Going into the TV business is not easy … there are tons of IPTV boxes out there. So can Nvidia’s Shield TV make a real difference? Read more at Engadget.
“We expected NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang to introduce a revamped Shield TV at CES; what we didn’t expect was for the new device to be practically a carbon copy of the original. Sure, it’s a lot smaller, but inside, it’s running all of the same hardware we saw in 2015. And yet NVIDIA claims it’s still much more powerful than any other set-top box. That’s a testament to how robust the company’s X1 chip is, but it’s a disappointment for anyone who was hoping for something fresh. On the bright side, the new $200 Shield comes with a new controller that’s light-years ahead of the last one. It’s not revolutionary, but you can think of it as a refined spin on NVIDIA’s original set-top box concept.”
Images taken from Engadget
Pros
- A better deal than before
- New controller actually feels good
- Remote is bundled in the box
- Decent game streaming performance
Cons
- GeForce Now streaming requires a subscription and additional purchases
- Not so great for heavy-duty Android games
- No big internal hardware changes
- Not that much cheaper than a game console
Source: Engadget
