Hi all, I have the option of buying a Formuler Z8 for €70. I have a Shield TV 2017 as my main box, using Tivimate. I've also a Shield tube in the 2nd room. Chromecast and Fire TV also in circulation for travels..So I like trying new devices basically 😅
The 2017 Shield remote is dust and I bought a Formuler BT1 remote for it a while ago, it's great but problems with ok button when typing and have to resort to the TV remote to type, which is a pain. A new Shield toblerone remote works out around €50 delivered.
So the thought crossed my mind to get this Z8 and use the BT1 remote I have with it. For €20 extra, would it be worth it to have the Z8 as my main IPTV box? I've read a lot about the slick interface and integration of the remote with MyTVonline2, also the channel zapping is meant to be snappy and the option to record to HDD seems more reliable to Tivimate. In my head it's looks like a good idea for the main room and use the shield for gaming and as a backup, etc. but I could be wrong!
Just wondering people's thoughts on would the Z8 be much slicker than my 2017 Shield with Tivimate or is it outdated now (bearing in mind I'll only be using it for IPTV) Thanks
If you're going to use it for iptv only, the Z8 is a possible option. If you plan to use it for anything other than iptv like Netflix, Prime or any other streaming service, the z8 won't cut it because of the DRM issues. No 1080 or 4k on these services with the z8. Personally, I would never replace a Sheild TV with the z8 or any other device without a proper TV operating system(z8 used android7 mobile with custom interface). My z8s sit unused in favor of firestick4ks...