I've had my eye on it too, I wanna get a new tablet for my mother to replace her aging OG ASUS Transformer... Kinda waiting for the Nexus 9 review from Anandtech, I think it's a little overpriced and the build quality seems disappointing for the price but I think my mom would actually really like the 4:3 aspect ratio.
Shield is basically the runner up, even tho she won't use any of the gaming elements or possibly even the stylus. Almost tempted to get a Shield and give her my Nexus 7... Does Shield support screen mirroring via Chromecast yet? Or after Lollipop? I've been using that a lot... And my mother probably would too, heck does the N9 support it?
Looks like I'll have to return and repurchase the Shield Tab if I want the free games. They aren't doing a retroactive thing. Which is pretty dumb considering that recent 970 and 980 buyers were able to get in on the Pick Your Path bundles.
There isn't anything official; however, Newegg, in particular, has been rather kind by (usually) giving a code to customers who purchased an applicable product within the past 30 days.
I purchased my MSI GT72 from Newegg, and the Pick Your Path offer mentioned 980M-equipped laptops, but Newegg wasn't offering it. I asked a CSR whether they were going to offer the deal with laptops, and they just offered me the code right then and there. I was actually a bit surprised since I technically didn't even ask for it!
Wouldn't it have been awesome if Nvidia could have released this as a Windows tablet? Every time any Shield anything gets announced it's the same thing for me...cool hardware, but I sure wish it ran Windows.
I wonder what the deal is with Intel being able to refuse to license x86. Only occurred to me last night that if Nvidia had gotten the license, we'd probably have a Denver based Windows Shield tablet by now. Forget having 4 games written for it that won't run on other Android devices, you'd have your entire gigantic library of hundreds of real Windows games. *sigh*
As an Android device, about the only thing I'm interested in it for is as an ebook reader, and then 8" is just really small for magazines or graphic novels...
Also, is the controller/portable gaming device thingee getting Lollipop quickly too? In some ways I sort of find it more interesting, as it's basically a $200 controller for your PC with a screen built in, which is kind of awesome if you've got an Nvidia GPU (and there's a good chance of that, so...)
Ehh, 8" is kinda small for a Windows tablet, and without x86 support it's pointless. The real question is why isn't Intel prompting OEM to build more 10-12" hybrid devices with their low cost x86 Atom parts...
Surface Pro is great but pricey, and there's some budget Asus models here and there that fit the description, but there should be dozens of hybrid x86 devices putting pricing pressure on high end Android/iOS tablets.
Still tho, Shield is like $300, I'm not sure Windows tablets could compete under $400 without sacrificing other things...
The Shield can stream your PC games, so you're not limited to just those that are Android compatible. That was the primary reason I got one. You can plug it in to your TV, use the controller, and you've basically got a console system for PC games.
I am glad we can get away from the Wintel monopoly. It is getting easier by the day to move older programs and games to newer platforms. Seems to me you just want a SP3. Please let Nvidia fly free with ARM and Android and let Wintel slowly die with their own devices.
They didn't say it, but in early 2015 there will be Croteam's Talos Principle on the Tegra K1. And, i knew that it was Ep1)) But there should be The Orange Box instead of Green Box)
Is War Thunder available yet? I'm not a gamer but I have to say that game looks really appealing to me. Being in the market for a tablet, not too smitten with the Nexus 9, and liking the thought of having a stylus I have to say the Shield Tablet is on the short list. The idea of firing up War Thunder on the flat screen is pretty tempting too.
This is all good, but I wonder if, with the release of 64 bit android L, they will finally be selling the shield with an option for using the denver core? it's pin compatible with the first K1, but nvidia's own flagship doesn't use it.
So if the Source engine has been ported to ARM, will we be able to play HL2 on ARM Chromebooks one day? ... How long will this be an exclusive, anyway?
Useless troll comment is useless. Seriously though, what in the hell do you even mean? I have one, and it's great. As a matter of fact I would say it's the best android tablet value on the market, especially if you happen to be a PC gamer.
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SniperWulf - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Well that's timely! I just picked up a Shield Tab a few days ago. Impressive.Impulses - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
I've had my eye on it too, I wanna get a new tablet for my mother to replace her aging OG ASUS Transformer... Kinda waiting for the Nexus 9 review from Anandtech, I think it's a little overpriced and the build quality seems disappointing for the price but I think my mom would actually really like the 4:3 aspect ratio.Shield is basically the runner up, even tho she won't use any of the gaming elements or possibly even the stylus. Almost tempted to get a Shield and give her my Nexus 7... Does Shield support screen mirroring via Chromecast yet? Or after Lollipop? I've been using that a lot... And my mother probably would too, heck does the N9 support it?
SniperWulf - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Looks like I'll have to return and repurchase the Shield Tab if I want the free games. They aren't doing a retroactive thing. Which is pretty dumb considering that recent 970 and 980 buyers were able to get in on the Pick Your Path bundles.JarredWalton - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
"...recent 970 and 980 buyers were able to get in on the Pick Your Path bundles."Really? I hadn't heard that -- link please, as I bought a 970 and wouldn't mind getting a free game out of it.
