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[MSFTisMIA]

Nice device. I hope you like it.

How is the audio?

Was waiting for my 256GB card I got for $45 last week to come in first. Let me get back to you in a few days.

 

[fatclue_98]

This one comes from deep left field.

 

[mtf1380]

This one comes from deep left field.

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just like the FINS win! :angry:

 

[fatclue_98]

just like the FINS win! :angry:

Them MFers damn near triggered a 3rd heart attack.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

This one comes from deep left field.

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Was it really?

Nice pick up.

 

[fatclue_98]

Was it really?

Nice pick up.

It's everything the KeyONE isn't. Much lighter, every bit quicker than even the Black Edition and nicer keyboard. More to come in a few days.

 

[Laura Knotek]

This one comes from deep left field.

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Very cool! Please let us know how you like it.

 

[HeyCori]

This one comes from deep left field.

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hehehe I was playing with it at Best Buy today.

 

[HeyCori]

2017 Nvidia Shield



It's a fairly random pickup actually. Originally I had no plans on buying this but I'm temporarily moving my Xbox to another table because it's a good height to use my racing wheel but I wanted something hooked up to my TV so I could still use YouTube, Hulu, etc etc. Originally I had my PC hooked up, and I still do, but it's not even remotely convenient. Even with a wireless keyboard and mouse I still found it to be a hassle. Then I saw Amazon had the Shield on sale for $139, so I marched down to Best Buy (who had it on sale for $149, hehe) and I got it price matched plus $5 in my rewards credit. Not as cheap as the $119 during Black Friday, but still not too bad.

 

[worldspy99]

2017 Nvidia Shield

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It's a fairly random pickup actually. Originally I had no plans on buying this but I'm temporarily moving my Xbox to another table because it's a good height to use my racing wheel but I wanted something hooked up to my TV so I could still use YouTube, Hulu, etc etc. Originally I had my PC hooked up, and I still do, but it's not even remotely convenient. Even with a wireless keyboard and mouse I still found it to be a hassle. Then I saw Amazon had the Shield on sale for $139, so I marched down to Best Buy (who had it on sale for $149, hehe) and I got it price matched plus $5 in my rewards credit. Not as cheap as the $119 during Black Friday, but still not too bad.

I'm debating whether I should get this or not. I currently use the Mi Box from a couple of years ago.

 

[fatclue_98]

Very cool! Please let us know how you like it.

Ok, so far battery life is not going to be an issue with this one much like it was with its predecessor. It's 1:30 and I'm still at 79% with some heavy Monday usage. I'm using the Speed Key a lot more than I thought I would but on the down side, I've lost trackpad capability. Small price to pay for the $250 difference between this and the Key2. I like that the keys are slightly bigger and flatter than the KeyONE's and so is the space bar/FPS. Speaking of, it's been a while since I've used a front-mounted FPS so that'll take some getting used to. The power button is easy to find with the serrated edge so that's a nice detail as the volume buttons and the convenience button are thin slivers of metal. I've used the camera very little but it seems just as good as the KeyONE's if not more color accurate. Oh and one more thing before I forget, the volume is crazy loud for alerts and notifications - I really like that.

 

[HeyCori]

I'm debating whether I should get this or not. I currently use the Mi Box from a couple of years ago.

For me I was really worried that the Tegra X1 would feel extremely dated (it's a 2015 chip, after all) but all the reviews I've watched says that the system still runs super fast, even with the Android 8.0 update. Maybe down the line I'll get into the game streaming stuff and dabble with all the games in the Play Store. I thought I'd get a Fire TV but the overwhelming number of options on the Shield eventually won me over. Eventually my two systems will flip flop again, but I'd rather have this a secondary streaming machine than a Fire/Roku/Apple TV. Especially since the price is right at $140.

 

[worldspy99]

I know that I'm a glutton for punishment.

 

[fatclue_98]

I know that I'm a glutton for punishment.
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One for each ear?

 

[worldspy99]

Yes Sir!

One for each ear?

 

[MSFTisMIA]

One for each ear?

Nope, just more notches in each belt.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Nice device. I hope you like it.

How is the audio?

Audio is good. Just as I remember. Do need a better pair of headphones to drive though.

Performance is good. The internet connections is on the slower side but it is what it is. Battery life I'm not a fan of, even though it's better than the Pixel 2. I'm adjusting to the taller screen, but I still don't like it.

All in all, it's as I expect. It'll do the job I want.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Audio is good. Just as I remember. Do need a better pair of headphones to drive though.

Performance is good. The internet connections is on the slower side but it is what it is. Battery life I'm not a fan of, even though it's better than the Pixel 2. I'm adjusting to the taller screen, but I still don't like it.

All in all, it's as I expect. It'll do the job I want.

That sounds good. Which headphones are you looking at?

 

[fatclue_98]

Nope, just more notches in each belt.

Having a phone conversation without mentioning notches is like discussing hemorrhoids without mentioning 45.

 

[HeyCori]

Just found out I can use my Google speaker to control some features on the Shield. Nice. Sure the remote has a voice button but hands free is always convenient.