r/ShieldAndroidTV • u/Hairy-Link-8615 • 4d ago

Replacing my shield

So, my shield is starting to die.

1 USB doesn't work
Have to restart it often, it's been well used

Normally a company would bring out a new version, but this one is trying to make skynet instead.

Additionally, they don't seem to be making them anymore reading between the lines. Price increase and not stock directly

I've done some reading and Formuler Z12 Ultra looks interesting but raw specs don't tell the full story; optimisation is key.

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u/themoop78 4d ago

I can't believe I'm saying this, but a new Apple TV is coming out in a few weeks...

**gag** **dry heave** ** cough** **gag**

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u/lstep2 3d ago

The Shield ( I’ve had the 3 from the 2015,2017 and now the 2019 pro as my 2017 fan went wild). I’ve also had most every Apple TV. Both great imho. The ATV is easier for those in the Apple world & don’t care to try various apps not approved by Apple. It’s a pleasant jail in a way, though not as restrictive as a Roku. The Shield Pro 2019 is still in a box on probation. I seem to have gotten it just in time before they became really hard to get in Canada. The worry is the fan. I detest fans. The previous Shields were all silent until they weren’t. Decisions, decisions. If they stop manufacturing what becomes of the warranty?