Aikouka - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
There isn't anything official; however, Newegg, in particular, has been rather kind by (usually) giving a code to customers who purchased an applicable product within the past 30 days.I purchased my MSI GT72 from Newegg, and the Pick Your Path offer mentioned 980M-equipped laptops, but Newegg wasn't offering it. I asked a CSR whether they were going to offer the deal with laptops, and they just offered me the code right then and there. I was actually a bit surprised since I technically didn't even ask for it!
HighTech4US - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
I am still waiting for a holiday sale price. I am looking to buy the 16GB Shield Tablet in the $230-$250 range.creed3020 - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
I wonder where nVidia has spun up some new datacenters for their global GRID service. Very promising announcement.fackamato - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Why spin up new ones when there's loads available alreadyWolfpup - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Wouldn't it have been awesome if Nvidia could have released this as a Windows tablet? Every time any Shield anything gets announced it's the same thing for me...cool hardware, but I sure wish it ran Windows.I wonder what the deal is with Intel being able to refuse to license x86. Only occurred to me last night that if Nvidia had gotten the license, we'd probably have a Denver based Windows Shield tablet by now. Forget having 4 games written for it that won't run on other Android devices, you'd have your entire gigantic library of hundreds of real Windows games. *sigh*
As an Android device, about the only thing I'm interested in it for is as an ebook reader, and then 8" is just really small for magazines or graphic novels...
Wolfpup - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Also, is the controller/portable gaming device thingee getting Lollipop quickly too? In some ways I sort of find it more interesting, as it's basically a $200 controller for your PC with a screen built in, which is kind of awesome if you've got an Nvidia GPU (and there's a good chance of that, so...)Impulses - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Ehh, 8" is kinda small for a Windows tablet, and without x86 support it's pointless. The real question is why isn't Intel prompting OEM to build more 10-12" hybrid devices with their low cost x86 Atom parts...Surface Pro is great but pricey, and there's some budget Asus models here and there that fit the description, but there should be dozens of hybrid x86 devices putting pricing pressure on high end Android/iOS tablets.
Still tho, Shield is like $300, I'm not sure Windows tablets could compete under $400 without sacrificing other things...
cgalyon - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
The Shield can stream your PC games, so you're not limited to just those that are Android compatible. That was the primary reason I got one. You can plug it in to your TV, use the controller, and you've basically got a console system for PC games.HisDivineOrder - Saturday, November 15, 2014 - link
Remembering how bad the nForce motherboards and the Tegra 3/4 were, I can only imagine mixing nVidia, SOC's, AND x86 into one horrible package.We're better off without nVidia making x86 chips. The world is better off.
Fergy - Saturday, November 15, 2014 - link
I am glad we can get away from the Wintel monopoly. It is getting easier by the day to move older programs and games to newer platforms.Seems to me you just want a SP3. Please let Nvidia fly free with ARM and Android and let Wintel slowly die with their own devices.
kron123456789 - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
They didn't say it, but in early 2015 there will be Croteam's Talos Principle on the Tegra K1. And, i knew that it was Ep1)) But there should be The Orange Box instead of Green Box)frenchy_2001 - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
The original Orange Box included Team Fortress 2. This is not available for Shield yet.savagemike - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
Is War Thunder available yet? I'm not a gamer but I have to say that game looks really appealing to me.Being in the market for a tablet, not too smitten with the Nexus 9, and liking the thought of having a stylus I have to say the Shield Tablet is on the short list. The idea of firing up War Thunder on the flat screen is pretty tempting too.
sonicmerlin - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
That's why I'm really hoping for a 10" Broadwell tablet that weighs the same or less than an iPad 3/4.TheinsanegamerN - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
This is all good, but I wonder if, with the release of 64 bit android L, they will finally be selling the shield with an option for using the denver core? it's pin compatible with the first K1, but nvidia's own flagship doesn't use it.ant6n - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - link
So if the Source engine has been ported to ARM, will we be able to play HL2 on ARM Chromebooks one day? ... How long will this be an exclusive, anyway?kron123456789 - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
It always will be exlusive. I heard that it was nvidia who ported those games, not Valve.ol1bit - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
I bought the shield portable about 2 weeks ago, and love it, Lollipop will just make it better!atlantico - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
Nvidia shield: epic flop.konondrum - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
Useless troll comment is useless. Seriously though, what in the hell do you even mean? I have one, and it's great. As a matter of fact I would say it's the best android tablet value on the market, especially if you happen to be a PC gamer.tipoo - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
Is there going to be a K1 Shield portable anytime soon?kron123456789 - Friday, November 14, 2014 - link
I think there will be a New Shield Portable with Tegra Erista at MWC or CES 2015.Fergy - Saturday, November 15, 2014 - link
You would think you spend 99% of the time in full-screen games so the Android version doesn't matter...