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Thanks... yes, Shield is better than Zidoo if you don't need full 3D. It's almost a perfect all-in-one box w/Kodi, HD audio, proper framerates support, Netflix/Amazon, and even gaming. It's fast, powerful... and should this year even make a good DVR solution (with Tablo Droid and other options).
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Actually, SATA 3.0 is faster than USB3.0. And in most cases, the USB controllers cannot manage the top speed that USB 3.0 promises as opposed to the SATA controller. A good option is a SATA to eSATA adaptor connected to a docking station with eSATA port.
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Yes, I would like the option of adding a SATA-connected harddrive to the Shield. This, some comments on the remote and the lack of openwrt and 3D MVC playback have put me off so far.
Back to the X9S: I still notice regular short audio dropouts when playing music (.flac CD rips) via ZDMC. The music is stored on a Samsung 850 EVO connected directly via SATA so bandwidth shouldn't be a problem. Can anybody confirm this issue?
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Audio drop outs in my bluray Iso converts somehow gone..
Thank you zidoo...
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I managed to pick up shield #3 for $100 with complete with remote on craigslist. The guy even shipped it to me from a distant city 2 hrs away. Reason: my internet is too slow in the mountains of NC. Still plastic all over it. Wouldnt even ask for shipping cost. I just sent him $110 to cover shipping/ pp fees. Still some nice folks out there!
I will likely give this one to my dad, but only if he decides to get a 4K receiver. If not , it goes in the bedroom.
I have retired two, Arctic MC10001 kits this past month. Talk about slugs. Atmo D520, 2GB ram, but the damn thing worked great with gigabit, bitstreaming.It was a fanless champ, but showed its age.
Ever since the shield got amazon video, I am beside myself!!!
I love my Zidoo x9s to tinker, but lets face it, Its for 3D, Everything else, its just a side benefit.
KODI1: Shield 2019 2D and 4K HDR / Zidoo Z9X 3DMVC /ATV4K 2D/ and 4K HDR/ DV AVR1: YAM RXA3080 DISP1: LG OLED77G6P /3D/HDR/DV
KODI2: Shield 2015 2D and 4K HDR / Zidoo X9S 3DMVC /ATV4K 2D and 4K/ HDR/ DV AVR2: Marantz NR1607 DISP2: LG OLED55C6P /3D/HDR/DV
KODI3: Shield 2015 2D and 4K HDR / Zidoo X9S 3DMVC /ATV4K 2D and 4K/ HDR/ DV AVR3: Denon AVR-X3300 DISP3: LG OLED65G6P /3D/HDR/DV
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did anyone order the X9s from amazon? if so does this fall under the prime member's return policy?
thanks