrade to the Shield and relegate the Chromecast to the bedroom TV.
Its terrible out of the box you have to remove all the crap and just run bare minimum, its not bad after that.
No more transcoding plex when using the shield. 4k Dolby Vision, Atmos all works perfectly and skips and rewinds and fast forwards like it SHOULD.
Excellent thanks - had just been looking at these a couple of days ago to replace my 2015 Shield TV.
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