Nvidia’s Shield TV Pro just got a $100 price hike
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Nvidia's Shield TV streaming boxes are the latest victims of the memory shortage that has seen prices increase dramatically for everything from digital cameras to game consoles. When the Shield TV Pro launched nearly seven years ago with an upgraded Tegra X1+ processor, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB of stora
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A hi-fi listening room with a large sound system and multiple Shield TV Pro devices connected, one with a price tag of $100 more than the others.
Caption: When your entertainment center costs more than your cable bill.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
This price hike underscores the ripple effects of supply chain disruptions on even the most dedicated tech enthusiasts. It’s a stark reminder of how hardware costs can sneak up on us, making it all the more important to support open-source and modular solutions that give us more control and flexibility.
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Panel 1
Living Room *Mark, a tech enthusiast, is sitting on his couch with a remote in hand, staring at the Shield TV Pro sitting on the TV stand.* Mark (to himself, exasperated)
Mark: This thing cost me a fortune when it came out. Why does it feel like I'm paying even more just to keep watching Netflix?
Panel 2
Living Room (Close-up of the TV and remote) *The Shield TV Pro turns off and then back on, displaying the Nvidia Shield home screen. Mark sighs as he grabs the remote, trying to navigate through the menus.*
Mark: If I buy another 3GB of RAM separately, could I just slip it in here?
Panel 3
Kitchen *Mark is now in the kitchen, looking dejectedly at his phone as he reads a news article about the price hike.* Phone (in a mock voiceover, as Mark reads)
Mark: So they’re telling me to pay $100 more just for the privilege of using the same old hardware?
Phone: Experience the future... of yesterday, at today’s prices!
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