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    16Gb vs 500Gb

    Going to be purchasing an Nvidia Shield in the next few weeks because this M8S Android box I've got is load of junk.

    From what I can see, there are two options, hard drive capacity of 16Gb and 500Gb which is a considerable difference.

    If the primary use will be for streaming, what are the non-obvious benefits for such a increase in internal storage? Surely 16Gb is sufficient if not going to be used for I don't know, presumably having the space to store games on there?

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    Get a 16G, you dont need a 500 GB storage. I added a SanDisk Ultra Fit 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $28 at amazon to by Nvidia just for extra apps and to not overload the space that i have and it works great. Enjoy you Nvidia Shield they are awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laser View Post
    Get a 16G, you dont need a 500 GB storage. I added a SanDisk Ultra Fit 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $28 at amazon to by Nvidia just for extra apps and to not overload the space that i have and it works great. Enjoy you Nvidia Shield they are awesome.
    Thanks, that's what I was thinking - nice one

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    I guess I'm the sucker that got the 500 GB lol

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    Well the good part about the 500gb model is that you don't have to worry about setting up an NAS for live tv if you have a plex pass

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    Quote Originally Posted by torontoqueen View Post
    I guess I'm the sucker that got the 500 GB lol
    The 500 has a better remote that works via Bluetooth , if I am not mistaken, also it has a head phone jack at the top of the remote for head sets for when the wife of kids are asleep )

    The 16g Remote only works with infrared , But no Bluetooth Don't Quote me on this. but I now it is something to that nature. I will be looking at both and compare sizes before I make my decision. I am done with other boxes.

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    500GB doesn't have a true SSD it's a hybrid mechanical drive and is slower to boot etc. I have both I love my 16gb. 500GB is overkill.

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    A waste of money ....the 16 gig is perfectly fine.

 

 

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