Is it worth it even IF I cannot use the streaming feature?
212023
Yes! Absolutely! The NVidia Shield is a fine hand-held or table top console with fantastic support. I use it during my breaks at work, I plug it into my TV at home and sync a Bluetooth controller (Nyko or Mad Catz is what I use) and my 3 year old love to play Mario 64 like a home console.
212024
Yes, its still worth it, its still I awesome piece of hardware. I personally dont really use the game streaming feature a lot, but I love the attention it gets me in public. People are always like wow what are you playing on.
212025
Only if you like emulation. It is great for a handheld N64 or Pokemon and Pokemon Romhacks, but beyond emulation? I probably wouldn't recommend it. Its shape isn't conducive to mundane things like Reddit, or Facebook, so that's right out. It's FOR gaming, and the gaming on it is lacking, unless you emulate.
212026
Yes. I do not use the streaming. It's more about gaming quality and speed. Try to think of the device as a console rather then just another android tablet.
212027
If you like Android gaming or emulation it's still worth it. I can use the streaming feature, but I personally use it to play Android and emulated games more than streaming from my PC.
2141403
While the price point is what got me to explore it, I learned this streaming device requires a subscription and is the reason why I returned it.Presuming you have internet access, you'll be better served with ROKU, Magnavox, Slingbox and the like ...
170571
I haven't tried, I also have the Amazon version that streams amazon movies, Netflix, Hulu and other apps. I like this product as I only stream Netflix, don't like to pay for movies.
841433
I have streamed video from Amazon as a Prime member. It was free and worked well. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember the details. Right now I'm using Netflix and the kindle fire to video stream to a large TV with an HDMI cable which works great.
1172331
With the new GUI, it is now required. You can access it with FF, but the streams don't work right- or at all depending on settings and version. Chrome, on the hand, works perfectly. I wouldn't let the need for chrome deter your interest in this NVR- they really work awesome!
2059619
You can upload content on the micro SD card slot that is available and play it while connected via USB. Otherwise you'll need a wifi connection for other streaming functions
925775
You can stream with this player so I don't see why you could not stream amazon prime.
1109216
No, audio streaming only. Formats and providers are changing so fast that you'd be best off getting a roku/amazon/google streaming stick or device anyway.
573068
I have not tried that but I stream from a home server with no problems.I hope this helps.
703062
I haven't tried that feature but games and apps can be played on there like Netflix and Youtube, so I'm sure you can......sorry I couldn't give you a solid yes or no
511310
The only connection/app that I see is for Netflix. Other than that, I would say No!
2145742
Not with kdlinks a100. There seems to be an issue with the DRM. I tried and it will give an error. Have you tried/looked into Google Chromecast. That will stream Playstore, Netflix, Youtube, and Hulu.
1707469
I don't believe so. If there is, I've not found it. There's no browser so you're locked to the services set. Netflix, YouTube and Pandora. There used to be a Blockbuster service and I kept expecting Samsung to update my machine with a replacement like Amazon Streaming but that's never happened and considering this models age, I doubt Samsung is doing anything. I don't think they consider it part of the package they sold me.
1093531
I am surprised Amazon has not built an app for the boxee box to allow streaming. They can make a killer UI, better then netflix on the boxee box and allow more people to access their content on their TVs. While you are at it, use an open source software to allow Airplay to work between the fire and boxee box and you got a really cool eco system.
2078912
I don't think you will stream at that speed, besides unless if you have unlimited data it would be a bandwidth killer. Good idea otherwise
2057587
As long as your network infrastructure can support the bandwidth I don't see why you can't get away video streaming. Check with them if it is critical project requirement.
1036937
I was able to stream to my Asus I play player and smart tv. The device was slow because the media scanner was constantly running and taking 90% of the resources. I recommend buying a synology nas instead for media and everything else. The OS is much better an the apps to stream to smart TVs and iPad/android are better. WD is not fully baked.