Posts by Cheaptrick

Not sure if the 100 ft is the best description of the range. It all depends on your wireless network hence the Wi-Fi specs on the Shield is non-proprietary unlike that for example the Wii U. I think the best description would be "around...

Quote:Originally Posted by kaivorth Just used one in store, it feels 10x faster than the nexus 7 even with CM10 on it. I recently owned one (Galaxy Note 8.0) & it's fast. The only drawback is the battery life. By default, Samsung...

Quote:Originally Posted by Captain318 So this turns your PC into a Wii U Looks like it. At least on the Wii U the console itself is small enough to take with you on a field trip or vacation. You can also use 2 Gamepads but there's...

Quote:Originally Posted by xoleras Huh? Am I just misunderstanding you, because that wouldn't work. Unless my reading comprehension is way off. I think the Shield works like a typical Android device. You can connect it to a wireless...

Quote:Originally Posted by dir_d When i wrote what i did i was taking the stance as an everyday user that dosent have a PC rig, like a console gamer. If you look at the average joe off the street and then throw this at them it...

If Nvidia can make the Shield stream on WAN from PC via Wi-Fi & use the tablet as optional game screen then it has potential. But lag issues cannot be ruled out if you have a network that doesn't provide enough bandwith for flawless...

The Shield is bad for Nividia. It's best for them to just focus on making video cards if this Shield is the only thing they can come up. If this is their answer to the Nintendo, Sony & Microsoft not using their graphic chips on the next...

Quote:Originally Posted by lacrossewacker Not exactly and apples to apples comparison though.  Nvidia's handheld isn't the best idea, however the "streaming your PC games to another device" part is great!  Make it happen. The...

Nvidia's first foray to handheld gaming business is an epic failure of gigantic proportion. It basically copied the concept of another gaming console & it comes at much higher price.

Or Nvidia will replace 1 of the 2 analog sticks with a trackball. Using the standard controller on Shield will get you owned by others with mouse/keyboard in FPS games.