the shield is not reconized as a 4k device by directv stream andwill not play there 3 4k channels at all so it is a useless device for me .
DymnDog
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Thanks for the info. For $20, Iām ordering an Onn right now just to get acquainted with it before I have to.
Good to know there there other devices out there other than a Amazon one.
j4jacks
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The question is who cares if you live in the US? For $20 I swapped my Firesticks for the onn. Itās snappier than the Firestick and doesnāt have all the Amazon ads and is about 40% cheaper. I use my Shield for the main TV that has upgraded audio but the onn is perfect for the bedroom TVs
Wizzard
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The problem is you canāt get them shipped to Canada. You must either A go to a USA walmart store (As I did for it) or B create a Walmart USA account with a USA address to be delivered to and pick it up there. I concur. Iāve only used my Onn since I got it in December. It outperforms my FSās in every way.
JDPing
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Not sure why you would use DirectTV on a Shield with all the available options to cut the cord or satellite from them.
m00se
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Thank you for the info TXRon. I was actually looking at the Beelimk boxes that Iād put a USB C drive enclosure on, and try that out with one of my platter drives. This one specifically Beelink - what are your thoughts on it? I would love to hear what you think of that idea.
Also thank you too Powerfader! ::
because it is the reliable way of getting 4k sports where all those other services are not . and i can get my blackhawks , bulls and white sox in 4k too
TXRon
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Beelink is one of the better mini pc brands. They have been doing it a long time. What you are doing will work, take your time the 1st timeā¦or start over lotsa times 
The N100 is a low power draw while delivering 3.4 ghz. So rather cheap to have always on.
editā¦ and if you decide to use xteve, gimme a shout prior to setup and iāll share a few things that will help.
ā¦or C, have someone who lives in the states buy one for you and ship it to you.
m00se
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You got it - thanks again TXRon - much appreciated.
k0med
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I would agree with you. If amazon switches from fire os I will be using a different box and will no longer by the firesticks.
Wizzard
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Yes, we had spoken about that about 6 months ago. Minor problems. Duty, Taxes, Shipping, Exchange so in the end it would be approx. $70. I bought mine for $19.97, approx $27 Cdn dollars and brought it across duty free.
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Walmart has an excellent solution and itās only $20 
cmatter
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I believe it is likely they will age out existing devices leaving them on FireOS until they no longer provide updates? This āleakedā job posting (that was quickly removed) would be a good way to unload any excess inventory.
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carlbs
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Have you ever watched āTrailer Park Boysā? There is an episode where they put a waterproof pipe across the entire bottom of a river and ran a model train in the pipe. The river was the boundary between Canada and the US. Theyād load up the model train and smuggle weed across the border to the US and get cigarettes in return. āBoys!..the sigrits!ā Just sayinā LOL
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Wizzard
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It seems I missed that episode. I had to get mine in Florida after nothing available in NY and Nashville. All in all it cost me quite a lot considering three weeks of travel to three states over approx 9 months. 
sanman
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Hi Troy,
Quick question for you - is there any chance that you may have re-posted this article? And if so, would the date āI postedā it change to the date that you did so?
I only ask because I really donāt recall making a post 6 days ago. Although I confess, itās possible I did so and was just extremely overtired.
The comment sounds like me, and it sounds familiar, Iām not worried anyone got into my account or anything like that. Just wondered about the dates.
Sorry if itās a weird question. lol
Iām just wondering about this new Firetv/stick/device new OS coming out (non-android)ā¦ Iāve been searching all over about when they are releasing it and which devices. I, myself have a couple of 4K Maxs and other android boxes (Mecool, etc) but the FS has something I like and that is remote setup/support with these nice tools available here. case in point a friend from far away wants me to set up his streaming device from my home so the FS is the best for that imo. If rhey order it today Iām guessing with will be the standard Fire OS (android) still? I wonder how they will badge the new ones differently so we will know weāre not buying 'non sideloadabe) devices. thanksā¦ Iāll update if I find anything.
