expired Posted by Eragorn | Staff • Nov 20, 2022
Nov 20, 2022 8:09 AM
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expired Posted by Eragorn | Staff • Nov 20, 2022
Nov 20, 2022 8:09 AM
NVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K Pro Streaming Media Player
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Unfortunately, it is expensive and uses older hardware that doesn't fully support all the new stuff. It does well with most things though.
There are some people that find it getting to be buggy, while others still have a great experience after 3 years of ownership.
I personally think this is still too expensive for a device using 3 year old hardware, but I would buy a new version of this. However, I'm not sure if Nvidia will update the hardware again.
If you just want a device that works and you aren't worried about playing high quality Blu Ray rips, this is probably overkill - I'd probably look at the firetv, Roku, ccwgtv, Apple 4k, etc.
Here's a decent discussion on Reddit comparing the Apple TV 4k / Firecube 3 / Shield Pro TV - https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAn...are_
Edit - it's also at Best Buy and B&H Photo for the same price.
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Unfortunately, it is expensive and uses older hardware that doesn't fully support all the new stuff. It does well with most things though.
There are some people that find it getting to be buggy, while others still have a great experience after 3 years of ownership.
I personally think this is still too expensive for a device using 3 year old hardware, but I would buy a new version of this. However, I'm not sure if Nvidia will update the hardware again.
If you just want a device that works and you aren't worried about playing high quality Blu Ray rips, this is probably overkill - I'd probably look at the firetv, Roku, ccwgtv, Apple 4k, etc.
Here's a decent discussion on Reddit comparing the Apple TV 4k / Firecube 3 / Shield Pro TV - https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAn...are_
Edit - it's also at Best Buy and B&H Photo for the same price.
Someone here convince me otherwise? Thanks
Also, some apps like Hulu, Prime Video and Netflix have dogsh*t compatibility with Shield TV. Not Nvidia's fault but for the stability you can get Firesticks and the Google TV Chromecast for sub $40, I can't in good conscience recommend buying a Shield TV in 2022.
I love mine and it runs great most of the time but the inconsistency in the experience between different apps can be annoying.
Also, some apps like Hulu, Prime Video and Netflix have dogsh*t compatibility with Shield TV. Not Nvidia's fault but for the stability you can get Firesticks and the Google TV Chromecast for sub $40, I can't in good conscience recommend buying a Shield TV in 2022.
I love mine and it runs great most of the time but the inconsistency in the experience between different apps can be annoying.
Until 8K becomes the standard, I really can't see this thing becoming obsolete... Unless streaming sites introduce new hardware DRM schemes.
But for DRM-free local content consumption on your tv, the only thing that will beat this is a dedicated HTPC.
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Again both apple rv and Shield work great. I just don't know if Shield is currently worth 175.
stubbornness on prices on this. Hey Nvidia, this is not your GPU line.Take it easy
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Until 8K becomes the standard, I really can't see this thing becoming obsolete... Unless streaming sites introduce new hardware DRM schemes.
But for DRM-free local content consumption on your tv, the only thing that will beat this is a dedicated HTPC.
As far as the AI upscaling is concerned, I'm not convinced. Personally, the 1080 image just looks a bit sharper almost as if you turn your TV image sharpen on high. Then you're stuck with noises and artifacts. It will not turn the 1080 image magically into 4k(its not dlss). It does nothing for 2k or 4k contents, which I prefer for my 4k TV anyway. So if you have the older version stick with that, don't take your chances at rolling dice. Unless of course you're someone who watches a lot of 1080 contents on their 4k.