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Can an NVIDIA SHIELD survive getting shot by a Mossberg 464 hunting rifle? [VIDEO]
The NVIDIA Shield just can’t seem to keep its nose out of trouble these days. First, the handheld Android-based gaming device had holes drilled into it and was blown up with miniature explosives. Now, some guy saw fit to shoot the poor thing with a full-fledged hunting rifle. The device was put through some less… rigid tests before that, though, including a drop test on both dirt and concrete.
Thankfully, the SHIELD passed those particular tests with flying colors. But could it ever survive getting shot by a Mossberg 464 (which, if you haven’t already figured out, is the best of a rifle you see sitting above)? Let’s find out:
The device was able to withstand the first shot, which ripped through the display portion of the SHIELD like nobody’s business. This is likely because none of the computing components inside are seated beneath the display like a smartphone or tablet. LCD displays can continue showing a partial picture after being punctured, and that’s exactly what happened here.
To make things a bit more fair, the rifleman decided to give it another go and shoot the SHIELD in the controller part of the handset (where all of the internals sit). We’re sad to report that it did not survive that kill shot.
All that said, the SHIELD held up pretty damn good up against some extreme conditions, so if you were wondering whether or not it was a tough cookie for $300, you should have your answer. This video was more about the rifle than anything else, though, so if you’re interested in that then be sure to get your fix in the YouTube clip embedded above. And be sure to read our full NVIDIA SHIELD review if you’re wondering what else this nice piece of tech.
Verizon Moto X, DROID phones rooted; you probably shouldn’t update them
While Motorola has been lax about giving the community deep access to the Moto X on certain other carriers (namely Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular), the company has had to refrain from allowing the same level of access on AT&T and Verizon. This is nothing new, with those two carriers being known for their distaste with letting wireless subscribers tinkering with their phones.
It looks like Verizon customers might be getting a small break soon, though, as one developer — Justin Case of TeamAndIRC – has reportedly achieved root on their version of the Moto X. What’s more is that this apparent root method should also be applicable to the Motorola DROID Maxx, Ultra, and Mini. There are a couple of caveats to note, though:
- The root isn’t permanent… yet. We still have a bit of ways to go before this is the root experience we’re all waiting for.
- Folks should hold off on installing any OTA updates, because doing so just might shoot down your chances of reaping the benefits of this breakthrough.
We should also note that this doesn’t necessarily make way for an unlocked bootloader, though with all of the unique features coming with the stock firmware of the Moto X you have to wonder who would want to get rid of all that by installing Paranoid Android or CyanogenMod.
In any case, this is an exciting development and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that “jcase” can come up with a fully capable method before too long. Be sure to follow Justin on Twitter if you want to make sure you’re kept up to date on everything regarding this situation.
[via RootzWiki]
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