nVidia portable shield prototype 2

[Byokugen]

Well as the title states, new prototype was found in Canadian pawn shop. It looks like a dev kit unit not intended for public to see or buy.
Source :https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/28/nvidias-shield-2-prototype-shows-up-in-a-canadian-pawn-shop/
I love when people find stuff we were.noy intended to see
Your thoughts?

 

[AtlasFontaine]

Well as the title states, new prototype was found in Canadian pawn shop. It looks like a dev kit unit not intended for public to see or buy.
Source :https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/28/nvidias-shield-2-prototype-shows-up-in-a-canadian-pawn-shop/
I love when people find stuff we were.noy intended to see
Your thoughts?

I wonder how does this prototype compares to the switch, is it stronger or weaker?

 

[Deleted User]

I wonder how does this prototype compares to the switch, is it stronger or weaker?

• It has X1 chip (Kinda prototype chip)
• 32GB of memory
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• Afaik can run native 1920x1080p resolution, just like Switch
• Runs Android TV OS
• Afaik the screen resolution is almost FHD
• Plays every game in 60fps

Exactly, the same thing. Expect this one can be connected via HDMI.

 

[AtlasFontaine]

• It has X1 chip (Kinda prototype chip)
• 32GB of memory
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• Afaik can run native 1920x1080p resolution, just like Switch
• Runs Android TV OS
• Afaik the screen resolution is almost FHD
• Plays every game in 60fps

Exactly, the same thing. Expect this one can be connected via HDMI.

The clockspeed is superior on this prototype tho, 1.91 GHz vs 1.02 GHZ on the switch.

 

[Deleted User]

The clockspeed is superior on this prototype tho, 1.91 GHz vs 1.02 GHZ on the switch,

Well, excluding that prototype had enough space for a big fan, yeah that speed indeed is impressive.

 

[AtlasFontaine]

Well, excluding that prototype had enough space for a big fan, yeah that speed indeed is impressive.

That's the stock speed of the X1 in reality, the switch was underclocked to avoid thermal throttling.

Also, it seems like the shield prototype is lacking the other 4 a53 cores that the switch has.

Spoiler: Specs

I'm really wondering about the battery life of this thing, considering that the clock speed are at maximun and the fact that its using a 1440 x 810 screen compared to the switch's 1280 x 720 screen.

 

[Jayro]

They made a prototype of the first portable with a K1 processor in it, but it's worth a fortune wherever it ended up. I just have a retail unit that was given to the Tegra 4 engineers as a "thank you" for working on the project. (My step-dad worked on the chip, not me)

 

[Deleted User]

That's the stock speed of the X1 in reality, the switch was underclocked to avoid thermal throttling.

Also, it seems like the shield prototype is lacking the other 4 a53 cores that the switch has.

Spoiler: Specs

I'm really wondering about the battery life of this thing, considering that the clock speed are at maximun and the fact that its using a 1440 x 810 screen compared to the switch's 1280 x 720 screen.

It heavily underclocks itself when idle so it isn't draining too much battery.

 

[Byokugen]

It's an awesome prototype

 

[Deleted member 42501]

They made a prototype of the first portable with a K1 processor in it, but it's worth a fortune wherever it ended up. I just have a retail unit that was given to the Tegra 4 engineers as a "thank you" for working on the project. (My step-dad worked on the chip, not me)

Is the "Step-dad works for Nvidia" the new Uncle who works for Nintendo?

 

[Jayro]

Is the "Step-dad works for Nvidia" the new Uncle who works for Nintendo?

No, my stepdad legit works at Nvidia labs in Oregon.

 

[migles]

i remember seing this in gbatemp months ago?

edit, ho, it's a necrobump

 

[Byokugen]

No, my stepdad legit works at Nvidia labs in Oregon.

So could you given us some info on upcoming projects?

i remember seing this in gbatemp months ago?

edit, ho, it's a necrobump

You are wrong. I made the thread on September the second.

 

[the_randomizer]

Keeping my eye on this thread.

 

[dAVID_]

Well as the title states, new prototype was found in Canadian pawn shop. It looks like a dev kit unit not intended for public to see or buy.
Source :https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/28/nvidias-shield-2-prototype-shows-up-in-a-canadian-pawn-shop/
I love when people find stuff we were.noy intended to see
Your thoughts?

Like your pr0n stash

 

[mappy123]

Hey I've had a shield K1 prototype 720p screen for ages

 

[Jayro]

So could you given us some info on upcoming projects?/

Since he signs NDAs, he can't give me any super big secrets, but he told me they are working on A.I. that will blow away anything Intel and Google have.

 

[KiiWii]

I love my shield TV, to have something similar but portable (with the Uber specs of a dev unit) would be great.

I love seeing prototypes. Great thread.

 

[mappy123]

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

I'll get a video uploaded to YouTube of what this baby can do if anyone's intrested.

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

I'll get a video uploaded to YouTube of what this baby can do if anyone's intrested.

 

[Pleng]

There's a few of these in the wild. There's a guy trying to sell one on Dingoonity, if anybody is interested.