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- Amazon basics usb to ethernet nvidia shield tablet android#
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- Amazon basics usb to ethernet nvidia shield tablet Bluetooth#
Amazon basics usb to ethernet nvidia shield tablet android#
The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV also happens to be the first shipping product with the Tegra X1 SoC. In any case, the above tables give an idea of where NVIDIA is positioning the SHIELD Android TV in the market. As we will see in the local media playback evaluation section, this is something of a moot point in most scenarios since the unit doesn't have licenses for decoding lossless HD audio. The only other entry we find contentious is the availability of 24-bit / 192 KHz audio output. We won't endorse that particular number, but, in general, the performance of the SHIELD is miles ahead of the competition. NVIDIA claims a 34x raw performance increase compared to other OTT STB platforms. For the moment at least, NVIDIA pretty much has the 4K set top box to themselves. In fact, except for NVIDIA claiming that their pulldown algorithm is enhanced compared to the competition, we tend to agree with everything. Note that the two tables below are direct from NVIDIA's marketing material.Īs we will see further down in the review, the above table is not far from the truth. Prior to diving into the details, let us take a look at the devices that NVIDIA is positioning the SHIELD Android TV against.
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SHIELD Pro model is similar to the SHIELD described above, except it adds an internal 500 GB hard drive into the mix and bundles a game - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! The Pro model is priced at $299. Meanwhile after a slight snafu where it was announced back in April and then immediately pulled, NVIDIA is indeed offering a higher-end Pro SKU. While the game controller and the console together retail in the basic package for $199, the SHIELD Remote is available separately for $50. The rechargeable battery is good for up to 4 weeks. Like the game controller, a microphone and headset jack are included.
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It uses Bluetooth for communication with the console. It also includes a rechargeable battery that can provide up to 40 hours of battery life.įinally, the SHIELD Remote It is meant to be a replacement for the game controller in situations where single-handed operation is preferable. A stereo headset jack and microphone are integrated. The SHIELD Wireless Controller is the game controller bundled with the SHIELD console, and was first launched last year with the SHIELD Tablet. Video output is handled by a HDMI 2.0 port with HDCP 2.2 support. I/O ports include two full-sized USB 3.0 host ports, a USB 2.0 micro-USB device port, GbE RJ-45 port, IR for universal remotes and 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 2.1. The SHIELD is the main console, integrating a Tegra X1 SoC along with 3 GB of LPDDR4 DRAM and 16 GB of storage. The NVIDIA SHIELD smart TV platform comprises of three distinct products, the SHIELD console, the SHIELD wireless controller and the SHIELD remote. $299 (16GB/WiFi) + $59 (optional controller)īasic: $199, Includes 1 SHIELD Controller Tegra X1 (4x Cortex A57 + 4x Cortex A53, Maxwell 2 SMM GPU)ĥMP rear camera, 1.4 µm pixels, 1/4" CMOS size. Tegra K1 (2.2 GHz 4x Cortex A15r3, Kepler 1 SMX GPU) The differentiating aspects compared to the Intel Bay Trail-based Nexus Player and the Qualcomm Snapdragon-based Razer Forge TV lie in 4K support (HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 / Netflix 4K-certification) and excellent gaming credentials. First announed back in March at the 2015 Game Developers Conference, SHIELD Android TV is a premium 4K-capable over-the-top set-top box (OTT STB) with a powerful graphics engine. In late 2014, Google launched Android TV along with the Nexus Player.Ĭoinciding with Google I/O, NVIDIA is releasing their previously announced SHIELD Android TV. Chromecast turned out to be more popular in their second attempt, but it was a limited play. Google had tried to make inroads into this market a few years back with the Google TV / Logitech Revue, but, it unfortunately didn't pan out as expected. At the other end of the spectrum is the Apple TV, which, despite just being a 'hobby', has managed to move millions of units. Roku has been around for a long time and they continue to taste success with inexpensive and small over-the-top set-top boxes (OTT STBs). As the cord-cutting trend gains momentum, the time seems to be right for disruption.
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The battle for the living room (i.e, controlling the television experience) is heating up with forays from multiple vendors.