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I use the cylinder for kodi and streaming. Also I play some steam games on GeForce. This handles everything perfectly you do not need a pro version unless you are using it for plex. The ai upscaling...
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Because it's the one you want to buy if you want even a small upgrade to the previous models.
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I thought the 2017 version is also 4k? Is this better for the upscaling?
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As others have said, I'd go with the 2017 version and get yourself the new remote (which can be bought for $30). Only very niche users would need the difference in power between the pro version vs....
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Not sure. I use a third party remote with my Shield which has no issues. I know there have been several remote updates. Personally, I'd just get the 2017 and pay the extra $30 for the new Shield...
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And the Pro version has USB ports, in case you want to attach a flash drive or hard drive with local media.
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so its better to spend the $70 more and get the pro version?
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https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1572334437
Really not much difference. The new remote has great reviews, but you can buy it separately. The 4K upscale has been well...
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We own it and it's awesome!! Highly recommend to others!
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Night and day better
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Not really. If you need lossless audio then yes, but then you won’t get DV playback with Kodi on the 2019 Shield so you might as well just get some other box for that anyways, either the 2017/2015...
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I bought the Fire TV 4K for Kodi. Is this much better since it's double the price of the fire?
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do i need 64bit?
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To me no USB ports is a deal killer. I have the old one and have 14 TB of movies that I use the shield to play plus a , 128 GB to hold all the programs. Going to get a pro when I can find one.
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Sorry if someone already commented, but this is also $129.99 at BestBuy in case you have rewards or gift cards like me. :)
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Has Nvidia fixed the remote issue? Everytime I go to use the remote or game pad, the frackers need to be re paired and it’s annoying as hell
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Was the cylindrical design specifically chosen to address cooling requirements? I’m assuming this has a fan...
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Walmart
Free Shipping or Free Store Pickup
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Previous version, of which I have 2, are "normal" looking and have 2x the memory and only lack support for Dolby Vision which very few movies and shows (not to mention TV's) support anyway. IMHO, you...
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If you want to add games and extra geeked out stuff you'll need the pro. And like someone else mentioned the USB ports
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You suspect wrong.
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Why is the pro sold out everywhere
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Actually almost all TVs , except Samsung's, support DV, as do most 4k blue Ray's, and Netflix. That said DV implimention is a mess,,you miss little using basic hdr10.
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Need Pro version if you want to run Plex media server. I have Pro with 8TB external HDD just for playing my 4K rips locally and it works incredibly well.
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Damn nvidia for not making more.
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What's the big improvement in the remote?
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Did you ever try steam games through Wifi and does it work at certain wifi throughput or it doesn't work at all?
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does the upscaling worth with youtube? i remember reading somewhere it doesn't?
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Everything that you want to know about every Shield model:
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15040/nvidia-reveals-new-shield-tv-tegra-x1-dolby-vision-dolby-atmos
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I have the 2017 model and love it.
I keep waiting for a good Pro deal for a backup or upgrade, but yeah, it is OOS everywhere.
I checked eBay and NOPED right the fark out.
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If you can find it.
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What is this missing that the pro has??
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Storage and 32 bit vs 64 bit
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I dont have any issue with the cylindrical with plex. My setup is with NAS with Plex server connected to the router and shield wirelessy accessing the NAS. Bluray ripped HDR atmos dont have any issue...
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Almost everything important.
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There's more storage on the pro
There are USB ports on the pro
The pro can run 64 bit apps, but unless you're running emulators or something this likely won't matter.
Both of these support Dolby...
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I have this model and it's all you need for streaming and GeForce Now. Its flawless for these uses. I've been very impressed.
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Is the AI-upscaling drastically better than the basic upscaling done by the TV?
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Or the old version which also has USB ports
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I bought my pro version over four years ago, best decision I could have made. I suspect you wouldn’t regret this one either.
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