With TotalMedia Theatre 6 on my HTPC, 3D iso files can be toggled to 2D playback. Menu is just like on a real standalone BD player.

Yes, always.

Yes, I also believe a real PC in the form of a HTPC is most configurable. But I wanted to try something different and see how much I can make it work for me.

But like everything else, it's always a compromise / workaround.

Yes, my Nvidia Shield just arrived. I haven't had the time to set it up yet. I believe I need to install Kodi first before I can stream the BD isos on my NAS?



I thought I quite enjoyed the dog fight scenes in Star Wars 3D. It was IMAX 3D if it made any difference.

I'm a newbie when it comes to Android boxes. So I might take some time.

One thing though, I cannot stop oggling at the design and the sharp lines. Definitely one of the more eye catching products I've come across.

That's right. It was a whole 715MB of download plus reboot and set up accounts.

Yeah, hopefully it performs within expectations like a Mercedes.

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Got mine with the help of my buddy in US.

I think they all died a natural death? Yeah they were damn expensive back when I started my interest in audio / video. Boy am I glad I did not get them and jumped onto the HTPC bandwagon instead. Anyway if I'm not wrong, the Oppo BD-103 Darbee is still very much sought after till today.

Been busy and I have not been playing much with my Nvidia Shield. My wife probably is more familiar.

But a few days ago I happen to switch it on to check on something and a notice came out on huge update;



Thought it was just a routine update and proceeded to update but just now only I read that it's actually a Marshmallow update that a lot of people have been waiting for.

http://www.androidcentral.com/marshmallow-...rolling-out-now

Supposedly with the latest Kodi and Mashmallow, I am able to bitstream audio to my sound bar. But don't think that happened when I played Avengers Age of Ultron. Need to investigate further.

Just curious... What apps / games that needs to be sideloaded on the Shield? So far I find everything is there. Unless I'm missing something...

Ah... Ok. I'll pretend that I needed to google what ehem means.

Anyway, I believe those apps are mostly streaming related. At the moment, nobody comes close to Netflix quality... Or are they of good quality in which case I'm behind time...

Sorry if I generalised a bit in my earlier reply. In truth, I'm still trying to catch up. Lots of things I am not aware of and things to discover. Lets just say I'm like 3 years behind and that's quite a lot. I guess it helps that I don't game also.

In time I'll probably find myself needing those apps.

I find it's ok for the limited time I'm using it but the full HTPC is still more flexible. I guess I need to get used to it and perhaps discover more apps to help me achieve what I want.

I don't have a 3D LCD to test but I do have 3D Bluray ISOs. They play find in 2D. It does not give you simulated 3D or attempt to play 3D like what you get on a real 3D supported Bluray player or with TMT on my HTPC.

I am still trying to see why Dolby DTS does not bitstream to my soundbar when using Kodi.

Picture quality is quite good but I somehow detect a very slight judder on fast panning scenes. Perhaps that's my old LCD TV not able to keep up.

LOL ok. Still learning.

BTW, any LIVE sports channels to suggest that can replace the ones on Astro?

LOL I had the chance and got the Shield because I malas want to find and chase around trying to solve problems because things don't work or incompatible. When you get older, you get lazier too. There's a saying, buy cheap and you buy twice. Also, with the wife on the TV, it can get very stressful if things don't work.

What is this cCloud thingy? Need to find time and go through Kodi.

Shield to Soundbar to TV

All with HDMI cable.

I tried using the one transmitter / receiver homeplug before and was unsuccessful because my house has 3 phase wiring. Check first. Single phase will work fine. 3 phase would be 50 50 from my experience.

On top of the original Shield controller for playing games, mine came free with their remote.

Anyway, I still use a wireless mouse / keyboard combo. Sometimes the mouse does not scroll properly at Shield's main menu. I have to use the keyboard arrow keys to scroll and navigate to the apps below and then press Enter key.

What's an internet plug converter?

I powered it with the given power adaptor.

No worries. Mine only came with US type adapter. Just like vocrane mentioned, use a passive adapter to convert to Malaysian plug.

In fact, I used a multi 2 pin adapter plug to plug my other 2 pin power plugs as well as Nvidia's. Ngam ngam fit.



It's 2.1A, 40W.

Yes, mine was on promo with free remote thrown in. If not wrong, it was from B&H Photo.

It's true. Stylish, yes but the remote is not very functional. If you have to buy the remote, I suggest to skip it. The wireless keyboard / mouse is a better investment.

Yeah, voice recognition... I'll try it out and see but I'm still old school.