2016-06-26, 14:56
Hi,
For starters, this is my 1st post in this forum. I am not a gamer at all, actually I'm almost a senior, but a semi tech-savy one, LOL. I am trying to figure out the most suitable device for streaming video in the hopes of cutting our ridiculously overpriced Bell TV here in Canada. I just ordered a MyGica 586 from Costco, but think I'll be returning it. My husband is not very techy, and I think navigating this device would frustrate him. The supplied remote is crap! It's running the apps OK, but a lot of the Kodi Android links are broken, which is why I am thinking SPMC is going to be a better Android app.
I am considering getting a Nvdia Shield K1 tablet to sync via Chromecast to the TV. I want to run SPMC, Mobdro TV, NetFlix, Crackle TV and maybe add some shortcuts to local Canadian TV stations to make it as user friendly as possible for Mr. Non-Techy. Some questions:
1) Would a remote running via a USB dongle work on the Shield K1
2) Does the Shield K1 tablet have a HDMI port in case I want to plug it in directly to my TV rather than use Chromecast?
3) Would the Shield K1 tablet work well for all the apps I mentioned above?
4) All in All, do you think the K1 Shield is a good choice for streaming?
FYI, we have Bell Fibe Internet 25 mbs so a very decent WiFi signal for streaming.
I run Kodi for Windows on my laptop with almost no issues and am familiar with navigating around this app and maintaining the Add-Ons. Same goes for the Mobdro Live TV app.
Thanks everyone.
LynnInOntario
For starters, this is my 1st post in this forum. I am not a gamer at all, actually I'm almost a senior, but a semi tech-savy one, LOL. I am trying to figure out the most suitable device for streaming video in the hopes of cutting our ridiculously overpriced Bell TV here in Canada. I just ordered a MyGica 586 from Costco, but think I'll be returning it. My husband is not very techy, and I think navigating this device would frustrate him. The supplied remote is crap! It's running the apps OK, but a lot of the Kodi Android links are broken, which is why I am thinking SPMC is going to be a better Android app.
I am considering getting a Nvdia Shield K1 tablet to sync via Chromecast to the TV. I want to run SPMC, Mobdro TV, NetFlix, Crackle TV and maybe add some shortcuts to local Canadian TV stations to make it as user friendly as possible for Mr. Non-Techy. Some questions:
1) Would a remote running via a USB dongle work on the Shield K1
2) Does the Shield K1 tablet have a HDMI port in case I want to plug it in directly to my TV rather than use Chromecast?
3) Would the Shield K1 tablet work well for all the apps I mentioned above?
4) All in All, do you think the K1 Shield is a good choice for streaming?
FYI, we have Bell Fibe Internet 25 mbs so a very decent WiFi signal for streaming.
I run Kodi for Windows on my laptop with almost no issues and am familiar with navigating around this app and maintaining the Add-Ons. Same goes for the Mobdro Live TV app.
Thanks everyone.
LynnInOntario