If Apple pulled the same stunt as Nvidia ...

by chiefVetinari

People here would be pissed! The same hardware from 2 years ago at the same price!

No wonder Amazon were happy to add Prime Video to the Shield. If they reduced the original Shield's price to 100 to 120 and included a remote, they'd have a massive hit. Instead, they'll continue to be an overpriced competitor to the Fire Tv for people that are mainly interested in streaming.

There's a decent market out there for people who want a decently powered streaming box with chromecast support. I'll pick up a MiBox this weekend and see how that goes.

Serialtoon

To each their own, but that MiBox is junk. I bought an Og ShieldTV day one and its been nothing but rock solid for me and yes i own a 4K tv.

bintasaurus

The same hardware...True,but it's STILL the most powerful streaming box 2 years later

TSwizzlesNipples

The same hardware from 2 years ago at the same price!

The difference is Apple would have raised the price.

Instead, they'll continue to be an overpriced competitor to the Fire Tv for people that are mainly interested in streaming.

Fire TV is garbage though. I bought the new one they released last year and not only did playback from Plex stutter (while the Roku Stick didn't), it still has ads and strips 5.1 from anything but Prime Video.

I'll pick up a MiBox this weekend and see how that goes.

I own two and they both work great.

Andrroid

Instead, they'll continue to be an overpriced competitor to the Fire Tv for people that are mainly interested in streaming.

Its almost like...those people aren't their target market?

For anyone that uses the full suite of capabilities on the shield, its a steal at $200. Sorry you're not the target market. Enjoy your MiBox.

CuvisTheConqueror

Microsoft and Sony pull the same "stunt" on a regular basis. I guess it's just a matter of perspective.

That two year old hardware is still the most powerful streaming box on the market.