VIM3 basic (2/16gb) running the standard ubuntu-desktop environment, instead of xfce. I was surprised that the overall experience (apart from playing 4K videos), was quite smooth.
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Craaaazyy Stufff this VIM3 !! 
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@tsangyoujun
Could you please add a VIM3 main section that covers the usual categories as they already exist for the VIM1 & VIM2? Since the first batch of boards where shipped to developers it would be nice to have a subforum for VIM3 questions as well.
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I have a few questions
Does the VIM3 support usb tethering /RNDIS /usb ethernet? My tablet is the only thing I have that can connect to a wifi hotspot nearby and I am able to hook a USB to the tablet and then to my computer, turn on USB tethering and my computer can connect to the internet, I am hoping I can do the same with the VIM3.
I am looking at purchasing the basic model but with only 2gb/16gb, will it be able to be used as a good htpc to play up to 4k video without a lot of buffering issues? I have heard of many of the Android tv boxes with that issue having 2gb/16gb amount.
I plan on using 3 portable HDDs on the VIM3, would this support plugging a powered usb 3.0 hub to it?
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I use this on my Kvim1 so it will also work fine on kvim3.
But you can directly use Wi-Fi on kvim3
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Hmm, how would VIM3 compare to the Nvidia Shield TV? For the price comparison, the Shield looks like a good viable option since Nvidia always keeps it updated and it has done well with streaming media in keeping it compatible with 4k streaming support, but with always good support and updates pretty much everything video format is compatible, but as for HDR I am not sure it supports nothing more but basic HDR.
But with VIM3 you have everything hardware compatible except maybe AV1, but you do have future proofing such as hdmi 2.1, and now possible to even play 8kâŠif thatâs your thing. Honestly though looking through A311D it has some really good noise reduction and some good upconversion properties, but having them and having the OS incorporate that stuff is 2 distinct things, yes it supports it, but it relies on the OS to incorporate that option.
I play a lot of DVD low quality videos and a lot of stuff that really doesnât look great on a 4k tv, but really need something to upconvert and get rid of noise and clean up low quality vids.
So I am really know which would be a better option, Nvidia Shield TV or VIM3?
Hi @JohnSmith, yes youâll need a powered hub in order to plug 3 hard disks into the VIM3.
I just attempted with 1 hard disk directly to the USB port (with a 10W adapter), and it works fineâŠadd a non-powered hub and the hard disk wonât spin-up! 
So yes, x3 hard disks = please attach a powered hub.
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Any ETA on shipping out ordered Pro models -
?
Mid-august.
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so long to wait? 
Yes. thatâs the stated time on the website, as well as in our newsletters.
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The wait is killing me 
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Can i buy AliExpress now ?? We dont use paypal our country turkey ,ı now today 25 but ı want to buy this board for neural proces unit
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@tsangyoujun @ahmetkemal I am suggesting an option to utilize aliexpress shipping/shopping for-
A. People not having paypal
B. People who want an option of aliexpress standard shipping instead of china registered post (like me)
- I(buyer) drop you a message.
- You (seller) create/suggest the listing.
- I order but donât pay.
- You adjust the price, I make the payment and the transaction is closed.
Hi @meprateek @ahmetkemal
Thanks for the suggestions!
We removed the VIM3 temporary from the AliExpress because the pre-sale time has expired, and another reason is that the AliExpress platform cannot do pre-sale, thatâs the reason why we ship add-ons first to make sure there is a tracking number for AliExpress.
And as the pre-sale is ended and there is not free add-ons for VIM3 backers now, so we just removed the VIM3 from AliExpress first.
I will talk with our team and find a solution 
Have fun!
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Hi Gouwa,
Can you provide just a listing on aliexpress for a nominal price like a $1. This would be for using aliexpress standard shipping as an option. You should ask the user to provide their pre-order number. Post this you can use the aliexp platform for shipping the pre orders.
At least, this can solve my issue with China Registered Post as it is too slow and takes 30 days to reach meâŠ
Let me know please. Thank you.
Regards,
Prateek
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Thanks so much ,i ordered from AliExpress ,ı just want to this card that owns the NPU
Hopefully take out the NPU driver for linux .
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